British National XC Champs 18/19 July 2009

Innerleithen MTB Racing and i-Cycles are bringing the British National XC Mountainbike Champs 2009 to Innerleithen, and even better, it’s a combined event, with Descent Gear/MSC Bikes providing the Downhill Champs. So, if you’re looking for the perfect Race HQ, then look no further than innerhaven self-catering accommodation – the perfect place to rest those weary limbs!

I-cycles are on Traquair Road. Don’t forget to call in for any bike or nutrition supplies or last minute repairs, you will drive past on your way to the venue.

Top Five Reasons why you should ride the British National XC Champs
1. The course ! Interesting and challenging, to test the skills of our very best riders
2. Races for all, with the Championship race for licence holders and Sport and Open Fun races for non licence holders
3. Big fat UCI points in the Senior Championship race, the best chance all year in Britain
4. £1000 prize fund and loads of kit to give away
5. A great weekend out, plenty to do in the beautiful Tweed Valley, trade pitches and food stalls in the arena

The Championship races are open to BC licence holders, but there is something for everyone with a Sport race open to non-licence holders of any age over 19 on the sunday, and the Fun Open race over one lap on the saturday. If you have entered the Downhill you can ride the Fun Open race for a fiver ! Just bring a suitable bike…

The Champs closes a week of festivities in Innerleithen with the St Ronans games taking place the week before.