First and full most, Mud Sweat and Gears has been designed to be fun for all, and by no means should riders worry themselves with the below information, as it will all be managed on the day by the Race Director and British Cycling. But for those who will be taking their racing seriously, a comprehensive guide has been developed below:
Start
To start each race the officials will call all ‘challenges’, ‘warriors’ or ‘racers’ to the start area. They will then call up each category at a time – gridding (from round 2 onwards) the top 16 series contenders at the front. From there the category will then start the race on mass.
If there are fewer than 5 individuals in any category they may be combined with the alternate male/female category.
Given the fun theme to the grommets race there will be no gridding and both male/female categories will start together on mass.
Laps
Riders will race for a predetermined number of laps (notified on the day) with the winners being those who complete their designated laps in the quickest time. When the first rider has completed all the predetermined laps for their category, all riders of that category will be asked to finish at the end of their current lap.
Series Placings
Series points will be awarded to the top 50 riders in each category for each race. The top three in each category at each event will be awarded shop vouchers. The top three in each category for the Series will receive Mud Sweat and Gears: Eastern Region MTB League trophies. Final series rankings will be based on a rider’s best 4 events.
British Cycling Rankings
As far as our races are concerned we have kept our categories simple. However, we understand that some of you are interested in British Cycling ranking points for your specific BC category and we want to help you get these. All entrants holding a racing licence placing in the top 15 (Regional A level) of their respective BC categories in the Racer race will therefore gain BC ranking points (we send off the results to BC and they do the rest).
For round 4 – Codham Park we have managed to get Regional Championship status thus meaning that ranking points will go down to 40th place and first place will receive 60 points (double that of the other rounds).
A racing licence is not compulsory but is necessary to gain British Cycling ranking points. To see the benefits of becoming a British Cycling member including the option of purchasing a racing licence go to www.britishcycling.org.uk/membership.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Wanted!
Wanted!
Venues and Event Partners
Mud Sweat and Gears has evolved from a one off event in 2008, to a three stage Essex series in 2009 and then to a six stage Eastern Region Series in 2010. The organisers are keen to maintain this momentum and are looking for new venues and event partners for 2011 and beyond.
If you know of a great venue, which may be race ready or require some work, please do get in contact with us. In particular we are looking at venues in the East and South East – but we are not closed to suggestions outside of this area.
Alongside this demand for venues, we are also keen to talk to any clubs, organisations and individuals who are keen to take a lead in course design and construction as well as supplying marshals and help with event promotion.
So if you are keen to support MTB racing for all abilities and ages and know of a venue or/and people who would be willing to become part of the MSG team, then please do get in contact Alistair on alistair.russell@sportessex.org.uk
Venues and Event Partners
Mud Sweat and Gears has evolved from a one off event in 2008, to a three stage Essex series in 2009 and then to a six stage Eastern Region Series in 2010. The organisers are keen to maintain this momentum and are looking for new venues and event partners for 2011 and beyond.
If you know of a great venue, which may be race ready or require some work, please do get in contact with us. In particular we are looking at venues in the East and South East – but we are not closed to suggestions outside of this area.
Alongside this demand for venues, we are also keen to talk to any clubs, organisations and individuals who are keen to take a lead in course design and construction as well as supplying marshals and help with event promotion.
So if you are keen to support MTB racing for all abilities and ages and know of a venue or/and people who would be willing to become part of the MSG team, then please do get in contact Alistair on alistair.russell@sportessex.org.uk
Friday, 12 February 2010
British Cycling MTB needs you!
Do you support more mountain bike racing for all?
Do you spend your weekends watching your husband/wife/son/daughter racing mountain bikes and want to do something different?
Do you want to give something back to your sport?
Then British Cycling MTB needs you!
We are training more race commissaries/judges* to make sure that our events run smoothly and safely as well as being super fun for everyone.
Your local course is taking place on 6th March at Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City** contact rachelfenton@britishcycling.org.uk Tel: 07940302228
* For more information on commissairing please see www.britishcycling.org.uk click on the site menu and choose ‘Volunteers’.
**Courses are free of charge but we would like attendees to sign up for 2010 events
Do you spend your weekends watching your husband/wife/son/daughter racing mountain bikes and want to do something different?
Do you want to give something back to your sport?
Then British Cycling MTB needs you!
We are training more race commissaries/judges* to make sure that our events run smoothly and safely as well as being super fun for everyone.
Your local course is taking place on 6th March at Gosling Sports Park, Welwyn Garden City** contact rachelfenton@britishcycling.org.uk Tel: 07940302228
* For more information on commissairing please see www.britishcycling.org.uk click on the site menu and choose ‘Volunteers’.
**Courses are free of charge but we would like attendees to sign up for 2010 events
Monday, 8 February 2010
MTB goes East Side!
Building on the success of last year's three race Essex series, the Mud Sweat and Gears organisers have spread their wings and signed up Thetford MTB Racing and the Tunstall and Rendlesham Offroad Group (TROG) as partners for 2010 as well as expanding their relationship with Chelmsford Borough Council to include Hylands Park in Essex. The resulting six races form the first Eastern XC series since 2003.
The expanded series covers Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk and has everything from technically challenging single track, to long open downhills and testing climbs. Each venue promises to provide the rider with a unique challenge.
Alistair Russell, Events Manager for sportessex and Mud Sweat and Gears Series Director:
‘Despite its growth, Mud Sweat and Gears will remain fun for all. We continue to be proud of our youth and grass roots following, but as well as providing a good event for them we are keen to attract more experienced racers and to take on a greater status within the racing calendar. We want each event to be a good day out for all the family whatever level of race you are entering.'
Because of the series grass roots background the race format is subtlety different from any of the other UK regional series. There are four races within each event: 'Grommets' for the under 12s 'Challenger' for the under 16s 'Warrior' for the beginner or fun racer and then in the afternoon the 'Racer' category where BC ranking points will be available.
For more information on this format and other aspects of the racing please see www.mudsweatgears.co.uk.
Rachel Fenton, Eastern Regional Events Officer for British Cycling:
'BC are proud to be a partner of the new and improved ‘Mud, Sweat and Gears’ Eastern MTB Series. With the Olympic Mountain Biking races being held in Essex in 2012 we hope more people, from all backgrounds will want to give the sport a go and now they will have the opportunity to do just that right here in the East. As an MTBer myself I’m looking forward to being able to go to more events closer to home. The MSG team are doing a tremendous job at providing for grassroots and competitive riders, offering a unique format at a number of incredible MTB venues!
The expanded series covers Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk and has everything from technically challenging single track, to long open downhills and testing climbs. Each venue promises to provide the rider with a unique challenge.
Alistair Russell, Events Manager for sportessex and Mud Sweat and Gears Series Director:
‘Despite its growth, Mud Sweat and Gears will remain fun for all. We continue to be proud of our youth and grass roots following, but as well as providing a good event for them we are keen to attract more experienced racers and to take on a greater status within the racing calendar. We want each event to be a good day out for all the family whatever level of race you are entering.'
Because of the series grass roots background the race format is subtlety different from any of the other UK regional series. There are four races within each event: 'Grommets' for the under 12s 'Challenger' for the under 16s 'Warrior' for the beginner or fun racer and then in the afternoon the 'Racer' category where BC ranking points will be available.
For more information on this format and other aspects of the racing please see www.mudsweatgears.co.uk.
Rachel Fenton, Eastern Regional Events Officer for British Cycling:
'BC are proud to be a partner of the new and improved ‘Mud, Sweat and Gears’ Eastern MTB Series. With the Olympic Mountain Biking races being held in Essex in 2012 we hope more people, from all backgrounds will want to give the sport a go and now they will have the opportunity to do just that right here in the East. As an MTBer myself I’m looking forward to being able to go to more events closer to home. The MSG team are doing a tremendous job at providing for grassroots and competitive riders, offering a unique format at a number of incredible MTB venues!
Thursday, 14 January 2010
2010 Provisional Dates...
Happy New Year!
The MSG team are working hard to confirm dates for the 2010. To give you an idea of what we have planned please check out the provisional dates below.
Sun May 2nd; Tunstall Forest, Suffolk
Sun June 13th; Thetford Forest, Norfolk
Sun July 18th; Danbury Outdoors, Essex
Sun Aug 15th; Codham Park, Essex
Sun Sep 19th; Langdon Hills, Essex
Sun Oct 10th; Hylands Park, Essex
Cheers for now
The MSG team are working hard to confirm dates for the 2010. To give you an idea of what we have planned please check out the provisional dates below.
Sun May 2nd; Tunstall Forest, Suffolk
Sun June 13th; Thetford Forest, Norfolk
Sun July 18th; Danbury Outdoors, Essex
Sun Aug 15th; Codham Park, Essex
Sun Sep 19th; Langdon Hills, Essex
Sun Oct 10th; Hylands Park, Essex
Cheers for now
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
MSG Update...
Firstly before we update you on next years events – the event organisers would like to take this opportunity to thank all the riders and their followers for their support over the summer months. The series has gone from strength to strength with over 600 riders completing across all three events. In particular the youth involvement has been amazing and a real testament to the MTB community of Essex.
Despite the success – we appreciate there is plenty of room for improvement and again the event organisers would like to apologies for the timing issues we had at Langdon Hills. We take the matter of timing very seriously and we are already in negotiations with a number of professional timing contractors for next years series.
With regards to next year - it was mentioned at the last event that the event organisers were attempting to pull together a winter series. Unfortunately despite the team’s best efforts this was not possible. However – we are working hard to develop the series for 2010 - with a number of additional courses and formats! So watch this space as all will be revealed in the New Year…
Have a great winter and look forward to seeing you again in 2010!!!
MSG Team
Despite the success – we appreciate there is plenty of room for improvement and again the event organisers would like to apologies for the timing issues we had at Langdon Hills. We take the matter of timing very seriously and we are already in negotiations with a number of professional timing contractors for next years series.
With regards to next year - it was mentioned at the last event that the event organisers were attempting to pull together a winter series. Unfortunately despite the team’s best efforts this was not possible. However – we are working hard to develop the series for 2010 - with a number of additional courses and formats! So watch this space as all will be revealed in the New Year…
Have a great winter and look forward to seeing you again in 2010!!!
MSG Team
Thursday, 15 October 2009
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