New North West MTB XC series launch

The Brownbacks Racing Series 1 provides quality racing at a new North West race venue - Lee Quarry Rossendale. This is back to basics grassroots racing with great all-weather trails. The facilities are simple and the format simpler but it’s the racing that matters. We have hard standing parking, portaloos, great trophies and prizes, and hopefully hot refreshments. Series 1 doesn't offer any British Cycling ranking points. Prizes will be awarded where there are 3 or more riders in a category. There is a single race with staggered starts for the categories, race length will be 1 hours plus a lap for the "Racer" category with the other categories slightly less. The course opens between 09:00-09:30 and the racing starts at 10:00 Categories Racer: Experienced, fit and skilled riders only, our top category. If you have a BC Racing Licence you must enter this category. Weekend Warrior: You can ride a bike well, lots of experience, you probably go downhill faster than up. Have-a-go Hero: You have the bike and the enthusiasm, but may lack experience or fitness. Sorry, over 18's only for series 1, but we will be expanding in series 2. Ladies please enter any category that's right for you, don't worry you will have a separate trophy and prize list. If you are new to XC racing then consider starting with in the "Have a go" or "Weekend Warrior" category. If you have a racing licence you must enter the "Racing" category, we will accept appeals from downhillers and BMX'ers to drop a category on the day. Dates 19th April 2009 4th May 2009 17th May 2009 31st May 2009 Thanks to, Lancashire County Council and their Green Partnerships Award, the Kingfisher Business Centre and our sponsors amongst others, this would not happen without them. Please pre-enter by the Wednesday of the event week for fast registration. Entries either by post or (eventually) online at www.xcracer.com If you have any questions please contact us through our website www.brownbacksracing.co.uk