I knew that agreeing to ride the FGS XTFestival bike route with pro cyclist Billy Whenman and Sam Gardner was going to be tough but I seriously under estimated by how much.
We’d arranged to ride the upcoming XTM event [select which race for specific media], a 4hr MTB Enduro, on Army training land near London. Billy Whenman, UK’s ranked No2 MTB rider and Sam Gardner UK’s No1 off road triathlete joined us on a blustery morning to give their verdict on the new MTB course.
Only moments after starting I new that keeping up was going to be mildly impossible as I saw the pro’s ride up an incline that most mortals would deep very steep indeed. From this point on I assumed the ‘cameraman role’ and hid in the trees.
The route? 6k off road, though woodland trails and forest tracks with sharp inclines and enough overtaking tracks to make this race perfect for all types. Sam and Billy agreed that the hills are going to burn, especially after 3hrs, but with spectators able to cheer from most parts of the course and recovery drinks supplied by For Goodness Shakes, everyone will have a great day of racing.
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Could you tell me if there are any camping facilities at the venue for the XTT event. I'm coming from a distance up on the Friday.
we're currently researching suitable sites. there's a pub with accommodation at the crown and anchor. or anywhere in camberley is close enough
we'll post some information next week on the website about camping next week
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