how to start xc racing?

turner84 · November 2009

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 · November 2009

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 · November 2009

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 · November 2009

nice one,
thanks dude i really appreciate it

JasonRwmb · November 2009

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 · November 2009

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

breezer · November 2009

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

SiLanc · November 2009

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

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