The Sand and Sweat Cyclocross series is on.
PMBC are having their first race on the 3rd of December at Claremont Showgrounds, starting at 4pm.
They are hoping to run A, B and C grades, and a Women’s grade too.
A Grade – 45 minutes + 3 laps
B Grade and Women – 30 Minutes + 2 laps
C Grade – 25 Minutes + 1 lap
If you’re not sure what Cyclocross is, a good description is a bike race mixed with steeplechase. In cyclocross, riders race laps around a short course that usually features some pavement, some dirt, some woods, some steep hills and for good measure, some obstacles thrown in that require riders to dismount, work their way through and then get back on and ride some more.
Still not sure? Check out the video below from one of the recent races in Melbourne held by Dirty Deeds.
In a sense, you might think of it as a different type of dirt crit.
Online entries to open soon, entires will be the low, low price of just $10. Racing will be open to those with MTBA or CA licenses, an MTBA Day license can be purchased for $20.
Get along and support this great event. The greater support it gets the better the chance you will see more races like this.
In regards to which bike to ride, as long as it has brakes it’s OK. Roadie, ‘cross bike or MTB are all welcome. I have seen the course at Claremont Showgrounds and you will have no problem riding a roadie with 23mm tyres. Just pretend you are riding the Montepaschi Strade Bianche and you will be fine.
Im probably going to give it a go! Should be a blast! Who’s in?
Great idea ….looks like fun. Shame Im still at work until 5pm. Love the music to this clip.