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The new 2010 British Downhill Series

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HomeRaceRace PreviewsThe new 2010 British Downhill Series

British Downhill SeriesWe’re pleased to help announce the launch of the 2010 British Downhill Series (BDS), the only National race series in the World with UCI ranking points, £10,000 in prize money and over £15,000 in prizes. Formerly the NPS the “British Downhill Series” is the new name for the Nationals.

A new Decade and a brand new race series for you to get your tyres dug into.

British Downhill Series Dates and venues

  • Rd 1 – 10th and 11th of April at Rheola – South Wales
  • Rd 2 – 8th and 9th of May at Fort William – Scotland
  • Rd 3 – 26th and 27th of June at Llangollen – Wales
  • Rd 4 – 7th and 8th of August at Moelfre – Wales
  • Rd 5 – 25th and 26th of September Caersws – Wales

The British Downhill Series racers are the fastest in the World – that’s a fact!

British Downhill Series
Lewis Buchanan, 2009 NPS Youth overall winner. Impressive skills for a young’un.

Who’s racing?

The international invites have gone out and the regulars like Steve Peat, the Athertons, Greg Minaar, Brendan Fairclough and: Josh Bryceland aren’t all going to have it their own way in 2010, that’s for sure!

Come and catch all the action up close and personal.

British Downhill Series
Helen Gaskell, the 2009 NPS female elite overall winner. That’s concentration!

Especially for you

Parking and spectating is always free, and onsite you’ll find:

  1. Live timing and commentating
  2. Retail and display stands
  3. Catering and Toilets (with toilet roll!)

Keep it locked to www.BritishDownhillSeries.com for all the detailed info. : The guys are looking forward to giving you a warm welcome trackside!

British Downhill Series
Tom Deacon, the 2009 NPS Elite overall winner.

Further Information

For any further information on the 2010 British Downhill Series please contact:

Si Paton

Office – +44 (0)121 422 1032
Mobile – +44 (0)7968 229 359
Email – si@descent-gear.com

Martin Williamson
Martin Williamson
Martin is our Editor and web site Designer/Manager. He concentrates on photography. He's been involved in cycle racing for over four decades and raced for much of that time, having a varied career which included time trials, road and track racing - and triathlons. Martin has been the Scottish 25 Mile TT and 100 Mile TT Champion, the British Points Race League Champion on the track, and he won a few time trials in his day, particularly hilly ones like the Tour de Trossachs and the Meldons MTT.

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