I do love NPS. As it was my first real NPS I wasn't sure what to do strategy wise,go all out first lap and risk blowing up on the last or try finish strong? All that went out the window the second the race started and it was just peddle as fast as you can for as long as u can.. That first lap was pure carnage but once I got going I started picking off lads 1 by 1 but couldn't catch jimmy the horse!! Hans was on my tail for the whole race which pushed me on.. One of the best xc loops I've ever been on for sure, a bit of everything throws into the mix and I'm pleased enough with a top ten finish. Will that mean I'm seeded for the next one and kick jimmy a ass!! 
I cant believe that was your first NPS Ado..!! What have you been doing?
If i have know that i'd have cut your handicap
As for seeding. You will be seeded based on your overall league position to date.
Back when i was competitive my strategy was to get a good start and get into the single track as far up as you can, so as not to get held up and avoid the carnage/walking.! Then try stay ahead as long as you can. Do a hard first lap without blowing up, recover a bit and settle in for the 2nd lap, then flat out for the last and pick off a few fading lads.
Some brilliant photos from Adrian van der Lee
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