Welsh Gravity Enduro Series
With the rise of Gravity Enduro rising to unforeseen popularity it became obvious that a series based around trail centres was much needed by people wanting to dip a toe into racing a Gravity Enduro, so, for 2015 Myself, Charlie Williams, course setter of UK Gravity Enduro and Chris Roberts of Mini Enduro, Mini Downhill fame and official timer to the UK Gravity Enduro Series will be running a 4 round series based around 4 of the best Trail centres/Bike parks that Wales has to offer.
Each round will have 4 stages, each one using existing trails albeit in a slightly modified state in some circumstances. They will be taped and marked like the UK Gravity Enduro events, with professional timing, marshals and fully trained medics onsite throughout the race day. Gravity will work for you and against you at these events, as the nature of the stages will demand some pedalling from you to get the most out of them allowing you to enjoy the gravity assisted parts even more. The stages for each venue will be released as soon as possible once finalized to allow you to visit the centres and practice. Any practice outside of the event is purely at your own risk and all normal rules of the trail and rights of way will apply, ride sensibly and in control.
We look forward to seeing you at round 1.
Round 1: Bike Park Wales 14th March 2015
Round 2: Afan 24th May 2015
Round 3: Cwmcarn 21st June 2015
Round 4: Coed Y Brenin 29th November 2015
Charlie and Chris at www.welshgravityenduro.com
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These are some of the best trail centres in the UK with more than enough to challenge most riders if your pushing it. If its not fun and /or challenging then your not going fast enough!
There are plenty of enduros in the UK now such as Bluegrass, Ard rock, UKGE etc that use predominantly non trail centre trails so enter these if thats what your looking for. I have!
If you don't like pedalling then I suggest you stay away from enduros altogether and ride pump tracks. Who cares who's "more enduro" than the next man! This is about getting out there with a gaggle of your mates and seeing if you can cope with the pressure of a race run and give it your all. Its about seeing if all those hours you have spent railing corners, bucking jumps and training has actually been worth it.
I'll take my hat off to the Welsh Gravity Enduro series as not only can you get away without wearing a full face helmet and having to pay for separate insurance, its also half the price of UKGE races! Bringing enduro back to the masses instead of pricing people out of the game.
I'll see you at rounds 2 and 4 guys. Keep up the good work!
I get the impression from some of the comments there's a bit of willy waving going on 'I'm more enduro than you!' Laughing in the face of trail centres, put it this way, it's because there are trail centres that MTB'ing in the UK has seen the growth that it has.
Really appreciate the comments :0)
Re: Releasing the stages beforehand... this is to promote the trail centres as well as give everyone a chance come race day.
To be honest 1 practice run on the saturday will be enough.
I just timed and rode Coed y Brenin last week and I can say it is going to be a true test of the all round Mountain biker! Fantastic trails and all weather too.
All info is on the website: www.welshgravityenduro.com
Charlie