Enduro at One Planet Adventure, Llandegla


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Our one-of-a-kind night enduro is back!

Saturday 13th November 2021

Night Mini Enduro is back!

It’s been 2 long years but the wait is finally over, the much anticipated night enduro returns to One Planet Adventure Llandegla on Saturday 13th November and will be the biggest event of its kind in the UK since lockdown was lifted.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an enthusiast or a newcomer to racing your first-ever night race, your in for the of most fun races of the year. Nothing quite beats the buzz from racing through the forest at night! Don’t miss out sign up now

The Night Enduro will be hosted by One Planet Adventure, Llandegla on Saturday 13th November from 3PM till 7PM.

New Stages for this Mash Up format meaning that you can ride each of the 3 stages as many times as you can to get a winning time.

New Stage for this race which will be lit up to add to this fun party atmosphere in the forest.

Lights Do you need them? only if your still racing when it gets dark, the stages are mot flood lit but its so much more fun racing when it gets dark, We start when its still light so you can get to race the stages in day light until it start to get dark.

The course opens at 3PM and it’s up to you to ride as much as you want till 7PM. There are no time penalties for transitions and no pressure to score that one perfect run. It’s all about about having fun and going fast without the pressure of ‘normal’ enduro racing … all with the twist of racing in the dark!

One Planet Adventure Llandegla will remain open throughout the evening and riders can drop back into base between stages to sample their Award Winning bacon butties or to use the bike shop.

Location:

Coed Llandegla ForestRuthin RdLlandeglaDenbighshireLL11 3AA

See more at: http://www.oneplanetadventure.com

 Llandegla boasts over 44km of top quality, fun, flowing singletrack. We have some great stages that will challenge the best whilst staying fun and rideable for everyone. The course is Mash Up format means that final distance is up to you! There will be live timing throughout the event and riders will be able to see live stage times on their phones as they race.

Directions

Coed Llandegla Forest is located on the A525, approximately 7 miles west of Wrexham.

From Chester take the A483 south from Chester towards Wrexham then take the A525 west signed Ruthin. Coed Llandegla is signposted from the road, to the left, approximately 1 mile after the Moors Inn.

From Ruthin area take the A525 east towards Wrexham. Coed Llandegla Forest is signed from the road on the right, approximately 1 mile after the Plough Pub.

Our postcode is LL11 3AA, however, if using Sat Nav this does not take you directly to the centre, but will get you to the turning to the centre off the A525

Car parking

Car parking ticket is required.

Income from car parking charges helps towards the upkeep of the site, and development of new facilities and trails. (The entry fee is reduced for this race so a massive thanks to the guys at One Plant Adventure supporting the race. Car Parking fee is per car not per person so helps keep the entry costs down).

Public transport

The nearest train station Wrexham General. Directions from the station to the visitor centre can be found here.

The X50 bus (Wrexham – Denbigh – Rhyl) passes the entry road to Coed Llandegla Forest. For details of public transport visit www.traveline-cymru.info

No Easy Ups NO Camping or overnight parking

2) Helmet Cameras.Can only be used attached to top of helmets – no chest mounts

3)Registration Saturday in Cafe Registration Opens 2.00pm

Registration Closes at 6.00pmYou must have sign on and collected your number board by 6.00pm to race.

Forest open to ride to everyone as normal.

Racing Starts at 3.00pm on all stages with Marshals or medics on the stages., you can start any stage in any order and repeat the stages as many times as you want until 7pm when all stages will close. You need to complete all the stages to be counted for the results. Your fastest time from each stage will be used for the results. You can check the results online www.minienduro.tv or in the Café on the big Screen.

3.00pm Racing Starts, Medics and Marshals on all stages7.00pm All stages are closed**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 or at the start/finish of a stage.

Start Times

The race order is:

No race order you can ride with mates and start in any order.

Please return your transponder after the race or if you pull out of the race to the café to collect a printed copy of your results.

Live Results:

All stages will have live timing posted direct to the internet (subject to signal)Website address www.actionsportstiming.co.uk

Safety

  • Open or full face helmets can be worn and the strap done up at all times during the race.
  • Bar End plugs must in end of your handle bars
  • No pushing back up the stage, please use a fire roads by each stage to repeat a section of the stage.
  • The tracks are taped in places these are for safety to keep going in the right direction please don’t cut the tape.

We would love to see any of your photos or videos please post a link on

www.facebook.com/miniendurowww.Twitter.com/mini_endurowww.instegram.com/minienduro

Please use the #minienduro on all posts.

Timing:

Active Transponders will be used to give live stages times from each stage during the night. Riders can check their stages times in real-time on their mobile phones on www.actionsportstimimg.co.uk

Rules:

The race will follow a ‘Mash Up’ format meaning that you’re free to ride each stage as many times as you are able within the time available (4PM to 7PM). No sectioning of stages is permitted and riders must ride full runs only. All stages will close at 7PM and no riding is permitted after that time. Riders will be ranked based on their results on their fastest 3 stages.

Bikes:

Any mountain bike is allowed, including eBikes and hardtails which have their own categories. Only one bicycle can be used during the 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. Full face or open face helmets are permitted.
  • Lights are essential.
  • 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.

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

Start Times 

No start times this is a mash up so ride with your mates, do as many runs as you like.

Bikes

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

  • E-bikes
  • 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.

E-Bikes or E-MTB

All bikes used to compete within the E-bike class at the mini enduro races should comply with the current eu directive and abide by the rules in force.

An assisted maximum speed limited to 15.5mph.

Equipment

  • A helmet (open or full face) 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.

Facilities

On site there is the cafe with a bike wash.

Camping and Parking.

Car park is pay and display but sorry but no overnight parking or camping on site.

Refunds and Transfers:

If you wish to cancel a booking please note the following cancellation conditions:

  • 7+ days notice: Entry fee minus a £15.00 administration charge per race cancelled. Refunds will be credited back to the card on which you originally paid
  • 7 days or less, no refund unless for Covid full refund.

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Location:

Coed Llandegla Forest
Ruthin Rd
Llandegla
Denbighshire
LL11 3AA

See more at: http://www.oneplanetadventure.com

Directions

Coed Llandegla Forest is located on the A525, approximately 7 miles west of Wrexham.

From Chester take the A483 south from Chester towards Wrexham then take the A525 west signed Ruthin. Coed Llandegla is signposted from the road, to the left, approximately 1 mile after the Moors Inn.

From Ruthin area take the A525 east towards Wrexham. Coed Llandegla Forest is signed from the road on the right, approximately 1 mile after the Plough Pub.

Our postcode is LL11 3AA, however, if using Sat Nav this does not take you directly to the centre, but will get you to the turning to the centre off the A525

Car parking

Car Parking fees apply

Income from car parking charges helps towards the upkeep of the site, and development of new facilities and trails.

Public transport

The nearest train station Wrexham General. Directions from the station to the visitor centre can be found here.

Saturday in Cafe
Registration Opens 2.00pm
Registration Closes at 6.00pm
You must have sign on and collected your number board by 6.00pm to race.

Any questions? Please use our Contact Us page.

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