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 Series 2012
Mud, Sweat and Gears is back for its fifth season with an action packed five round series covering the eastern region.
This series of events covers Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk and has everything from technically challenging single track, to long open downhills and lung busting climbs. Each venue promises to provide the rider with a unique challenge.
Despite the fantastic growth and interest the series has seen over the previous four seasons Mud, Sweat and Gears remains extreme fun for all. We continue to be proud of our youth and grassroots following, for which we continue to provide whilst taking greater status within the racing calendar. (Watch out for upcoming information on how to get selected for the Eastern Regions Inter Regional championship squad)
With the Olympic Mountain Bike Event coming to Hadleigh Farm in Essex regional interest in our sport has never been greater. In recognition of this MSG and British Cycling are working in partnership to deliver Round 5 of the National XC Series at Langdon Hills in Essex. I would encourage all of our riders to support this event and take the opportunity to ride this fantastic event!!
Dates and Locations
- Sunday 1st April, Tunstall Forest, Suffolk
- Sunday 29th April, Hylands Park, Chelmsford, Essex
- Sunday 13th May, Thetford Forest - Incorporating Regional Championships, Norfolk
- Sunday 3rd June, Codham Park, Braintree, Essex
- Sunday 17th June, Ickworth House, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
British Cycling National XC Series
Sunday 15th July, Langdon Hills, Corringham, Essex
