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Just use tyre levers
Mine did get overwhelmed a bit when the course started to dry out and get claggy on the outfield
Herne Hill mud is a special breed

I've never had a clutched rear mech and it's been fine, getting the chain length right is key. I think I got the set up info on the absolute black website. You can increase the spring tension on Shimano rear mechs which makes a big difference. I think SRAM rear mech already are already set up with a high tension

If you don't mind laces the Shimano xc5 seem pretty good if they fit and can be had for around £80

try the bcf website

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events?zuv_bc_discipline_filter_id=4

That's the fella

After using the tubeless version I've gone for the Vittoria muds which are pretty versatile. I've been impressed how fast they've been in the dry, andyp's experience in the mud last year was very positive. They are fully latex sealed so you have to use Vittoria's pro mastic which I'll have a go with this week

Plus having a big car or van to carry everything in

Is anyone on here racing for lfgss, I have a small skinsuit that I'll happily pass on now I'm racing for Bristol CX

It surprised me, the longish course did a good job of spreading everyone out

Looking at the results there was over 100 riding in the race, that's a good turn out

I only have one bike

As previously mentioned I think the 10 admin fee is a bigger hurdle to people who can only make one race

I've raced at Prospect park a few years ago, if it's the same course it's a belter with a steep hill you go up and down that's a real challenge

Bamby on ice?

Did you get lost?

You were too far ahead racing up the chuffing hills to notice 😁

It was a good call, I think we'd still be there if we'd stopped

It definitely wasn't a gentle roll out judging on how I felt over the last 30 mins

You made the 2.5hr off-road ride/race we did the other weekend look easy #secrettrainingmethinks

Cool, entry on the day for me. It's going to be a shock to the system

The timings for Sunday at HH

Ha that's easy 60 mins.......main issue is just logistics and a lack of fitness

I contacted HH about the senior/junior cx race at velofete at we're looking at a 40 min shock to the system......tempted

Looking at this story from a couple of years ago there isn't or wasn't much physical testing at the races either

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/drug-testing-non-existent-recent-european-cyclocross-races-316895/amp

Eurosport is currently £20 for a years subscription

Just to add to the mix there is also the tubeless tubular options from Donnelly and Tufo ( Tufo makes both). I've gone to the dark side and bought a tub wheelset. It came with challenge baby limus glued on so I'm going to give them a try over the summer before fitting the tufo tyres got from Ribble for just over £60 a pair. If they turn out to be a bit pap I'll stick with the challenge tyres
The Donnelly tubs are a lot more pricey, the cheapest I've found is £86 a tyre and are almost and exact copy of the baby limus,but if they are easily repaired it may turn out to be a cheaper option in the long run. Has anyone on here tried them?

https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/donnelly-pdx-700c-tubular-sc-cx-tyre

https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/tufo-flexus-cubus-33-sg-tubular/