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Spring Series Points at Round 1
by Paul Howard, 13 Feb 14.
The first 15 finishers are awarded points in the selected categories, see how you are doing. Don't forget all four rounds count but you must score in a minimum of three for an overall series position...
Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series 1 - Crowthorne Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 09 Feb 14. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
A whole week of hard work preparing the Crowthorne trails paid off to make the most of the forest that wasn't underwater. Many riders agreed what a superb course it was with just a few short sloppy sections of mud to squelch through. The watersplash at the bottom of the start straight hill was quite entertaining as it appeared to deepen during the day, cleaned the bikes though! Full results are available via the link above and later in the week the first Series Points will be awarded. Don't forget at each round before the start of selected categories all riders have the chance of winning vouchers from our local bike shop sponsors. So keep your ears open if your number is picked. We are grateful as ever to Saddle Skedaddle for continuing their title sponsorship.
Round 2 is on the 2nd March at Caeser's Camp near Aldershot more regularly used for the Brass Monkeys Enduros, so you can look forward to thrashing round a shorter fun course with excellent descents. See you there.
Merida Brass Monkeys - Round 4 Results
by Paul Howard, 26 Jan 14. Results [ 1» ]
Well done to all the riders who took part in Round 4 of the Brass Monkeys today. It sure did get tough going as the trails cut-up, but all things considered, another great course...
FINAL ROUND - Merida Brass Monkeys - Sunday 26 January
by Jane Lucas, 14 Jan 14.
Entry is busy for this year’s final round of the Brass Monkeys Winter Series so, if you have been doing the Series, please don’t leave it too late to enter. We’re hard at work already on the Round 4 course at TUNNEL HILL, which is everyone’s favourite big loop enduro venue, set in mixed woodland and open heath land on well draining soil...
Gorrick Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series 2014 - starts Sunday 9 February
by Jane Lucas, 14 Jan 14.
Next month sees the start of our popular season opening XC Spring Series - headline sponsored by Saddle Skedaddle. Four great venues are lined up...
Merida Brass Monkeys Series Points at Round 3
by Paul Howard, 10 Jan 14.
Just the final round to go now and the podium positions are beginning to take shape. Click through the latest points update...
Merida Brass Monkeys - Round 3 Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 05 Jan 14. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Where else in the country could 500 riders successfully race offroad after weeks of rain? Ash Ranges proved a worthy venue with a classic enduro course involving plenty of climbs rewarded by good fun singletrack and descents...
Merida Brass Monkeys 3 - Ash Ranges - Sunday 5 January
by Jane Lucas, 01 Jan 14.
We're now gearing up for Round 3 of the Merida Brass Monkeys Winter Enduro Series - otherwise known as The Hangover - this coming Sunday 5 January. The venue is Ash Ranges, Aldershot, Hants. We have sorted a classic 7 mile enduro course which features some sweet singletrack and stunning views as you do your laps.
Merida Brass Monkeys Series Points at Round 2
by Paul Howard, 23 Dec 13.
Points are awarded to the first 40 finishers in each category, excluding Fun.
Merida Brass Monkeys - Round 2 Results
by Paul Howard, 15 Dec 13. Results [ 1» ]
'Cheeky Climbs'... the abiding memory from the Christmas Cracker at Ceasers Camp today. In my eyes this venue is one of the absolute best we have in the area. The mix of long steady climbs and 'that' short steep one, plus the varied mix of natural heathland trails is always a pleasure to ride and more so to race. Si Panter had excelled himself once again creating this little gem. The early start for the four hour riders allowed their first couple of laps to be run off in dry conditions. But the mizzle soon arrived as forecast changing the more earthy trails to slightly slippery ones, making for great fun on the descents. Despite the rain all remained rideable apart perhaps for some 'that' climb again, and again, and again.
Full results are as usual on Timelaps. Series points will be updated prior to round 3 on the 5th January at Ash Ranges. From all at the Army CU and Gorrick have a great Christmas and see you in the New Year.
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