• An update on the Ripley Castle race in January. They're incorporating a Single Speed race in the Go Cross/Novice event which also runs in conjunction with the Youth Race. That means it will probably be a busyish field but no more than most people are already used to.

    However, there will be a prize for the first mono-geared rider across the line.

    The course is usually a stunner and entry into the Go Cross is a paltry £10. I reckon if enough people ride single speed then a) the winner can claim the SSCX National Champs (unofficial)* title and b) some other stand alone/showcase events could be persuaded to put up a SS category as well.

    *perhaps you could even sneak some RWB stripes somewhere on your jersey.

  • Assume that means it'll be a shortened race? I guess I could always enter seniors and that.

    Mud tyres might get their first outing tomorrow if the rain comes this afternoon.

About