XC Newbie Tips?

AndyGates

Somehow I'm racing the Loch Lomond triathlon mid-month and it's got an offroad XC-type bike leg.

I don't do offroad! It scares I, master Frodo!

Given that I have a rigid MTB (old Cannondale Bad Boy) with fat 2"-ish generic MTB tyres, and limited skill... are there any fast-XC tips to share with a noob?

fumps

dont fall off

AndyGates

Bugger. 8)

Satchmo245

You may need some new tyres but not knowing what you have or what terrain you are doing I can't really recommend any.

A couple of useful sites to get you started:

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/infd-6dydtj (basic stuff)

http://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/tips_page.html (a really good resource)

Enjoy

AndyGates

You star!

Satchmo245

No probs, happy to help 8)

AndyGates

Cheers for the tips, after a rotten swim I went a bit nuclear-assault on the ride and had a blinder.