20 reasons why you must come to BikeRadar Live
BikeRadar Live is this weekend! (BikeRadar)
BikeRadar Live is coming up this weekend – 30-31 May – at Donington Park in Leicestershire. It's going to be a fantastic weekend of cycling fun, so make sure you're there!
Ticket lines have now closed but you can still buy day and weekend tickets at the gate, along with entry to any of the challenges and races. You can find all the event information on live.bikeradar.com, but here's a list of the top 20 reasons why it's going to be unmissable...
1 The sun is going to shine! The Met Office says we can expect bright conditions all weekend, with temperatures reaching 21°C.
2 Rub shoulders with celebrities like Tour de France winner Stephen Roche, Formula One star Mark Webber, former Crystal Palace player Geoff Thomas and trials legend Hans Rey.
3 Watch downhilling legend Steve Peat race in the dual slalom, straight from two back-to-back wins in the World Cup. You'll also see action from current world champ Greg Minnaar, the Athertons, Brian Lopes and a host of other stars.
4 YouTube sensation Danny MacAskill will be showing off his amazing street riding skills.
5 Catch those magnificent men on their flying machines, the world's best dirt jumpers, including the UK's Sam Pilgrim, Lance McDermott and Chris Smith, Germany's Amir Kabbani and American Jamie Goldman.
6 See Hour Record legend Graeme Obree push his comeback bike to the limit in the Procycling Hot Laps.
7 Take on Derbyshire's famous Peak District - and some killer cakes - in the Cycling Plus Sportive supported by Pacific Outdoor Equipment in association with the Geoff Thomas Foundation.
8 Put your night riding skills and stamina to the test in the Whyte Night enduro.
9 Win a share of £2,000 cash in the Devil Takes the Hindmost circuit race.
10 Bring your own bike and ride the Donington Park Grand Prix circuit or our purpose-built mountain bike trails.
11 Try out one of the latest demo bikes from a host of leading brands including Scott, Giant, Raleigh, Marin, Norco, Whyte and Santa Cruz.
12 Dance the night away in the BikeRadar Live Big Top with the Scott Sunset DJ Sessions.
13 Stay up into the wee hours with over 15 hours of classic cycling films.
14 Put your cycle commuting skills to the test in the Dahon Folding Bike Championship of the Universe.
15 Win a weekend of riding with Steve Peat, a Commencal Super 4.1 bike and a Garmin GPS unit as part of our Garmin MTB Days.
16 Learn essential off-road bike handling skills in the CycleActive Dirt Skills Schools.
17 Enjoy a fun weekend of camping, with plenty of decent toilets and showers on-site, plus a bike wash and secure cycle lock-up.
18 Explore the beautiful countryside around Doningon Park at a leisurely pace on guided family rides led by Sustrans Volunteer Rangers.
19 Compare your power output against the best in the world in the DHL Wattbike Tour.
20 Learn from the experts, talk to the stars and meet the faces behind BikeRadar, Mountain Biking UK, What Mountain Bike, Cycling Plus and Procycling at our workshops and talks.
It's going to be the UK's biggest and best cycling event, so if you've got a passion for cycling you've got to be at BikeRadar Live this weekend.
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