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It was probably Jas retweeting it that got me thinking about London(ish) 'cross in the first place. She's a Kingston Wheeler.
Do you need a BC lic?
I presume If I used my SS MTB (I can't be arsed taking aerobars off the Tripster) I'll need to adhere to some kind of equipment restrictions? Is there a max tyre width?
What's the etiquette for being the fat noob out the back? Is it like MTB where some skinny whippet will lap me, yelling "track" and I'll crash into a tree to let them pass?
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You don’t need a BC license. There are no restrictions on tyre width either, unless you’re racing UCI classified races, which only applies to National Trophy and Championship level in the U.K.
Being a noob is fine, generally cross is very accepting of newcomers and encourages them. Races are usually gridded so the fast folk are at the front, start with the rabble behind them. MTBs are fine, usually slower but depends on the course.
andyp
I think we welcome promoters telling us about their races on here, don’t we?
Unfortunately I can’t make this, which is a shame as there is no London League fixture that weekend.
I think it’s be ideal for @hippy to make his cross debut at too.
Hope all is well with you, Dave? Are you racing this year yourself?