If you are making the transition from recreational mountain biking and want to try out racing, this video takes you through what to expect at your first cross-country mountain bike race.
Find out more about getting into cross-country mountain biking here - https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/getintomountainbiking
To improve your general mountain biking skills, watch our Trail Smart videos here - https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/trailsmart