Rich is partial to the odd bit of cross country shredding, so we asked him to share his tips on how to get started riding and racing in the most accessible MTB discipline!
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XC can be ridden on nearly any bike, but a lightweight 29er is the most suitable; ride as much as you can to improve your fitness – miles mean smiles! Choose fast rolling tyres, and enter some races if you fancy it!
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20 Comments
Do you enjoy cross country riding?
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Definitely an Xc Bike Rider growth Tutorial!
One time I put helium in my tires and helium in my bike chambers right before the race and it floated off, it was very embarrassing.
I'm a total weight weenie on my canyon lux. But what it really comes down to is putting down the burger and picking up a salad more often
This what we used to call 'going out on your bike'.
Been riding the local trails and nature reserve (sort of xc but its what I class proper mtb riding not this downhill stuff) and recently had a guy on a raw polished full sus xc race bike in lycra fly past me and send it through the trails (no doubt race training) and it's got me loving xc riding more just awesome
Is it flat bar or drop bar?
British Cycling events page is hopeless. There must be more racing going on than is listed. Any idea where I can find a comprehensive list of UK events?
In Filipino we knock and say "carbon lodi"
Most definitely wouldn't buy a Crapyon to start an XC career
I only watch not buy..my dream bike..until now I cannot afford .😢❤
Pirelli scorpion xcm comes in 2.4".😊
I m gonna use a downhill bike in a xc race experiment if I can keep up
there is no reason to be wearing those disgusting shorts
I just did 70 km trip. 35 On forest road gravel and 35 on paved road on a 30+ year old taifun citybike rust bucket. I really liked it and am in the market for a new bicycle.
This is my first road https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and I have taken it out a handful of times and so far it is exceeding all of my expectations. I didn’t want to break the bank on a first bike and the herd is a great option for getting a fast bike with reliable components. I plan on riding this bike for many years to come. Thank you Sava!
I have been looking for XC 'sportive' type events. Are there any events like this around and where would I look to find them? I've looked for hours trying to Google events or do I just have to book onto a race a come last? 😂
Xc!
Always tilt your seat forward. It'll make a world of difference for your ride comfort.