Racing News
Spring Series Round 2 - Results & photographs
by Paul Howard, 06 Feb 11. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
So here we are back at Crowthorne in such a short space of time, but on an oh so different course to that in January. Thank you for bearing with us and understanding that the move from Heath Warren was forced upon us due to the landowners admin errors. We've had a manic four days prepping Crowthorne to ensure that you would still get a quality race. All credit to Peter Radband who has worked tirelessly this week, having already spent countless hours at Heath Warren preparing that great course. Hopefully the motorbike enduro hasn't wrecked his work and we can visit there again soon.
Thank you for all your feedback today such as this from Maxine Filby: "That was fab! Fast, furious and great fun. Such a shame not to ride at Heath Warren but this more than made up for the disappointment." And from Scott Forbes: "It was just the right lap length for this time of year. Plus we finished before dark, bonus."
Biking holiday company Saddle Skedaddle continue to support and sponsor our events giving away holidays. Today's prize draw was won by Grand Veteran rider Kim Burrows, well done. You too can be in with a chance of winning just by entering the race and turning up (applicable to over 18's only).
This season all the race categories are going from strength to strength with both the quality and quantity of riders taking part, which is encouraging. If you are new to racing and still learning the craft you may have found some trail sections at Crowthorne a bit on the technical side. Fear not as every venue has its own challenges and riding such trails soon brings on your skills. Which introduces us nicely to our MTB Skills Training Courses held in Swinley Forest and Crowthorne. Gorrick has qualified skills instructors who can teach a wide variety of cycling skills and fitness tips. The course dates are currently being finalised and will be published soon, in the meantime read about the various courses here.
The Series Points will be updated toward the end of this week to allow for timing mishaps to be resolved. The first 15 finishers are awarded points on a sliding scale from 30 down to 1. Don't forget that to be in with a chance of a Series position you must score points in a minimum of three rounds, so consistent finishers are rewarded. We have great support again from your local independent bike shops who supply prize vouchers, plus Saddle Skedaddle holidays for some winners. Long term supporter Mountain Trax of Barkham near Wokingham pay for all the race number boards where you can get a discount on products by taking in your number board when you shop there.
Looking ahead to Round 3 on the 6th March which is due to be at Windmill Hill, Deepcut. Riders not familiar with this venue will more likely know it as Porridgepot Hill. But the arena is on the playing field also used for the Brass Monkeys Round 1 race this year and the Army Are You Tough Enduro so expect to use similar trails to those races. We look forward to seeing you there.
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