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Round 1 - 26th April, Oxney Moss, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0LR
Round 1 - 26th April, Oxney Moss, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 0LR Regarded by some as the most enjoyable course in the UK, the Bordon course is made up of fast flowing singletrack on well draining ground. There are some fast climbs, fast drops and even berms around Army trenches! A race that can't be missed. Venue Organiser - West Drayton MBC Camping Details Camping: NO Directions: From the South (Petersfield) drive through Bordon on the A325. At traffic lights turn left into Station road, follow race signs for turning into woods on right. From North (Farnham). Approach Bordon on A325. At first traffic lights tun right into Station road, follow race signs for turning into woods on right. View Map Event Features: Professional timing Trade stand Professional Commentary Catering Toilets Car Parking	photo courtesy of mike - 1st gear cycles



Round 2 - 17th May, Crow Hill, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3DB
Round 2 - 17th May, Crow Hill, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3DB A classic singletrack course in the beautiful New Forest. Crow hill offers some fantastically fun and challenging singletrack in deciduous and coniferous woodland. 2008 will see a new course layout resulting in a clover leaf design to maximise spectating opportunities. This venue was used in 2008 by Southern XC and the National Championships and is regarded as one of the most gruelling in the UK. This venue will host a round of the 2009 National Points Series, take this opportunity to test the venue. Venue Organiser - SMBC Camping Details Camping: Yes Toilets on Saturday: Yes, fushing Running Water: Yes Showers: No Camping fee per pitch: £5 Directions: If you have Sat Nav use postcode BH24 3DB. Leave A31 between Cadnam (end of M27) and Ringwood at Picket Post by the Services, follow signs to Burley. After 1 mile take 1st road on right to Crow just after the Burley sign. Follow road for approximately 1 mile and turn 1st left into Charles's Lane. Access roads will be marked but entrance to camp site only is down 1st track under 50 yards on the left just by the cattle grid sign. Entrance will be marked but also says 'Valemoor' and there is a Caravan & Camping Club Certified Location sign at the entrance. Proceed carefully down this track, turn right after about ¼ mile by water tap and Elsan point. Follow sandy track beside woods to the far end and camping filed is on the right. For the main entrance and parking continue on Charles's Lane over the cattle grid for a further approx 200 yards, entrance is a track into the wood on the left just past Gaddens Close Farm. Proceed carefully down the hill and the car park is at the very end on the left. View Map Event Features: Professional timing Trade stand Professional Commentary Catering Toilets Car Parking	photo courtesy of mike - 1st gear cycles



Round 3 - 7th June, Pippingford Estate, East Sussex, TN22 3HW
Round 3 - 7th June, Pippingford Estate, East Sussex, TN22 3HW Brand new venue for 2009. We are very excited about this venue. The topography of the Pippingford Estate should ensure a physically demanding and technically exhilirating experience. Situated on the edge of the Ashdown forest. Venue Organoiser - SMBC Camping: Yes, details TBC Directions. Direct access to pippingford Estate from A22. From the South (Uckfield) head north on A22, turning on right hand side into estate after Nutley. From North (East Grinstaed/Forest Row). Head South on A22, turn left into estate after Chelwood Gate. View Map Event Features: Professional timing Trade stand Professional Commentary Catering Toilets Car Parking	photo courtesy of mike - 1st gear cycles



Round 4 - 12th July, Erlestoke, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5TT
Round 4 - 12th July, Erlestoke, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5TT Back for 2008! A legendary venue from the SAMS series of old. Situtated on the edge of Salisbury Plain the Erlestoke venue has hosted SAMS rounds in the 90s and the classic Salisbury Plain Challenge. The course will make use of the ridge which runs the length of the venue to include tough climbs and tricky wooded descents. Everyone at Southern XC is excited at the prospect of returning to this venue. Venue Organiser - Julian Lye Camping Details Camping: Yes Toilets on Saturday: Yes, details TBC Running Water: Yes Showers: No Camping fee per pitch: No Charge for camping as Army land, please donate to charity Directions: Erlestoke is situated 8km South of Devizes. From Devizes head South on A360, after 7km turn right onto B3098 (driection Little Cheverill, Erlestoke). after 4km race site will be on left hand side. From South, Amesbury, A303; Head North on A360 for 12km. After West Lavington turn Left onto B3098 (driection Little Cheverill, Erlestoke). after 4km race site will be on left hand side. View Map Event Features: Professional timing Trade stand Professional Commentary Catering Toilets Car Parking	photo courtesy of mike - 1st gear cycles



Round 5 Including Southern Champs - 2nd August, Old Park Farm, Chawton Park Woods, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4AP
Round 5 Including Southern Champs - 2nd August, Old Park Farm, Chawton Park Woods, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4AP NEW ARENA FOR 2009 Chawton Park Woods will again host the Southern Area Championships incorporated into round 5 of the Southern Series. This venue has promised so much over the last 3 years but has been slightly hindered by unseasonal weather! The course is enclosed in deep woodland but also includes some very fast open tracks, tough draggy climbs and some fantastic bombholes. This Championship round is a category D race - so shouldn't be missed by anyone on nthe hunt for National Ranking Points. Venue Organiser - SMBC Camping Details Camping: Yes Toilets on Saturday: Yes Running Water: No Showers: No Camping fee per pitch: £5 Directions: From North (Basingstoke, A340) Just before Alton on A340 turn right towards Beech. Continue through Beech, direction Medstead for 2 miles. Race entrace signed on left. From South, East, West off A31. Leave A31 at Basingstoke/Selburne Junction. Head North, direction Basingstoke on A340. Exit alton onto A340, immediately turn left towards Beech. Continue through Beech, direction Medstead for 2 miles. Race entrace signed on left. View Map Event Features: Professional timing Trade stand Professional Commentary Catering Toilets Car Parking	photo courtesy of mike - 1st gear cycles



Round 6 - 6th September, Pippingford Estate, East Sussex, TN22 3HW
Round 6 - 6th September, Pippingford Estate, East Sussex, TN22 3HW Brand new venue for 2009. We are very excited about this venue. The topography of the Pippingford Estate should ensure a physically demanding and technically exhilirating experience. Situated on the edge of the Ashdown forest. Venue Organoiser - SMBC Camping: Yes, details TBC Directions. Direct access to pippingford Estate from A22. From the South (Uckfield) head north on A22, turning on right hand side into estate after Nutley. From North (East Grinstaed/Forest Row). Head South on A22, turn left into estate after Chelwood Gate. View Map Event Features: Professional timing Trade stand Professional Commentary Catering Toilets Car Parking	photo courtesy of mike - 1st gear cycles

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