Junior Eliminator Series Gauteng: PWC Cycle Park

[News bot]

The final leg of the Junior Eliminator Series for 2016 is taking place in Gauteng and the first of two events took place on Sunday 24 July at PWC Cycle Park. Riders were tested by the BMX style start finish through the pump track as well as by a rock garden providing for plenty of exciting action for the spectators!

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[ians H2Sport]

This is a great initiative. It is pitched perfectly to attract younger riders to the sport. It is challenging enough to make it exciting and competitive, yet not to tough technically for novice riders. Why then do so few girls take part? Same situation at the Durban events. We need to do more to get young girls racing or the future of competitive XCO is under threat.