Competed in my first xc race on sunday, manged two laps of the three lap open event but al least I didn't finish last, next time it will be the two lap beginners.
It wasn't the legs that were the problem, more the arms and upper body. By the end of the second lap, felt I was unable to control the bike, particularly on the downhill and it was just becoming too dangerous.
Any advice on the necessary arm/upper body training would be appreciated
Cheers

