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Schwalbe British 4X Series 2026

Schwalbe British 4X 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.

Chicksands Round 1&2 Race Report

The 2026 Lloyds Bank 4X National Series began at the weekend with some of the best 4X racing ever seen in the UK. Chicksands in Bedfordshire was the iconic venue[…]

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Chicksands Round 1 & 2 Tech Guide is Live

The tech guide for rounds 1 and 2 of the 2026 Schwalbe British 4X Series is live. Here you should find all the information that you require for a successful[…]

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How to race 4X in 2026!

We have put together a 15 point guide on racing your first 4X event. Hopefully all your questions are answered here. There is also a tab at the top of[…]

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