Its first round in our home grounds is Wisley, Surrey, on June 10th followed by PORC in Kent on September 8th. Wisley is without doubt one of our finest Dirt Jump venues, and after a dramatic revamp of its quarry in 2010, PORC is back up there, so we’re really chuffed it’s getting to play host to this awesome event again.

It should be taken into consideration that the dates last year shifted quite a bit so these should be considered as provisional. Keeping an eye on our events calendar is advisable, or else get the dates as they approach through our Weekender Wednesday feature. Full Dirt Wars calendar can be found on the official site.

A date has been agreed for the trail to be re launched as a red graded trail. 19th May, make sure you stick it in your diaries. Tony “jedi” Doyle, the legendary skills coach, will be there on the day to officialy open the trail. A new section nearly 1km long will also be open for the first time on that day. As well as work going on on the switchbacks work has begun a new series of switchbacks that will be at the end of the final descent and hopefully leave you on a high.

We have received some exciting news which will be officially announced at the trail launch. I cant say much more but lets just say there will be more miles for the red trail coming in the future.

Any of you that have ridden QECP in winter know it can be very muddy. We have done some work to limit the excessive mud but the worst is on the first climb. Bring some good mud tyres and dont be put off after the first climb as a lot of the rest of the trail is running pretty well compared to previous years. If you want to come and lend a hand then the next few digs are on 25th & 26th Feb, 24th & 25th Mar, 21st & 22nd April. Trails are still open when work is going on so say hello if you see us. If you want to give us some feedback then pop onto the QECP trail build facebook page.

We’re on a quest to find local filming talent. If you have made or seen a video that you reckon has the edge, and gives you that feeling you want to get out and ride, pop the link below in for nominations.

It can be of a local event or even of your favorite trail – it just needs to capture how great Mountain Biking is in the South East. All disciplines in too.

After a few weeks, we’ll go through and nominate the top videos to go in the new video gallery page. Keep an eye out for updates in the coming weeks!

Note: Vimeo or Youtube videos only…

Upgrade Bikes the importers of X-Fusion forks and shocks commented on their involvement as the title sponsors “ X-Fusion and ourselves are really pleased to be involved in supporting this new series and the UK Enduro racing scene. This is a great way forward for the average mountain biker to become involved in racing for the first time and the X-Fusion/Enduro 1 is both a friendly and fun series for them to cut their teeth on and hopefully be a stepping stone onto greater things in their Enduro racing careers!”

Carlos Perez the Enduro 1 race promoter commented

“I am really stoked to have such a major player in the world of MTB as X-Fusion on board as the series sponsors. I believe X-Fusion provides the perfect products to race Gravity style Enduros and by having their support we can really help drive this format forward in the UK.”

The first race will be held at the Forest Of Dean on the 22nd April followed by Salisbury Plain on the 17th June and the final will be held at Longmoor, Hampshire on the 7th October. All details can be found on our website www.enduro1.co.uk

Over the last 18 months the CTC, FC and Rogate Downhill Committee have come together forming a partnership to save the site and help to move it forward. To celebrate bringing Rogate back from the brink of death and it’s new found lease of life we’ve teamed up with Cycle Life Petersfield to put on a race!

So… The date to put in your diaries is Sunday 5th February:
Sign on 8am – 11am
Practice 8am – 12pm
1st Race Run – 12:30pm

The track won’t be announced till the weekend of the race and will be a mixture of some of the best bits of the hill. No official Saturday practice but of course your more than welcome to come along and pay the standard day rate and get some practice in before race day.

Cycle Life Petersfield will be providing some great prizes to the winners as well as having their stand set up on the day to provide you all with plenty of spares and help out with any repairs.
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We will have toilet and catering facilities on site for the day for your convenience as well as parking for over 100 cars (please follow signs for parking on the day and DO NOT park at the roadside)

HOW TO ENTER
Enter online on the british cycling website here:

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/76876/Rogate-Resurgence-Race

In-store – Application forms can now be picked up from Cyclelife Petersfield, they will also be accepting completed forms and entry payment!

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Details of other entry options will be provided shortly. Words and photos: Rogate DH Committee.

Shoretrax prepare for the London Bike Show 2012!

From the 12th to the 15th January 2012 London’s Excel will play host to four of the UK’s biggest consumer shows. The Outdoors Show, London Boat Show, Active Travel Show and the London Bike Show make for a great day out. Now in its second year the London Bike Show has grown with more exhibitors and even more attractions.

The DMR Pump Track Challenge at the London Bike Show promises to give visitors the show the chance to see exciting head to head mountain bike racing. Shoretrax will be bringing along two of their portable timber pump tracks which will enable riders to race head to head. Daily competitions will see the fastest rider’s progress through a series of heats culminating in a daily final to decide the winner!

The four days of the show feature a packed program of head to head racing, with the best riders in the UK in action each day in pursuit of the DMR cash prize fund.

World Cup 4X racer and pump track racer Scott Beaumont said: “This is a first for an indoor show in the UK. Pump track racing brings all of the mountain bike disciplines of Cross Country, Downhill, 4X and Dirt Jumping together with no clear favouritism.  It’s the combination of skills needed by the fastest that makes it so exciting to watch and difficult to predict the winner. The head to head format on the Shoretrax portable trail guarantees that the DMR Pump Track Challenge will be a fantastic showcase for the top riders at the London Bike Show at Excel. I can’t wait for the gate to drop in January”.

Shoretrax portable timber pump track can be set up in under and hour, track sections fold fully flat and will fit into the back of a transit van. The modular sections enable tracks to be set up in a number of layouts and the Pump Track has been by far the most popular to date. This is the first time that two tracks have been run head to head and the compact flowing circuits will make for spectacular racing.

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