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125-200cc First XC Race Tips?

ripnriding

ripnriding

Husqvarna
AA Class
Loved the tips that you guys provided prior to my first Enduro event...attaching snacks to my gas can was a GODSEND and the tip about pacing...well...was having too much fun to do that ;)

Tomorrow is my first XC race...loops of a pretty mellow 8 km XC course. I'm thinking THIS will be the kind of event to pace oneself and thinking a fuel stop in the 2 hours span are par for course as my tank is just a little 5L..?

Event is FreeFlow XC in Shannonville ON, Canada
 
You are correct that pace is the key. I found that most go out too hard and burn themselves out. You want a good start but don't burn too much energy if it isn't there, you will likely pass the ones that killed themselves for the good start and early lead.
 
Yep, set a good pace and race your race. I'm always amazed how many people that started way ahead in higher skill level lines are just barely hanging in there as I cruise on past. Have gas and your energy goop or snack ready and enjoy.
 
I go out to enjoy myself regardless of pace or race distance. I've done hare hounds, MX, extreme enduro, and long distance trials. That ldt was over 10 hours of relentless map reading in pissing rain and grueling hills at 3am .... nothing prepares you enough.

Any way just go out at your own pace as stated and enjoy yourself conserve energy everywhere cus the hard bits are far too many. Don't let the buggers barge by in hold up areas of they do try run into the side of em!!! Then promptly stall or in front of them. Lol

An enjoy.
 
I've raced that course a few times, wet, it can be a nightmare. Looks like it is only a 45 minute xc. It's going to be hot....lots of fluids. You should be able to go a good pace for 45 minutes. That course can be quite dusty. Get out front asap! You will prob get 2 maybe 3 laps.

Have a great day.
K
 
Chef said:
I've raced that course a few times, wet, it can be a nightmare. Looks like it is only a 45 minute xc. It's going to be hot....lots of fluids. You should be able to go a good pace for 45 minutes. That course can be quite dusty. Get out front asap! You will prob get 2 maybe 3 laps.

Have a great day.
K
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You got that right CHEF...HOT HOT HOT..DUSTY as well but a hell of a lotta fun! Got 3 laps and placed 4th in just over an hour of run time....btw....HOLESHOT ON THE 144********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************!
 
Zomby woof said:
Are you guys talking about Gullymor? I'm racing there in a few weeks.
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No, it is Free Flow in Shannonville, it is their own xc/ moto series they run. I've done the OO events there....2 hr race.

Congrats on the finish and the holeshot!

A couple years ago it was plus 30C very dry and dusty. I was having a great battle with another of my class riders and he dropped out at 1:20 as the heat finished him off.
 
I feel ya Chef. This series is a shorter version with less competition. Was a great orientation to see what an XC race is all about. Conditions were same...over 30 not including humid ex and super dusty
 
heheheh yeah....I'm looking forward to a proper 2 hr event but have to tell ya....quite happy to see the checkered flag in those conditions...too hot...
 
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