Cathkin Braes.

Looking to get into some XC racing, fun stuff to begin with, not too competitive.
So I went on the ScottishXC website and think I will try and go for the Cathkin Braes Country Park race on the 9th August.
Anyone done it, doing it, know the route, have advice on getting started etc?
Cheers
So I went on the ScottishXC website and think I will try and go for the Cathkin Braes Country Park race on the 9th August.
Anyone done it, doing it, know the route, have advice on getting started etc?
Cheers

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il be there, there are a couple of things you might want to think about before you start racing.
1) race starts- be in the 44th ring front and the 3rd from the easiest ring at the back.
2) course practice, go there on saturday morning and pre-ride the course if you can. it helps, il probably be there saturday.
3)hydration- drink plenty from friday onwards
4) your fitness, and where you want to be in a certain amount of time fitness wise.
SXCs are relaxed and fun, competitive if you want them to be.
i would advise you to race beginners first, then enter mid-way into a new category, whatever you think suits you.
the courses are great. the atmosphere is brilliant. cant wait to see you at cathkin braes, (its the commonwealth games course) in a couple of months time.
My brother-in-law and possibly my nephew are thinking about taking part too - the first event for any of us.
Does any one have any experience of the route?
Anyway hope to see everyone there on the day
Chris/Cjb Scotland
Anyways heres the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB9GeuwsJSc&feature=channel_page
I know its nothing Special but it just shows off what one of the fun hills is like, i will get more videos of the trail at a later date. Also watch how i front endo wheelie down the last two hills haha
Chris/Cjb Scotland