jamesg55 – Member

be interesting to see how this unfolds
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UKGE was always my favourite enduro formant but load of other events have stepped up since the UKGEs stopped, its a different market now.

Sorry I’m rubbish at Facebook and only use it via phone is there a group or page for the collective I can sign up to to see details/activities?

Dig weeks are every 4 weeks (trough the winter) Next one is 08th/09th July

Rubber_Buccaneer – Member

Completed the survey when I saw it on facebook. Are the results going to be shared? Just out of nosey interest
Yep

We could do with a couple more to get us over 500 replies, so bump.

Yep weatherproof blue trail and updated red trail with a natural feel, lots more to do on the red. That’s currently where we are at.

https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryparks/qecp

piha – Member

The survey form isn’t working correctly for me. When I answer a question a previous answer sometimes disappears.
odd I just filled it out fine. Which question is it happening on, I will try and fix it.

yourguitarhero – Member

Very happy with the Superstar ones
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Out of interest what spd’s did you have?

Yes sorry won’t not would, my bad!!!!!!

I will see what Hargroves come up with for split camping. But its a really good idea and happens at lots of events.

jamesoz – Member

Hi Scott, so you know team Bean then? Will they be racing at any of your events? I don’t know them personally but they do always race at QECP and sometimes help at dig days.

I have had a word with a couple of them via FB messenger and they have assured me it would happen again and they got carried away. Gave them a bit of a final warning.

I have also emailed Hargroves about a family camping area, its them that are responsible for that side of it.

Have a standby list, allocate no-shows at close of registration for a donation.

I cut it off on Thursday as we are on site setting up its a bit of a distraction/PITA.

Also a guideline in planned route, length, climbing, time cut offs.

I normally do length & climbing. Don’t have cut off (Well last rider) We always have a sweeper that will go around last and help any straggles finish, which is what I did on this race, I walked the last 2 transitions with 2 of the back runners to help them to get to the finish and keep there moral high.

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Only 220 signed up tho, which is criminal for such a good venue! Wges usually pull 250-300

The are a few other races on including ews Eire but still a shame, longer loop putting our off? BH weekend? Also Mach is a bit of a pain to get to

Busy weekend for mountain bike races:

iXS European Cup #2, Willingen

Coupe de France Enduro #2, Raon-l’Etape

Steel City DH, Greno Woods

Forest of Dean Summer #1, FoD

BR4R #2, Crowborough

Borderline Events UK DH #2 & DHFfest, Antur Stiniog

Welsh MTB XC #3, Allt Ddel

Scottish Cycling North Mini DH #3, Laggan Wolftrax

Mud Sweat & Gears XC #4, Carver Barracks

Midlands XC #4, Dudmaston

Boltby Bash Enduro, Boltby

Gravity Enduro Dyfi Welsh Open, Dyfi

Hot MTB Challenge, Vernham Dean

Hi Guys, well what a weekend.

Start off with the Team Bean camping issue, I will give then a wrap on the knuckles and will also suggested to Hargroves about having camping zones (knob area and Family area). Hopefully a combination of both will stop something like that happening again.

So the race, we stepped it up this year extra stage, 3 steep ones 2 peddly (good feedback so far) most people practiced 4 stages.

I have organised 12 Enduros now and this is the first one I have raced. I put my self in elites so I didn’t upset anyone’s results in there categories, I did beat a couple of elites on a couple of stages (I think they crashed) ;)

It was great being the other side of the tape chatting to the racers.

Great to see Anus finish 2nd in seniors on my FS.
As my HT was stolen I rode my mate’s HT.

Thanks to everyone that came, the atmosphere was brilliant and the day and night is my favourite race I organise. Big thank to everyone from QECP trail collective and Hargroves for bringing the show and all the brands to town.

The race made about 5k and that will all go back into the trail development at QECP. This will help finish the blue trail and then move on to extending the red trail.

Pimpmaster Jazz – Member

Raining here now.
not enough!

For anyone looking to park elsewhere for free but ride the marked trails, there is a donation box for DTV by the till in the PBA shop. Nip in and make a donation instead, this goes straight to the trail-builders.

Do this support the trails

howsyourdad1 – Member

watching with interest. I was looking for a carbon frame actually , if you could find that for me …!

https://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Vanquish.cfm?Token={ts_2017-05-11_04:11:29}-21893eb80245abd0-4800E962-B42D-CBA2-7C06829ACAB67F0C
Slack, long, low, 29er & carbon

I’m probably going to make it 4.15 in final email instructions. But its a very similar set up and rules to any of my enduro. Only real difference is the race is in the dark.

Biggest changes from previous years are fun go first, pro’s go last and its 5 stages instead of 4

worth a punt? Tempted? maybe

More info about the weekend including the demo range, free camping and kid races[/url]

Video of last years event:

All Pop down to qecyclefest this weekend at QECP. There are free fun kids races (balance bike and pedal bike) on the hour between 10 – 2! They will need their bikes and helmets.

Kids race at 0:45 in this vid:

More info about the weekend[/url]

Alphabetically I guess (although might be on ability!). If practice starts at 5 and we’re done by 10, I might just stick with it and be a billy no mates! Was looking forward to it.

Kimbers is great fun to ride with, it will a good one.

Cheers guys, loved that bike, spent a long time getting the build just right.

EDIT – scott, is there a racing order list anywhere? Just so I can let the wifey know my ETD/ETA…Ta!

Not in the public domain yet, still working on it but hardtails are finishing about 22:50

LOL – You are the rider behind Kimbers :) 22:00 finish for you guys.

hughjayteens – Member

My riding buddy has pulled out so I am unsure I fancy going on my own – half the fun of racing is beating (or being beaten!) by your mates. What time are things likely to wrap up if it starts at 5? Just trying to work out if I still go or not.

Posted 27 minutes ago # Report-Post Give me a clue on your name or category and I will let you know your start time/end time.

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I have a sixpack and diablo, works great. sixpack is soooo bright and diablo fills in all the gaps

What may be of use is that I think Exposure will be at the QECP Day and Night so if you can get there they may have units you can demo. Maybe get in touch with them

Book some demo lights here: http://www.exposurelights.com/qe-cyclefest-daynight-enduro-light-hire

Great bike at that price. Short stem, wide bar & dropper post all top upgrade. Miss mine.

but I’d go used and steel for a hardtail every time.

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Would love to race this one but way to much going on in May.

That a bit shite for Total Sport in Havant.
Only been in their shop a couple of time but they seam a great bunch and they sponsor the local DH series too.

https://total-sport.co.uk/

I will be there, be interesting to see if they do 3 or 4 stages.

Price?

Frame RRP: €549
Which is cheaper than the Privee Shan GT

Looks good to me! 160mm fork plus 29er, very aggressive

Passat Estate 02 or 03 plate 130bhp around £1200 for me.
Does 50mpg, much faster than most vans.
2 bikes in with wheels front wheels off
or
1 bike in with wheels on.
nice and low for kayaks.

I don’t really like the first section, but snakes and ladders is one of my favourite bits of trail anywhere!

We have plans to update the A3 section now the FC have finished works in there (Need to finish blue first). I like snakes and ladders to, unique bit of trail really.

There is a new blue descent, which isn’t too technical, but it allows you to build up a lot of speed, and is very grin inducing!

It needs a winter to settle in properly, its a bit loose with all the dry weather at the moment.