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KXC1000
THE KIRKTON
X-COUNTRY
1000ft ASCENT
For Mountain Bikers
The KXC1000 is a 10k cross country mountain bike challenge on the forestry tracks of Kirkton Glen.
It comprises a 1000ft ascent over 4.7k to the head of the glen, followed by a wide grinned descent - all on forestry tracks.
For 2015 we have added an extra optional more challenging section incorporating a second climb and singletrack downhill trail.
KXC1000
TIMING INFO
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLINE
All riders should pre-register online in advance to secure a place.
10.00AM CHECK-IN OPENS
Riders should check-in at the registration tent between 10am and 10.30am, pay £10 for their entry, and pick up their numbers.
10.30AM START ORDER ISSUED
11.00AM START
As the hill tracks are narrow in places, riders will start at 1 min intervals to reduce bunching and facilitate overtaking.
11.40AM FIRST RIDERS IN
Most riders will complete the route in approx 40-55mins
ROUTE MAP
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THE ROUTE
ROUTE MAP
LENGTH: 10k
ASCENT: 1000ft
DURATION: 35-45mins
THE START:
The start is next to Balquhidder village hall. Riders head east towards Balquhidder Kirk to start the climb.
FIRST CLIMB - 4.7k
The initial 1k section behind Balquhidder kirk is pretty steep, but then the incline starts to moderate and veers east. The full 4.7k ascent concludes at 405metres, the highest point of the KXC1000.
THE DESCENT
The descent is a white knuckled ride down the central forestry track of Kirkton Glen and after a sharp right turn across the Kirkton burn bridge, riders then descend west and finally emerge on the B road with a 500m tarmac sprint back to the finish line at the hall.
2015 ADDED OPTIONAL SECTION FOR MORE SKILLED RIDERS
For those more ambitious riders looking for more of a challenge there is an added "X" optional section, that incorporates a second climb of 500m, a 400m grassy singletrack traverse through the woods and then the new 300m "Hobo Wood Downhill" trail. After this "X" (extra) section, riders then re-join the main KXC1000 route back to the hall. Any riders electing to ride the X section will be awarded a 6.5 to 7 minute ** deduction to their overall time.
** Subject to final confirmation on the day
The main junctions will have the direction marked by a red arrow. Some will also be marshalled.
RIDER INFO
OPEN TO:
The event is open to all keen mountain bikers (min age 13).
MEDAL CATEGORIES:
Youth - 13-16yrs
Open - 17-39yrs
Masters - 40+yrs
(Age as at date of event)
EQUIPMENT:
Serviced, sound mountain bikes suitable for rough terrain and a helmet are sompulsory. Glasses / eye protection, water bottles, mobile phone. puncture repair kit, long sleeved clothing, and mountain bike gloves are also strongly recommended.
RIDER RESPONSIBILITY:
Every rider is responsible for their own conduct, actions and choice of line taken over the designated track.
Take particular care on the descents and ride within your control/capability. On downhill bends, always ensure that you can stop within the distance you can see.
Beware of uneven surfaces, loose grit, round stones on the track, protruding/low hanging branches, slippy mud and any pot holes.
Above all please ride safely and with due courtesy to other riders, marshalls and members of the public.
Descenders have right of way over climbers.
CONDITIONS:
Please note that the organisers reserve the right to re-route the KXC1000 course for safety reasons if conditions dictate.
WHO'S IN
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The number of entries in each race is limited. To guarantee a place in a race, please pre-register, online, in advance.
Before you pre-register please ensure you fully understand the race formats and details (See left).
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