Did someone say old school? It's been a while, but the SXC is delighted to make a return to the refined environs of Drumlanrig Castle and the lovingly created natural-as-they-come trails hiding in the woods there. An old-time favourite of the Scottish XC scene, you'd better work on your rooty game for this one!

More information on timings and other arrangements to follow. Watch this space, Facebook and the SXC website. A rider pack with full event details will be sent out by email in the days leading up to the event.

Info for Riders

This season we're introducing a new category - Young Taster - for riders aged 12-17 new to XC racing or planning a comeback. The Young Taster race will last for one lap and run alongside the U12 and Female Taster categories as the first race of the day at 1030.

For all other categories the race day timetable will be the same as last season, with Sport & Veteran Female, Juvenile, Youth, Super Veteran Male and Taster Male categories starting at 1115 and all other full-course categories racing at 1400.

The U8 and U10 races will again take place at 1300 on a separate course designed to suit young riders with the emphasis on fun and skills development.

Sign will be open from 0900 (1130 for U8 & U10) with practice slots available ahead of each race.

We're often asked about camping facilities - some venues have camping available, others don't. We're speaking to the land owner at each venue to see what's what, so keep an eye on the Facebook page and website and we'll update these with all the info we have as we get it.