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PARKOUR RIDE – COMING TO LONDON, OCTOBER 4TH, 2014

17-09-2014

PARKOUR RIDE – COMING TO LONDON, OCTOBER 4TH, 2014

 

Parkour Ride is a new, multi-discipline elimination tournament that pits different tribes of cyclists against each other up and down 11 flights of concrete in a disused car-park.  The experiential event is the first of its kind is set to become the next biggest extreme-cycling event in the UK.

 

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The racing sees two competitors set against each other in a head to head elimination tournament over a specially designed circuit featuring jumps, pinch points and chicanes.  Amateur riders from the worlds of MTB, BMX, road and fixed-gear bikes will compete to qualify to the elimination tournament where they will race against 10 pro riders.

 

Former BMX World Champion Liam Phillips, multiple Tour de France stage winner David Millar, 5 times British and European Trials MTB Champion Danny Butler, BMX star Tre Whyte and MTB pro Sam Pilgrim who will be riding on behalf of Parkour Ride event partner, Swatch, are all part of the professional line-up.

 

But Parkour Ride is about more than just the cycling.  The full entertainment package includes food served by rebel caterers Death by Burrito and a dedicated music floor, which is led by the global renowned Red Bull Music Academy.  UK talent K1R3Y has already been confirmed and more DJ’s shall be announced over the coming weeks.  The race circuit goes through the music floor, which will be supported by visuals, projections and lighting, creating a club-esque experience for spectators.

 

A number of partners are working with Parkour Ride organisers, cycling events and entertainment company FACE Partnership, to support the event.  Swatch, Red Bull, USN, Giant Dockland, YESS BMX, Ignitr and Death by Burrito are all confirmed partners who shall help to enhance the unique experience for riders and spectators alike.  

 

4th October 2014 – 18:00-23:30

Tobacco Docks, London E1

www.parkourride.com

 

Spectator tickets can be purchased online here: www.parkourride.com

 

If you think you have what it takes you can enter the race here: http://regonline.activeeurope.com/parkourride

 

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www.parkourride.com

 

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