France take World Trophy once again 

Friday saw the last full day of the 2010 FIM International Six Days Enduro, with the riders completing a new route that included a mixture of trails and special tests from all of the previous four days. This will be the final time that the competitors face ‘traditional’ enduro challenges during the eighty-fifth edition of the FIM ISDE, as the final day will see all racers battling one another at a nearby motocross circuit. In the absence of any major problems, the leaders of each of the respective classes, both team and individual, will be hoping for a clear run to the finish in order to clinch their precious titles. Details

The ACU held an Enduro Forum at Rugby on Saturday 30th October 2010. John Collins chaired the meeting and thanked everyone for attending. Details

Fast Eddy Isle of Man weekend
29/30th October - Youth & Adult Race

Despite the rain and wind on Friday we had a very well supported training session with David Knight, Fast Ed, Lee Edmondson and Tom Sagar. The Jurby Circuit (Knighter's playground) was an excellent venue for David, Paul and the lads to pass on their skills to all of the riders who attended, including some of the Fast Eddy regulars and a few good friends from Scotland who had made the trip over to support the event. Report & results - Photos

Derrick Bawn wins @ Ditteridge
6th round of Hewitt Cross Country Championship
Report & photos by Martin Harding

Midwest's 6th round of Hewitt Cross Country Championship took place at Ditteridge near Bath on the 24th October. From the start, the course used a couple of stubble fields then went into a large steep grass field with slippery cambers that climbed into woods which had some extreme obstacles, logs and a rock sections. The climbs had hard and easy routes. With the sun and blue skies, the ground dried quickly after Saturday's rain. Report, results & video.

Handy Pandy
24th October 
Report & photos by Bob Mullins

Mercian Dirt Riders held the final round of their 2010 championship at Pandy near Abergavenny on Sunday 24th October. A week before the club had been laying out a course at Aberbeeg when they found the land was double booked. Unphased - the team moved to Pandy which was handy.

The weather was wet for the set up on Saturday and the overnight sky was frosty but the Sunday morning sky was clear and the Autumn sun soon warmed the ground. There was ample parking in the start field which had a great view of the monumental Skirrid mountain. Report, results & Photos David Rickards' Helmetcam Part 1 Part 2 

The RAF had a great day for their Ardua Hare and Hounds at Bagshot. The 6 mile course had some very tricky climbs to reflect the RAF motto "Per Ardua ad Astra" translated as "Through Adversity to the Stars", James Giddings was the winner and Freddie Broadway was the runner up.

Results

Photos: Team Snapper 

Jason Thomas & Fred Andrews Racing score Husqvarna's 1st GNCC win 

Monster Energy/Fred Andrews Racing's Jason Thomas has delivered Husqvarna their 1st GNCC overall class win with a superb performance in the XC2 PRO-LITES at the final round of the season's Championship, The Amsoil 'Ironman', held at Crawfordsville, Indiana this weekend. Racing a fuel-injected Husqvarna TXC250F. Thomas fought a determined battle early in the race with the KTM's of Jesse Robinson & Stu Baylor, making the most of any opportunities he could find in the dry & dusty woods sections,& using the bike's rapid power delivery & awesome handling to maximum effect around the wide-open corn fields. By the mid-point of the three-hour event, Jason had managed to open up a margin of advantage which he continued to expand upon during the final laps, picking off some XC1 competitors along the way. He ended the race in 6th place overall, a finish which earns him the GNCC number 8 plate for next season,& confirms his overall runner-up position in the XC2 class. On the 'Victory lane' podium, Jason expressed his thanks to his Monster Energy/F.A.R./Husqvarna team,to everyone else who has helped & supported him throughout this year's GNCC campaign,& to all the race-fans at every event who have given him their support & encouragement during this season.

Dirtbike-Traxs returned to Butts Quarry in Ashover Derbyshire for round 1 of the Pro-Clean sponsored Winter Series.

The team spent the previous week altering the course, to ensure the riders had a fresh new track layout to the normal run of the mill Butts ride. Also included were a couple of tyre sections, with the odd log and rocks thrown in for good measures. All made for some fantastic viewing for the mass of spectators who turned out to see the action. Details

Ride XC round 7 lazer XC championship
Harry makes his day at Westwood!!!

Ride XC returned to the outstanding Westwood venue near Barnsley for round 7 of the Lazer XC Championship. T he skilled track building crew plotted a superb route around the woodland, taking in the meandering stream and other challenging features that the woodland has to offer. The result was over 10 minutes of exhilarating riding for the riders to enjoy. The weekend started on Saturday with a well attended Gas Gas enduro try out day organised by Roy Palmer at RAS Sport. Details Updated

Off-road action at Carole Nash Motorcycle Live
27th November - 5th December

Carole Nash Motorcycle Live is going off-road with a schedule packed full of activities for those looking to hit the dirt instead of the tarmac. The T+MX and DBR Off-Road Zone will offer a whole host of interactive features and with a dedicated Dirt Day on Saturday 4 December, Carole Nash Motorcycle Live has more off-road content than ever before. Details

JSTGGUK 
James Dabill 
wins the prestigious ‘Scott Trial’.

It's hard to believe that this is the first time ever that a GG has won the event. We have had some fantastic results at the Scott during the past 22 years with Colley and Braybrook etc. with countless second places, fastest time awards, best on observation awards and numerous ‘Best Team’ awards etc but never the overall win which means the most! So better late than never and JAMES DABILL has made this possible to finish a really good year for him and for Gas Gas. Details

Despres wins the Rally of Morocco
Great launch of the KTM 450 Rally Replica

KTM factory rider Cyril Despres has emerged the conqueror of the Rally of Morocco while Marc Coma finished third overall despite time penalties of 36 minutes to register a huge success for what was the first real test for the new KTM 450 Rally Replica, the bike that the KTM factory riders will take to the Dakar 2011.- Details

Phil springs back
Recently retired world championship enduro rider Phillip McLaughlin is back on the tools!

Phillip has six years experience working on a wide range of motocross and enduro bikes and two years working in a K-tech franchise (suspension). He is now undertaking all types of suspension and engine work from general servicing to complete re-builds and engine tuning on all motocross and enduro machines. Using his valuable knowledge and experience Phillip will enhance the performance of any rider’s machine. This will improve the rider’s overall performance and more importantly the rider’s enjoyment.

PMP has invested in state of the art equipment (that includes a mobile shock bleeding unit) to ensure suspension is done to the highest possible standard. With three years on the world championship circuit Phillip has built up a good relationship with leading manufacturers and teams. This guarantees invaluable parts data and information. Phillip can perform all jobs on suspension components from servicing to complete re-valves being set to the rider’s specifications and ability.

PMP is based in Northern Ireland only ten minutes from Belfast but also works very closely with CCM Racing in Dublin and any queries from interested parties living in the south of Ireland should be directed to Gavin at CCM Racing.

PMP Contacts: Mobile: 0044 (0) 7803148044 Email: phillipmclaughlinperformance@gmail.com CCM Racing Phone: 00353 (0) 14523260

PMP also offer rider tuition in both enduro and motocross disciplines.