The Races
Competition for Everyone
Since 1983 the Evandale Village Fair and National Penny Farthing Championships has built up a reputation for holding the most competitive Penny Farthing races in the world. There are also many other events held throughout the day for riders of all ages and skill levels.
23 Unique Races
The National Penny Farthing Championships feature 23 unique races, each with its own format, challenge, and character — described below.
Mens National Penny Farthing Championship
A feature race of the day with the eight fastest men racing 4 laps of the circuit.
Ladies National Championships
A feature race of the day with the eight fastest women racing 2 laps of the circuit.
The Novice Race
A separate race specifically for first-time riders. Though, you do need to know how to ride prior.
The Obstacle Race
Run, carry, wheel, ride - each over 80m.
Biathlon
Run 1 lap, ride 2 laps, run 1 lap.
Miss 'n Out A Grade
Riders eliminated until 3 remain, fastest riders in A Grade.
Miss 'n Out B Grade
Riders eliminated until 3 remain, slower riders in B Grade.
The Slow Race
Last over the line wins.
Slalom
Two riders at a time around witches’ hats.
Handicap
4 groups, 4 laps, reverse direction.
Unicycle Race
Not Penny Farthings, Unicycles. Down & back 200m.
Junior Championship
1 lap, age under 16.
Sub-Junior Championship
1 lap, age under 12.
Veterans Over 50
Penny Farthing Riders over age 50, 2 laps.
Veterans Over 60
Penny Farthing Riders over age 60, 2 laps.
Veterans Over 70
Penny Farthing Riders over age 70, 2 laps.
Relay
A team event, with 4 riders per team racing one lap each.
London Relay
Teams of 4, riders take turns riding the same bike.
Sub-Junior London Relay
Teams of 4, riders take turns riding the same bike, under age 12.
Men's Sprint
200m, straight line, with heats.
Mary's Sprint
Ladies 200m sprint.
Consolation
For anyone, 2 laps open to all who have not won a medal.
Clarendon Road Race
The Road Race is held over 32kms (20 miles). Starting from Evandale the race heads south from Evandale to the finish at historic Clarendon Homestead. The fastest riders take just over an hour to complete the course.
This race is held on Sunday following the Village Fair at 10am, and takes riders South from Evandale towards Nile.
