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TORQ in your Sleep: last chance to enter, event timetable, Children's Races, GoreBikeWear offers

by Jane Lucas, 15 Aug 12.

We're just under a fortnight away from the August Bank Holiday weekend and the Gorrick 12:12 Torq in your Sleep 12 hour Enduro, based at Minley Manor, Hants GU17 9UF. There is still time to get your entry in but do it by Friday 17th, as there is NO ENTRY ON THE DAY. You can ride as a Solo, as part of a Pair or a Team of 3 or 4. If you do, this is what you can expect:

Saturday 25th August

The venue, including the Arena and Marquee area, is open from noon so you can secure your free camping spot and locate the toilets and showers.
The 8 mile (approx), weatherproof figure of 8 course is open from noon until 7pm for you to practise. The course has changed this year.
On the day Registration opens at 3pm for the Children's races only which start at 4pm.
The children's races run from 4 to 5pm in the Arena.
Registration reopens from 6 to 7pm for the collection of your Rider pack and Team confirmations. Look out for 'in pack' spot prizes as well as goodies.
Quaver catering is on site at the Marquee and open.
Final setting up will take place before the quiet time from 11.30pm.

Sunday 26th August

Quaver catering will be up early serving breakfast baps etc.
The course is open for you to practise from 8 – 10am.
All the trade stands will be open.
Registration reopens from 8 to 10.45am for the collection of your Rider pack and Team confirmations. Look out for 'in pack' spot prizes as well as goodies.
Get ready, chat and check out the Trade stands.
The compulsory rider briefing is at 11am in the Marquee.
Riders assemble on the start line ready for RACE START at 12 noon. This will be a controlled pace start loop behind the quad bike.
Lights must be fitted to all bikes starting a lap after 7pm and must be switched on by 8pm.

What else is going on

RIDE!!! Handover to your team mates relay style in the transition area, whilst the solos just keep on riding.
Listen out for the DJ at the Bridge to Nowhere.
A massive firework will announce midnight and the course closing.
Get back, wind down, check out the Timings screen in the marquee, enjoy the DJ and eat the chocolates.
Enjoy the complimentary Longdog Brewery beer or lager, wine etc.
Be at the killer prize draw, or you may miss out on a spot prize.
Cheer on those who win trophies and prizes at the podium presentation soon after the last rider finishes, approx 1-1.30am.
2am – 8.30am is then quiet time.

Monday 27th August

Quaver catering will be up early serving breakfast baps etc.
Pack up and the venue closes at 2pm.

Useful Links

Complete details, online entry and a list of our very generous sponsors are listed here on the website. Please remember THERE IS NO ENTRY ON THE DAY and look out for further updates on our 12:12 Facebook pages

Categories and entry fees
Final instructions and Course Map
Venue entrance map - Follow the MTB RACE signs, do not enter the Minley Manor Barracks
Venue info

Look what's on offer

GORE BIKE WEAR® will be offering their Try Before You Buy scheme at this year’s TORQ In Your Sleep. This will allow any riders interested in testing out products the opportunity to do so in a real riding environment. Simply visit their trade stand to choose a product to use during the event, take it for a spin and drop it back at the end. It's a great opportunity to test the latest award winning ALP-X and FUSION MTB specific products from their Autumn / Winter 2012/13 range. If you’re unsure what kit will suit your needs then just pop over to the stand for a chat. All GORE BIKE WEAR® require is a form of ID from riders wishing to demo kit. Each person trying an item of demo kit will receive a 12% discount voucher to use at Mountain Trax.

GORE BIKE WEAR® in partnership with Mountain Trax will be offering special discounted race weekend prices. There will be a range of discounted clothing on sale from the Gore collection including GoreTex jackets, Windstopper softshell jackets, shorts and short sleeve jerseys. Cash or card payments will be accepted.

What better way to start a 12 hour event than with some fresh new kit!