XCO, is short for Cross-country Olympics, the race is held on undulating circuits including; single track climbs and descents, which riders must complete several laps. Riders start at the same time, racing between one hour and an hour and 40 minutes, depending on category and course. The course has to be between 4-6 km long and the amount of laps each category of riders do is set to match the overall race time.
WHAT IS XCO RACING?