2015 UK Gravity Enduro

Rd3 Hamsterly, 1st-2nd August 2015

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  • Price: £70
  • Date: Sat, Aug 01, 2015 - Sun, Aug 02, 2015
  • Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Venue: County Durham
  • Location: Hamsterly Forest
  • Purchase Tickets

How to get there:

OS Grid ref: NZ091312
Postcode: DL13 3NL
Hamsterley Forest sits wedged between Teesdale and Weardale in the heart of beautiful Durham Dales, approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of Bishop Auckland.

Camping:

Camping at Hamsterly is in FC field, so they will be around to collect camping fee. No water, a really nice refreshing waterfall, chemical toilets and of course the Billycan. There is an FC gated access here that is locked every night.

34 Comments

  1. George bales August 13, 2015

    Hi, I would very much like to race at round 4 of the series but I have an issue with my insurance! Is there anyone I can contact to discuss this?
    Cheers,
    George

    Reply
    • George bales August 13, 2015

      Sorry I meant round 3!
      Cheers

      Reply
      • Matthew August 14, 2015

        Hi George,

        Rd3 Hamsterly took place a couple of weeks ago!

        Reply
    • Matthew August 14, 2015

      Hi George,

      If you have questions regarding your insurance you should email them to Steve Parr at

      Reply
      • George bales August 14, 2015

        Ah right ok! It was round 4 that I meant then, sorry!
        Thanks a lot I will email him.
        Cheers,
        George

        Reply
  2. Mick July 26, 2015

    Could you tell me what time they lock the FC campsite at night, also what time they open the gates in the morning Thanks

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    • Matthew July 27, 2015

      Hi Mick,

      They lock gates about 8pm normally & they are opened at 8am. They are left open when there is an event on.

      Reply
  3. john July 23, 2015

    hi matthew, do you have any idea what the forestry will charge for camping, just want to make sure i have enough cash with me, cheers john

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    • Matthew July 23, 2015

      Hi John,

      If they do come around for a camping fee it’s £5

      Reply
  4. George bales July 23, 2015

    Hi are all senior spaces taken now?

    Reply
    • Matthew July 23, 2015

      Hi George,

      Yes all gone!

      Reply
  5. Michael July 21, 2015

    Hi, will the red & black trails be closed at Hamsterley for non-racers?

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    • Matthew July 22, 2015

      Hi Michael,

      Yes I’m afraid antenna/transmitter will be closed to non competitors.

      Reply
  6. Dan Moore July 16, 2015

    Hi Matt,

    Due to financial problems I will not be able to attend this race as well. Is it possible to get a refund for my race entry please?

    Regards

    Dan

    Reply
    • Matthew July 17, 2015

      Hi Dan,

      You need to email for refunds.

      Reply
  7. Dave July 7, 2015

    Is Hamsterly still going ahead? Can’t make out from your news post whether it’s the whole series that’s postponed or just the July race?

    Ta,
    Dave

    Reply
    • Matthew July 8, 2015

      Hi Dave,

      It’s just the Champs round in July that has been postponed till September.

      Reply
  8. Connor July 6, 2015

    Where can I find details of the race? For Instance, what trails around hamsterly it uses and the length of it. I want to start competing around the north of england and maybe scotland also so could you also recommend me websites that will help me, i know thats irreleavant to your cause but it would be helpful.

    Thanks,

    Connor

    Reply
    • Matthew July 6, 2015

      Hi Connor,

      We won’t release the route until the weekend of the race.
      There are quite a few Enduro races up North, Northern Enduro series, PMBA, Scottish Enduro series as well as No Fuss events and some other 1 off events. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  9. Sam Heslop June 25, 2015

    How do I cancel my entry for this event? Can no longer go to it and want to cancel it ASAP so that I still get my money back (minus the £5 fee). Thanks, Sam

    Reply
  10. Hugo June 23, 2015

    Hi, what travel bike is recommended for this event, do you have to camp at the forest? Thanks

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    • Matthew June 23, 2015

      Hi Hugo,

      You can race on any bike some race hard tails most race something with 4-6 inches of travel. No requirement to camp but you can if you want.

      Reply
  11. Ron Parker June 20, 2015

    Hi – so is this for mountain bikes or cyclocross ?

    Reply
    • Matthew June 20, 2015

      Hi Ron,

      Mountain Bikes.

      Reply
  12. Alex June 8, 2015

    Hi – just wondering if there are still entries available for Hamsterly? MoreDirt seems to suggest there are places available – just don’t want to go buy insurance if it turns out not to be the case.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Matthew June 20, 2015

      Hi Alex,

      If entry are available via moredirt.com then yes you can still get a place.

      Reply
  13. Fyn May 27, 2015

    Hi I am 14 years old and I would like to enter this race . Is there a class I can go in

    Thanks

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    • Matthew May 28, 2015

      Hi Fyn,

      You will race in the under 18 category.

      Any questions, just ask.

      Reply
      • fyn July 5, 2015

        Hi is it £70 for both days (Saturday /Sunday)

        Thanks

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        • Matthew July 6, 2015

          Hi Fyn,

          Yes this covers both days.

          Reply
  14. Stephen Keeling May 23, 2015

    We are coming from, Kathmandu Nepal for the 1-2 August race. Two questions:

    1. Is it best to arrive on the Friday evening?
    2. Do we need to book the camping site.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Matthew May 23, 2015

      Hi Stephen,

      You can arrive on the Friday evening, lots of people arrive Friday morning or so they can practice on the Friday. No you do not need to book camping, you can camp right next to the finish line.

      Reply
  15. adam March 8, 2015

    hi ive tried entering for the 1st of august but saying off line when will it be back up and running

    Reply
    • Matthew March 9, 2015

      Hi Adam,

      Have just checked it and is working now. Try again now, any problems let me know.

      Reply

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