Published: 30th June, 2019
Getting Gritty
Having previously attended several of the A Cycling events, there were many things I knew to expect from the newest event, Gritfest: fun, sociable, family friendly, competitive (if you wanted), and sunshine. Organiser Matt Page has clearly signed a contract with the weather for all of his events, a... more
Published: 11th March, 2019
Race to the Start line
I'm going to be totally honest and confess that I've never been the best at making it to the start of a race on time, and even missed gridding once - at the Builth Wells British National XC in 2017. Oops. There always seems to be so much to get sorted - warm up, tyre pressures, chain lub... more
Published: 11th February, 2019
Pre-entry closes late this Wednesday evening for the Skedaddle XC Spring Classic races event at Crowthorne Wood
Pre-entry closes late this Wednesday evening for the Skedaddle XC Spring Classic races event at Crowthorne Wood, Crowthorne, Berks, RG45 6AR which takes place this Sunday 17 February. It’s the only race event of this type that we’ll be running this year, and is a good way to start your season on... more
Published: 28th August, 2018
Brighton Big Dog 2018 Official Video
2018 marked the 10th anniversary of the legendary Brighton Big Dog, possibly the biggest edition yet! Despite some torrential downpours in the run up to the event, the course held up well for the riders as it still rode fast despite a few technical and slippery rooty sections. For more info head ... more
Published: 13th April, 2018
Round 2 of the HSBC UK National XC Series is heading for Dalby!
Round 2 - Dalby ForestRound 2 of the HSBC UK National XC Series is heading to Dalby on the 21/22nd April. Enter here... more
Published: 12th February, 2018
Are you race ready for the Gorrick XC Spring Classic this Sunday?
This year the Gorrick Team are running two Spring XC race events: sponsored by Saddle Skedaddle www.skedaddle.co.uk who lead the way in innovative cycling holidays both in the UK & worldwide; and supported by some of your favourite local bike shops. The first event is this Sunday at Crowthor... more
Published: 18th January, 2018
Merida Brass Monkeys #10 'The Winter Warmer'
Hot on the heels of the New Year Hangover, the Gorrick Team will be returning to Minley, Hants for their Winter Warmer XC enduro, the last round of this year’s Brass Monkeys #10 Series headline sponsored by Merida and supported by a raft of other sponsors. As you’ll know if you were at Minl... more
Published: 15th November, 2017
Merida Brass Monkeys Series #10
This year's Brass Monkey XC enduro Series, headline sponsored by Merida, kicks off next month. This hugely popular Series uses outstanding venues and features 5-6 mile laps. These exhilarating all weather courses go through heath and pine woodland with flowing singletrack mixed in with swooping tr... more
Published: 23rd October, 2017
Gorrick XC season ends with a blast on November 5th
Fancy a last XC blast in 2017? If so, you'll be pleased to hear that the Gorrick Team are running a Classic XC races event on Sunday 5 November at Crowthorne Wood, Crowthorne, Berks RG45 6AR. As always you can expect a superb XC course, full facilities, great trophies for the top 3 in each category... more
Published: 5th October, 2017