I’m going along with friends who are racing tomorrow. I’m not racing myself but I’ll be taking the camera to try get some decent shots.

Having never spectated an event like this – just wondering how it would work in terms of me finding some decent places to set up.
I’m taking my bike along to try get a few trails in (if any are open to non-racers) – but do you think I should leave my bike in the van and go for a hike with my gear to find different locations or would I be able to ride into the thick of it with my gear?

May seem like a silly question – but like I said I’ve never spectated one of these events in person and this has an impact on how I pack my gear so any advice appreciated.

Thanks!