Red Bull Urban Assault

Gravity-inclined mountain bikers have the opportunity to experience an event with a difference when the Red Bull Urban Assault takes place in Cape Town, on 22 and 23 October 2011.

The Urban Assault is a little different to the regular downhill races – riders start two-at-a-time, with the option of choosing who you race against, such as a friend.  Two runs provide a second chance to turn the tables on your friend.

Starting on Signal Hill in Cape Town, the downhill course on mostly jeep track terrain finishes at the Vista High School in Bo-Kaap.  The course design allows room for passing and it is quite fast in places – a prefect opportunity to record your time at the speed trap, with prizes awarded to the fastest riders passing through the speed trap.

The course is not difficult although it does involve going down some stairs towards the finish.

Race registration takes place on Saturday 22nd October at Action Cycles from noon to 3pm, with race practice from 2pm to 5pm. A short Sunday practice takes place on Sunday 23rd October from 7:30am to 8:30am, and racing begins at 9:30am.

For further info and to enter, contact Chris Nixon on 084 777 7802, or email chris@chrisnixon.co.za.