XC Tyre Choice from Jon at Vittoria

Mar 16, 2020 | SouthernXC

Jon from Vittoria’s XC Tyre Guide Tyres and rim widths are getting wider and wider and Cross Country racing is no exception. With the likes of Nino Schurter rocking 2.4 width tyres at world cups now, it’s no wonder the rest of us our following suit. The sweet...

Pre Season Tips part 2 from Ric at Pine Sport

Mar 9, 2020 | SouthernXC

In the second of our Pre Season Tips series, we’re looking at prep for the actual race weekend or day, what to do a week out, what to do the day before and what to bring with you on race day. If you read Vol.1 then hopefully you’ve got your bike in tip top conditon,...

Pre Season Tips Vol.1 from Ric at Pine Sport.

Feb 27, 2020 | SouthernXC

Pine Sport Pre Season Tips Vol.1 It’s been a long time since the final round of 2019, so wether you have braved the elements over the winter or left your trusty steed in the garage whilst hitting the turbo trainer, your bike and gear are going to need a check over....

Mak Larkin’s season review

Aug 6, 2019 | SouthernXC

Mak Larkin’s season review The Southern XC Series was great this year, it was my final year in the u12’s and although the courses were great, I cannot wait to get on the full adults course next year in the u14’s. Each round was fun but I cannot wait to be able...

British Cycling National XC Champs report by Lucy Allsop (U14)

Jul 26, 2019 | SouthernXC

British Cycling National XC Champs by Lucy Allsop (first year U14) I was looking forward to my first MTB National Champs as Juvenile (U14) and was lucky that it took place in Cannock chase, I had ridden their multiple times and enjoyed the trails there. The course was...

New Forest MTB Race report by Tom Hughes

Jun 10, 2019 | SouthernXC

New Forest MTB Race report by Sport category winner Tom Hughes With an interesting start loop around some grassy turns and a climb before the first section of single track, I knew it was going to be a tough start, everyone super keen to get into the safety of the...