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peabrain
peabrain Posts: 43
edited May 2009 in XC and Enduro
Anyone know how to start racing cross country?

i would really like to start
if you can ride up it, its too easy

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  • bails_89
    bails_89 Posts: 143
    1.find a race near where you live.

    2.get on your bike as much as poss

    3.enter fun class

    4.turn up and give it your best shot

    5.bobs your uncle

    yourl love it mate just give it a go
    Its not about the bike....
  • SiLanc
    SiLanc Posts: 180
    Bails has pretty much hit it spot on the head...I have some info on my website which people have found useful in the past, based on my experiences of getting into racing in the last 18 months...

    http://xcenduro.co.uk/racing/racing.asp

    You can find races on the British Cycling website and also xcracer.com.

    http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/si ... e/home.asp
    http://www.xcracer.com/

    Good luck, enjoy yourself and ride with a smile :)

    Si
    Lap by lap analysis, videos, photos, race reports and a map of race locations www.xcenduro.co.uk
  • tomxc
    tomxc Posts: 139
    how easy or hard are the time trail ones at sherwood pines...if anybody knows???
    cheers :D
    up, up, up, down, up, up, down, up, dowwwn...yep sounds good to me :)
    http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt6/ ... MG0201.jpg
  • SiLanc
    SiLanc Posts: 180
    No idea, I was thinking of giving them a go myself. If it's local why not turn up and either take some photos and walk the course or get involved and sign up if you're feeling brave :)
    Lap by lap analysis, videos, photos, race reports and a map of race locations www.xcenduro.co.uk
  • tomxc
    tomxc Posts: 139
    once wen i went (just too ride) me and my dad followed what we thought was the time tral...it was fun to follow but we didnt time ourselves or anything...as long as there not too long i should be ok...hopefully :oops:
    up, up, up, down, up, up, down, up, dowwwn...yep sounds good to me :)
    http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt6/ ... MG0201.jpg
  • elPedro666
    elPedro666 Posts: 1,060
    If you're in Manchester look up brownbacksracing.co.uk for really cool, chilled racing on a cool course.

    I might go up there Friday this week (depending on work) if you fancy a look around. There's actually a race this Sunday too, not sure I can make it, but definitely recommend just turning up and giving it a go!
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  • SiLanc
    SiLanc Posts: 180
    It's a great series...I raced in round one and you can read what I thought about it here:

    http://xcenduro.co.uk/racing/races/2009/bb_r1_2009.asp

    Cheers

    Si
    Lap by lap analysis, videos, photos, race reports and a map of race locations www.xcenduro.co.uk
  • tomxc
    tomxc Posts: 139
    thanks for the advice.....i cant do this weekend....school on friday nd dads at work on the weekend :( cheers anyway :)
    up, up, up, down, up, up, down, up, dowwwn...yep sounds good to me :)
    http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt6/ ... MG0201.jpg
  • peabrain
    peabrain Posts: 43
    might see if i can make it this weekend
    if not, i'll just take my bike for a spin around there later on
    if you can ride up it, its too easy
  • SiLanc
    SiLanc Posts: 180
    Peabrain,

    I've added a page on my website about entering your first event. You might find it useful :)

    http://xcenduro.co.uk/racing/racingFirstRace.asp

    Cheers

    Si
    Lap by lap analysis, videos, photos, race reports and a map of race locations www.xcenduro.co.uk
  • peabrain
    peabrain Posts: 43
    cheers
    i'll have a read now.
    if you can ride up it, its too easy

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