Aston Hill 423/Southern Championships

The Aston Hill 423/Southern Championships took place on Sunday 13th of September, and what an event it was. The weather Gods smiled on the weekend, the racing was first and furious, the new 423 course was drifty, dusty and constantly changing - giving no one rider an advantage - and the spectators were abusive, amusing and downright good fun.

Once again, those at Aston Hill were all humbled by the sheer enthusiasm of the riders using and competing at Aston Hill - you guys undoubtedly made the race and make the park what it is.

Dave Franciosy took photos of each and every rider which are currently on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/davefranciosy/

D-Line Films have put together a brief clip before they get stuck into a race film proper http://www.pinkbike.com/video/99535/ 

Race results, courtesy of Mikrotime, can be found here: http://www.mikrotime.com/mtb/ast2009/ast0902.html

All at Aston Hill would also like to give a big props and thanks to the marshals, Extreme Medics and Cafe in the Woods who all did a sterling job, and Madison (Giro, Bell), Fisher Outdoor (Troy Lee), Gee Atherton and Mountain Mania (signed 661 helmets), Continental, Descent-Gear.com and Dee Cycles for prizes and sponsorship.

Two races at Aston Hill so far this year, both of which we think have put Aston Hill back on the map. The guys at Aston are stoked - so stoked in fact that they are going to be doing it all again next year, maybe even with a few added extras. Watch this space and keep your eyes on www.rideastonhill.co.uk

Photos:


Organiser Rich Abbott was the last man down the course


Last drop to the finish line


It was a bit dusty in places