Off road/ x-cross club run. BH Sunday 11th 9am.

[jbendle]

Hi All,

I'll lead an off-road club run - mixture of single track/ gravel/ mud/ tow-paths, bit of road. Leave BH at 9am. Happy to make it a burst or have a quick cafe stop in the Licky Hills (depending on consensus).

Technical in parts. It's hilly (please see profile). Aimed at A/B riders and especially for those hoping to compete in xcross (we can practice some dismounting and mounting at some point).

Route:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40879044

James

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James Bendle
George Bendle

[CeGi]

Can't make it this week (got my own ride) but would be tempted if you do it again.
2 questions though:
Is that just for gravel bikes or would a MTB be OK too?
What do you mean with 'aimed at A/B riders? Still intended to reach some serious speed?!!?

[Helen]

Also would like to know what you mean by the A/B riders thing. Enjoyed the ride we did last time and would like to join you for more of them but defo not a B rider on my gravel bike.

[jbendle]

Hi Helen Ced,

To be honest it's really aimed at some doing some efforts on the climbs and not so much of a social ride. Me and George are training for the West Midlands CX league (we are racing next week). I know some others are doing xcross this year (Huang, Kyle maybe others).

I think there is more and more people in the club with off-road bikes (inc. MTBs). So room for someone to lead a slower more social group following a similar route for C/D riders?

best,

James

[jbendle]

Having a mechanical issues - will be leaving at 9:30am