Welcome to cyclocross. This was my first ever race at a cyclo-cross event. I turned up to the event without any knowledge of racing a cyclo-cross bike and it was an experience to dive in. I was allowed to race in the novice class and this was a huge relief. Cyclo-cross is simply a cross-country form of cycle racing and is mostly a winter sport. Most courses will include run-ups or artificial obstacles, so dismounting and running with the bike are also important elements of the sport. It was a mass turn out by Team Trisports as many of us were new to the sport with the odd expert (more than 1 race). The course was in a open field and was laps of the area with 2 jumps. I managed a few laps and by the end managed to overtake a few (it must have taked me 3 laps to understand how to ride). My result is below :
Position : 43
Name : Steffan Ford
Division : Novice
Team : Team Trisports
Time : +1 lap +1:11
