So the deal then, Hardtail is not a proper race class here in the UK, officially we dont exist, there is no BC/UCI Hardtail race class, therefore we are unlicensed , mostly unsponsored ,  unprofessional racers. After feeling shut out we got into the 07 National champs at Rheola and it’s gone on from there. No frills bikes, some riders that are proper animals, maybe some beer and a chance to sort out an Unofficial ranking. Maybe some prizes, maybe not, but a get together to rip down some hill, have a laugh and work out who is the biggest animal on a bike.
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT.
As things stand the Hardtail class is run as  … Details