Also this is interesting with the OSM Cycle layer on http://wtp2.appspot.com/wheresthepath.htm

Lots going on Down South

Yes we have lots of XC I will swap you for some enduro’s

http://www.trailforks.com/region/salagou/

http://www.trailforks.com/region/la-clape/

Good work Kev

E-bike categories at Enduro Races

So,
if I’m not doing UKGE, what events can I support?

Lots to choose from depending where you based! off to of my head

Scotland: SES, Nofuss, Fair city enduro & Tweedlove.
England: PMBA, Enduro1, Mini enduro/Night enduro, QECP, Spike sports, pearce enduro, ND(H)uro & Ard rock.
Wales: red kite, Penmachno & epic cymru.
National: UKGE
Worldwide: EWS
Lots more too I geuss

Especially with Steve placing himself at the head of the planned federation

I hope it will be someone independent Northwind – How are you fixed? 😉

dragon – Member
Maybe if Steve Parr wasn’t so arrogant he’d go and talk to other organisers and get a better understanding of what is required.

He is!

In December, we chaired the first meeting of all Enduro organisers in the UK and 2015 will see us working together for the greater good of UK Enduro. We were aiming to set up a Federation for 2015 – See more at: http://www.ukgravityenduro.com/ukge-statement-insurance/#sthash.4BVKMMWl.dpuf

kimbers – Member

the solution is obvious why dont all the negative ninnys just set up their own enduro series of 5 well organised and challenging 3 day races using some great venues across the whole of the UK

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scottfitz – Member

BTW If anyone fancy setting up a second UK wide series I’m sure Steve and team would relish the challenge/compaction

These!!

FYI
Enduro1’s take on the subject:

Regarding Insurance

Most of you have are no doubt aware of the debate regarding competitors having to obtain their own personal accident insurance in order to ride certain Gravity Enduro races.

I have been looking into this matter as I firmly believe it is the way forward for riders who race or partake in a sport that is considered dangerous. However, at this stage the way cover is underwritten and the criteria required by the underwriters in order to quote it is impossible to obtain blanket cover as a race promoter that covers their competitors in case of injury. Underwriters will only quote on an individual basis as they need to know your details, claim history etc before quoting as everyone is different and not just regarding age.

As a race promoter I only have to obtain third party public liability insurance that indemnifies the landowner and myself in the event of a member of the public being injured during the event. It does not cover you as a rider and you would have to pursue my insurers or me personally to obtain a financial payout, that is hard to win unless of course I am guilty of gross negligence, which I do everything in my power not to be.

Think about this. If you are self employed and god forbid sustain an injury preventing you from working are you sufficiently insured that your mortgage and bills can be paid and you can provide for your family, should you have one? If you have insurance does it cover you for competitive mountain bike racing?

Those of you employed, are you sure your companies sick pay policy covers you for competing in a dangerous sport? Some don’t so check.

Please be aware that British Cycling insurance will no longer cover you for any Enduro racing in the UK including our Enduro1 races.

We are working on a cost efficient why of implementing this but it will take time. So, I will not be insisting that you have personal cover to race the series at this point in time, however, I strongly advise that you obtain it as it’s a no brainer, especially for the self employed!

IdleJon – Member

Bespoke is the insurer that have chosen to do there insurance. There is your relationship and what is wrong with that?

The problem is that it could set a precedent for other race organisers misguidedly attempting to push insurance on racers who don’t need it.
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I am a race organiser (Not UKGE). I was at the enduro meeting Steve speaks about and I think if all the organisers work together and there is a sensible tier system set up there is a bright future for enduro.

BTW If anyone fancy setting up a second UK wide series I’m sure Steve and team would relish the challenge/compaction

I would like to know how Mr Parr answers when asked if they/he benefit/s from bespoke policies being sold.

Steve won’t be benefiting but the UKGE probably will by developing a relationship with an insurer that can offer them the cover they need for there events.PL used to be from BC but as said in statement that’s no longer available.

Bespoke is the insurer that have chosen to do there insurance. There is your relationship and what is wrong with that?

I don’t have a problem with that and hope these events are easier to get entries for now that most of STW have gone off in a strop!

😀

entries go live today http://minienduro.tv/2015/01/enduro-night-race-at-fod-2015/

No

Its it ok if I put this on the QECP facebook page?

Kimbers is just a fan boy!

While you wait have a read of this 😉

http://www.qecptrailcollective.co.uk/2014/12/qecp-day-night-enduro-16th-may-2015/

Not sure if Chris is waiting for this UKGE insurance sh*t storm to end to see if he is going to be enforcing personal insurance too or not. Have you tried emailing him?

Good time for I pic of you face Kimbers 😉 #curryenduro

wow

FYI for both QECP enduro in 2015 you will not need PI or a FF helmet. If you would like to do/use that is fine too. See you all in May then 😉

Out, EWS instead

All this is great publicity for the series, everyone is talking about it 🙂 marketing genius!!!

wrecker – Member

ukge is selling itself as the national series

Does anyone else think it is? It is the national series and they are great races. This is simple like the full face rule, if you don’t like it look else where. There is loads of choice!

kimbers – Member

so will other enduro events ask you to take out insurance too?

Scott?
like the helmet rule, UKGE will be the only race organiser in the UK that are making PI compulsory*. *unless anyone else changes there mind.

slowoldman – Member

@scottfitz – I thought that was trail maintenance.

Trails have to be built before they can be maintained. Maintenance can also include new sections of trail, optional features etc..

slowoldman – Member

I don’t understand this digging trails thing anyway. When and where is it OK to do it?

http://www.ridesheffield.org.uk/dig-days/ or with any other organisation that volunteers to build and maintain local trails!!

http://www.qecptrailcollective.co.uk/category/dig-days/
http://www.pmba.org.uk/volunteers.htm
http://www.singletraction.co.uk/wp/
http://timbermtb.org/website/home
http://www.facebook.com/TrailTeamSwinley
http://www.grizedalemountainbikes.co.uk/trail-building/
http://chasetrails.blogspot.co.uk/
http://hurtwoodtrails.co.uk/trail-building-methodology/
Etc Etc Etc….

As I said great guys 😉

enquiries@windwave.co.uk UK distributor good place to ask, top guys too.

You can demo one in May at QE cyclefest http://www.qecyclefest.co.uk/
or contact Hargrove cycles I’m sure they will have one in one of there stores.

Codeine is a good shout

Here is a list from lasts year good place to start:
http://enduro-mtb.com/en/racing/races-dates-calendar-2014/
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Edit, these look good!! http://enduromediterraneo.com/

I like the look of the geo on this frame: http://zealousbikeco.com/?portfolio=division-frameset

What fork length is you HA based on?

on one 2013 29er frame

Inbred?

+1 for 29er.
+1 for chain length is key.

no shoes?

after last year I can’t convince myself to enter.

Yep the dialled Facebook page seems very BMX heavy these days and MTB light, shame they make some cracking bikes

I might do, see how much it is when entries go live.