The Midvale speed dome and Perth Mountain Bike Club will play host to the second round of the Focus Bikes Wintercross on Saturday the 8^th of September from 3pm. With both red hot competition, and plenty of fun to be had in all grades, there are plenty of reasons to come down to the speed dome and see what we’ve got planned.

 For just $10, you’ll get to experience a great afternoon of racing, heckling, cheering or pedalling whatever you choose. See the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2DZeLk5s20&feature=youtube_gdata_player) for what to expect.

 For this round, we’ll also be running the Minicross kids race (suitable for 9years and up), as well as Ladies, C, B and A grades. Focus Bikes are generously providing lots of prizes too, so get out there and see if you can bag some schwag!

 The course is designed to be friendly for road bikes, mtb’s, hybrids or whatever you have, although if you have a cyclocross bike, this is your chance to get it out and show it off.

 You can wear cycling attire, fancy dress or what your mum dressed you in, whichever makes you faster or happier. If you’re planning on taking part or making one of your nearest and dearest do so then you will need to bring a competition license (you can use your CA, MTBA or BMXA accreditation).

 It’ll be a great afternoon with a BBQ and drinks being held afterwards so you can share stories of your race with fellow competitors and spectators. We’ll also be saying farewell to WA CX stalwarts Claire and Paul Aubrey, who are leaving for wetter, colder pastures in Canberra.

 Perth MTB Club are particularly keen to get more girls racing so don’t be shy, there are plenty of other ladies to swap your stories with and there is certainly nothing to be afraid of.

 Many bike shops are willing to help you with an affordable cross bike and races have riders in them from all skill levels, including plenty of people giving it a go for the first time. Organisers Greg and Paul are offering to answer any questions or even help with some practice so don’t hesitate to get in touch with them at gr.murison@gmail.com.

 They will also be running a CX skills clinic on Saturday 1 September at 3pm at the speed dome if you’re not sure about what to do. Bookings are essential.

For those thinking of riding the BWA ‘Hell of the north’ this would be great practice in a controlled environment.