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Enduro Plus - 2005

This is definitely a recommended event for all budding riders out there, one to keep on the calendar. Really it’s a mini Sleepless in the Saddle, a great warm up for the year ahead.

The weekend started well. Dave, Duncan and Tim arrived on Saturday and found a nice little pitch in the middle of the camp. Duncan took up the opportunity of entering the race on the Saturday afternoon and cruised to 3rd postion. A little taster of things to come. Unfortunately after the race Tim's knee decided to start swelling up. Yes, thats Tim and not Duncan (who did enter the race). Tim had a quick visit to the hospital only to be ruled out of Sundays event. That gave Duncan the task of completing six hours on his own.

Pete couldn't make this event and Mick turned up on Sunday morning just before the boss and team sponsor, Dennis. So the event consisted of Dave and his mate Joe, with Mick and Duncan attempting solo rides.

The weather on Sunday start with clouds and a threat of rain, as it did the day before. However as the day progressed the sun appeared more and more. Those tans lines have already started.

The race began in the normal fashion with a steady half mile run. As ever the run seemed more like a mile. Mick and Ducan cruised in around last place, saving energy is what they'll tell you.

The course was around 5 miles long mainly through singletracked woods and a long the side of fields. It started a muddy mess but soon dried up as the day went by. There was no real long hills and no real amazing descents yet the course was not boring at all. A real challenge without having any bits to dread. Average laps for the team consisted of just over 30 minutes.

The tough course took it's tole and finishing was a great acheivement by all. Dave and Joe finished with a solid 10 laps, Mick with 9 and Duncan with 7.

Click here to see the total listing (Duncans appears in the pairs section)

Take a look at all the photos - Mick, Duncan, Dave and Joe

(05-07-2004)

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