Did my first Enduro Race

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Ah that's good to know, I'm not ready yet but hopefully get in some good winter riding at queen Elizabeth country park and aim to get the red route nailed. When you say basic skills?

I'd suggest a fair level of Blue and Red trail riding. You are running against the clock, not racing alongside others (they are timed 'laps' that you do). So as long as you can make it down the trail in one piece it's all good. Obviously if you want to push it fast you can do, totally up to you.

 

[Allysnell]

I'd suggest a fair level of Blue and Red trail riding. You are running against the clock, not racing alongside others (they are timed 'laps' that you do). So as long as you can make it down the trail in one piece it's all good. Obviously if you want to push it fast you can do, totally up to you.

Cheers rob? That's the key thing making it down in one piece

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

There's 2 spaces left, 31 ebikes in total. Anyone else want to join?

Penshurst, Kent.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I have managed to talk 4 of us into doing it, 3 on Ebikes and 1 on a normal bike ?

See you there!

 

[Beanieuk]

See you there!

Nice to bump into you yesterday Rob , that's was a great day out on the Ebike. Great fun and very well organised event. For anyone thinking of doing these in the future I would say go for it, nothing to hard and everything could be rolled if you didn't fancy jumping it. Top day out ?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Was bloody brilliant mate I loved it. Good to see you too ?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

 

[Doomanic]

How did you get on?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I came 7th of 7 in my class, 18-39 EBike. The guy that won my class races European Supercross and was bloody quick.

Super happy though as I was only 4 seconds off 6th place so have progressed a bit and was my first time at this venue (which was the 3rd time it was used for this series).

Came 147th out of 244 total Enduro riders all classes.

 

[Doomanic]

Well done bud!

 

[Gary]

Super happy though as I was only 4 seconds off 6th place

Damn... you could probably have shaved those 4 seconds off if you hadn't worn @Doomanic's jersey

 

[Doomanic]

That can't be my jersey, it's the right way up!

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Damn... you could probably have shaved those 4 seconds off if you hadn't worn @Doomanic's jersey

And lose my 100% last place streak? That’s exactly WHY I wore the XXL ?

 

[Tim29]

I did my first Eduro at mammoth Kamikazi games, there foratwas the same course as acoustic bIke enduro. Was great course and challenging. They only had two classes. Exp sport Eduro and pro Eduro.
Was quite surprised i finished 1st in exp class and my times put me in top 5 pro class.
Considering i flatted one stage and broke a chain in a stage (fortunate on downhill stage) to finish so well.
I had no real idea how my bike skills stacked up against racers. I just new some my strava times where good.
But to have two stages that i had the fastest ebike times of the event was a great feeling for a first race results.
Really looking forward to next event.
But I’m little nervous that ca enduro has told me i will not be allowed to race in exp class next event.
I feel i shoul be able to race one season as an amature before being placed in pro class

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Really looking forward to next event.

It's really addictive isnt it?!

I like the fact that the stages are quite short, the one I do has nothing more than red level trails so no huge technical abilities needed.

Anyone wanna join EMTB Forums Race Team next year?! voluntary role maybe you get a freee jersey!!

 

[Jay]

I'm definitely up for some of this when the bloody new bike turns up....

 

[Beanieuk]

I would be up for a emtb forums team ?

 

[Brainless]

looked the dogs bollox that fella, any of ye lads try the Baltby Bash this year ?, think it was first time they allowed ebikes, think it will be a big one next year now the ebikes have broken into the mould.

 

[Beanieuk]

looked the dogs bollox that fella, any of ye lads try the Baltby Bash this year ?, think it was first time they allowed ebikes, think it will be a big one next year now the ebikes have broken into the mould.

My mate raced it this year and reckons it was his best race of the year by far. He did Ardrock and Ardmoors but said baltby bash was much better ?

 

[Brainless]

My mate raced it this year and reckons it was his best race of the year by far. He did Ardrock and Ardmoors but said baltby bash was much better ?

deffo booking it next year then, been ardrock twice now its good but I personally think its overated.

 

[Doomanic]

Anyone wanna join EMTB Forums Race Team next year?

Yep. Although you may have to give up your last place...

 

[Allysnell]

Count me in if the stages remain in the south.??? there might have to be several spaces for last place though.

 

[Tim29]

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It's really addictive isnt it?!

I like the fact that the stages are quite short, the one I do has nothing more than red level trails so no huge technical abilities needed.

Anyone wanna join EMTB Forums Race Team next year?! voluntary role maybe you get a freee jersey!!

h the Kamikazi had 16 mile stage, 6 black diamond and 2 double black.
It was gnarly. The rock gardens claimed many people and equipment.
But i ride daily on some chunky stuff so it didn’t seem technical but fun.
Little tense in a few places.
But yes, very addictive.
Very educational as well, learned where i am strong where i am lacking.