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  David Knight wins in Dorset Rounds 3&4 - 24th & 25th April The 3rd & 4th rounds of the ACU British Enduro Sprint Championship moved to Rogershill Raceway in the heart of Hardy country near Dorchester. The fine Spring weather has continued but - with a clear sky - the overnight temperature dropped. Camping was strictly for the hardy but the morning sun was warm & soon burnt off the heavy dew with only a frosting of Mayflower in the hedgerows. Report & Results
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The Optoma brand is back! Following an 18 month absence the Optoma brand is back supporting the WEC, BEC and GBXC events for 2010. The Optoma brand will be carried by the riders of the Fast Eddy team at all these events to promote the launch of their new styled website which are about to be launched. Details
With a full 2 weeks without rain, CTR ordered a sprinkling on Saturday night, and a few light showers on Sunday just to keep the dust down. With the youth & small quads lined up ready to start their 10 o'clock race, CTR had to wait for two naughty schoolboys Scott "the rock" Lloyd & his mate Aaron Bowen, So the flag dropped @ 10.15 for their shortened track, The lead swapped & changed as the challenging track kept catching them all out. At the end of the 90 minutes, the win went to Valley boy Josh Ford, 2nd Scott Lloyd & 3rd Aaron Bowen. By 12 o'clock all the Adults were already lined up for their 3 hour battle as they were briefed and entertained by CT. The flag dropped at 12.05 for the Experts & Vets. As they reached the 1st stream, it was Rhys Davies out in front and he was really pushing himself as the rest of the pack followed & tried to hunt him down, 30 seconds later the flag dropped for the Clubmen and it was a great sight as they raced away like a pack of crazy hounds on their dirt bikes, Another 30 seconds later and the more laid back Novices & Beginners set off in pursuit. It took Rhys Davies (22) about 5 minutes to come into sight in the woods section. He dropped down into the 300 yards stream challenge which he expertly negotiated as well as the cambered climb out of the stream, The next dozen or so riders managed the climb before one rider got stuck and caused a jam of riders. With the help of all the spectators and CTR marshals pushing, steaming and puffing to keep the field moving. Meanwhile Rhys had extricated himself from a drainage trench and crossed the line with a lap time of 9 minutes. He was followed buy Steve Biddle / Simon"Rodney"Jones / Malcom Lean / Ryan Williams & 6th across the line was the 1st Clubman Greg Hurley. After 40 minutes, the CTR marshals cut the stream for all apart from the Experts - they had another 30 minites of fun before CT kindly thought he would give them a rest. Then all eyes were on the bog & drainage trench with plenty of entertainment for riders and spectators as on a more & more bikes were getting stuck and marshals and spectators were getting tired. Eventually CTR diverted the course around the ditch. At 15.05 CT dropped the chequered flag and congratulated every Enduro racer across the finish line. It was a great days racing and all the riders felt they had been in an endurance race. Results - Photos MLA photography - Funtasticphotos Next CTR EVENT 8/9th May see www.ctrevents.co.uk
Graham Jarvis takes command at Harwood after an epic battle with Houson and Mc
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When the presence of a rider with the experience of Ady Smith rolls up at a rideoffroaduk event, other riders should take note, this man is ultra professional and his approach to racing should be followed by anyone who is serious about competing at any level. Details Link amended
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RYMXC ran the 1st round of the BSMA Welsh Champs at the Neuadd track on Sunday and the track was in A1 condition with some fantastic close racing in all groups throughout the day. Details
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Sunday the 18th April 2010 and the Chiltern Hills Enduro Club hosted their first proper race of the year at Lane End. The recent bout of sunny weather leading up to the event ensured that the going was a lot drier underfoot (tyres?) and ironically a lot easier than the special 'open day' that was held for newcomers back in March! The only trouble this time was getting too hot - not the slippery mud that great everyone last month. 2010 also saw the introduction of the new class system in the CHEC series which was the result of popular demand at the tail end of 2009. So out with the age related classes and in came the more widely used 'expert', 'clubman & 'sportsman' classes. Along with the scrapping of the trails tyre rule these changes have once again brought the riders back to CHEC with more and more totally novice riders joining up as well. So with 150 riders booked in using the fully 'on-line' system the sun beating down the day was almost guaranteed to be a success - and it most certainly was. The course team had reversed the track layout since March and added enough new parts to make it feel totally new. That and coupled to the now bone dry surfaced ensured most riders could clear the course without too much trouble. Two riders locked into an early battle for a rostrum position were Ronnie Rodgers and Gav Maggs both having started on the same row and they went for it in the morning session. Unfortunately a weeks worth of partying meant Mr. Maggs fell asleep during the lunch break so he forfeited second place to Ronnie once the race got back under way again! Glen Baker started as he finished last year (unofficial series champ) and sneaked home to the win the event by 3 minutes and had the fastest lap as well! Completing the top three was Ben Ilott in third on his KTM. Special mention to Ross Dover (4th) who is still showing the youngsters how to doing it! Well done to you all. Photos Full Report Results Roll on the next one on the 23rd May 2010 at Tunbridge Wells. Register
With just under two weeks to go everything is in place for the opening round of the 2010 GBXC Series, organised by fasteddyracing.com. The Bank Holiday weekend, on the 1st and 2nd of May, sees Coney Green Farm near Stourport on Severn host round 1 of this national championship series and if last years opener is anything to go by, it will be a cracker. Details Update GoldenTyre sponsors series & offers unique tyre service - Details
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Endurotyres.com based on Salisbury Plain Wiltshire, has just unveiled its new website . www.endurotyres.com Michael and Alan Ranger from Rangers Garage Durrington have been supplying Off road tyres ,since Alan Competed in the BEC during the Nineties. Alan Ranger says..... " We are well known locally for Our Car tyres, but decided to list all our Metzeler/ Michelin tyres and Mousse, on a dedicated website. We work closely with KTM - KORR rider Daryl Bolter , so between us we can advise on virtually any tyre set-up for Enduro , Hare+ Hounds, and Moto-X " .. Call our Tyre Hotline on 01980 65 55 55.
The weekend turned out to be a scorcher in more ways than one at Woodhouse Farm in Great Ayton for Dirtbike-Traxs's 3rd Round of the National Putoline Hare Scramble, with the promise of some sunshine and a line up of top riders for the main race. Full Report
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The super Chavenage venue, scene of last months successful staging of the first ever ACU British Enduro Sprint championship witnessed yet more action at the weekend as the Midwest MCC held the second round of their Hewitt National XC series. Once again a bumper entry was in attendance to tackle the very dry, undulating Gloucestershire circuit, with for the first time racing for Youth riders. The kids in attendance proceeded to produce some great competition after first witnessing Midwest Racing supported riders Ollie Moyce and Tyson Maytom-Jones score a great 1-2 in the main Adult event aboard their Husaberg machines. Details
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KTM Farioli Enduro Factory Support Team rider David Knight has extended his lead at the top of the Enduro 3 World Championship standings following yet more impressive performances in this year’s Enduro World Championship. A double E3 class winner at the dry and dusty GP of Spain, Knight narrowly missed the top step of the podium on day one of the GP of Portugal, beaten by his closest championship rival Christophe Nambotin by just two seconds. On day Knight showed his true class and dominated the proceedings to claim a commanding 27-second winning margin. Reports & results
Australian Josh Green has claimed a podium finish, placing third in the Enduro Junior class at the GP of Portugal – round two of the ’10 EWC series. Making his EWC debut one week ago at the GP of Spain, where he placed eighth on day two following a day one DNF after he broke multiple spokes in his front wheel after over jumping an obstacle on the extreme test, Josh upped his pace in Portugal to finish with solid six/three results. Details
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GasGas UK's Ashley Wood won the first round of Bulith Wells MCC's 2010 Hare & Hounds series at Hundred House on Sunday 18th April. The weather & the views were superb. The 7 mile figure 8 course consisted of two thirds of open moorland & one third of forestry. The start - at the centre - had an extreme section of logs & tyres to keep the spectators interested but the riders could bypass the section by a longer easier route The start was at 11.00am. Mark Roberts - on a KTM 450 - took the holeshot ahead of Wayne Price with Ashley Wood in 3rd. Martin Rowan was the quickest clubman off the line followed closely by Gareth Delehey. There were plenty of "gates" on the open moorland to keep the riders on a safe line. 0ne hundred yards from the start there was a double jump with a kick. Luke Edwards' venerable KTM collided with another rider's bike & he snapped the front brake caliper bolt which ended his day prematurely. The course then dropped into a rugged gully. There were plenty of marshals to direct the riders but sportsman Ray Davies hit a deep hole & veteran Graham Middleton hit Ray. They were fine but it was the start of a tough day for both riders. A couple of steep hills benefited from the recent dry weather but on the down side there was a fair bit of dust about. Full report
Team Effort for Electraction TM UK at GP of Spain Team Electraction TM UK's Enduro World Championship (EWC) participation resumed at the opening round of the 2010 series in southern Spain on April 10th and 11th. Combined with the new signing of 19-year old Australian Josh Green (Junior) and the return of Northern Ireland's Phillip McLaughlin (E1), the internals of the privateer team also saw a restructure. Spearheaded by long time enthusiast Nick Craigie, the team has also ensured the services of a full time truck driver and assistant outrider (Niki Adair) along with dedicated voluntary help (Chris Lappin and Gillian Kinsella) for service checks and daily upkeep. Needless to say expectations were high for the small privateer squad as they prepared to do battle against the might of factory supported teams in Valverde del Camino. Full report
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Amazingly, for the second weekend running, the country was bathed in sunshine and XC riders came out to play in great numbers. The third round of the Putoline XC Championship, organised by Fasteddyracing.com, saw a full entry in the adult race and nearly fifty riders in the Youth race at Butts Quarry near Ashover in Derbyshire. Report
The ride xc crew found themselves with a spare weekend in their busy calendar so rather than sit at home taking it easy they staged a fun event at one of their many new venues , Skipton was the choice for the event , and what a great choice it was , bathed in sunshine the open going was just what the local Lancashire Yorkshire and Cumbrian lads and lasses wanted and the organizers were stunned with the larger than expected entry - Details
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Track n Trail Summer Series Track n Trail now well known for laying on friendly, well organised events is offering a 7 round Summer Series with great variety of tracks this year catering for everyone form beginners to Championship riders. After the popularity of our first Sprint Scramble we are planning 2 sprint scrambles as well as 5 Hare & Hounds events within this exciting Summer Series! Details
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Rideoffroaduk kick started the new ACU Events Ltd sponsored three round Enduro XC series into life on Sunday April 11th. A fantastic turn out of riders attended this sun blessed new mini XC series. Norwood Teversal woodland was in the best possible condition, riders praised the organisation after the event for yet again providing another new interesting track to compete on. Full report
Knight dominates E3 class at ’10 EWC opener KTM Farioli Enduro Factory Support Team rider David Knight has made the perfect start to his participation in the Enduro 3 class of the ’10 Enduro World Championship topping the category on both days ahead of his expected closest rival, Frenchman Christophe Nambotin. With the event a long, hot and demanding one for all riders Knight ended the first days competition over 30 seconds ahead of his closest rival before extending his winning margin to more than one-minute on day two.- Details plus TM Husqvarna Husaberg & Robert Lynn's reports Knighter & the 2010 KTM Factory riders preview the EWC - Video
Cirencester Park has hosted a very diverse variety of events since it was purchased in 1695 by Sir Benjamin Bathurst and last Sunday saw one of the more recent additions to that long list, bathed in glorious Spring sunshine. The 2010 Corinium Enduro was staged in balmy conditions and the 156 entrants couldn't have wished for a better day, as the combination of open rides interspersed with undulating woodland that adorn this Alexander Pope-designed park gave a thorough test for all.
Mercia Dirt Bike Riders kicked off their 2010 season in style with their first round at Llangrove near Monmouth on Sunday 11th April. With temperatures comparable to those in Greece & Turkey, the early spring day felt more like early summer. The view was spectacular as the spectators in the start area looked across the valley at an impressive course laid out before them. The ground was in perfect condition & the start was at 11.00am. Details
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DuVall and Whibley round out the podium Josh Strang has had plenty of practice popping the cork on a champagne bottle. And he's getting quite accustomed to giving podium speeches. In the four rounds of the 2010 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series held so far, the FMF Makita Suzuki rider has stood on the middle step of the podium in each case and he's given no indication that the rest of the season won't be any different. Strang's latest conquest came at the Pirelli Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina, giving him four-straight wins and a healthy lead in the point standings. Details
KTM Enduro Factory Team rider Taddy Blazusiak has been forced to withdraw from this weekend’s opening round of the ’10 Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship due to injury.
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Red Kite
The Welsh Trail Riders Association returned to the Halfway Forest near Llandovery on Sunday 4th April for the 2nd running of the Red Kite Enduro. The event was limited to 100 riders & the cancellation of the Lossiemouth BEC resulted in a late surge that ensured a full entry. The 14 mile lap was a reverse of last year's course & it was divided into 2x7 mile stages with the test on the inbound leg. The weather was cool & dry but the driver training course was wet. The Championship class had 6 laps, Experts 5 laps, Clubman 4 laps & sportsman 3 laps. After a sighting run on the first lap, all the tests were timed. Report & results
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With the postponement of round 2 of the BEC due to heavy snow in Scotland Greg decided we would not waste the weekend and go Supermoto racing at Wigan. We converted a 250 EXC-F adding borrowed wheels, brakes and suspension and set off for some Tarmac action. Organised by the NORA club this would be round 1 of the Supermoto British championship. Report
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Crazy Cross Country April. Rideoffroaduk spring into April with a jam packed month full of Enduro Hare & Hounds XC action. April 11th sees round one of the newly formed ACU Events Hare & Hounds XC Series which will be kick started into life by event director Wayne Braybrook. Norwood Teversal is the venue for round one of this 3 round mini series, aimed at providing riders with a fair and easy series to compete in. Norwood is a centrally located 100% woodland venue and is easily accessed from Junction 29 M1. This event will be tailored towards grass roots level riders, all tracks for the ACU Events series will be straight forward to ride for riders from beginner through to Expert. Moving onto April 25th, the ride team will make their first visit of 2010 to the stunning Low North Park Harwood Dale North Yorkshire. The park has something for all riders around what promises to be a great track for round 2 of the hotly contested Doodson Motorsport Championship. Low North Park is in great shape and by the end of April it should be starting to green up as spring weather descends on the east coast. With its hard standing paddock linked with concrete roads this permanent facility is the place to be for honest Hare & Hounds action. A planned 6 mile lap will be in place winding through three woodland areas, linked by flowing tracks and trails, a permanent MX track and stream crossings. For any rider wishing to get a sneak preview of the June 20th British Cross Country Championship round 2 course then why not give the Doodson Championship on April 25th a try first. For event info see www.rideoffroaduk.co.uk or call 07725 161581.
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Tong - The 1st round of the NREC Hare & Hound Challenge And so the new dawn of the new North Riding Enduro Club season arrived on the first day of British Summertime. Unusually a summers day is what was in store. Those who had entered the Tong hare & hound event that day, were in for a rare treat. Flowing mature woodland, over logs, into streams, challenging hill climbs and rock sections. The added ingredient to make the course great, Grip. All who finished smiled, and those who didn't were few. The Yorkshire Enduro Club are to be commended for setting out a fantastic course, with a special mention to Darren Hodgkinson and Brendan Shepherd, two young lads who did the bulk of the work. Details - Video
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Penybanc'd his 1st win @ CTR EVENTS
Welsh Enduro Championship - Veterans Class - At a recent
meeting of the Enduro Sub-Committee of the Welsh Motorcycle Federation it
was decided inline with the British Enduro Championship it was decided to
split the veteran class into A & B, some of you have already informed
me of the class you would ride in but to be sure of entering you in the
right class can you email me back with either A or B. It was also agreed
to extend registration until the Brechfa Enduro (First Round) to encourage
as many entries as possible in the Championship, if you would like to
register please let me know on 
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Josh
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