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Sunday 26th October saw the Manchester 17 club run their Forest Based Hare
and Hounds under clear skies on a section of the Long Mynd range. Although run
as a Hare and Hounds the course is set out in an Enduro style with the same
type of going you'd expect to find at one and in this lies a lot of its
appeal.
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The FIM visited the Nord Vue venue Carlisle on Monday 3rd of November for homologation of the site. Inspecting the facilities on behalf of the FIM was Jean-Marc Crumiere and after several hours on site he was pleased with what he saw. The site has a lot to offer the SPEA World Trials Championship with access straight off the M6/A6, excellent paddock areas which are secure and offers the required hard standing. The sections are based in the quarry and as Jean-Marc saw most are already in place. With unlimited amounts of rock and natural features Graham Jarvis - in charge of section construction - has plenty to work with when he constructs the final few sections. Present at the meeting was Jean-Marc Crumiere FIM, Dave Willoughby ACU, Ian Murphy clerk of the course, Mick Wren assistant clerk of the course, John Kerwin event director and Graham Jarvis section construction. Dirtbike-traxs have assembled a good team which will deliver a world class event to Cumbria in May next year. With the experience of Ian Murphy acting as clerk of the course and with Mick Wren as his assistant Dirtbike-traxs have brought together a wealth of experience and knowledge. John Kerwin said, "we are still looking for a main sponsor. We have not pursued this up to now as everything depended on today’s visit. Now jeam-marc has given the go ahead for the event we will be actively seeking sponsorship for this world class event . We plan to have a special ticket offer before Xmas which will offer a significant saving on tickets purchase before Jan 1st 2009. Full details will be on www.worldtrialuk.com soon.
Taddy Blazusiak factory Red Bull KTM rider, Greg Evans (D3 Wayne Mounter KTM) and KTM D3 motocross rider Jake Gowan have been testing and practising at a secret purposely built enduro cross track in the northern hills of Cumbria. "It is amazing we have had two days in the mountains with nothing but glorious sun shine" said Greg. Details
Other News Bwlchciliau Hare'n Hounds The final round of yet another well supported series for Builth Wells Motor Club. The day dawned cold and threatened rain but stayed dry throughout, even the sun tried to shine on the riders as they enjoyed the challenge of the course at Bwlchciliau. Full Report
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The Can Am Grand National Cross Country Series, aka the “GNCCs,” came to a close this past weekend in Crawfordsville, Ind., after 13 rounds of the nation’s premier professional off road motorcycle racing east of the Mississippi. And again leading the charge in the XC2 class for the Monster Energy/Yamaha/Fred Andrews racing squad was Jason Thomas , who placed 3rd overall on the day.
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For many XC riders it is becoming traditional to attend the final round of the Putoline XC Championship at Jurby, on the Isle of Man, each October but this year there was a special test thrown in for good measure, which began for most competitors when the ferries left port and headed out into the Irish Sea. Full report
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With the wet summer that we've enjoyed this year, a dry-days racing really is something to savour. The SCEC venue at Stonedown Forest near Sixpenny Handley really is a cracker and is obviously helped in the exclusivity stakes by only being allowed to run one event every two years; and sadly for me, I missed the last one. Should you be sad enough (like me) to fantasise about courses to ride, then this Forestry Commission beauty is one not to be missed. Flowing forest tracks with enough obstacles in the way to give you a reality check. Tight bits, slow bits and nothing serious enough to bunch 29 Sportsman riders together into an impregnable shield. There were hills too, but again, nothing to induce a premature bail-out; just challenging in an enjoyable way. Sightseeing isn't recommended at an Enduro as trees can be unforgiving when hit at speed, but if there was ever a venue that deserves a second-look, this is it. Full report
At the same meeting it was also decided to once again hold a Welsh Enduro Championship, qualifying rounds being Knighton, Rhayader, Dyfi (Provisional), Crychan (Provisional) and the Welsh Two Day Enduro, a total of 10 days with 8 to count. To be included in this championship please register with Mike, details as above.
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TBEC - 2+2 Hr Enduro, Friars Wells - 12th October 2008 Highlights from TBECs (Trail Bike Enduro Club) 8th round held on the Friars Wells Estate, Melton Mowbray on 12th October 2008. The event ran over a 2Hr + 2Hr format with the going extremely good, tacky ground, lovely flowing woodland and a fantastic welcome at this new venue! Gavin
As English wins Round 1 National Putoline Winter Hare Scramble Championship The Dirtbike-traxs team were once again at the famous Butts quarry Derbyshire, the track had undergone significant changes from the June event, with the dirtbike-traxs course engineers including a lot more mx track, plus the traditional Butts routes the quarry wall and the rocky woodland climbs all mixed in to give the Butts circuit its own distinct hare scramble flavour that keeps riders coming back. Full report
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British riders Greg Evans, Simon Wakely & Ollie Moyce (grouped on the right of the picture opposite) all had a good results in the final round of the Enduro European Championship held in Hengelo, Netherlands on Friday 17th & Saturday 18th October. Details
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Greg
goes North
Enduro European Championship in Hengelo
Photos by David Moyce & report by Kay Evans
