Give Me 13 Minutes & I will Convince You To Try A Bike Race

Thinking of giving cross-country mountain bike racing a go? James Pickering lets you know everything you need to know to get started, from picking the right local race, to race-day nutrition and pacing yourself on the course. You don't need a specialist bike or years of experience, just the right attitude!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
01:01 - Step 1: Setting your goals
01:02 - Step 2: Picking the right first race
02:47 - Step 3: Pre-race ride
05:24 - Step 4: Race morning routine
06:14 - Step 5: Pre-ride the course
08:31 - Step 6 - Master the start
10:04 - Step 7: Pacing
11:22 - Step 8: Fuelling and hydrating
12:03 - Step 9: Enjoy it!

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