[Closed] PMBA Enduro at Lee Quarry this weekend

I'm playing. Expecting an email soon about the event. Not heard a sausage yet

Abigale is racing in the ladies. Will be travelling on both days as our camper van has now been delayed for three months. What looked like a certain delivery for March when ordered in October last year is now looking uncertain for the next round and our Alps trip.

She will be on her Enduro so cheer her on please

342 entries so far, still some places left

Camping at Lee Quarry Good Luck!

Take something to knock your tent pegs in.

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Lol and Harry!! does scottfitz relies how grim it is up there his family aint going to be happy!

Gonna be 6 degrees Saturday night with light rain.
Bring a jumper

I have been told that camping is in a local park and not in the quarry.

im in. no official word yet but from various rumors and facebook posts ive deciphered its a 22 mile loop with 6 stages (although theres a problem with one of the stages as theres no access for medical vehicle so may be dropped) S1 is in Lee itself, 2 is the one in doubt over the moors, 3 is the hand built local track from last year nr Whitworth, 4 & 5 are the two reds at Cock Hill and then back to Lee for S6.

i would look into camping somewhere nicer too, get up to a Hebden campsite and drive in...

Scottfiz you better bring a shotgun then. ?

keng38 - Member

Scottfiz you better bring a shotgun then. ?

jaffejoffer - Member

i would look into camping somewhere nicer too, get up to a Hebden campsite and drive in...

Why?

It was tongue in cheek comment.
Seriously though If there's alot of you camping on Bacup park and it's properly organised it will be ok. Just lock everything up. Seriously everything.
If you are the only ones there then maybe look locally. I live here and is rather camp up at the quarry than in the park.

Loved it last year - A great loop taking in Cock Hill as well.
The connecting trail is fab.

If you drive around Saturday to Cock Hill instead of biking or the family want to drive over Sunday you can park up [url= http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=388870&Y=424607&A=Y&Z=120 ]here[/url]. It's easier than driving all the way around.

Weather doesn't look too bad but Lee Quarry is VERY exposed so take some warm gear & brews.

I'm in. Just hope I manage to stop on and my bike doesn't drop to bits like the last round in grizedale 🙁

keng38 - Member

It was tongue in cheek comment.
Seriously though If there's alot of you camping on Bacup park and it's properly organised it will be ok. Just lock everything up. Seriously everything.
If you are the only ones there then maybe look locally. I live here and is rather camp up at the quarry than in the park.

Don't forget to marvel at the burnt out wind turbine on the way to Cockhill.
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i didnt wanna say too much and send negative vibes to someone driving all that way but Keng has so... its grim, its industrial, you will probably return to your tent to find a family of smackheads have moved in, if not you'll likely be terrorised by the scallies drinking in the park at night... These are tongue in cheek too, but just google stubbylee park, all manner of muggings and attacks, anti-social behavior and a murder. Thats not to mention what will happen when they realise how much expensive bike equipment is knocking about!

i dunno, probably fine, safety in numbers n'all that. just wouldnt myself... not when there are some beautiful places to wake up 15/20 mins away...

Seriously though If there's alot of you camping on Bacup park and it's properly organised it will be ok. Just lock everything up. Seriously everything.

Given the usual people 'camped' there... sound advice

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I think I'll have a ride over Sunday to shout abuse at you all 😀

At this rate I will not be going! Anyone actually do last years race and camped?

jaffejoffer has pretty much nailed it. Would I camp in Bacup? Not a bloody chance! All the 6 fingered cross-eyed hunchbacks will smell the outsiders, and descend - Hills Have Eyes stylee. They can do this as everyone else there has the same genes, and surname, so you'll stand out like a sore thumb. Unless you look like this.....

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But once your out of the [s]god-forsaken shithole[/s] initial area, there are some absolutely lovely places to wake up within 15 - 20 minutes, in any direction really

dont be put off Scott, its a still great event and place to race. there will be a good atmosphere, you'll meet some good people and ride ace tracks - just dont camp in Bacup!

Scott, I was going to say you can borrow my heater if you want... But I've just read the rest of the comments 🙂

lol! Borrow my camping heater if you want it mate. Dont want the family getting colds 🙂

Race details now out, stage two cancelled. Looks good, like the idea of driving between stages on Saturday to watch the practices. With what you are all saying I'm almost glad the camper hasn't arrived

good news that you can drive the long transition to cockhill on practice day! having not done much riding recently 2 days of 22 miles would of killed me!

not sure how it would work, wanna do the cancelled stage anyway, so maybe do S1, S2, S3, then its a fair ride back to lee for S6. get in the car and drive over to cock hill?
or do 1 & 6, 2 & 3 then ride back and drive? at least you can drive away home when you finish S5.
might be worth doing s4 & s5 first actually...

apparently the cancelled stage 2 is now just part of the transition to stage 3. think the easiest way to do it would be stage 1 & 6 at lee quarry ride over to stage 3 via 2 and then back to lee quarry, then drive to cockhill for stage 4 & 5

That's a bit of a pain, but aw well. I'm racing, lets hope there isn't too much wind and rain.

Was up there today.
Very dry and the only wind was at the very top heading towards Cragg Quarry.

So can anyone point out some nicer (proper) camp sites 15 - 20 minutes drive away? Cheers.

I'm trying to find out exactly where and how organised the camping at the park is.
Speaking locally absolutely no one is aware of this event that doesn't ride so by the time the scrote element notice it will be over.
My only concern, being serious for a minute, would be someone getting their bike nicked during the night but I'm sure it's the same at any other event. I have made the local business association aware and they are looking to assist with things in future and are speaking to a few shops to see if they will open on Sunday although it's late notice.

A friend of mine is selling an entry for £25 if anyone's interested?

Johnny - I'd definitely go for Hebden Bridge. Its a lovely place and the only threat you'll face is the scornful looks of the bull dykes...

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A quick google throws up [url= http://homepages.3-c.coop/facelift/hebdenbridgecamping/ ]here[/url]

Looks like the weather doesn't like enduro 🙁
Hopefully it will clear for race day. Bye bye dusty trails.

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Its really dry up there at the moment though. The moors were on fire over Rivi yesterday. You'll be reet

Try here for camping if you're still looking... http://homepages.3-c.coop/facelift/hebdenbridgecamping/

That campsite in hebden looks rubbish, I'm sticking to race camping! See you lot tomorrow, Hardtail FTW!!!

Early start for us. Will be there first thing

Im racing. And race camping. See you there

Wet n cold up here

Welcome to Lancashire 😉

I may pop over later and say hello

You sure binners? It IS raining 😉

I'm heading up about lunchtime. Males a change from the usual dawn raids

Local weather update. Has been drizzle but nothing heavy.
Currently overcast, excellent weather for riding.
Get out there!!!

Brightening up. Sun must have followed us over from Gods county.

Crazy good riding weather today, really enjoyed all the stages, even the 'what the ****, where did that gap jump come from' bit. Cock hill is a bit of a midge fest at the bottom though.

Yes great stuff, last bit of stage 5 is interesting as is the chute on 6. Glad 2 is off as it could have been carnage.

Need to improve the signage though especially at lee quarry, had to ask a marshal for directions but he hadn't a clue.

Yep stage 2 would of ended in lots of injuries, undoubtedly including myself. Everyone I spoke to was glad it wasn't a timed stage and I thought it was a right ball ache.

Great days practice yesterday. Good mix of trail. Now time to get ready to race 🙂

Well that was fun.

Bottom of stage 5 was er, interesting.

Enjoyed stage 2 today but pretty glad it wasn't in the race. Top weekend all round tho. no crashes no mechanicals. Happy with that.

A great well organised weekend, thanks to everyone who put the effort in to make sure every one enjoyed it.

It was extra special for me as it is eleven years since Abigale was on podium when she was six coming second in the under 9 Midland XC
Championships.

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Got some more dust in my eye when she climbed up for third place today

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Good result for abigail! Nice to see you both again and have a chance to say thanks for that rear enduro shock

She is sill stoked with the result. Nice to see you again. Hope you had a good day.

Couple of vids from Cockhill today.

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Was a great event. Really well organised, thanks to Kev, mike, medics and all the marshals!!

Got 3rd in hardtail's, didn't know there was a Hardtail podium until the prize giving. Good thing we stayed 😉

cockhill is always great but found a new bit of respect for Lee this weekend too! might start using my most local trail centre a bit more!