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Mooragh Park will play host to the first two days of Isle of Man Cyclefest presented by Isle of Man Bank, which includes the opening round of the professional Pearl Izumi Tour Series on Thursday 12th May. Spectators will be treated to the spectacular thrill of elbow to elbow professional cycle racing as Olympic, Commonweath and British Champions tear round the specially constructed 1 mile Mooragh Park circuit. In addition to the professional races, Thursday also features the Sure School Challenge and the Isle of Man Cyclefest Stars of Tomorrow Youth Races. There’s plenty of activity on the Friday too, with the professional circuit remaining in place for the Ocean Motor Village Community Day with a variety of races and the chance for anyone to ride the course with the ‘Big Ride with Rebecca House’ and the Jewson Team Relay. The action then moves to the Milntown Estate, the hub for the weekend Isle of Man Cyclefest Championship races – the Storm the Tower Hill Climb powered by Isle of Man Creamery, the Battle of Sky Hill Mountain Bike Race and Sunday’s round island Gran Fondo and the Isle of Man Cyclefest Food and Music Festival. An outstanding line up of local musicians, artisan food and drink from the Island’s best local producers, awe-inspiring stunts and plenty of fun for all the family will be the order of the day. Local artists confirmed to play the PokerStars Main Stage over the weekend include Barrule/Mec Lir, Ruth Keggin, Matt Creer, Scarlet Parade, Retrospect and Loose Crew. Away from the main stage, Manx arts and culture group Yn Chruinnaght will be delighting festival goers with their own mix of acoustic artists and groups while children’s charity Rebecca House will be organising a series of outdoor games for all the family and stunt rider Andrei Burton will be running through his new show over the two days. The Milntown Café and Gardens will be open during Cyclefest from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May. However anyone wishing to eat in the Milntown Café must purchase or hold a valid ticket for that day’s Cyclefest event either in advance on-line or at the gate on the day. Milntown is not taking advanced bookings for the cafe on the 14th or 15th May but if you would like to make a reservation please either go into the café on either day of the event.
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Wristband tickets are available to buy on-line now at www.iomcyclefest.com. Tickets for the Isle of Man Cyclefest Festival at Milntown Estate are priced online at £5 per adult per day (£9 adult weekend), £3 per child per day (£5 child weekend) (child tickets for children aged 5 to 16) or £15 for a family day pass (£25 for a family weekend pass). Family tickets include 2 adults and up to 3 children. Children aged 4 and under go free. All tickets include FREE entry to Milntown Gardens. Please note on-the-gate prices start at £9 per adult per day (£15 adult weekend), £5 per child per day (£8 child weekend), £25 per family per day (£45 family weekend). AND WE’VE GOT A GREAT COMPETITION FOR GALLERY MAGAZINE READERS.
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