First time competitor..

[bumblechunXX]

I've been hearing about a few competitions coming around not too far from where I live and I had a few questions that i figured some of you could answer. Since ive never competed before i figured id be doing stock beginner or something equivalent, but i didn't know if there was a change to go through the course a few times or places to practice...ive never been to a trials comp so I really dont know how it works. I've been in lots of XC races, so is it kinda like that? any help would be appreciated.
jackson

[RomanC]

Watch Les Gets qualifying video. This will give you some ideas of what is going on.

[greyghost]

You can't pre-ride the courses, but you can get to the contest early enough to check out the routes and see which skill level would be best, but then pre-registration prices are out.

[jamesb]

There are always places to warm-up, just don't ride your section. Unlike xc, 1 person rides at a time. You are not going for fastest time, though there is a time limit. You win by geting through the sections with the least amount of dabs(falls). I am sure there will be a beginner course. Go!

I have learned alot from competitions!