GT Malvern Classic - anyone here going?

[Zippee]

Just wandering if any MTBers here will be going to the Malvern classic this weekend?
I went every year from 1990 till it stopped and then again in 2018 Love the place

[aponting389]

Used to be so good in the 90s! The dual slalom was great fun to watch. Can’t go this year but will defo try next year

[P-Jay]

I really wanted to, but I just can't find the time this weekend, not that I was going to camp, not with my back!

I really hope it's a success, they've been pushing ticket sales on Social Media, they deserve it, between the flooding and Covid, they've taken a hell of a beating

[Zippee]

P-Jay said:

I really wanted to, but I just can't find the time this weekend, not that I was going to camp, not with my back!

I really hope it's a success, they've been pushing ticket sales on Social Media, they deserve it, between the flooding and Covid, they've taken a hell of a beating

Agreed. Si and the team have done an amazing job despite all the set backs. How they haven't ruined themselves financially I'll never know

[Fat hippo]

I’m going. Never been before but remember reading about it as an 11 year old c1990.

I’ve entered my kids into the dual slalom, downhill and quad eliminators.

I’m probably going to be entering one of my retrobikes in the show and shine (and perhaps my sons matching bike)

(Another) Gratuitous pic

[Zippee]

Fat hippo said:

I’m going. Never been before but remember reading about it as an 11 year old c1990.

I’ve entered my kids into the dual slalom, downhill and quad eliminators.

I’m probably going to be entering one of my retrobikes in the show and shine (and perhaps my sons matching bike)

(Another) Gratuitous pic

Stunning. I'll keep an eye open for you 😀
I'll be in either my pace rc529;



Or my rather unique zaskar (can't miss it);



Was going to bring my xizang for the show and shine but having issues getting the front drive train set up so leaving it at home for now

[Fat hippo]

That xizang looks amazing

[simonpieman]

Yep, we’re going. Looks to be a fun weekend. The organisers have put a lot of effort into it and I’m sure it’s going to be remembered as one huge party.

We’re exhibiting at the expo, BikeStow near the refreshment tent. Pop in to say hello!

[deadtom]

not going, but I am envious of those who are.

Given that I've been into mountain bikes for over 20 years now it is source of some embarrassment that I have never been to the Malverns classic.

Next year maybe.

[Fat hippo]

Safely back home now and have to say I really enjoyed the event although, for me, it was about the children’s races that my kids entered and the experience for them.

Plus the retrobike show. Some stunning bikes there and lots of love and appreciation from the judges and also spectators during the weekend.

It did also make me wish i’d sorted out my Yeti. Target for next year will be to re-build the Manitou mk 1 forks (elastomers turned to liquid) and enter the mens slalom and downhill course for fun.

Definitely recommend the event to others who have not been.