Fort William SXC Round 3

Post event is possibly the worst I have felt later in the week for a long time. Maybe it was the course, maybe it was the food or maybe I did actually push myself for once.... but I didn't do this.....

OWCH!!

I hope he is OK..he did get up and ride on...

Tony Haresign
Mountain Biking Scotland
"Get Out of the Woods!"

The Cool-ist Rider at Dalbeattie

The pic is of Elite Mens rider Paul McInally for East Kilbride who finished in 10th place, but in 1st place for style!!

Read all about the race of an Elite Rider, Andy Barlow, Whyte Bikes Team Rider and guest writer for MountainBikingScotland.com here.



Tony Haresign
Mountain Biking Scotland
"Get Out of the Woods!"

Dalbeattie SXC - The thirst

The SXC Round 2 at Dalbeattie was a fantastic weekend. I have ridden in previous years in the 'fun' catergory I was looking forward to a clear and hot day on Sunday for the race. I arrived on Saturday afternoon in time to go for a quick loop around the course. After the first 5 minutes of smiling riding the boardwalk section it was head down for the 2k singletrack climb....sweaty nightmare!!!

Having succesfully negotiated the steep on-the-shoulder-carry-section in was mostly downhill, some very steep and gnarly with a few drops, one large one in particular that I managed to avoid, many didn't. Watch ou for the chain ring on a few bits or jump them.There was plenty of time to enjoy the hard work of the 'Trail Faries' at the end of the course on the built up sections which included the infamous Log Ride,avoiding the deep mud, which I managed to clean twice!!

During the race on Sunday I ran out of water 10 minutes into the second lap and was dying for a drink but just had to keep going. I treated myself to two cups of sweet, milky tea and a double bacon roll to make up for it.

All in all a great course and a fun filled weekend, including staying in a great B&B 2 miles north of Dumfries called South Park House, who have given us a great deal for all Mountain Biking Scotland members. Watch out for the offer in the forthcoming newsletter. Not a member?? Sign up now here!

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Tony Haresign
Mountain Biking Scotland
"Get Out of the Woods!"

Ski Jump on a Mountain Bike

Things get very strange when you have had enough of riding around the woods and hills...what to do next...????
Check this out....

Tony Haresign
Mountain Biking Scotland
"Get Out of the Woods!"