Winter showed it was on it’s way when over 400 competitors braved the icy tendrils that was heralding the turn to coldness as the ventured over to Tunnel Hill to take part in the Gorrick Autumn Classic.

Whilst most XC racing has shut up shop and gone home the Gorrick continue to deliver events that hit just the right spot and R1 of these ever popular events just proved that point perfectly.

As the day progressed and no less than a staggering 22 categories were sent out to test their limits the sun gently warmed the 5 mile course spreading it’s golden rays making all those breathtaking autumn colours even more jewel like, that first frost shock long forgotten as riders ripped and rocked the trails...

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All photos now online, see you at the next Gorrick!