UPDATE: Due to the snow the organisers were forced to cancel the first 2010 round of the Soggy Bottom series on 10 January. “A mixture of conditions, forecast and logistical issues made it too dangerous to go ahead. The forecast this week is a lot milder and things round here are already starting to melt so we’re pretty confident things will be ok this weekend,” says Martyn Salt.

So, barring another outbreak of snow, the second round of the XC race series will take place on 17 January. Stay tuned to www.xcracer.com for the latest information.

Well Christmas has been and gone, the New Year is over and for most of us it’s back to work. All those New Year resolutions will have an opportunity to be tested this weekend as the first race of the year takes place at Newnham Park, the second round of the Soggy Bottom XC race series.
 
A fun but challenging 3.5 mile course will present the 300+ riders with an interesting way to start their year and if the racing doesn’t work out then they can always console themselves with a hot cuppa and a bacon roll in the event Cafe – another resolution possibly blown.
 
The Soggy Bottom series has been providing a staple winter diet for South West riders for the last six years with beginners and national level racers enjoying the unique soggy atmosphere and facilities. A large hard standing car park, electronic timing, flushing loos, Hope Sh1t Shifter bike wash man, prizes for top 3 men and women in each category, free Accelerade samples and a large cake for the most successful county in the Battle of the Bottom Borders will mean a good day out for all and a chance to burn some serious calories.
 
Fun, Grand Veteran and under 16 races are at 1000 and then Expert/Masters/Sport and Veteran at 1pm. Online pre entry is available at www.xcracer.com
 
The Soggy Bottom Series is sponsored by Accelerade, Shred, Certini, The Bike Cellar, Plymouth Cycle Scene, Silverfish and XCracer.com.