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20th July 2021]
Scottish Enduros1999
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2021
It's the 22nd Anniversary of the Enduro website - 1999 - 2021.
Welcome to Scottish Enduros 2021. This site was set up in 1999 as an introduction to the sport. It now contains information on events, results who to contact and profiles of some of the top Scottish Riders.
The big event each year is the ISDE (in Italy in 2021 - COVID 19 permitting) and there will be several training and fund raising days over the season.Please note that there is no right of access to Scottish forests for trail riding and that unauthorised use may endanger our sport. Ensure you have permission to ride before you go.
I am now on Twitter and will use it to notify of
results - regs and any new Enduro stuff.
Find me at http ://www.twitter.com/enduroinfo
For those new to the Sport - start here Beginners and Technique
Want to get into Desert Racing have a look at some previous riders advice.
Previous years results and reports
This space available for your advert - email me for details
SACU Enduro Championship - Reserved race numbers for 2020/21 - Book your number for 2020/21 now
Email charlie@scottishenduros.co.uk to book your 2020 race no.
Enduro Standing Regs 2020 No change for 2021
Hare and Hound Standing Regs 2020 No change for 2021
Download a printable timecard for personal use. Currently clubs are not issuing timecards due to COVID Click here for printable timecard.
SACU OFFROAD SPEED Licences for 2020/21 valid until January 31st 2022. Day licences will be available at all events during the season
Latest News 15th July 2021
A new venue with open moorland and pockets of woodland . Please obey COVID 19 restrictions
Link for entries . https://elrat.co.uk/highland-enduro-club Please get your entries in early and dont wait until the last minute.
Note for entrants to all events
Please ensure your riding numbers are clear and distinct.
White nos on a yellow background are hard to read as you fly past a check 27 . As are black or white on orange 27
White on white or black on black with the numbers outlined are also hard to read
And numbers very close together are hard to read.
Please use the correct colour background and numbers
Green or red background with white nos - Expert
Yellow background with black nos - clubman classes
Blue background with white nos Over 40 Clubman /Over 50 Clubman
Black background with white nos Sportsman classes.
Please help the timing people - Thanks :-)
Latest News 12th July 2021
Provisional Results - https://my.raceresult.com/174814/results
A great days racing on a new course set out by Andy Thomson and his team. A proper enduro style event with forest, quarry and mud to keep the riders interested.
The Expert class was won by Fraser Flockhart looking very rapid but kept honest by Ian Bisset who won the start hole shot and finished just 4 minutes down on the day. Ben Thomson came home in 3rd after a spell in the pits and put in some very fast times to catch up and also finish on11 laps- all riders on 11 laps - one lap clear of the pack.
In the over 40's Ian Bisset had to fight for the win with James Harvey only 10 seconds behind. Graham Paxton had a rare outing and was rewarded with 3rd. Mark Ritchie unfortunately had a dnf - despite wearing his England top in place of his usual Newcastle one.
The over 50's was another tight race with Andy Dean taking the win from Rick McVicker just 10 second back. Robbie Allan continues to impress with 3rd.
The Clubman class was won by Ryan Paxton ahead of James Burns and Anthony Turner
Clubman B is a a hotly contested class. Callum Davidson won on the day pushed hard by Robert Graham on the same lap and then Tommy Drennan one lap down
The Sportsman was won by Andrew Murdoch with newcomer Robbie Gray just one lap down with David Macgillavray in 3rd
The popular over 50's was won by Mick Robson. Dene Happell took 2nd with Mike Glass in 3rd.
Thanks to SBEC for a great day out on a new course. Thanks to the landowner for the use of the farm.
Photos of the event click here
Anthony Turner makes a splash
Robert Graham drifts out of the corner
Please note the change of venue for Bon Accord on 12th September. Now at Craiglash due to extensive harvesting at Drumtochy.
Latest News 10th July 2021
2021 ENDURO POINTS STANDINGS updated - CLICK HERE up to round 4
Latest News 29th June 2021
Won by Andrew Bisset on his first race outing this year. Ben Thomson was having a great day until machine problems dropped him out 30 minutes from the end.
Joe Dawson put in a great race for 2nd with Jordan Hayes just behind for 3rd. Kagen Mckenzie looked stylish and pretty rapid all day on his return to Expert class racing.
Craig Dunsire lead the few Clubmen home with Nick Walter in 2nd and Taylor Mair who stepped in to Clubman in 3rd.
Callum Davidson won the Clubman B by over a lap from Tommy Drennan who ws kept honest all day by David Simm
The over 40 class is always hotly contested and Gavin Johnston pushed hard to keep his lead ahead of Ian Bisset and Richie Finnie.
The over 50's was lead home by P Sinclair just ahead of Pete Nixon and Neil Dawson. Turning into a very competitive class.
The Sportsman class was won by David MacGillavray closely followed by Gregorz Nowak and new rider Robbie Gray in his first adult event (one to watch for the future)
Thanks to Jim Mair and all the boys at Highland Enduro Club for a great days racing - the effort that goes in to setting out the events is very much appreciated.
Latest News 28th June 2021
Practice 12:00 - 3:00 pm on the Saturday
Race on the Sunday
For full details see GoraceMX https://www.goracemx.com/events.php?club=165
Project Dakar #becauseican Go Fund me page setup to help the team carry on after having all their gear and bikes stolen.
Dear Friends
The support we have received over the last few hours has been overwhelming.
As you all know the insurance company is refusing to pay. A number of you suggested that we set up a GoFundMe page.
The link for this is below. I am not sure if you are able but the further and wider we are able to share this link the better our chances of not letting these people win.
Every donation will make a difference to our ability to get to the start line #BecauseICan
In order to repay the support and kindness that has been shown to us any bikes or kit replaced through this scheme will be used to support the next young rider getting to Dakar, thus creating a legacy.
Everybody who donates will be treated as a sponsor and their name will appear on our kit somewhere.
Thank you
Tim and Sammi
Latest News 21st June 2021
Bike thieves strike yet again -this time at the Project Dakar team - who are an inspirational group looking to inspire people to reach for their dreams.
Not just another a biker but people who try to make a difference. They have had everything taken in a planned raid.
Who are Project DAKAR ?
In essence the slogan for Project Dakar is #BecauseICan - The aim is to inspire as many people as possible to chase their dreams. To prove that with the right mindset, training and partnerships you can make anything happen.
We are aiming to put 4 x bikes on the start line of the Dakar Rally 2023 - Personally I am going from complete novice off-roader to Dakar racer all with the support of Kevin Murray / Ride Off Road Scotland and Sandy Mack at the SACU
As part of the project we are running a schools initiative where by I will ride a bike provided by Motorrad Central to any school and deliver an inspirational workshop designed to help kids and students develop a #BecauseICan mindset - any school or parent simply has to message or email me to make this happen tim@sandstonecommunications.co.uk
We would also like to encourage as many people as possible to join the team and coming racing with us. Mental Health and creating a support network is a big part of the project so we are saying to people - don’t race alone come and be part of the team.
See Tim's message
Lets see if we can help Tim and Sammi get back on track and beat these thieves
Latest News 14th May
Lauder on 30th May
A fantastic day at Woodheads Farm Lauder with DirtBike Evolution. Glorious sunshine welcomed a full entry of riders.
Although the weather was dry and the course in perfect condition there were a few damp patches - particularly the muddy hole in the middle of the test and the small swamp at the end of the lap.
With riders keen to get some bike time before the summer break the club put on another superb event with thumbs up all round
Fergus Lamb continued his wining way with a fast final test to take the lead with Fraser Flockhart in 2nd and Ben Thompson in 3rd.
A great timing result with times available online . COVID 19 still causing problems for the organisers with time cards not being used meaning time penalties take a bit longer to work out.
Neill McCallum on the Beta getting some air time on the last lap
Latest News 3rd May
Updated results - only 1 change. Stephen Palmer 3rd in Sportsman Vets.
Another great forest Enduro from Stuart Cooper and the team at Bon Accord. Bill Mcgregor and Di Stuart welcomed the 90 riders to a sunny course set out to test the riders.
Several new faces were present - trials riders Joe and Neil Dawson who know the forest well and decided to try on Enduro bikes. And John Kerwin from South of the border back up for a shot at a Scottish event ( after organising many events such as Keilder) .
The course was the usual mixture of tight trees , rocks, hill climbs and a few damp patches thrown in for good measure. With times perfect on the day - tight enough to keep the top riders in the class pushing.
Winner on the day was Fergus Lamb who was inch perfect in the test with super consistent times. Kevin Murray doing a great job in 2nd with ben Thomson flying round for 3rd.
In the over 40's Kenny Thomson kept it clean all day for the win with evergreen Gavin Johnston in 2nd and Nicky Beavitt as fast as ever in 3rd
Angus Bruce kept his winning ways with 1st in the Clubman followed home by Alastair Millar with Graham Mechan in 3rd
In the over 50's Robbie Allan turned up on the smart looking Beta for the win with Duncan McCormick returning to competition with 2nd and Shaun Sinclair bring up 3d.
Callum Hill took the win in the Clubman B with Stephen Durrand in 2nd and Alasdair Duncan 3rd.
Sportsman were led home by Callun Davidson with David Macgillvray in 2nd and Gregorz Nowak 3rd
John Kerwin made his long trip worthwhile with a win in the Sportsman Vets . Gerry Day on his wee Montesa coming in 2nd to keep his points up. Steven Clark finished in 3rd - clean on time.
And Sammi Filsell finished the event with a big smile on her face ( " not as hard as Lossie ")
Looking forward to Lauder in two weeks.
Fergus Lamb at speed in the test.
Latest News 27th April
Photos of the event here - Lossie 2021
A great start to the new season with the first two days run by Highland Enduro Club. Sunny on Saturday and dry on the Sunday
With this being the first event run under COVID 19 restrictions there were some extra safety measures and social distancing in place . All riders and crew were checked for temperature at the gate before entry.
The course was slightly eased as it was the first event most riders had been at for over a year. But this was Lossie and it lived up to it's reputation. First rider away at 10:00 and not finished till 4:30. Five laps of the sandy and twisty test in the trees to decide the winner.
With the first test not counting riders had a chance to get to grips with the course before pushing to the max from lap 2. Never an easy course it was as testing as ever. Due to running a month later due to COVID 19 restrictons there was no beach section due to nesting Arctic Terns - but there was still enough sand.
A new rider to the course Nieve Holmes from England was one of two ladies on the course. Riding expert class she got to grips with the sand and seemed to enjoy her days. Very stylish and aggressive as set some very quick times in the test.
Winner on day one was Fraser Flockhart with Frazer Norrie in 2nd and Fergus Lamb in 3rd .
On day 2 it was Frazer Norrie who took the honours with Fraser Flockhart in 2nd and a very consistent Kevin Murray in 3rd.
Our thanks to Jim Mair and the Highland Enduro Club for a great weekend and thanks to the Forestry Land Scotland for the use of the ground.
The next event is Bon Accord at Craiglash on the 16th May - regs available at www.bamcc.co.uk
More pictures here Lossie 2021
Those of you who knew John Little were privileged, although personally at the time I never realised it. Many times, John would question my manhood if I moaned about being knackered, injured, the track too hard or too slippy.
John was himself a rider of considerable ability having ridden the SSDT many times and the ISDE three times once on a factory Laverda!
It was this wealth of experience that made him special, and although somewhat glad to be rude to myself he would encourage other riders not to give up. Read more here
As a final Tribute - some of Johns ashes were scattered on the special test - a tribute to his efforts and love of the sport over many years.
Updated Enduro / H&H Calendar
Latest news 2nd April
SACU COVID-19 UPDATE
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Competition Licences - Extension
The SACU office has confirmed that all licences taken out during 2020 will be valid for 2021 as well and valid until the 31st January 2022.
No reason not to get a licence now.
For 2020 there is a new class Expert B running on the same laps but with longer to do the laps. This to encourage riders from Clubman to enter Expert and gain experience before moving up to Expert A.
Expert A nos from 1 - 29 and Expert B from 30 - 39.
The first Expert B is Steven Currie Jnr - we are looking for more riders to join him. Newly promoted riders or those finding the Expert class a bit tight can apply to enter the Clubman B.
There is also Sportsman Vets class for over 50 Sportsmen . Numbers the same and times the same as Sportsman.
In Hare and Hounds there is also a Sportsman Vets class.
The updated SACU standing regs for 2020 are now available.
The change in the Enduro regs is that there will an Expert B class for 2020 to encourage riders to upgrade. This will run on the same laps as Expert but on a slightly longer lap time.
For 2020 existing Expert class riders can choose which class they wish to ride in. Riders may choose to upgrade to Expert at any time.
The last round of the SACU Enduro Championship series will score double points, i.e. 1st place = 40 points, 2nd place = 34 points and so on.
In the Sportsman class there is a new Sportsman Over 50 Vets class for riders who are 50 or over before the date of the first Enduro Championship round.
In the Hare and Hounds regs there is also a new Sportsman Over 50 Vets Class for riders who are 50 or over before the date of the first H&H Championship round.
Hare and Hound Standing Regs 2020
Advice for securing bikes - chain them to the floor or a wall in a garage or secure shed. Remove wheel spindles so the bike can't be pushed away. If in an outside shed use a baby monitor so you can hear if anyone is in the shed. Alarm your bike store. Keep helmets separate so they cant use them to ride away.
Avoid having bike specific stickers on your vehicle if it is parked at your house.
When selling a bike - before you show the buyer the bike photograph them and their vehicle. Take a photo of their driving licence.
Remove a wheel spindle and disconnect the spark plug before they arrive. Do not give any documents until cheque or cash is paid into bank. If the buyer objects - say goodbye.
If possible ask your local police station if you could sell the bike at their premises - crooks will not want to be at a Police Station.
At events - Safety advice. Check your vehicles for trackers before you leave. Watch out for any vehicles following you. At events photograph any suspicious people or vehicle taking an interest in bikes.
Helmets will only pass scrutineering for racing if they carry an ACU gold sticker attached. (Silver stickers are no longer valid All helmets sold as suitable for "ACU competition" will have the stamp affixed by the dealer.
If your helmet does not have an ACU sticker attached contact the dealer to ask for the sticker. Helmets can be assessed by the ACU or SACU by posting in the helmet and paying a £15 certification fee - which includes return postage.
Helmet or body mounted cameras are prohibited. Cameras may be mounted on the motorcycle.
Check the regs in the 2021 ACU Handbook - https://www.acu.org.uk/ridersmembers/acu-handbook.aspx
If you want more riding - the North East of England Championship rounds are well worth doing . Enduro and XC. See http://www.enduro-neec.org.uk/ for more info and a calendar.
If you find the sport is interesting and would like to ride or assist then contact a club as we are keen to attract new members to the sport. There is an over 40's class and a Ladies award, so everyone can get out and ride.
Enduros in Scotland are organised from March to October with events from the Borders to Inverness . All classes of rider are catered for with Expert, Clubman, Sportsman and over 40's classes.
To compete you need to be a member of a club and either hold an SACU or ACU licence - or can get a one day licence at the event. You need to send in an entry form prior to the event, entries are available on this site or from the host club.
The aim of Enduro Competition is to complete the course via several checkpoints in a set time. You may not check in early or late without penalty. Generally the top riders go "clean" and the event is then decided on the result of special test times. There will be one or two tests per lap of a Moto-X or cross-country type. For the slower riders there is up to a one hour allowance over the set time for the course to achieve a finish.
Enduros are exactly what they say and even to finish is an achievement. So go on - try an event and get out on the hills. There is no other sport like it.
Please look round this site and if you need further information contact the relevant club or e-mail webmaster @ scottishenduros . co .uk .
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