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Avalanche Style Enduro MTB Racing in The UK
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPublished: 9th March, 2011
In 2011 the exciting and popular format of Avalanche style Enduro mountain bike racing is coming to the UK, Steve Parr, David Tallontire and Craig Erskine will be the 3 organisers.
I'm sure this is something that will appeal to XC racers, it'll at least sharpen up your tech skills & sounds like fun. Its a cross between XC and DH, you've still got to be fit - like an XC whippet, but also be able to handle a bike.
Steve gives the lowdown on how their event format will work:
"My background is organising DH races and the one thing that makes a race, is the finish arena - not just for spectating but for sponsors. There will also be a DH style finish arena at all venues, with lots of shiny bits on display.
Stage 5 is going to be live timing, so the spectators will know who is in with a chance of taking the win."
What is enduro racing?
Enduro racing is a cross country based event and is normally run on an existing red route cross country loop. The event is run like a stage rally event where each rider has to complete a set amount of stages, most of the timed stages will be downhill but some will have uphill sections. Each event will consist of five competitive stages where you will be set off as an individual with a gap between each rider. At the end of each stage you will ride on a non-timed section to get to the next stage, this will involve riding uphill. The times for the link sections will be very generous so you dont have to ride quick on these sections, you will have time to take it easy. The rider with the quickest overall time for the 5 timed stages will win their category. Each stage will be electronically timed with manual backup. The final stage will have live timing with a results screen in the pit area, this means there will be no waiting around to find out your results.
Each round will have an entry limit of 300 riders. Four rounds will count towards the series so therefore if you enter all rounds you will drop your lowest place finish. This event is for everyone whether you are aiming for the top step of the podium or you just want a weekend away with your friends. This is your chance to ride some of the top trails in the country with some of the top riders in the country.
What is included in the entry fee?
2 full days riding your bike
SATURDAY
Open practice on the race route
Seeding run - The purpose of the seeding run is to put you in order for the race day
SUNDAY - Race day
5 competitive stages, electronically timed and manually backed up. A UK enduro has never been timed to this level
Professional timing company operating the timing system
First aid on site all weekend
There will be prizes for the top 3 in each category along with spot prizes from some of the biggest names in the mountain bike industry. These prizes include riding holidays to the Italian Riviera and the French Alps, everyone is in with a chance of winning.
Aside from racing the SixSixOne Gravity Enduro offers a packed pit area which has:
Trade stands
Tech/Service area
Demo rides for family/friends while you are racing
Free camping for everyone
Each rider will also receive a copy of Singletrack magazine
Round 1
Ae Forest UK
Date: 07-May-2011
Round 2
Kielder Forest
Date: 11-Jun-2011
Round 3
Innerleithen UK
Date: 15-Jul-2011
Round 4
Eastridge Forest
Date: 06-Aug-2011
Round 5
Afan Forest
Date: 10-Sep-2011
For more info and online entry, head on over to: www.ukgravityenduro.co.uk or visit their facebook page
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