From Chris at Nakedracing:
We're now into the final few days before the race, new stories in the local news papers have started and there is a real buzz going around the city about the race.
The Expo and team area is now full with some great companies and the Uk's best test teams, with the Athertons, MBUK and many many more.
The Bike Chain is now the Co-Sponsors to the event and will be providing free repairs with there team of mechanics for all riders in finish arena. There shop in Rodney Street will open as normal over the weekend to buy all the latest goodies.
A map will be on line on Wednesday night showing all the parking places for riders very close the finish line.
£4000 worth of products!
All the categories have been sponsored and we have amazing £4000 worth of goodies to give away to the top 3 in each category and there will goodies from the guys & girls at Fat Face.
The list of categories sponsors
MTB Direct Hardtail
Sealskinz tyres Juvenile
Madison Youth
Knightrider Junior
Kona Senior
Chainreaction Master
661 Veteran
FUNN Expert
The Pro prize purse is £3000 in cash to share between the boys and girls all these will be presented in the finish arena straight after the race.
Race HQ - Friday & Saturday
The Beehive Pub in the Grass Market is race HQ for the weekend, from Friday afternoon you can sign on and collect your race number and see the track, you will be able to walk the track on Friday night if you wish.
You will also get your drink and food wrist band which you can use anytime during the day in the Beehive all thanks to Fat Face, tell them and all our sponsors how good they are for helping to provide such an amazing support for this race.
More updates later in the week.
See you all in Edinburgh next weekend.
