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starting out in XC.. tips, tracks etc.

Tue, 06/05/2008 - 09:17 — wicksey

Hi guys,

I really would like to get started racing in something like Sports B, im 23 and love to ride, but the fitness and skills lack.

I ride a haro v2, which is a pretty basic setup (http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2007&Brand=Haro&M...) (mine has rear discs as well.)

I would like to know what the best track to get started on would be (nothing with jumps, work is too important), and an idea of training id need to do.

I would also love to know some cheap mods to give the bike a fighting chance (i already have Larsens fitted.)

Thanks,
wicksey
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Tue, 06/05/2008 - 12:31 — maxfacta
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Hey, welcome aboard.

Hey, welcome aboard.
Maybe, Forsyth's Mill could be a good starting point. (See http://perthmtb.com/node/208) The track's not too gnarly, but still has all aspects of XC riding. (Bit of a drive from the CBD tho.) I think Sport B is 2 laps, so with that in mind you can determine your training.
You might like to look into clipless pedals if you haven't already - I think that could be one of the biggest simple performance boosters for XC racing.