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The easiest way to describe CX is a hybrid between road cycling and MTB, most competitors race on drop bar bikes with small knobbly tyres. In the local leagues you are very welcomed to take part on a MTB as well.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaces take place on closed circuits with a length of about 2km, where you may face a variety of obstacles includes stairs, run ups, off cambers and hurdles. The conditions that you will come across goes from fast grassy course to sloppy mud depending on the time of the year and the weather conditions. Race lengths vary from an hour for the senior open category to 10 minutes for under 10s. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe local league SDW is part of is the London and South East Cyclo-cross League with race locations including Cyclopark, Herne Hill, Crystal Palace and others across Kent \u0026 Sussex. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSDW hosts its own round at Somerhill a course that is considered by many to be one of the best in the country! In the London League there are races for everyone from under 10s to masters and it is very friendly communities that all welcomes in newcomers. SDW has a presence across all race categories so there is always someone who is happen to show you the way. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great thing about CX is that is a full body workout, which will definitely help to improve your physical and technical abilities across the whole sport of cycling. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to give CX a go reach out the club CX representative and they will be more than happy to introduce you into (their opinion) the best part of Cycling!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal leagues\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022http://www.londonxleague.co.uk/\u0022\u003eLondon and South East Cyclo-cross League\u003c/a\u003e. Fifteen rounds between September to February in a range of south-east locations attract over 200 riders from under 10s to over 50s.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://beastwaymtb.wordpress.com/maap-london-summercross-p-b-beastway/\u0022\u003eLondon Cyclo-cross Summer Series. \u003c/a\u003eJuly and August dates give riders a chance to race in good weather, in and around south-east London.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the race season, Wheelers take part in regular Thursday night training sessions to practice race skills and enjoy ride-outs on local trails. Details are shared on the club\u0027s \u003ca href=\u0022https://sdw.myclubhouse.co.uk/Events/Calendar\u0022\u003eevents\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;page.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo find out more, contact our club CX Rep TBC\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","ContentConfig":{"Caption":null,"Icon":null,"IconColour":null,"CaptionColour":null,"UnderlineColour":null,"TextColour":null,"FontSize":null,"LineHeight":null,"RequiresLoggedInUser":false,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"20px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"20px","PaddingBottom":"0px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentError":null,"BottomMargin":"0px","PaddingLeft":"20px","PaddingTop":"0px","PaddingRight":"20px","PaddingBottom":"0px","CssClass":null,"ResponsiveClasses":"","PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""},"ImageConfig":{"ImageURL":null,"ObjectFit":"contain","ImageHeight":null,"FrameStyle":null,"BorderRadius":null,"Caption":{"IsActive":false,"Text":null,"SubText":null,"Font":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"SubFont":{"Size":null,"Colour":null},"Alignment":null,"Position":null,"Margin":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"Blur":false,"Hover":false},"AltText":null,"LinkURL":null,"BottomMargin":0,"PaddingLeft":"10px","PaddingTop":"10px","PaddingRight":"10px","PaddingBottom":"10px","PhoneVisible":true,"TabletVisible":true,"DesktopVisible":true,"CssClass":null,"PageLinkName":null,"PageLinkCaption":null},"IgnoreCache":false}]}],"ColumnSpacing":"0px","BottomMargin":"0px","TopPadding":"0px","IsFullWidth":true,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":true,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"Filter":null,"IsParallax":false,"Image":"","Tint":""}}],"PageURL":"https://www.southborough-wheelers.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/CYCLOCROSS/Cyclo+Cross+Info?version=21","AllVersions":[],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanCreateTemplate":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}
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