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!"

Dalbeattie SXC

Looking forward to the 2nd Scottish Cross Country Series taking place at Dalbeattie on Sunday. Time for Pasta!!

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

New SXC Season Begins

Well I am looking forward to the first SXC Mountain Bike Race, at Laggan Wolftrax Mountain Bike Centre, on Sunday.
I normally do the Fun Race, 2 laps is normally enough to warrant a 'bacon buttie' and a 'cup-0-tea'. I have been doing a small amount of training and keeping up the commute speeds to add some extra zip to my legs.
As ever there will be the usual shouts in my ear of 'rider' as one of the more elite riders pass by, but I just enjoy the event and the atmosphere, leaving me trembling in their wake.
You should be able to read a report of the event along with some photos of the hard riders and mud covered mountain bikes.
PS. Look out for the Mountain Biking Scotland FLYERS at the event.
Tony Haresign
Mountain Biking Scotland
"Get Out of the Woods!"