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[Closed] I want to enter a race, which one?

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I fancy having a go at racing, not because i think i'll be any good but i reckon it'll be a laugh if nothing else.

I'm based in S****horpe, so something in the North would be preferred. Anything coming up (in March/April time) that i should look in to?


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 12:06 pm
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Whatever makes you think racing will be a laugh.... forget it.

it's just hard hard hard.... you may not die... however you may think you have... or may wish you had.

Enjoy... you'll love it...

Well... no you won't but that's what i'm supposed to say to be polite isn't it ?


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 12:12 pm
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I should probably mention that i'm talking about xc races, i dont think my 100mm hardtail will clock a decent speed down Fort William.


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 12:18 pm
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So was i mate.. so was i... LOL

First one i did was a 3 lapper, 'sports male'.... i thought i was going to die at the end of the 2nd lap.... just as the leader overtook me and 'won' before i'd completed lap 2.

I was all 'billy big balls' before the event as i'd trained lots, was flying on local trails...

Completing lap 3 and finishing 3rd last... put me firmly in my place ๐Ÿ™‚

I've been back and done more... but am currently waiting for nicer weather lol


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 12:21 pm
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NPS at Dalby in April. 21st IIRC.

Think there's a Northern XC series now - check XCRacer.com.


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 1:28 pm
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come on lads... Give him a bit more info


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 8:02 pm
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Kielder marathon series?
Nutcracker series
Glentress 7
Selkirk crc marathon (not a race but treated as one)
Whinlatter challenge


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 8:32 pm
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Have a look at the British Cycling calender.


 
Posted : 23/01/2012 8:33 pm