Innerleithen MTB Racing is hosting two downhill events in the coming weeks, with the Spooky Downhill on Sunday 30 October and followed by a multi-stage day and night enduro on Sunday 19 November. Both will bes be staged within Traquair Forest, Innerleithen.

The Spooky Downhill is the final round in the Under 18 Series that has been running over the last few months. It takes the form of a short course “push up” downhill event where competitors push/ride their bikes to the start line.

Following a practice session, competitors can do as many race runs as they like within the timed session – it all depends on how many times they are willing to push/ride back to the top. Sticking with the Halloween theme, there will be special prizes for costumes and any other Spooky happenings.

The Multi-Stage Day/Night Enduro is an exciting new format for mountain biking and involves four special stages throughout the day and into the evening. With a maximum time allowed of four hours to complete the course, only the special stages are timed.

The first two stages involve some excellent singletrack, well away from the waymarked routes. These stages are then repeated once darkness falls, so good lights are highly recommended.

Further information and details on how to enter can be found on the Innerleithen MTB Racing website at www.innerleithenmtbracing.com