Glenlivet Mini DH

June 21st 2026

Introduction

Welcome to the race manual for the DTCC Glenlivet Mini-DH, to be held at Bike Glenlivet on Sunday June 21st, 2026. This document contains important information for parents/guardians and riders.

Glenlivet Mini-DH is a Downhill Race on a short course for younger riders aged 8 to 16 being hosted by Deeside Thistle Cycling Club.

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Entries

Entry via the British Cycling Website.Enter here

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Regulations

All racing will be held under Scottish Cycling and British Cycling Technical Regulations, and Scottish Cycling Mini-DH Regulations.

Officials

Chief Commissaire: Avril Milligan
Race Director: Rob Brookes
Chief Marshal: Gavin Baxter
Timing & Results: SiEntries
Medical Cover: Avium Ltd

Venue & Parking

The race will be held at the Bike Glenlivet, in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.Parking onsite is included in the entry fee on race day, but NOT on the Saturday. Please make sure to use the machines onsite or else pay in the cafe for your parking - it all helps with the development of new trails.Parking will be tight on race day, so we will have volunteers helping to get you parked up. Please consider car-sharing, if possible, in order to reduce the number of vehicles that need to get onsite. Please park considerately, as there is space for everyone, but only if vans/cars don’t take up too much space - please help the event run smoothly and follow instructions from our volunteers.Toilets and cafe are located in the main centre building, with some additional portaloos being dropped off on Friday.NB. We expect you to take all litter away with you - there will be no skips or other bins provided, and as a single day race, we shouldn’t need to provide this. Commercial waste is a considerable expense for any business, so please do not empty all your waste in the bins onsite.Music played at the event is played under the terms and conditions of TheMusicLicence.Nearest A/E Dept: Dr Gray's Hospital, Pluscarden Rd, Elgin IV30 1SN
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Registration

Registration will take place in the cafe and opens at 08:00. Registration will close at 10:00.All riders need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian at sign-on, as they must counter-sign that they are happy for their child to race. Parents/Guardians MUST remain onsite at all times during the race, just in case we need to get in touch.At sign-on riders will receive a timing chip which needs to be zip-tied to the lower right fork leg (using the supplied zip-ties) - see image below.

Race plates must be secured to the bike, either on a number board or by using the supplied zip-ties, for all practice and race runs.Number boards should not be cut, folded or modified in any way.

Equipment

The course will be rideable for all MTB bikes with offroad tyres. Hybrid or cyclocross bikes and/or tyres will not be suitable.Riders MUST wear full face helmets while practicing and racing.The minimum recommended clothing for racing mini-DH is as follows:- Full Face Helmet
- Long sleeved jersey
- Full finger gloves
- Knee pads
- Goggles or glassesBikes should be in good condition, with working brakes. Bar plugs MUST be fitted and in good condition. Please remove all fittings such as bells, bottle cages, locks.Action cameras (Go-Pro, DJI etc) are not permitted for U16 riders at any time on race day.

Track

The race will take place on a combined track using Mini DH Top (300m) and the upper part of Mini DH (200m). Mini DH Top is a new upper section which links to the older lower section across the fire-road just above the cafe.Racers can expect a mix of natural trails with roots and rocks and more bike park style section with drops and jumps. Any tricky features will have an A and B Line.

Saturday Practice

There is no official practice on Saturday 20th June. Bike Glenlivet will be open to the public.The Mini DH course will be closed for part or all of Saturday 20th June while the track is taped for racing. Parts of the track will be closed for safety at various times, and riders are asked not to ignore any course closures.

Spectators

If you wish to spectate trackside, please be aware of the following:1. Please do not walk up the track.
2. If you need to cross the track at any point, please do so at a marshal point and ask the marshal if it is safe to do so before crossing.
3. Keep out of any taped off security zones adjacent to the track (see image below).
4. Avoid spectating on the outside of corners.
5. Keep dogs (and children!) under control.
6. Do not move or alter any part of the course.

Info for Racers

Riders must not push up the track to access the start.If stopping during practice, riders MUST move off to the side to allow other riders through.All instructions provided by Commissaires and Marshals must be followed. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification. These include marshal flags, which are used to control riders in the event of a crash.Red flag – tells riders that racing has been stopped – riders stop immediately and await instructions.Yellow flag – warns the rider that there is a hazard – riders reduce speed and proceed with caution.If a rider goes off-course during their race run, they must get back onto the course, without assistance, in the same place that they left it (when safe).Riders are not allowed external assistance during racing.

Event Times

The race will be a one day format, with track walk followed by a morning practice session, then afternoon racing. All times are provisional.