EWS Releases Largest Full Event Calendar to Date
The EWS has released its full calendar today and it encompasses more races than ever before. As well as the flagship Enduro World Series, the Trophy of Nations and the EWS-E races we've already covered, the series will be buttressed by 48 Qualifier events and a further 20 races that will comprise the European, Asia-Pacific and North American Enduro Series. This takes the total number of races in next year’s calendar to 80 across 35 countries and four continents.
Both the Qualifier races and continental level events offer riders the chance to earn EWS Global ranking points, giving them the chance to qualify for the main EWS races in 2021. This means there are more chances than ever before for riders to earn a spot in the big leagues. Qualifier winners are automatically granted EWS qualification, as are the entire podium from each of the European, Asia-Pacific and North American Series races. With each of the continental series having a minimum of six rounds in 2020, the point structure has also changed. Racers’ best four results from the Series will be totaled to calculate their series ranking, so competitors have a fighting chance at the title without having to commit to traveling to each round.
The EWS has expanded to more countries now as well with Iceland, Russia, Greece and Israel all gaining qualifying events and Finland, Belgium and Mexico being added to their respective Continental series.
An EWS spokesperson said: "This year’s line up of Qualifier and continental level races is a true reflection of the diversity and health of enduro racing across the globe. This is the largest calendar we’ve ever produced and its testament to the incredible organisers we work with around the world. Now that the EWS is qualification only, these races are more important than ever as they help propel the next generation of riders on to the international stage.”
View the full calendar here.
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Specifically here in Canada, 4 western races and two in eastern provinces, so the east racers need to travel west but not so for the west-based racers.
I think making a smaller number of eastern riders do a trip west is more reasonable than making both eastern and western riders both do a cross country trip .
Quebec just needs to have its own series - there are more than enough venues between Ocup and Qcup tracks.
Does Ontario or Quebec have their own series and if so what is the rider sign up? Having volunteered at BCES for medical support and track set up and marking I know that there is a lot of work in setting up and running a good event weekend. If there are enough local races of the correct standard and popularity (ie well run, fun, challenging courses and a large enough field to make it financially viable) then they will probably be invited to join the CNES framework.
BCES/ CNES is sold out fairly quickly as soon as it is posted. This shows what hard work, the right attitude (fun from Ted) and a well run series can develop.
Ontario/Quebec has the Marin Wildside which is honestly underwhelming. I mean the events are okay, but their organization is lacking and participation is low. And two of the races in their series are in BC haha.
Maybe you should ride more and spend less time on the Internet?
If you haven't lived in the middle East, you would never understand how much these multi millennia old tribal wars permeate all of society today
3 hours ago:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday said it no longer considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank to be a violation of international law, reversing four decades of American policy and further undermining the Palestinians’ effort to gain statehood.
What a world.
If they are committing a genocide they are doing very poorly.
The Palestinian population growth rate is among the highest in the world at around 4%, compared to the world average of 1.08%.
You see this genocide every day from your home in Calgary?
And those who have not lived in Israel cannot bring their own opinion.
People who are on the other side and receive this negative information because of ratings.
Israelis (Jews, Arabs, Christians, etc.) love to live and move forward, which is why we are able to reach high places
Part of the point I made was that I had a problem with American state policy towards band financial support of Israel. I'm well aware of American foreign policy.
"Committed" as in past policy, no, I'm not suggesting that there be some kind of perpetual boycotts.
4 days ago an Israeli "retaliatory" strike killed about 18 civilians including 4 children in one family. This is a regular occurrence in Gaza.
I do think the atrocities committed on the part of Israel state policy are ongoing, and particularly heinous.
Without trying to be rude, I think your take is overly simplistic and reductionist. I think if you spent literally an hour researching condition there and reading up on some of the cost in terms of innocent lives in the last few years it's possible the attitude might not just be, "dude, ride".
Found this: "Public entries for the EWS100/EWS80 events all 2020 rounds will open in January 13-15. Spots will be offered on first come , space avaialble basis."
On this page: www.enduroworldseries.com/ews-entry-overview/how-do-i-enter
different experience from Harper Mountain, where I really enjoyed the small town feel of the venue. And the economical on-site camping..
At the BCES round two years ago, because it was essentially the off season, we were getting double rooms with kitchens for $70 per night which is pretty good value to have an endless hot shower and a warm dry place to change and sleep after a long day on the bike (in the rain and mud on the practice day!!). There will certainly be more pre and post race infrastructure like cafes, restaurants and a supermarket than there is up at Harper (don't get me wrong I like Harper)
I'm not really for or against a move. I'm looking forward to it (and another solidly mid-pack finish) either way.
And yes, better access to beer is a plus.
Hey Doug;
Thanks for supporting us man!
We really loved the event at Harper, after three years of hosting events there we really needed to give the trails and community a break. The crew at the KPCC (who manage harper trails) work tirelessly behind the scenes, so this year we're taking a break and helping support them to fully revamp a few things. We'll come back in 2021 better than ever.
In the meantime, yup you got it, we'll have lots of options for you to keep the price down and the good times up.
We'll be throwing a big party on Friday night, so get stoked for some Mountain Cart racing!!!
Cheers,
Yeah BW is the f*cked up state where we have this rule. Funny though because BW have amazing good trails. I don't care to be honest about this crappy rule.