Enduro1 series

VWsurfbum

Bit the Bullet, I just entered http://www.enduro1.co.uk/race1_2011.php

Who did last years and can offer any advice?

Nervous excited!

Dave_P1

I raced it last year and it was good fun.
Not sure what advise I can give apart from enjoying it.

VWsurfbum

I have only ever raced XC enduros, so this is completely different, I have an aversion to gap jumps too? Is there any?

angry_bird

Let us know what it's like and how as I'm tempted to give round 3 a go as it'll be close by and near the start of term so should be able to spare the time (and money) to have a go.

scottfitz

VWsurfbum wrote:

I have only ever raced XC enduros, so this is completely different, I have an aversion to gap jumps too? Is there any?

Done 2 out of the 3 rounds last year, also I went to Tiscombe last year for along weekend.

There will be nothing that you can go around, Don't like the look of it go round it. there might be some small drop with no chicken run be should be roll able.

Tiscombe has some great trail XC and DH, all doable on any bike (I rode all the DH trail on a 120mm XC HT)

Have fun, take it easy on the transition and fast as you can on the stages.

scottfitz

Also the QECP,Hampshire trail builder are putting on a Gravity enduro just like the Enduro1 series, All the profit are going back in to the local trail, It’s on 21st July would really appreciate any support you can give to the event. Should be a really fun day.

Facebook link to the Race:
http://www.facebook.com/events/557148644315095/?ref=22

VWsurfbum

Excellent, cheers scott, I'm ok with drops, jumps etc and i'm pretty fast, just i have a mental block with gaps. :roll:

I'll look at the hampshire one, i'm trying to do as many as i can within reasonable distance.

VWsurfbum

scottfitz wrote:

Facebook link to the Race:
http://www.facebook.com/events/557148644315095/?ref=22

Been on the page, but cant see how to sign up for the race :?

scottfitz

Been on the page, but cant see how to sign up for the race

It was will on the BC website but its not live yet, keep an eye on the facebook event page and they will post it up when is live(Should be in a week or two i hope)

I really want to do the rd1 of the enduro1 at tiscombe but its two weeks before my baby is due so can risk it. Shame it should be a good one, This is about as hard as the trails get: http://www.pinkbike.com/video/296794/

VWsurfbum

Congratulations and thanks again, i'll sign up when its live.

I'll have to wait to watch the Video as work computer wont let me

agg25

I just signed up too, it'll be popping my g. enduro cherry too, so nervous but excited!

VWsurfbum

Been doing a lot of prep, watching videos and now have got a sponser.
Did some surrey hills training last weekend, still a bit off the pace but not as far as I thought

hopper1

I like the look of the events.
Unfortunately, the first two clash with some bigger races for me, but the last to and the QECP enduro are doable on my present rota

scottfitz

hopper1 wrote:

I like the look of the events.
Unfortunately, the first two clash with some bigger races for me, but the last to and the QECP enduro are doable on my present rota

The QECP one there will be chicken runs round all big features, there will be a couple of small drops and roll in with no chicken runs but we will be test the trail pre race with the most XC guys we can find
By the way if anyone has any questions I will be happy to answer them.

VWsurfbum

Can you normally get a look at the big features prior to race time?
Obviously i'll be traveling quite a way with theses races so doing the day before or weekend before will be out the window?
In XC races, at least we get a sighter lap

scottfitz

The Enduro 1 all the stages are ridden blind. The QECP one is in a small bit of wood land so if you get there early you should be able to have a walk round to have a look at some of the trails but mostly the same as the enduro 1.

VWsurfbum

Cheers

scottfitz

Entry is now live VWsurfbum, hopper1 and anyone else that’s interested
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... ity-Enduro

VWsurfbum

scottfitz wrote:

Entry is now live VWsurfbum, hopper1 and anyone else that’s interested
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/event ... ity-Enduro

Dammit, blocked at work, I'll do it tonight when i get home.
8)

scottfitz

Me too but if you copy and past the link it works (At my work anyway)

VWsurfbum

scottfitz wrote:

Me too but if you copy and past the link it works (At my work anyway)

Ha Ha I'm in! Doing it now!

scottfitz

Cool, that the first time that has happen with a link on bikeradar, weird.

VWsurfbum

Booked!!! 8)

scottfitz

So how was it then? My mate did it and said it was hard work but loads of fun.

VWsurfbum

Heres the videos, actions speak louder than words LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGO8pGin ... U6iFcZU7ow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYykT4Ux ... U6iFcZU7ow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9R8InKT ... U6iFcZU7ow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=327fAs7z ... U6iFcZU7ow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUApuXxA ... U6iFcZU7ow

Its fair to say i've had better race days LOL

VWsurfbum

http://www.rootsandrain.com/race1747/20 ... ks/photos/

pilch

Thats a bog fest... looks sketchy as censored in places, good effort!

VWsurfbum

Mate it was the most mental thing i've ever done, still grinning, even though i did rubbish!

IhateDNS

VWsurfbum wrote:

even though i did rubbish!

:roll: Really you could spent last Sunday watching youtube MTB videos. Some do some watch :oops:

VWsurfbum

Lol cheers matey

scottfitz

Man it looks great fun, I have ridden stage 3 before It’s a great trail and a lot easier in the dry. Wish I wasn't busy for Round 1 But we have signed up a team up for Round 2 at FoD (QECP Trail Collective). We won the Swinley Round 3 Under the name of "Kingley Vale Mountain Bikers" see how we do at FoD

Edit: Just found this Pic of me on the final stage:
http://www.mbr.co.uk/news/grass-roots-racing-finale/