In an effort to improve the site I have joined the 21st Century - 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  I am also on facebook Scottish Enduros

Reserved race numbers for 2017 - Book your number for 2017 Expert            01 ->39  Over 40         40 ->99  Clubman   100->199 | Over 50 200 - 230 & 631 - 660|Club  B  231 - 299 & 661 -700  Sportsmen   300 -> …. Click here for the 2017 Reserved No List. Email webmaster @ scottishenduros.co.uk to confirm or reserve your number. The numbers are reserved for Enduros - but can also be used for Hare and Hound - however Hare and Hound also has riders from Motocross who also have preferred numbers on their bikes and shirts. So first come gets the number if there is a problem. Due to the high number of riders in certain classes the number range was extended this year and lead to split numbering for classes Experts 1 - 39     Over 40 40 - 99    Clubman 100 - 199   Over 50  200 - 230 &2631 -660     Clubman B 231 - 299 & 661 - 700 Sportsman with ladies included - 300 onwards Please note the minimum age entering Enduro is 16. For entering Hare and Hounds it is 15 for entry in the adult class if you have previous competition experience (eg MX) . The minimum age for entry in Youth events is 8. Click here for 2017 Hare and Hounds SACU Regs               Click here for 2017 Enduro SACU Regs

Events for the rest of the year still to run.    Enduro BEC 16/17th Sept at Solwaybank Gretna. Enduro - 24th Sept Bon Accord at Drumtochty Forest near Fettercairn .  Entries out very soon Hare and Hounds 1st Oct Ecosse XC at Whitekirk Hare and Hounds TBC Oct EEC at Birkenhill .

Fraser Flockhart moves to Team GB Trophy Team to replace Josh Gotts - retiring through injury. A great achievement for Fraser to finally get a place in Team GB. He has 2 previous years at the ISDE with Team Scotland and helped put Scotland to their highest placing ever 4th and best UK Team. He has the experience and ability to perform at the highest level on the world stage - we congratulate him and wish him and the team a great event. For a full report click here for the ACU report And another Scot has earned a place in Team GB Trophy team - Army rider Kev Murray - an ISDE regular and supporter of Team Scotland.He replaces Brad Freeman. “After competing in the first of my 12 ISDEs in 1999 this will be my third time riding for Team GB. Having placed fourth in C2 last year I was already looking forward to improving on that result, but this news from Team Manager Dusty Martin has blown me away! Click here for the full ACU press release For Team Scotland - the vacancy has been filled at short notice by Ben Thomson - back after injury and performing very well this year. The Elgin Team members have also been practicing hard this year in the Expert class - and are looking forward to the event . Best of luck to all our Scottish riders - including new Enduro rider Trials Expert Stuart Mack riding for the ARMY. Team Scotland Frazer Norrie, Euan McConnell and Ben Thomson Elgin Endurance Club Andrew Bisset, Alan Davidson and Mitchell Brown. Only a couple of weeks to go till the event starts - Best of luck to all the riders and teams .  And best of luck to riders in the Vintage ISDE.

4th round of the SACU Hare and Hound Championship 2017. 6th August . At Grantshouse TD11 3RU - A new venue with a mixture of woodland, open rough land and hills - with easy and hard routes. Results for Sundays Race - Click here. Experts won by Andrew Bisset on 14 laps with Ben thomson 2ns on 13 laps and Stuart Mack 3rd on 13 laps Over 40 1st Kyle Deswert with Mark Ritchie 2nd and James Harvey in 3rd Clubman 1st Ryan Paxton 2nd Cameron McCann 3rd Duane Whittaker Over 50 1st Robbie Allan 2nd Andy Dean 3rd Steve Howes Clubman B 1st Andrew Currie 2nd Gareth Jamieson 3rd John Lindsay Sportsman  1st Richard Hawes 2nd Angus Bruce 3rd James Haddow Thanks to the Ecosse XC Club for organising a new and exciting venue. Another great day out

The REME Enduro  Round 6 & 7 of the ACU  British Timecard Enduro Championship. 16th/ 17th September 2017 Location – Solwaybank, Canonbie, Gretna DG14 0XS A National Enduro for solo machines to be held under the National Sporting code of the ACU, the 2017 Standing Enduro Regulations, the following Supplementary Regulations and any final Instructions which may be issued. This event will be Round 6 & 7 of the ACU British Timecard Enduro Championship – regulations for the Championship will apply. Enter on line at   www.elrat.co.uk/BECREMEENDURO

Point Standings for 2017. ENDURO AFTER 5 ROUNDS - CLICK HERE.  This includes Glen Devon ( still provisional - no corrections requested to date) Points corrected after comments - thanks. HARE AND HOUNDS AFTER 3 ROUNDS - CLICK HERE Includes Glendearg.  Please check your points and let me know of any errors.  webmaster @ scottishenduros.co.uk Over 50 Class Due to the success of the Over 50 class with high interest shown at all rounds it has been awarded full Championship status for 2017. This means Clubman B will not have any Over 50 riders now. Caroline Thomson has generously offered to put up the trophy for the new Over 50 class.

NEWS - Elgin Endurance Club Monaughty Enduro has been cancelled. The course setter Kevin Gauld is unavoidably away and not able to set out the course. Our support goes to Kevin and thanks for all his efforts. The TEAM ENDURO at the ELRAT enduro at Glendevon. The joint winners for 2017 are Scottish Borders Enduro Club and Ecosse XC - both on 12 points with ELRAT in 3rd on 25 points. Good to see competition for the Team event - and riders pushing for a finish for the club. The rules are changed slightly so that a DNF now attracts more points . ie there were  6 clubs entered that is a max of 12 riders in a class so DNF now gets 12 points - ensuring riders kept going. Team of 8 riders best 6 finishers to score points. No more than 2 riders per class.  Any doubt over club affiliation - club name on licence to count. Click here to download as a PDF

SACU Scottish Enduro Championship 2017  - Round 5 ELRAT Glen Devon 23rd July ELRAT has a great new Forest for 2017 not far from Yetts o Muckart . Different to Griffin but proper forest, some roads and hopefully a fast test. Results for Sunday 23rd July Click here . Due to the severe ground conditions and loss of a lap in all classes - all tests have been counted. A new forest which proved very testing for the riders and Marshalls who kept it all going. Thank you to Ian Little and his team for all the work over the previous months and on the day. Heavy rain all Saturday and during the event forcing changes to the course and dropping a lap for all riders ( a welcome relief). Andrew Bisset pushed again in the Experts to win just ahead of Euan McConnell and Fergus Lamb In the Over 40's Murray Thomson won the day just ahead of Mark Ritchie and Steven Currie. Ben McCluskey rode a great race for win in Clubman aged of Roddy Clarke and Ross Hamilon Andrew Maben continues to lead in the Over 50's bring them home ahead of Russell Thomson and Andrew Dean Andrew Currie took Club B honours ahead of Niall McCallum and fast improving Graeme Paxton In the Sportsman Max Hamilton took first place leading home james Dodds and Bill Taylor. Left at the event - a set of blue goggles, a large oily bolt and a large round combination lock and cable. The Team result will be confirmed as soon as any queries on results are sorted. All queries to  webmaster @ scottishenduros . co .uk

9th July Scottish Borders Enduro Club -   Round 3 of the SACU Hare and Hound Championship. At Glendearg. Bit of moor, some nice wee hills and a bit of forest to keep it interesting. A great day with riders getting some air time over the hills. Thanks to SBEC for all their effort and for the volunteers who kept it all going. Provisional Resuts VER 5  click here. Results updated 05/08/17 Dean Reid finisher Won by Andrew Bisset on 13 laps ahead of Ben Thomson on 12  with Euan McConnel in 3rd . This is also a fund raising event to help send the teams to the ISDE . The insurers Towergate have sponsored the event so all funds raised go to the ISDE Fund. The SACU have donated the the insurance costs as well.       More pics click here.   MURRAY THOMSON FLYING ANDREW BISSET IN FLIGHT LES POLE WAVING

SACU Scottish Enduro Championship 2017 - Rounds 3 and 4 . 24th and 25th June     Final  Saturday Results - Expert class won by a flying Fraser Flockhart - with Andrew Bisset charging hard for 2nsd with Fergus Lamb in 3rd. A great day out in the hills with strong winds on the tops and hard pack going to keep things interesting. Many thanks to Alec the farmer for all his help and for letting us put on the event .   SAT FINAL RESULTS INCLUDING MISSING RIDERS.   Click here for updated Sunday Results   (Please make sure your numbers are legible and do not fall off during the event.  Also white on a yellow background is not easy to read)                      NOTE - THE ORGANISER HAS SAID THAT DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF WORK INVOLVED IN SETTING UP SUCH A LONG COURSE AND THE LOW NUMBER OF ENTRIES THIS MAY BE THE LAST SELKIRK ENDURO. ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN !

2nd round of the SACU Hare and Hound Championship 2017. At West Linton - Ingraston Farm Provisional results - https://speedhive.mylaps.com/Sessions/4435731#byClass Well done to Andrew Bisset on another excellent ride and Expert win.

28th May Scottish Borders Enduro Club - Another go in the woods today - a National event - with a new and flowing test. Fraser Flockhart was on form and looking very fast to take the win. Joel Gowan pushed hard for 2nd with Oliver Hart in 3rd. Provisional results - click here. Thanks to SBEC for all their hard work and to the timing team for getting the results out .

ISDE 2017 - team apparel for sale. All profits go to support the ISDE fund . New look t-shirts, polos and now a micro fleece sales to raise money for the ISDE fund Fleeces are currently by order only at the moment, please email Caroline with size required (they are Russell). Prices  T Shirts £15, Polo Shirt £17 Microfleece £22 We have pre ordered med, large and xl in t-shirts and polos and they will be available for purchase at the next events, Others sizes can be ordered, they are all in a smart navy blue.

SACU Scottish Enduro Championship 2017   Bon Accord at Craiglash - a great Forest and hillside test. Worth the trip and a good day in the trees.    Final Results - click here . One change to Sportsman Expert class won by Fergus Lamb with Joel Gowan in 2nd and Mitchell Brown in 3rd.

BEC Round 1 and 2 at Elgin Endurance Club Lossiemouth 15/16 April Congratulations to Danny McCanney on taking both days at the opening rounds of the British Enduro Championship at EEC Lossiemouth Enduro. For a full report please see the ACU website report - click here Results - Click here

ENDURO DATES FOR 2017 UPDATED ENDURO AND H&H DATES IN YELLOW ENDURO   BRITISH ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP ELGIN ENDURANCE CLUB 15/16 APRIL 2017 LOSSIEMOUTH   SACU ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP SBEC 26 MARCH 2017 THIRLESTANE   SACU ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP BON ACCORD 14 MAY CRAIGLASH   SACU ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP MELVILLE MC CONFIRMED 24 JUNE 2017 SELKIRK   SACU ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP MELVILLE MC CONFIRMED 25 JUNE 2017 SELKIRK   SACU ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP ELRAT MC 23 JULY GLEN DEVON   SACU ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP ELGIN ENDURANCE CLUB 13 AUGUST MONAUGHTY   SACU ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIP BON ACCORD 24 SEPT TBC   NATIONAL  ENDURO SBEC 28 MAY THIRLESTANE         HARE AND HOUND DATES FOR 2017 HARE AND HOUND SACU CHAMPIONSHIP ECOSSE XC 9 APR TYNINGHAME SACU CHAMPIONSHIP ECOSSE XC 11 JUN WEST LINTON SACU CHAMPIONSHIP SBEC 9 JULY GLENDEARG SACU CHAMPIONSHIP ECOSSE XC 6 AUG CONFIRMED NEAR DUNS SACU CHAMPIONSHIP ECOSSE XC CHANGE TO 1ST OCT WHITEKIRK SACU CHAMPIONSHIP ELGIN ENDURANCE CLUB SEP - OCT BIRKENHILL Download Calendar in PDF format - click here. Download ACU Handbook here

1st round of the SACU Hare and Hound Championship 2017. Tyninghame Links - 9th Apr A fantastic days racing on a perfect track in ideal weather. No too hot or sunny. Thanks to Stevie and Ecosse XC for setting out the first round of the 2017 SACU Hare and Championship. Lots of riders were flying on the rapid course - but there were lots of trees to avoid in the woods on a tight technical course - then let it rip on the flowing MX section. Results Click here . Congratulations to Andrew Bisset on the win Click here for more Pics Fraser Flockhart gets the power down Jason Moore gets some air miles

Tour to Morocco in September being organised by Roddy Clark Clubman rider I am organising an enduro trip to Morocco in September and I'm looking for people to join the tour, I am using Wilderness Wheels which is run by Peter Gary (he helped Paul Carlyle with his early preparation for the Dakar). I have created an event on Facebook for interested Riders The link is https://www.facebook.com/events/192953254533846/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2222%22%2C%22feed_story_type%22%3A%2222%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&sharer_id=566686820&pnref=story   See also Wilderness Wheels at www.wildernesswheels.com

SACU Scottish Enduro Championship 2017   Round 1 -Scottish Borders Enduro Club - at Thirlestane - 26th March. Fantastic start to the Scottish Enduro Season - over 100 riders on a classic forest course. Ground in great condition. Lots of new ground and a lot of hard work put in by the SBEC club. Blue skies and happy faces - and a lot of very tired riders.  This is what Enduro is all about. One note from the timing teams - make sure your numbers are readable - use the correct colour background and numbers - white numbers on yellow or black numbers on green are almost invisible. Final Results Version 3 now available - click here for results. Expert class won by Fraser Flockhart 2nd Fergus Lamb 3rd Joel Gowan. Jane Daniels in 4th. More photos here . Fraser Flockhart Andrew Bisset

ELRAT Practice Day.19th March at Pitmeadow Farm, Muckhart Road Dunning 33 riders turned up for the Dunning practice day. A chance to get out in the trees and woods and a wee bit of soft ground before the start of the season. Thanks to Lindsay for setting up the course and adding on the extra mileage. With a damp start it dried out as the day went on and riders were getting some good lap times in the forest. The open hillside proved a bit of a challenge to start but the course settled in well and gave the riders a chance to test their fitness   Click here for more photos

SACU Scottish Enduro Championship 2017 Date for Melville Selkirk Enduro now confirmed 17th and 18th June at Yarrowford. This will also be the SACU enduro awards presentation weekend. Make a date in your calendar.

ACU Under 23 Enduro Squad Training - Applications now open. See the web page for more details . Click here

Hare and Hounds Club Championship Round 3 National Hare and Hounds . 12th Feb at Tyninghame Links . Excellent day out - dry but cold enough to race . Big open MX track followed by tight trees. Well done to all at the Ecosse XC Club. Fraser Flockhart and guest rider from over the border Billy Bolt had a tight battle all day. Fraser Flockhart Billy Bolt

First big event of the year- DAKAR RALLY in South America http://www.dakar.com Congratulations to SAM SUNDERLAND on a fantastic win - first British rider to win the DAKAR. Awesome

Magazines to read over Xmas Enduro 21's Enduro illustrated - Issue 19 now available - click here And Trail Bike Magazine back as RUST - Dakar preview - Click here

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. 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 wheelspindle 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.

Licences for 2017. 2016 Licences are valid until January 31st 2017.  Day licences will be available at all events during the season 1) Join a club. You need to be a club member to get a licence. 2) Get a licence application form from your club secretary and send in with a photo and fee to get a full licence valid from 1st Jan. English Riders - all very welcome. All you need is your ACU race licence. Join an English club and get an ACU race licence. Accepted at all Scottish races . You do not need to get a Scottish licence to race in Scotland. SACU OFFROAD SPEED Licence forms now available from your club secretary. Join a club and get your new licence for 2017. Valid from 1st Jan 2017 to 31st January 2018 ELRAT Membership forms 2017 now available. Join online at http://elrat.co.uk/membership-application-form  or download a form . Get online membership, online event entries , a club awards night. A friendly club looking for more helpers to set out a new forest. New range of club clothing on the way Bon Accord 2017 forms - join online at http://www.bamcc.co.uk/membership.html Elgin Endurance Club  - join online at www.elginenduranceclub.co.uk Scottish Borders Enduro Club -  Or join on line at https://www.entrycentral.com/club/106258   Melville MC 2016 membership forms - click here (awaiting 2017 forms)   Ecosse XC membership - see www.ecossexc.co.uk

SACU Enduro Survey 2016 - results The recent Enduro Survey has now finished - click the link to view the responses which will help shape the future of events. Click here

SACU Championships Points for 2016 Enduro Championship 2016 - Click here.      Hare and Hounds Championship 2016 - Click here . Please check and let me know of any queries Congratulations to our new SACU Enduro Champions for 2016 Expert   Andrew Bisset  2nd Ricky Mair  3rd Ben Thomson Over 40  Mark Ritchie  2nd Peter Nixon 3rd Stewart Gilchrist Clubman Ben Edwards  2nd Pat Cesari 3rd Andy Scaife and Alan Davidson and Kagen McKenzie  Ben promoted to Expert Clubman B  Shaun Rennie  2nd Greg Gallacher  3rd James Barrack Shaun and Greg Promoted to Clubman Sportsman  Thomas Malcolm  2nd Lindsay Barrie  3rd Niall McCallum Thomas, Lindsay and Niall promoted to Clubman B   Congratulations to our new SACU Hare and Hounds Champions for 2016 Expert Andrew Bisset  2nd Ben Thomson  3rd Fraser Flockhart Over 40  Kyle Deswert 2nd James Harvey 3rd Murray Thomson Clubman Shaun Rennie  2nd Johnny Stewart  3rd Duane Whittaker Shaun promoted to Expert Clubman B  Grant Aitchison 2nd Graeme Paxton 3rd Kenny Thomson Grant and Graeme promoted to Clubman Sportsman  George Crawford 2nd Mark Hawley and Shaun Armstrong All promoted to Clubman B

NOTE ON HELMETS - IMPORTANT. Check before you turn up at an event Helmets will only pass scrutinering for racing if they carry an ACU gold or silver sticker attached. 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. Check the regs in the 2016 ACU Handbook - https://www.acu.org.uk/Uploaded/1/Documents/2016%20Handbook/ACU%20HANDBOOK_2016.pdf page 89.

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.