Race #07 · BBCh 2026 season
MTB XC Race
Save ₹100 per entry on bulk registrations (1–10 riders) until 1 August.
Reporting
7:00 AM
Onwards, category-wise
Race window
6:00 – 10:45 AM
Staggered category starts
Lap distance
~4.1 km
Cross-country circuit
Discipline
MTB XC
Mountain bike cross-country
Race overview
Categories & fees
Thirteen categories from Elite down to a U-06 fun ride. Lap counts and exact start times per category are published on the Friday or Saturday before race day. Fees exclude payment gateway charges.
- EliteOpen — competitive riders, 23+₹999Elite₹999Open — competitive riders, 23+
- AmateurOpen to all, irrespective of age₹999Amateur₹999Open to all, irrespective of age
- WomenOpen to all women₹999Women₹999Open to all women
- U-18 Boys16+ to under 18 on race day₹999U-18 Boys₹99916+ to under 18 on race day
- U-18 Girls16+ to under 18 on race day₹999U-18 Girls₹99916+ to under 18 on race day
- U-16 Boys12+ to under 16 on race day₹799U-16 Boys₹79912+ to under 16 on race day
- U-16 Girls12+ to under 16 on race day₹799U-16 Girls₹79912+ to under 16 on race day
- U-12 Boys9+ to under 12 on race day₹799U-12 Boys₹7999+ to under 12 on race day
- U-12 Girls9+ to under 12 on race day₹799U-12 Girls₹7999+ to under 12 on race day
- U-09 Boys6+ to under 9 on race day₹799U-09 Boys₹7996+ to under 9 on race day
- U-09 Girls6+ to under 9 on race day₹799U-09 Girls₹7996+ to under 9 on race day
- U-06 OpenUnder 6 — boys & girls, fun ride₹199U-06 Open₹199Under 6 — boys & girls, fun ride
- Trail Fun RideMale & female — non-competitive₹499Trail Fun Ride₹499Male & female — non-competitive
Getting there
Venue & course
Race venue
Avathi, Nandi Hill Road, Bangalore, Karnataka. Reporting opens at 7:00 AM — arrive early to collect your BIB and warm up on the circuit before your category is flagged off.
The circuit
- • Cross-country loop of roughly 4.1 km per lap
- • Lap count varies by category — confirmed before race day
- • Category-wise start times published the Friday/Saturday prior
- • Emergency ambulance support on site throughout the race
Before you race
Key rules
- Your BIB must be mounted on the front handlebars only — not on your back or helmet.
- Shortcutting the course is not permitted. Altering the marked course means disqualification.
- The race is self-supported — mechanical repairs on course are the rider's responsibility.
- Offensive conduct towards volunteers, marshals or fellow riders means disqualification.
- No spot registration on race day. Entries close Thursday 13 August at midnight.
- Juniors must carry photo ID showing date of birth; a guardian must accompany U-18 riders.
Full rules and the complete event description are on the Explara event page, alongside our general race regulations.
Organiser
Bangalore Bicycle Championships
Email: council@bbch.in
Race-day emergency contact: +91 98860 46777 (active on race day only)
A note from the organisers
BBCh is run entirely by volunteers. Around race day there may be a few unintentional human errors — we ask riders to bear with us, as resolving them can take a little longer than expected given how lean the team is. Thank you for your understanding.
Entries close 13 August
No spot registrations on race day — secure your slot before Thursday midnight.