Just got here. The course is on a nice grassy hill behind the Neckcar grandstand. I can see 4 turns and that's pretty much it. None of those nasty rocks or trees to get in your way. You could get a nasty sunburn though so go SPF 30 or above. The only part of the XC I can see is on pavement, just like it should be. I am headed out for "practice" now.