MTB cross-country Regional R.A.C.E. session for West region riders only, aged 12-16 aiming to race or just improve. Please read and consider the information on the 'About' tab.

These sessions will be approx 1.5 - 2 hours long for a limited number of riders. We can't accommodate a larger group given current circumstances, however we can try and run multiple sessions with different start times on the same day if numbers dictate. 

To reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission please do not book onto the session if it means travelling a long way. We will try and run further sessions in different parts of the region to give everyone opportunities.

Info for Riders

Important information for riders and parents/guardians

Scottish Cycling's West region riders only. To reduce the risk of transmitting Covid 19 please do not book if you have to travel far.

If you've booked and show signs of COVID-19 prior to the session please contact us for a refund and do not travel to the session.

The aim of these XC sessions is to prepare for the XC season and to prepare riders for the eventual step up to national training groups or advanced recreational riding. As riders get older the sessions shift from very informal "come & try" type sessions up to race specific sessions.

Initially there is no expectation that riders participating in these sessions will take part in races but we do hope some of them go on to take part in the National RACE programme and perhaps compete at the highest level.

Once riders have learned the basics in our development clusters or school/club sessions, and progress to Regional R.A.C.E. sessions there will be more emphasis placed on matching the demands of the session to the demands of the racing they will likely encounter. Riders (14+) hoping to attend National RACE sessions will have to commit to racing in our UK national series.

Each XC session will have a technical element and a physical element so riders should be prepared to ride whatever the prevailing weather but should carry enough spare clothing to stay warm in the event of an emergency. If you cannot come with all the items on the kit list for any given week please contact your regional XC coach (Jason Barnes) in advance of the session to see about borrowing some equipment. Unfortunately, you must bring your own mountain bike and it must be in full working order with both handlebar ends plugged / closed / covered.

Each rider participating will need to fill out an annual consent form and notify the coach of any changes to those details before any training.