Usually held in forests, woods
or abandoned quarries these races offer a wide variety of terrain from
fast, flat courses through trees and undergrowth to short, sharp climbs
and steep downhills. The surface is normally gravel, concrete, pine
needle, tree roots, rocks, and/or occasional mud and MTB "knobbly" tires
would be recommended. These races do cater for all types of rider,
with the full selection of junior levels:
- Under 8,
- Under 10,
- Under 12,
- Under 14 and
- Under 16
and for the adults, the categories are:
- Sports (which is the beginners level or "fun" level - age 16+),
- Expert (for better riders aged 16 - 30),
- Masters (for riders aged 30 - 40),
- Vets (40+), and
- Super Vets (50+).
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