Going to bite the bullet and race xc for the 1st time in years..

Which cat is better to go for Open or Sport?
From my old school Next welsh xc series days i seem to remember sport being the higher standard?

Yes i’m aware it will hurt but i fancy a change and whats the worst that could happen 😆 also doing the 50k on the Sunday

I believe these days you need a license to race Sport, so if you’ve not got one, go Open. Sport’s slightly faster, but not too bad.

Seems that you can do one race without a licence in sport then you need one.

On a related note, is the 100km race on Sunday open to anyone?

Yea all the sunday events are open for all. Some pro’s doing the Sunday as well

I’d go for Sport phil.
It is pretty quick at the front, but there is usually a good range of fitness, you will be fine. Your right in that you can do 1 race without a licence.

Open cat isn’t as quick, and sometimes do a lap less as well.

mmmm probably go for sport then i guess! Be good to see how quick the pro’s go. 😀

Welsh next series those were the days ! welsh mtbing needs another shmoo(r.i.p)

Kilvey hill, the heritage pak and nant mawr quarry awesome series 😀

Shame the new welsh series is a bit limited venue and date wise at the moment