West Suffolk Wheelers host a round of the Mud Sweat and Gears mountain bike cross-country series, last year at Phoenix Bike Park in Kentford. There are races in multiple categories, an event village with bike stands, refreshments etc. and an opportunity for mountain bike coaching at the venue on the day before the racing. There is also a coaching session available for under 12s on the morning of the race.

Details of the MSG series at mudsweatgears.co.uk.

Races:

• Women
  • Juvenile women- 13 to 14yrs (45-60 mins)
  • Youth women – 15 to 16yrs (45-60 mins)
  • Open women – 17+yrs (60 mins)
  • Junior women – 17 to 18yrs (60-90 mins)
  • Sport women 19 to 39yrs (90 mins)
  • Veteran women 40 to 49yrs (90 mins)
  • Grand Veteran women 50+yrs (90 mins)
  • Elite/Expert women Licence holders (90 mins)
• Men
  • Juvenile men – 13 to 14yrs (45-60 mins)
  • Youth men – 15 to 16yrs (45-60 mins)
  • Open men – 17+yrs (60mins)
  • Junior men – 17 to 18yrs (60-90 mins)
  • Sport men 19 to 39yrs (90 mins)
  • Veteran men 40 to 49yrs (90 mins)
  • Grand Veteran men 50+yrs (90 mins)
  • Elite/Expert men Licence holders (90 mins)
• Children
  • Under 12 & Over 9 – 2km

Full details of all races on the MSG website:mudsweatgears.co.uk/format