how to start xc racing?

turner84

does anyone know how i can start xc racing?
also do i need to join a club to be able to race?
i am in southampton area so not sure where i will need to go or who i need to register with?

jpstar

There should be some local races near you. Depending on how far you are willing to travel of course, there are a few in the New Forest and surrounding areas.
You don't need to join up with a club, but it can help for information and teams etc.

Joe

jpstar

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/si ... sultspp=20

This link will also help I hope, its the British cycling website, and a link to the Southern MTB XC race calender, hope it helps.

turner84

nice one,
thanks dude i really appreciate it

JasonRwmb

The Gorrick races aren't too far from you. They are running three enduro races over the winter, and their Spring Series of XC races starts in January.

http://www.gorrick.com/index.php

No need to be a member of a club to compete.

Richard-Dublin

That's interesting - do you not need a racing licence to compete in the UK? One-day licences maybe?

breezer

Not for any of the ones ive done you dont which includes tons of Gorricks.

SiLanc

I started racing about two and a half years ago and quickly got the bug. I have put together some pages which may help you prepare for your first race, I don't take it too seriously, but have had some decent results for an amateur...well I consider them decent ;-)

This is my site, check out the racing section:
http://xcenduro.co.uk/

Check out the Brass Monkeys website here:
http://www.meridabrassmonkeys.com/

Also check out this site, the home of XC racing in the UK:
http://www.xcracer.com

Check out the racing calendar on the British Cycling website:
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/si ... future.asp

Most of all enjoy it. Talk to as many people as possible before and at the race...it's amazing how much help and advice you'll get...we're a friendly bunch

Si