UK Loses Gravity Enduro Series for 2013

Sep 11, 2012 at 0:06
Sep 11, 2012
by Matt Wragg
 
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We've just had official word from the UK race organiser, Steve Parr, the he won't be running the Gravity Enduro series next year. It's a bit of a surprise announcement as what we've heard from riders has been good on the whole. We know he can't have reached this decision easily and wish him the best in whatever he chooses to move on to.

Here's what he had to say:

bigquotesIt's with much thought and sadness, that I have to inform you I will not be organising UK Gravity Enduro in 2013. There are several reasons, issues with title sponsor not paying their bill, horrendous timing at all but one round and my own personal situation. I would like to thank all the sponsors and helpers from the past two fantastic years, but most of all the riders for believing in the series and putting it right up there with the best. The format of proper Enduro in the UK is now moving nicely, with quite a few races and mini series in the pipeline and BC involvement, I look forward to seeing it grow even bigger than XC and DH in years to come. I apologise to anyone effected by the issues with the series. - Steve Parr

The question is now, who, if anyone, is going to step up and put on a national enduro series in the UK next year?

Enduro bike checks February 2012

Steve and his very yellow MDE race bike, earlier this year.

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36 Comments

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flag jackh123 (Sep 11, 2012 at 11:17)
 The british Downhill series (BDS) have already said they will be running a season of races in 2013
"We will be bringing all the bells and whistles of a BDS to our very own enduro races in 2013. Timing through Tag Heuer, course taped out, marshals, Pinkbike on board, BC backed, sponsors for all categories and prize money. Watch this space.."
Qoute from ther Facebook page
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flag sam264 (Sep 11, 2012 at 11:23)
 awesome news! Would be a shame for enduro to get dropped just as it's starting to get popular also, shame on fetish bikes. You'd think they'd at least have the decency to support something that is presumably in their interests as well as everyone else's
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flag jackh123 (Sep 11, 2012 at 12:27)
 i think the bds will do a much better job overall tbh!!!
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flag sam264 (Sep 11, 2012 at 12:53)
 you're probably right!
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flag groghunter (Sep 11, 2012 at 18:06)
 Man, it would be awesome if we get video coverage...
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flag sam264 (Sep 11, 2012 at 19:02)
 You mean like live or just race reports? Would be good if there was more race reports and videos coming out, i've barely seen any. Would be good for the sport I think. I think live coverage is a very long way off though.
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flag EddyDave (Sep 11, 2012 at 20:03)
 Once we know the dates I'd be happy to put together a 'race report' for the BDS Enduro series. I'll keep an eye out!
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flag s100mphplus Plus (Sep 12, 2012 at 4:12)
 "..sponsors for all categories" - that would be nice as the current BDS DH Series doesn't!
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flag groghunter (Sep 12, 2012 at 8:42)
 hey, i'll take what I can get, but yea, of course it'd be awesome to get full live broadcasts.
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flag jackh123 (Sep 13, 2012 at 12:18)
 www.facebook.com/#!/BritishGravityEnduroSeries
looks like it will be going ahead!!!
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flag gogzee (Sep 11, 2012 at 8:31)
 It's a shame as my mate did his first one with them on the weekend but I'm sure someone will pick up the reigns as Enduro starts to pick up momentum. I did wonder about the main sponser as I hadn't heard of them prior to the series being announced this year but then I suppose sponsers come and go. Good luck to Steve in what ever he does next!!
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flag dirtbiker100 (Sep 11, 2012 at 11:58)
 Such a shame, did 3 rounds this year and it was amazing. The round this weekend gone at Dyfi Forest was phenomenal - 36km/1400m with suitable transition times and the timed stages, I've never ridden anything like some of them. Flat out pinning it down loose shale singletrack with moto whoops keeping you in the air 50% of the time. God it was good. So good. And the final stage! 3 drops into loads of off camber grassy corners, you can't imagine how good it felt. WOOOO.
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flag CaptainLip (Sep 11, 2012 at 9:09)
 nice to see the sponsor not paying the bills and ruining it for us, name and shame the company.
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flag leonthepro (Sep 11, 2012 at 9:58)
 Wasn't it Fetish Bike Company
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flag dugglesthemuddled (Sep 11, 2012 at 10:11)
 Yeh it was, they didnt come up with the goods for the DH series either
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flag scottfitz (Sep 11, 2012 at 9:00)
 Shame I was hoping to get to one of these next year, Couldn't get to any this year and there weren’t any in the south of England.
Hope to see Steve back I some format or other.

Have to stick to the enduro 1 series if it’s on again next year and some southern mini DH Smile
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flag Bowesey4 (Sep 12, 2012 at 7:42)
 Gutted.... The UK Gravity enduro was my introduction to MTB racing, loved it. There were some teething issues with timing and marshals but I think this is to be expected with a new series??

Thanks to Steve and his crew for some quality weekends over the last two season. Good luck in the future.

Sponsors who don’t pay should be taken to court... leaving people out of pocket is unacceptable, especially when you have an agreement in place. If you CANT AFFORD IT.... DONT DO IT. SIMPLE !!!!
  • + 1
flag Jimfunn (Sep 13, 2012 at 3:18)
 title sponsor not paying their bill.....that's not the first time that's happened is it Fetish
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flag andyrm (Sep 11, 2012 at 10:22)
 Such bad timing, just as Enduro is properly kicking off here in the UK.

Hopefully with SRAM being so supportive of the scene in Europe, they can replicate that here, all we need then is some top notch logistical/organisation type stuff. I reckon Enrico and the Italians behind SuperEnduro have set the standard there........
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flag Paulos (Sep 11, 2012 at 11:56)
 This is really sad. I did round one at Innerleithen this year and it was epic, despite timing issues etc. Such a great format with so much potential. A massive thanks to Steve Parr for the 2 years of top racing he has given to the UK.
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flag vineet (Sep 11, 2012 at 10:13)
 One sponsor goes, 2 better ones will come. Thats what I believe. Wish I could be on any help. But all i can do at the moment is wish you guys good luck and hope to see the series coming back soon.
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flag B2UNO (Sep 11, 2012 at 8:46)
 Nooo that was my plans for next season racing all of then Frown
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flag leonthepro (Sep 11, 2012 at 10:07)
 Word is Si Paton is going to run a series next year.
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flag shishka (Sep 11, 2012 at 9:11)
 That sucks, we need more enduro not less. Someone else has to pick up where he left off and keep series going.
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flag dugglesthemuddled (Sep 11, 2012 at 9:04)
 Bad news for UK enduro racers, however keep an eye on No-fuss events, Innerleithen MTB racing and gravityenduro.ie for your fix!
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flag bikinhippy (Sep 11, 2012 at 12:36)
 Tag Heuer are doing the timing for next years races! ace no more shitty timing
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flag scblurlt (Sep 12, 2012 at 11:51)
 Bummed , have been planning and training hard for next year, fingers crossed someone will take over the reigns
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flag Protour (Sep 11, 2012 at 13:40)
 What a bummer, I LOVE enduro racing. It's the best way to participate in MTB racing.
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flag Rozzi (Sep 11, 2012 at 8:31)
 nooooooo
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flag frenchingotn (Sep 13, 2012 at 17:16)
 so does any body know of an enduro series in the north uk? i cant find any that aren't down south!
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flag tsuful (Sep 11, 2012 at 9:21)
 You can always come over to Ireland Big Grin for next year
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flag JoshJeffrey (Sep 11, 2012 at 11:12)
 If I could I would sponsor it myself. I still want to get there someday to try one.
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flag JoeKre (Sep 11, 2012 at 12:42)
 THIS IS ENDURO NOW!!!!
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flag octav (Sep 11, 2012 at 12:41)
 Come to The Isle of Man...........please!
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flag erdadh (Sep 11, 2012 at 11:49)
 come to bosnia
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flag callumr321 (Sep 11, 2012 at 11:11)
 Damn
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