Eastridge One Industries Mini Enduro 31st August 2014


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Mini Enduro – Eastridge, Shropshire

Sunday 31st August 2014

Mini Enduro is the new fun exciting way to race Enduro on a mountain bike. Its aimed at new riders to the sport to give it a go and we also have the Pro am category for the more established racers.

There are 3 timed stages in each race with transfers in between, these transfers are not timed and do not count for the overall standing.

The great success of our Mini Downhill races is to bring new riders into racing downhill and we want to recreate this with Mini Enduro, So if you have never raced an Enduro before or just want a bit of fun racing Enduro away from the pressure of Uk Gravity Enduro series, perfect come and try a Mini Enduro.

The Format

The Mini Enduro’s will take place over one day and will be of a shorter distance to the Uk Gravity Enduro’s to allow riders to practice the the 3 stages before the start of the race later in the day.

Distance will vary but expect around 10 miles to complete the 3 stages and the route.
With a morning practice lap and the race you will cover around 10 to 15 miles.
The transitions will follow the marked route to keep everyone going in the right direction.

All three stage times will be added together to produce the overall results for each category.

Race Date

Sunday 31st August 2014

Location

Eastridge Woods

Plox Green Road, Minsterley, Shropshire, SY5 0TP
Head for Habberley and and then follow brown road signs for Eastridge Mountain Bike Trials

There is camping on site right next to the event village from Friday night so you can come and make a weekend of it and ride the all trials in the area. The camping will be free for competitors

The Parking,Camping and event village in same field used for the Uk Gravity & Mini Enduro in 2012/13.

There are basic facilities on site. Portaloo’s and catering. Please bring your own drinking water.

Race Entries.

Who can race? if your 13 or over have a mountain bike and a helmet then you can race, all need to do is click the British Cycling logo below to enter. These races are for new riders to the sport of enduro and also more established racers who want to have fun with the pressure of racing the National Uk Gravity Enduro Series

Please enter via the British Cycling website – click logo below

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Categories

  • Hardtail 12+
  • 17 & Under
  • 18-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50+
  • Pro-Am

Hardtail?

Some say there is not much disadvantage to racing on a hardtail to a full suspension bike so why do a category for them?

We see this has ride what you have type of racing if you have an all mountain bike that’s great if you have hardtail XC bike or a do it all hardtail then this is way for you start racing on it and chance to stand on the podium in your category.

Pro-Am?

This category is for the more experienced racers to have some fun racing and get some practice in for the Uk Gravity Enduro Series.

For Example if your in the at least the top 10 of your category Junior, Senior, Master, Vets in the Uk Gravity Enduro Series you should race Pro-Am so you can test yourself against other quick riders and rider a different group of riders which will spice things up and hopefully make it more fun racing a Mini Enduro.

Rules

There are 3 stages in each event, with transfers in between these transfers are not timed and do not count for the overall standing. Special stages close at a specified time, to ensure the event finishes on time. Riders will be notified at registration on the morning of the event

Time Controls are used check riders in ready for the stage start time.

Bikes

An all mountain bike is ideal for these races but any mountain bike is allowed

  • hardtail,
  • short travel,
  • long travel,
  • 29”
  • a downhill bike but not recommended with the riding in-between transfer stages.
  • Only one Bicycle can be used during an event, including any transition stages.
  • Competitors must start and finish the competition on the same frame, fork and wheels.

Equipment

  • A helmet conforming to technical regulation 8.6.1 must be worn during all race and transition stages.
  • Knee and elbow protectors are advisable.
  • All Competitors must be self sufficient and prepared for a varying climate as well as any basic mechanical repairs. Consideration should be given to the nature of the course and the length of time the event may take to complete.

This course is marked with signs and with some sections that are taped if a specific line should be taken on the stage.

If a competitor leaves the trail/course, they must re-enter at the same point and must restore the tape as they found it.

Course Cutting = Disqualification

If a rider is spotted cutting a special stage course by a marshal they will be disqualified.

Registration

Saturday 30th August 2014
Registration times 10.00am to 1.00pm and 4.00pm to 7.00pm

Sunday 31st August 2014
Registration Opens 8.00am
Registration Closes at 11.00am
You must have sign on and collected your number board by 11.00am to race.

Saturday 30th August 2014- Forest and stages open to ride as normal.

Saturday 31st August 2014 – Times are subject to change depending on rider numbers and weather conditions

  • 9.00am Practice Stages – Medics and Marshals on all stages
  • 12.00pm All stages are closed for practice
  • 12.30pm Stage 1 Opens – Close 3.00pm (provisional times)
  • 1.00pm Stage 2 Opens – Close 3.30pm (provisional times)
  • 1.30pm Stage 3 Opens – Close 4.00pm (provisional times)

**The organisers reserve the right to change this schedule if they feel necessary. If this happens riders will be kept fully informed by PA announcements.**

Start Times
will be posted in Registration on Sunday Morning.

The race order is fastest first:

    1. Pro-Am
    2. Senior 18-29
    3. Master 30-39
    4. Veteran 40-49
    5. Super Veteran 50+
    6. Open 13 to 17
    7. Hardtail 13+
    8. Women

Over Taking Slower Riders

We all have our own speed of racing some are fitter & faster then others which can lead to faster riders catching up slower riders on a stage.

If a faster rider is behind you on a special stage, be polite and allow them to pass. If you are the faster rider, be patient and give lots of warning and clear directions as to what side you will pass. For example; shout left, if you intend to pass on the left hand side of the rider in front.

If you over take a slower rider on the stage then you can continue in front of the slower rider for the start of the next stage. This will stop the faster rider always catching the same rider again in the next stage.

Time Controls (TC)

At the start of each stage there will be a time control. You must reach the TC no later then your start time which you will you be advised of with your stage start times. In the interest of safety each stage has a cut off time when the stage is closed. Riders arriving after the stage has closed will not be allowed to start and must return to the finish area.

 

The Entries for the first One Industries Mini Enduro are now open on the British Cycling website.

Questions? or keep upto date with the latest information please use our www.facebook.com/minienduro page or on www.twitter.com/mini_enduro

We look forward to seeing you all in August.

Chris Roberts – 07540 723254

Trade Enquires

Trade stands or demo your range of bikes at the Mini Enduro please get in touch. e-mail chris@minienduro.tv for details.

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