Beginner to cross in york

joeyhalloran

Hi, i'm interested in getting in to cross this winter as good training (for roadraces) and a good laugh (for fun). I go to uni in York so spend most of the winter up there. What kind of oppertunities are there? Are there the equivalent of 'club rides' where i could learn the basics and get fit enough or is the only way to jump in to a race and learn the quick/hard way? I've done some offroading but not much. The other thing is being student i haven't got that deep pockets so how much is the up keep?

Thanks for all the replies

supersonic

I went to York Uni, and there was a cycling club at the AU.

Also the shops have regualr meet ups: try Cycle Heaven.Most offroading takes a bit of travelling out of York.