Novice riders entering the Hope XC Series ‘Have-a-go’ category are eligible to receive free training.

As part of the series’ aim to encourage riders into mountain biking, 24 places (with eight reserved for a women’s only session, subject to numbers) are up to grabs for two training dates on June 4 and July 30.

The coaching will be delivered by experienced mountain bike coaches who all hold the latest British Cycling Level 2 MTB XC qualification.

The first day will be an introductory session focusing on the basic skills and the do’s and don’ts on race day, the second date will build on the experience of the first two dates in the series.

To secure a spot, put in a series entry for the ‘Have-a-go’ category, then e-mail [email protected] with ‘Coaching Offer’ as the subject and outline the dates you can make – you don’t need to be available for both. If you have already entered a race separately, re-enter for the series and you will receive a refund.

The four-date series kicks off on June 5, before continuing on July 24, August 21 and concluding on October 2. All races are at Lee Quarry, Rossendale, Lancashire.

More info at www.brownbacksracing.co.uk