Third strike for GBXC
By TMX Archives on 2nd Jul 08
WITH the third round of the inaugural GBXC (Great Britain Cross Country) Series scheduled for next weekend, the organisers have released some pre-event information. The world's number one off-road racer, David Knight, will be aiming to tie up the title of ‘best XC racer' in Britain as he will be looking for maximum points to make him impossible to catch in the series points race. Remember the series is three rounds from four to count and ‘DK' will not be at the final round due to US commitments.
The GBXC series has been nothing short of stunning in what it has achieved in just two rounds so far.
The atmosphere at the events has taken racers and families alike by storm, with a relaxed and friendly feeling to the whole paddock and camping area. Riders and spectators also have the added bonus of a running race commentary and up-to-the-minute results breakdowns with riders news and interviews, these facts along with TV coverage show yet again why GBXC is raising the profile of XC racing in the UK.
Round three is next Sunday, July 13 at Berwyn Leisure Park, near Oswestry (Post Code LL20 7LH).
The circuit will again be a very special affair with a true XC off-road loop planned for the lucky riders.
The track is 8.5-miles per lap taking around 20-minutes ride time for the fast guys! This equates to a superb varied circuit that has literally everything that an off-road venue should have.
Set in one of the most beautiful venues in the whole of the UK, the track offers, open fast moorland linked by gravel farm tracks, single track, tight and technical woodlands that meander through over 1,000 acres of prime Welsh mountainside to make up the majority of the going. In addition a superb man-made motocross circuit will also be included in the loop along with some interesting hill climbs and descents, add in the customary Welsh bogs and the organisers really do have a treat in store.
The camping and paddock/ pit areas are perfect, based on flat fields with easy access for riders and teams.
Entries are simply flooding in for this championship.
Enter online at www.gbxc.co.uk is the simplest and best way to secure your place and as always there is a class for every rider and every ability.
Alternatively, ring 01543-370070 to physically speak to the event secretary.
The organisers are working closely with the SKY SPORTS TV team to ensure even better rider coverage and programme exposure for the next round.