I did my first enduro at Grizedale in May. Didn’t know what to expect, didn’t do any ‘training’, just turned up as if I was going to have a normal ride. Loved every bit of it. Really quite technical in places mixed in with some normal trail centre type stuff.
Things I learnt:
– keep pedalling. Pedal through every stage like a lunatic. Don’t get to a fire-road, sit down and pootle. Fkn mash the pedals like a loony. Don’t rest.
– don’t get to a section that looks super techy, stop and have a think. You’re in a race. Keep pedalling.
– practise every stage even if you think you know what its like. See above. Its not always what it seems.
– wear bright clothes and buy yellow wheels. It makes you faster. This is a scientifically proven fact.
Gisburn round on Sunday which looks like the weather is going to be good for and then the final round in a few weeks time at Lee Quarry/Cock Hill.
Already looking forward to next year and getting a full series in (along with giving me time to buy some brighter clothes/wheels to make me faster).