I rode my first Cross in 1973 and raced most seasons since in NW England. I finished 2nd in V60 category last year but placed 3rd in most, and won the last one in the snow and ice of Salford in February.
I’ve three bikes, just one xwing on cantis, others are mechanical disc, a Dolan and a BH, both carbon.
In the NW we seldom have dry conditions so run FMB supamuds or slalom, but a few wheels have specialised terra, all tubulars. I like the terra’s as they are grippy and a lot more robust than the fmbs, but you loose on the suppleness.
I coach a group of seniors and youths and enjoy taking them on path rides, or doing skills in the park, it keeps me going.
Not raced yet as I’m in Spain getting some hilly miles in.