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Merida Brass Monkeys Round 2 - The Icy One!
by Paul Howard, 28 Dec 09. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Ash Ranges introduced a brand new venue to Enduro racing in the area on what is normally a live military firing range, except for a short period over Christmas when there is totally open access. So if you wish to ride here in future just a word of caution - don't enter the Ranges when the Red flags are flying or you'll get shot! Our thanks go to the Army for giving us exclusive access.
On your travels round the course you'll have noticed a distinct lack of trees, but instead, far reaching views to Guildford, London and even Canary Wharf under the clear blue sky. Much of the area is being returned to heathland to encourage birdlife and so many of the trees you were supposed to wiggle round were suddenly chopped down only a few days ago. This did compromise the course a little in length and technicality but we hope it gave a very different feel to the ride and showed how well the terrain holds up on the open flowing tracks. Round 3 will again have a different character and is likely to be The Hilly One, so expect some great fast descents too.
We'll have a full race report from Joolze later in the week, along with the Series Points update. Round 3 will soon be upon us and is already a third full so do get your entry in soon as there will NOT be entry on the day.
On a closing note, sorry to say there were a lot of gel and energy bar wrappers littering the course, enough to fill two carrier bags. We will not tolerate such littering at any of our events, just that mindless action is enough for the landowners to ban use of a venue. There is also a lot of wildlife including cattle on the Ranges and you wouldn't want them eating your discarded wrappers with potential dire consequences? So please, put the empties in your pocket and take them home. Thank you.
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