Who's going to take part in round four of the BMBRS at Dalby on 3rd July, then? I've entered Open rather than Vets this year. It was five quid cheaper, I'm hoping you only have to do two laps rather than three , and it means I get to race against Rich and Stu. 

I'll put a proper report up about today's mountain bike race at Dalby (Round 4 of the British XC series) when I know the results. First impressions? Well, it was a hot day, which meant that one water bottle wasn't really enough, unless you had someone handing up fresh ones. Course was the World Cup course, starting at Adderstone  Field, but without the loop through Dixon's Hollow. 

Liam Killeen won't the men's race, ahead of Oli Beckingsale.

Richardsons CC's Mike Thompson got a creditable 11th place in the Youth race, up against some very strong opposition.

I think the only other race that Richardsons CC had riders in was the Open race, where me, Rich Simms, Dave Simpson and Stu were racing not so much for positions but bragging rights. As far as I know, we ended the race: Rich, me, Stu, Dave. Bragging rights to Rich!

Anyone up for the next Nutcracker race?  Or a rematch on tarmac in a time trial?

Thanks to people who were shouting our names as we went past. I heard my name a few times, which was nice, but by then I was kind of riding down a lonely tunnel so I've no idea who was shouting.

well done Dan u beat me with your climbing ability . i was glad just to finish in the end.!!

im up for another race, and now that iv got a road bike i might have to have ago at the time trials

Wish i was there, well done to Mike Thompson, Must of been a great race

Results are up on the British Cycling site. Here are the results from the Open race. There's not that much in it between me, Stu and Dave. Rich was 12 minutes ahead! 

Open Male
1 Anthony Windle Arragon cycles - 01:10:31
2 Jake Lewis - 01:12:20
3 Damien Cornigan Pedalon - 01:14:49
4 Richard Lang UK-Biking.net - 01:15:46
5 Richard simms Richardsons cycle - 01:17:36
6 DAVE CAYGILL - 01:20:17
7 Adrian Read - 01:20:30
8 Andy Murrell - 01:21:26
9 Kieron Wright - 01:22:25
10 Peter Hall UK-Biking.net - 01:24:39
11 Kevin Oram Swithland Riders - 01:24:52
12 Glenn Norman - 01:25:37
13 Joe Wright - 01:26:18
14 Dan Joyce Richardsons CC - 01:29:34
15 Stuart Jackson Richardsons CC Scarbrough - 01:30:56
16 matt north swithland riders - 01:31:30
17 Carl Hughes - 01:31:49
18 david simpson Richardsons cc - 01:33:30
19 Ged Doyle RAFCA - 01:39:28
20 Tom Wright Numplumz/Pitsford cycles - 00:56:02
21 Matthew Prior A Quick Release - 01:14:58
22 Jason Hill - 01:29:50
23 simon beeching - 00:35:56