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The event was run in the usual rally format, everything was pretty laid back. The course was like a marked long trial ride with 3 timed special stages scattered around the 44 mile lap. Everybody had to complete 3 laps, bar the beginners class who only had to do 2 and at a slower schedule. This years course was run in reverse to other years with a few new off road bits in just to spice things up. The premier award at this year's Yamaha Off Road Experience supported event was taken by the Merthyr mafias Craig Bounds on his 650 BMW, Boundsy has got the rally bug after his podium finish at this years Baja, winning in only his 2nd rally type event, although he is a veteran of the enduro world. BMW riders filled the podium in the trial bike class, Lee Walters was runner up on another 650, and biggest shout of all goes out to Mark Molineux who manhandled the massive 1200GS around to a creditable 3rd place, and best open. Best sports bike was 250 KTM mounted Ian Coburn, who was almost a minute clear of fellow KTM rider Barry Wilson, with Andrew Sankey rounding out the top 3. Best lady was Hafren club member Marianne Walford, obviously putting her local knowledge to good use. The beginners class was won by the MD of Putoline oils John Hayden, his 1st time out on a bike in years, aboard a Yamaha WR 250F, borrowed from the Yamaha Off Road Experience, the same bike he used for an hours intensive coaching the day before with Geraint Jones. Runner up in this class was Tom Luton, and best lady was Liz Otterson. Results
Tarrenig Rally – Sunday 6th May
This is event is in it’s 2nd year and TBM have kindly stepped in as the sponsor for 07, Hafren Dirt Bike Club ran it for the 1st time last year at what was a totally new venue and course, although some may recognise a few sections that are passed through on the Welsh 2 day. Last years event was a little bit of a tester with a fairly small entry of approx 150, and the feedback was very positive. This years event will be very similar to last years with a few improvements to the 35 mile lap, and 3 special stages, and possibly a different start area. This course has real character, it will be a mix of fire road, forest tracks and open hill, with plenty of spectacular Mid Wales countryside. Entry fee is £55 and there will be separate classes for both trail and enduro bikes (no MX bikes) and a beginners for the new comers/less confident riders, following the huge success of the new beginners class at last years Hafren. The beginners class will do the same course, but will be expected to complete a lap less and will start at the back of the entry so they are not riding amongst the quicker riders. As this is a fun social event, there will be a social get together on the Saturday evening in Llanidloes (venue to be confirmed) where a buffet and quiz will be laid on and give everybody a chance to have a chat and a few beers, not too many mind! Hafren Dirt Bike club would like to thank TBM for kindly sponsoring this years event. Regs are available to download from the clubs website: www.hafrendbc.co.uk or send and SAE to Kate Jones, Cefn Gwilgy Fawr, Gorn Road, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6LA, jones@cefngwilgy.wanadoo.co.uk 2007 Dates 6th May - Tarenig Rally 14th & 15th July - Hafren Enduro - Rd1 British Enduro Championship 7th October Hafren Rally Related articles:
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Competitors turned up at this years Hafren Rally and though they were
in the wrong place, they were welcomed by clear skies and sunshine, which
is not normal for this part of Wales at this time of year. It was
certainly a contrast to last years event held in monsoon like conditions
in December, although I didn't hear anybody complaining.
Putoline
Oil Hafren Enduro Round 1 of the Metzeler British Enduro Championship -
14/15 July 2007 
2005 UEM round