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Halloween XC Classic - fun in the rain - results and photographs
by Paul Howard, 29 Oct 23. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Plenty of rider enthusiasm and good spirits weren't dampened by the heavy showers greeting the Halloween Classic XC at Highlands Farm. The course builders had excelled with an intricate mix of winding trails and those short but stinging climbs...
Gorrick Halloween XC Classic - Sunday 29 October - plus MOUNTAIN TRAX clothing sale
by Jane Lucas, 25 Oct 23.
Coming up soon on Sunday 29 October is our Halloween XC Classic at Highlands Farm, Frimley Green. It's lap based racing at its best, at an all-weather venue where the team have again been working hard to enhance the great 4 mile mix of climbs, descents, single track and resting sections...
Cool MTB Challenge Rider Times
by Paul Howard, 10 Oct 23. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
The hottest Cool Challenge in memory prompted a bumper turnout to tackle the medium and long routes. The rights of way were in fine condition just a little tacky under tree cover, and Collingbourne Woods provided a wee challenge to the unwary or those with minimal tread. The gentle descending singletrack from the top of the woods through the bombholes and beyond flowed superbly and was just reward. Our photographer Kevin was on site to capture your smiley faces, you can view and download his images here. The rider finish times are now published here, listed by pre-entries in alphabetical surname order, followed by on the day entries.
If you fancy a different kind of challenge our Gorrick Halloween XC race is on the 29 October on a short (roughly 3 mile) lapped course full of fun singletrack. Rather than a gentle meander through the countryside it's more of an intense effort lasting an hour or so. Ideal for those new to racing join the Fun 2 lap category. If your stamina is better paced over a longer effort the winter Brass Monkey Endurance Races in December and January feature 2, 3 and 4 hour categories. Expect a 5-6 mile lap over over mixed terrain. Pre-entry for all are open on TicketTailor. See you there.
Gorrick MTB events this Autumn and Winter
by Jane Lucas, 05 Sep 23.
Here's what we're planning for the next few months...
Cool MTB Challenge – Sunday 8th October
by Jane Lucas, 20 Jun 23.
Organised by our experienced, friendly team, this is a timed, choice of distance, fully supported, marked route off road mountain bike event through Hampshire and Wiltshire. There’s a choice of routes Medium or Long but they all always include a particularly memorable section of swooping twisty single track through glorious beech woods which just seems to go on for miles.
Gorrick Spring Classic 3 - Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 02 Apr 23. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
The 2023 Spring XC Classics drew to a close with round 3 at Highlands Farm on another entertaining course. Given the weather leading up to the weekend the layout team did a fantastic job preparing and clearing with virtually not a single puddle...
Gorrick Spring Classic 2 - Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 05 Mar 23. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
What a brilliant follow up from Round 1. Another testing course that was very different but somehow familiar. The beauty of the Highlands Farm venue with a great density of trails enables the course team to mix things up and keep riders always thinking - "which way now?"...
Gorrick Spring Classic 1 - Fun in the sun - Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 19 Feb 23. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
What a pleasure to be back racing at Highlands Farm on a fine Spring day. The preparation the event team put into the course really paid off as it rode so well with a good flow...
Brass Monkeys Final Series Points at Round 3
by Paul Howard, 01 Feb 23.
Points uploaded for Round 3. Points are allocated to the top 40 riders per category. Click through for download...
Brass Monkey Winter Series 3 - Results and Photos
by Paul Howard, 29 Jan 23. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
The third and final round of the well attended Brass Monkeys Winter Series finished on a high with riders treated to a wholly different Minley course...
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