Hi all,

We will be at the cyclocross event at Blackshotts Leisure Centre on Sunday 30th December. See http://www.easterncross.btinternet.co.uk/race07-08-12.htm for race information. Youth category is for 13 to 16 year olds, juniors under 18. The under 12 race is likely to last around 15 minutes, the youth race 30 minutes, whereas the main race is 1 hour plus 1 lap. Full rules can be found on the British Cycling website.

It would be great to have a few East Essex members racing at this event. If you have seen this month's 220 magazine you may have read an article about why cyclocross is great training for triathletes! Come and give it a go-you will enjoy the experience. Any mountain bike would be suitable (I can't remember seeing any hills at Blackshotts but it could be muddy...)

If we can turn up in sufficient numbers I will award some spot prizes for muddiest rider*, biggest smile and to anyone who can beat me in the main race!

If someone can bring the club banner or get to me beforehand that would be great.

Kind Regards

Graham Hart
*no cheating by rolling in a puddle afterwards.

Additional Information/FAQ

*    Entries are taken on the day
*    You don't need a cyclocross bike-any mountain bike will do
*    I wouldn't recommend using a road bike. I have seen someone trying to, but this is quite amusing to watch, due to lack of grip, general falling over and, if it's muddy enough, the frame completely clogging up leading to much poking of road brakes with stick!