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Merida Brass Monkeys 2 The Christmas Cracker: Race Report
by Joolze Dymond, 19 Dec 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Joolze reports from round two of the ever popular Merida Brass Monkeys Enduro. It certainly lived up to it's billing proving a real cracker of a course, setting riders up for a real feast of singletrack fun.
Merida Brass Monkeys 2 The Christmas Cracker: results and photographs
by Paul Howard, 16 Dec 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Is it time to have a rest now to eat lashings of good Christmas tucker? The final race of 2012 certainly was a Christmas Cracker. The trails at Windmill Hill and Porridgepot never disappoint as they continuously weave and swoop. The puddles soon dispersed so the going was generally very good under tyre, if you still had the legs to ascend those punchy ever steepening climbs. Just think yourselves lucky we finished when we did as the almighty downpour at 3.30pm sure wasn't something to ride in. I hope the course clearers and guys removing the arena found shelter.
So folks that's it for this year. We're looking forward to Round 3 The Hangover on the 13th January at Tunnel Hill, always a great venue with well draining trails. Please note as of today there are only 50 entries left. Thankyou for supporting the Gorrick and Army Cycling Union events. Have a great Christmas and New Year.
P.s. Series Points will be updated late in the week to enable any timing issues to be resolved.
Merida Brass Monkey 2 on Sunday 16 December - The Christmas Cracker!
by Jane Lucas, 06 Dec 12.
After the Winter Warmer, there’s another chance to gather some points at the Merida Brass Monkeys’ Christmas Cracker at Windmill Hill, Deepcut, Surrey...
Merida Brass Monkeys Series Points at Round 1
by Paul Howard, 30 Nov 12.
Points are allocated to the first 40 finishers in the 2 and 4hr categories. All rounds count. Click through to the news item for the points listing...
Merida Brass Monkeys 1 The Winter Warmer: results and photographs
by Paul Howard, 25 Nov 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
The Merida Brass Monkeys Winter Enduros kicked off with the 'climbiest' course of them all, reputedly 1000ft per lap. Hard on the legs going up but oh such sweet fun on the descents, especially Bunker Buster and the last downhill to the finish. Given the amount of rain during the week and on Saturday the course was pretty much 99.9% rideable with no need for mud tyres. No doubt many riders have a story to tell which you can do on the Brass Monkeys Facebook.
Later in the week the Series Positions will be published, points are awarded to the top 40 finishers in each category. We're looking forward to Round 2 on the 16th December at Windmill Hill, Deepcut, otherwise known as Porridgepot Hill used for both the Are You Tough Enough Enduro and Gorrick races. Get your entry in early so as not to miss out.
Videos of the 20th Anniversary Race
by Paul Howard, 16 Nov 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
There was a lot of interest in the 20th Anniversary Race from spectators and photographers alike, here's some fun videos from our regulars...
Merida Brass Monkey 1 on Sunday 25 Nov: Entry closing soon
by Jane Lucas, 15 Nov 12.
The Winter enduro season is upon us and Round 1 of this year’s Merida Brass Monkeys Series - THE WINTER WARMER is on Sunday 25 November at Caesar’s Camp, Aldershot...
Endura Autumn Classic 2: 20th Anniversary Celebrations race report
by Joolze Dymond, 15 Nov 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
For a moment on Sunday the Gorrick Endura Autumn Classic 2 was transported back to the early '90's, back nearly to the dawn of time as mountain bike fever really hit the UK! Fast forward 20 years and those enthusiasts are still at the very heart of the sport they love so dearly. Full race report and photos...
Gorrick 20th Anniversary Races at Crowthorne
by Paul Howard, 11 Nov 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
1992... just take a moment to think back to what you were doing then, 20 years ago. How old were you? What did your bike look like? And howabout the lycra?...
Final reminder: TIMING CHANGES AT XC 2 Crowthorne Wood - Sunday 11 November
by Jane Lucas, 04 Nov 12.
Race start time changes at the XC Classic 2 at Crowthorne Wood on the 11th November for the 20th Anniversary...
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