Guide to SXC Race Categories (updated Jan 2015) For all those folks thinking of coming along and trying their hand at Cross Country racing for the first time, or after a break away from the sport, here's a wee explanation of the different categories to help you know what to enter. ELITE - these are the super fast guys and girls who hold and Elite race licence as issued by British Cycling. Always worth watching to check out their lines and how well they carry sp

Pre-race day: Thursday: Online entries close at 23:55pm. Saturday: The course will be marked and open for pre-riding on the Saturday afternoon. Race day: 6.00am Fish, Jason and others will have been setting gazebos, sign on, generator, sound and 100 other things – please bear this in mind! 9.30am – 10.30am Sign on for morning races. 9.30am – 10.30am Course open for pre-ride. 10.45am Go to the start line for the 11am races. 11.00am Morning races start*.

The Cross Country Series of races is run under the current rules of the Scottish Cyclists’ Union (SCU), these series rules and, where appropriate, the British Cycling (BC) Mountain Bike Regulations. 1 Events The Series will consist of 6 events, including the Scottish Championships. Incorporated within this series is the Teams Competition. All riders for all eligible teams will gain points for their team. 2 Race Entries All competitors in the Teams Competition must be entered