Welcome to Mud Sweat and Gears
Mud Sweat and Gears offers riders of all abilities the chance to participate in the exciting sport of mountain bike racing. Since 2006 we have grown from 120 participants to over 1500 participants in 2010. Despite this growth, Mud Sweat and Gears remains extreme fun for all. We continue to be proud and provide for our youth and grass roots following, whilst taking on a greater status within the racing calendar.
We look forward to seeing you on the start line soon.
Warm-Up Series
The warm-up series has been designed to build confidence and fitness before the start of the race season. The courses are shorter and less technical , but will provide you with a fantastic platform to get you into your racing groove!
Eastern Region MTB Series
Eastern Region MTB Series offers riders of all abilities the chance to test their fitness, nerve and bike handling skills at six great courses throughout Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. The series brings together established venues such as Thetford Forest and Langdon Hills alongside an exciting new course at Hylands Park, so whether you like free flowing trails or a tighter, more technical circuit, there is something for everyone.
Summer Enduro
For those riders that prefer to go the distance – we have a brand new event for this year! With 6hr, 8hr and 10hr races available, the summer enduro will provide you with ultimate test of endurance.
Weekday Blast
On the Wednesday before each major race you will have the opportunity to have a guided tour of the course. Starting at 6pm and finishing just before sunset, The Weekday Blast will provide you with an opportunity to build your confidence, develop your skills and socialise with friends.
Trips
In addition to offering events, we have also developed a number of fully inclusive action-packed MTB trips to Wales and France.
MSG Eastern Region MTB XC Series 2014
With MSG now in its 7th year we are looking to repeat the success of 2013 with another fantastic 8 round series.
Our 8 venue series represents a range of challenges to the riders with a varying geography, technical obstacles, elevations and trail types all topped off by the great MSG on the day event atmosphere!
We try to make MSG all things to all people, so we cater fully for the very youngest through to the very oldest, from the serious racer through to the first time novice, with something for everyone in the day. Because we have been so successful, (yet another 25% increase in rider numbers in 2013), we are having to modify our format a little in 2014 simply to accommodate it all into one day, so please check the details to avoid disappointment.
On top of that, the Olympic Mountain Bike Event in Essex has generated intense interest in our sport so the region is literally buzzing. Right now in 2014 we have two high quality trail centres being developed right on our doorstep so there is a huge amount to look forward to. In fact in recognition of this MSG and British Cycling are once again working in partnership this time to deliver Round 1 of the National XC Series at Codham Park, in Braintree, Essex. I would encourage all of our riders to support this event and take the opportunity to ride this fantastic event!! Remember you can participate in the Open event without a BC licence so no excuses for not coming.
Dates and Venues
- Sunday 16th March, Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk
- Sunday 13th April, Carver Barracks, Essex
- Sunday 18th May, Codham Park, Essex
- Sunday 8th June, Ickworth House, Suffolk
- Sunday 29th June, TBC
- 3Sunday 3rd August, Thetford Forest, Norfolk
- Sunday 7th September, TBC
- Sunday 28th September, Langdon Hills, Essex
