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Hi guys, just a quick question, my son (12) is mad on downhill riding and to be honest does seem to have some skill in that area. We live in Longframlington Northumberland so have access to Thrunton where he really hammers his Kona Stuff down the trials, my question is how do we get him started in formal competition with other novices in the NE? Thanks in advance Steve