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Schwalbe British 4X race series

Head to head racing in any sport will always be the most exciting for spectators. A clear winner as the athletes cross the finish line is simple to understand and easy to promote. 

This realisation came for mountain bike racing in the 1990’s when a short, fast race format was explored using dual slalom. Two separate race tracks were created parallel to each other and normally consisted of flags marking out the tracks on a grassy hillside. Races were fun and it certainly brought some entertainment to Cross Country mountain bike events on a Saturday night. However, races dragged on a little bit and there lacked an extreme nature. The full potential was yet to be discovered. LEARN MORE

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Welcome to the home of the Schwalbe British 4X race series. Race dates, entry links and results will all be posted here.

GMBN – Is this MTB’s Most Exciting Discipline?

It was amazing to welcome GMBN to Chicksands for round 1 of the 2024 Schwalbe British 4X Series at Chicksands. Blake Samson came along to race and experience 4X for[…]

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Schwalbe British 4X Series Rounds 1 & 2: Race Report

Connor Hudson started his 4X season in fine style with victories in rounds one and two of the National 4X Series at Chicksands, with Jessica Marriott and Katherine Byng also[…]

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Schwalbe British 4X Series Rounds 1 & 2 Technical Guide

The tech guide for rounds 1 & 2 of the 2024 Schwalbe British 4X Series is now live. All the questions you have should be answered here. We look forward[…]

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