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The final event in the 2009 SCEC calendar took place at the end of the wettest November on record, and is if that wasn’t bad enough so much rain fell Saturday evening that the roads leading to the venue were flooded for the first time in human memory! You can’t beat the weather but SCEC have been in this game a long time and had taken all the precautions they sensibly could to ensure that the rain wouldn’t spoil the day. The venue, parking arrangements and route were very carefully planned and rear Trials tyres were specified to reduce rutting to a minimum. That (together with a little luck!) resulted in a thoroughly ridable & enjoyable event, not an easy one maybe, but not crazy hard either and most of the competitors made it through to the end. Report & results
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Neil Thomas wins Rd3 of the CTR Winter Series The unexpected loss of Jeff Miles Motopark set Carl Tiley the extra challenge of finding a new location for the 3rd & 4th rounds of his CTR Winter series. The new venue is on the slopes of Twmbalan beneath the prehistoric tumulus near Henlys & the 5 mile lap offered every kind of going that the riders could want. Report & Results - Photos
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With ground conditions already saturated and yet more rain expected, most riders entered for the final round of the Hewitt National XC Championship probably expected to instead have a day off and endure taking the wife/girlfriend shopping!!. Not so though, as the organising Midwest MCC again displayed their determination to keep the punters happy by deciding to go ahead with the event. Held at a new venue at Ditteridge in Wiltshire and taking into account the very wet going, Midwest thoughtfully went about plotting a four mile circuit which was to cater for riders of all abilities. The careful planning enabled a majority of the entry to not only complete the three hour marathon but also enjoy a good old day of mud plugging, the only problem spot being a climb out of a wooded section which with the event reaching the one hour mark had to be cut out. This decision was to actually prove to be pivotal in the outcome of the Expert contest eventually won by Darren Wheeler but more of that later!!. Full Report
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The Bon Accord Club worked wonders to run the first round of the Scottish Hare and Hound Championship on Netherley Moor on Sunday the 22nd November. With only weeks to go their previous location was withdrawn and the crew had to find another venue. Netherley Moor was looking good but with torrential rain from the Friday until just before the start of the race the event it became hard work for everyone from the riders and their assistants to the organisers. The course was run through the heather with soft ground beneath although there was enough grip to keep most riders moving if they kept their momentum going. Details
Xmoor enduro club held their winter meeting at Fullabrook Farm,near Braunton, in what can only be called difficult conditions, the youth race was favoured with the best of the weather stating at 10.00am, and in the one and a half hour race, The 125 class was won by Daniel Richards from Chard who rode an outstanding race finishing on 9 laps and almost 4 mins ahead of Mitchell Frost from Bath who rode 8 laps as did 3rd place Mike Boyles. In the 85cc Class Dylan Baynton was in first place on 9 laps,whilst Domonic Thomas came in second on 8 laps and Lawrence Strong was 3rd on 7 laps.All the youth riders should be applauded for their grit and determination in finishing this race especially those on small wheel bikes. Well done lads and lasses. Details
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The glossy, action packed, high quality, photo annual is back. Bringing together stunning images from each and every round of the 2009 World Enduro Championship, the second edition of this spectacular publication is a must for all enduro fans. Available now from the revamped www.enduro-illustrated.com website, for 2009 leading off-road motorcycle photographer Jonty Edmunds has gone the extra mile to ensure 116 heavyweight pages of exciting, compelling and inspiring images. Enduro illustrated 2009 again features detailed editorial reviews, comments and interviews (written in English), covering all aspects of the thrilling eight-round series. Enduro illustrated 2009 will be the definitive WEC season review annual. Details
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Craig Trew Nearly Perfect at Melville Motocross The Melville Motocross series lived up to its reputation once more for 200 riders at Lochhouses farm near Dunbar in East Lothian on Sunday. All the adult classes were full long before the closing date and 50 more were too late to make the grid as there is limited daylight at this time of year to fit everybody in. The weather was as forecast with the sun shining down virtually all day resulting in perfect riding conditions. Report
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Help
for Heroes at Aberbeeg The Mercian Dirt Riders held the final round of their 2009 championship at Aberbeeg on Sunday 15th November. The event was dedicated to private Richard Hunt & all money raised will be donated to the Help the Heroes charity. Richard died in hospital in Birmingham 2 days after being wounded in an explosion in Afghanistan. Clerk of the Course Dave Pinney briefed the riders before the start & Richard's mother Hazel thanked them for their support. Report
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Chris Salt from Docklands Riders is about to take up a new challenge - maybe his toughest yet. His bike , A KRIEGA KTM 200 is already winging its way to South Africa where he will join it early next week to take on The Roof Of Africa, "the mother of hard enduro". Consisting of 3 days in Lesotho through the Drakensberg mountains, starting on the 26th of Nov with the famous "Round the Houses" street race prologue. Chris would like to thank all the people who have helped and supported him to make this possible. Docklands Riders, Kriega.com, Pro Carbon Racing, Paul Green Tyres, Jim Aim Motorcycles, DR Shox, Acerbis and James Cargo.com
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Wilson floats to Ellington win Ellington banks Ripon round 2 National Putoline Winter Hare Scramble Championships The Dirtbike-traxs crew worked hard during the preceding weeks to give a special feel to the trusted Ellington course by adding an extreme section next to the famous lagoon comprising of logs and dumper tyres the club of course laid on an alternative route that would take more time thus giving the ambitious rider something to get their teeth into. The weather was against the club all week with heavy rain making the conditions difficult. - Details
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Glen Phillips wins Rd2 of the Winter Series CTR held the 2nd round of their Winter series at Jeff Miles Motopark on Sunday 8th November. Event organiser Carl Tiley described the 7 mile course as "all weather" & he certain got that as rain & wind battered Mynnydd Islwyn for the set up but Sunday morning was clear for the riders with a drying wind & the promise of sun later. Details
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Lee Edmondson will be
organising a 4 round Mid Wales based XC series in
2010. Lee will be working closely with hugely experienced Putoline Fast
Eddy XC Championship. No licences or club membership - 
Frazer
Norrie wins the First Round of the Scottish Hare and Hound Championship
Xmoor
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Enduro
illustrated
Melville Winter Motocross Series Rd1 Lochhouses 
Salt
on the Roof
