SXC/Thomsons Cycles Round 2 Abriachan
On Sunday the 14th of April, the SXC/Thomsons
Cycles mountain bike event rolls into Abriachan for Round 2 of the 2013 series.
With around 200 riders taking part in a multi-lap cross country race on a
course taking in stunning views of the countryside above Loch Ness, it’s a must
for racing and spectating.
Following a successful first round last month at Forfar, the organisers
are looking forward to a brand new course for the 2013 series, with local club
Ben Wyvis CC preparing the course for the arrival of racers from all over
Scotland.
Local Elite rider Tom Evans from Strathpeffer is looking forward
to racing in the Highlands, “The local trails around my home in Strathpeffer are
my favourite place to cycle, and it’s fantastic that the SXC are coming to the
Highlands to put on a race. The formation of Ben Wyvis CC has boosted the
number of cyclists, who cycle for recreation and who go to races”. With his
sights set on National titles and European success, Tom is looking forward to his
first year in the Elite category. “It’s a challenge to be racing in the Elite
category, however it’s an opportunity I relish. I hope to gain Commonwealth
Games qualification criteria this year, while continuing to enjoy getting out
and riding my bike.”
The course combines wide climbs with swooping, flowing
descents. There is also the added interest of technical, challenging sections including
‘north-shore’ bridges, rocks, roots and moorland.
There will be categories for all levels of riders including
first-time beginners trying their hand at mountain bike racing in the Beginners
or Open category. There is also the opportunity to watch the top-level Elites
taking on the course in the afternoon, with experienced, quality riders
battling it out over many laps. Also included in the programme for the day is
an Under-12’s race, where the younger riders get a chance to take on a mini
version of the course.
For Northern riders, the event will incorporate the North of
Scotland (NoSCA) Championships, which will allow the top-placed North of
Scotland rider to become regional Champion. This is a fantastic opportunity for
local riders to come along and compete against top Scottish riders with the
added incentive of a regional Championship to contest.
Event entry will be open to everyone on the day from 9.30am,
with races setting off at 11am and 2pm. Spectators will be able to find ample
points around the course to watch and photograph racers grimace up the climbs
and blast down the descents.
There is plenty of parking on site, along with toilet
facilities and catering to keep riders and spectators well fuelled throughout
the day.
For more information, visit www.sxc.org.uk
or email info@sxc.org.uk
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