The first 2 welsh MTB XC 2015 dates have been posted for march and april, maybe they are still working on the rest. Both are south wales based. BTW this series is suitable for beginners (5 races in total)- they have a separate fun race which is on the same course just a lower number of laps but it is non BC ranking so you dont have the pressure of coming first or last etc. As a newbie you can go straight into the sport category which is the entry level point scoring category (both male and female) and get the club some points which helps the club gain recognition. Typically a cross country mountain bike race is 1 hour 20 mins up to 2 hours in duration, typically a 5-8km loop and its kinda like a time trial over a set number of laps. You set off in a bunch with your category and sprint start if you wish (or hide at the back and let the whippets go) and then settle into a pace you can handle for the rest. Having only got on a MTB a year ago I threw myself into these- had to get off my bike and walk some sections, no shame in that lots of newbies do it and by the end of the season with much determination and many tantrums I can ride most things on an XC course. MTB events are very chilled in general and Ive found to be really inclusive so if you like the MTB, just getting into it or want a challenge for 2015 these give you this. Lots of BIKE DOCTOR beginner skills sessions will be held in 2015 and im happy to help you newbies get your confidence and skills up too. Hope to see some of you have a go at these! https://britishcycling.org.uk/events/?series_id=261
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:04:35 +0000
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