Scott MTB Marathon series kicks off this weekend

The Scott MTB Marathon series is back for another year, kicking off April 12-13 with the Bulith Spring Mountain Festival, home to the UK’s inaugural MTB marathon back in 1999.

In its fifteenth year, the Mountain Bike Marathon series is the original single-loop giving riders the chance experience real big mountain trails, with security of being supported. It’s suitable for everyone from families to have-a-go amateurs right through to experienced mountain bikers, with three or four route options at each event, varying in distance from 25km to 90km.

After Bulith next events are in Rhayader, Wales on 25 May and Church Stretton, Shropshire on 29 June. The entry prices starts at £25 (free for under 16s) and included camping, feed stations, support and goodies.

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