MTB XC Racing

[wobert]

Looks like the first round of the Welsh MTB XC series is being held at my local stomping ground Llandegla.

I notice they have a fun race for men and women which has got my attention.

I'm not the fittest, but willing to give it a go (I do a mixture of MTB and road riding), rides of 2-3 hrs on the road bike.

It looks like the event lasts c2 hrs and is around a 5km course made up of fire roads and single track.

I have a 75 mile sportive the week before, so should be reasonably in shape for it.

Bit of an open ended question, but how out of my depth am I likely to be?

Robert

[gazza285]

Not out of your depth at all. The fun race isn't an all out XC blast, it's aimed at people just like you, get entered and enjoy it.

[leyorkie]

See if you can find results from a previous event and compare your average speed to theirs.
I have an idea of mine depending on terrain.
Top riders can easily average 20mph.

[BadgerBenji]

Chuck an entry in, fun race should be about enjoying yourself not winning. If you are at the front end of the fun race think about moving up a category next time, sports or vet depending on your age.

[Celtic Dragon]

IIRC the Scott mtb marathons (the word is used loosely!) have a couple of rounds near you this year. Choice of 50, 75 or 100km loops. Their effectively sportives, looking at last year, a big element took it as s race.