Hairy Coo

HAIRY COO GRASS ROOTS MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE

Sunday

Hairy Coo is hosted by Comrie Croft Hostel which has its own network of handmade trails in the surrounding hills. The day offers a chance for riders of all ages and abilities to enjoy going as fast as they can!

Last year’s event was blessed with tremendous weather and riding to match. Watch Stefan Morocco’s excellent film of the race on Strathearn Mountain Biking Club’s website at http://www.strathearnmbc.org.uk/.

This year the racing is on a Sunday, with 3 start times on the programme.
First up, the Wee Race, an hour long blast on a course that’s FUN but not too demanding.
Next is the Bairns’ Race, where the youngsters get an hour to enjoy themselves on a trimmed down version of the Wee Race course.

Finally, the BIG Race, which is a test of fitness, speed and skill, likely to be won in around 2 hours.
The winning male and female riders in the Big Race receive bespoke trophies made by Jane Drysdale of Carnelian Crafts, plus some cash. There are many other prizes throughout all the races.

The races involve riding off-road on variable surfaces with some steep sections (although the Wee and Bairns races are gentler). It is an independent event with full insurance and first aid cover. No race license is required but a hard shell helmet is obligatory - please ensure that your straps are correctly adjusted; also make sure that your handlebars have plugs in the ends. No helmet, no plugs...no start.

Haggis Haggis will be in attendance supplying food and drinks.

See below for race schedule, registration & prices.

2009 results

HAIRY COO - THE WEE RACE

Sunday 17th October

The Wee Race is a fun event, open to everyone over 12 years, with an easier course tailored to suit the participants. 

Start/Finish: This event will start at 11.00am at Comrie Croft Hostel
Duration: 1 hour
Categories:  
Registration:   Via online booking, Crieff Tourist Information Centre or on the day subject to availability. Race numbers will be collected from race registration on the day. Race registration opens at 9.00am for entries on the day.
Prizes - Prizes will be awarded after the Bairn's race.

Facilities - Hot and cold snacks and bike spares service available. 

Safety - Qualified First Aiders on site all day.

HAIRY COO - THE BAIRNS RACE

Sunday 17th October

The Bairns Race is for children aged 12 and under, with the course tailored to suit the participants.  

Start/Finish:  This event will start at around 12.15 pm 

Registration:   Via online booking, Crieff Tourist Information Centre or on the day subject to availability. Race numbers will be collected from race registration on the day. Race registration for entries on the day is from 9 am till 30 minutes before the start of the race.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded after the race. 
Facilities: Hot and cold snacks and bike spares service available.

Safety:Qualified First Aiders on site all day.

HAIRY COO - THE BIG RACE

Sunday 17th October

The course for the Big Race requires stamina and bike handling skills.  It is a good idea to pre-ride the course before the race.  The projected race winning time for the men's race is around two hours, for the women's race, one and a half.   The number of laps per race will take into account the ground conditions on the day.  Grippy tyres are always a wise choice at Comrie Croft Trails. Once a race in a particular category has been won, each competitor in that category finishes the race the next time they pass the finishing line, regardless of which lap they are on, and is then placed in relation to the winner.   However, fast Junior Vets etc are free to keep racing in order to go for the big prize.

Start/Finish:  This event will start at 2.00 pm

Categories:  TBA
Registration:   Via online booking, Crieff Tourist Information Centre or on the day subject to availability. Race numbers will be collected from race registration on the day. Race registration opens at 9.00 am for entries on the day.
Prizes: Prizes will be awarded after the race. 
Facilities: Hot and cold snacks and bike spares service available.

Safety: Qualified First Aiders on site all day.