Race Info
Enduro racing is the latest and most accessible form of mountain bike racing in the UK, it all began in Europe with many British riders travelling to compete in these events. The demand for this kind of racing is huge and has resulted in a number of one off events taking place around the country.
The UK Gravity Enduro series is the first national enduro series, started in 2011 and continuing from our success in 2014. 2015 we will take enduro racing to the next level with rounds spread around the UK, accurate timing, industry supported pit area and prizes for everyone not just the winners. Here’s the dates for the 2015 series.
What is enduro racing?
Enduro racing is not a downhill race neither is it a cross country race, its a mix of the 2, you’ll need to have riding skills + fitness for these events, the stages or timed sections are usually pointing down, but can have short climbs and flat sections also, the terrain will also vary from trail centre type to natural root and rock. After each stage there is a non timed section to your next stage, this usually involves riding uphill for some distance and varies on venue and stage.
Each round will consist of 5 timed stages on the Sunday, with open practise from 9am till 3am on Saturday, at 3.30pm on the Saturday there will be a seeding run on stage 5, this is live timed into a finish arena were the baying crowd will be cheering you on. The seeding run sorts the running order out of each category for the Sunday, slowest first with 20 second gaps between riders, it also counts towards your overall time on Sunday.
The rider in each category with the fastest overall times is the winner, we reward the top 3 in each category + the top 5 overall times of the day.
What trails will be used?
The trails used in these events will be largely trail centre quality trails, however we will include more challenging and off piste/natural sections where possible to make it enjoyable and challenging for all riders.
Each round will have an entry limit of 380 riders. In 2015 all rounds count, 5 out of 5. This event is for everyone whether you are aiming for the top step of the podium or you just want a weekend away with your friends. This is your chance to ride some of the top trails in the country with some of the top riders in the country.
What is included in my entry fee?
2 full days riding your bike.
Saturday – Practice and Seeding
- Open practice on the race route.
- Seeding run – Seeding, on one of the stages which will be used in the main race, usually stage 5, your seeding time will count towards your overall time on Sunday.
Sunday – Race Day
- 5 competitive stages, electronically timed and manually backed up.
- A UK enduro has never been timed to this level, professional timing.
- First aid on site all weekend.
There will be prizes for the top 3 in each category along with spot prizes from some of the biggest names in the mountain bike industry. These prizes include riding holidays to the Italian Riviera and the French Alps, everyone is in with a chance of winning.
Aside from racing the UK Gravity Enduro offers a packed pit area which has:
- Trade stands.
- Technical/Service area.
- Demo rides for family/friends while you are racing.
- Free camping for everyone (at selected rounds only).