The Crosscast S9E02 3 Peaks, Derby National Trophy and Falkirk Preview

In episode 2 of season 9 Neil Xan and Matt review the Three Peaks, the legendary race that Neil raced, Xan pitted, and Matt watched from the social feeds. Neil recounts his own experience where despite a Pen Y Ghent prang, him and Lotta won the parent-daughter category. They also look at the sharp end where Jenson Young took the course record to take the win in a really interesting field. They also review round 1 of the Derby National Trophy with its changing conditions, fast racing, and insights into season form. Xan reports back on her close racing and the 6-up bunch sprint for podium places 20s behind Ffion Drake, this season’s early powerhouse. They preview round 2 that will come from Falkirk with its return to the calendar after being missed last year. They also preview the Swedish 🇸🇪 CX series to which Xan will return after having a cracking time last year. And finally, Neil waxes lyrical about his newly designed Grity ‘Rutland’ CX studs that will be an essential for Falkirk, and the new line in greetings cards. Also listen out for Matt-on-the-mic for gravel worlds UCI feed this weekend.