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Skedaddle Spring Series 1 - Saddleback Hill - Results & Photographs
by Paul Howard, 18 Jan 15. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
So the 2015 Spring Series has begun and what a great way to start with a fresh new venue - Saddleback Hill. The land backs onto the south side of Swinley Forest but provides quite different terrain; more open heathland, spacious doubletrack for overtaking, and soil conditions that dispersed the previous nights rainwater very well. The Gorrick trail team had been hard at work since before Christmas scoping the lie of the land and clearing old and new trails. I think they did a fine job! Hope you agree.
Attendances were at record levels for January and we're really pleased to see so many newcomers in all categories. Where have you all been hiding? The results can be viewed via the link above, along with a link to Kevin Sheldrakes photographs once they are published. Series Points are collated and published within a few days. Remember you need to have scored points in a minimum of 3 out of 4 rounds to qualify for a final overall position, where awards will be presented at Round 4.
There were spot prizes handed out to random finishers. These are gratefully provided by local bike shops; Banjo Cycles, Owen's Cycles, Beyond Mountain Bikes, and 1st Gear Cycles. So even if you don't win a race there's always the chance of a spot prize, just keep pedalling to the finish and listen out to see if it was you!
We're looking forward to Round 2 at Crowthorne Wood on the 8 February. We always advise pre-entering online at XC Racer as this saves queuing at Registration especially during the peak time of 8.30 - 10am. Pre-entry allows you to go straight to Entry Express to find your race number board in the holders, it takes seconds so is well worthwhile. And saves you paying the on the day surcharge.
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