As well as SMTBE, I’m also a Breeze champion and I’m doing a nice easy and scenic ride from Chiseldon to Marlborough. This is perfect for beginners and those that want a lovely gentle social ride with other lady riders.

Whilst Adrian is doing his ‘Best Bits’ at Swinley, I’ll be joining the lovely Swinley ladies ride!

These are very well organised and friendly rides, with groups for all abilities at a great trail centre.

It’s friendly and fun and the best bit of our ride is we get a glass of prosseco after!! 🍾

The rides start from the Swinley Bike Hub at 10am – you’ll need to be there a little earlier to register.

This is our first #getintomtb event of 2018 and is aimed anyone starting off mountain biking, or coming back to it after a break.

We will being laps of the Croft Trail in Swindon, which is a great trail for starting and progressing on a mountain bikes. There will be 2 ride leaders with mixed and ladies only groups.

Club coach (and maintenance instructor) Gaz will be there to run through the M check, so you can check your bike is ready for the trail before setting off. We will then take you round the trail and point out some of the features along the way. Don’t worry, everything is optional, but we will be there to encourage you 🙂

Please bring a helmet and suitable clothing (if it’s raining you will need waterproofs).

We will also be holding a “Questions Amnesty” where you can ask anything you always wanted to know about mountain biking, but were afraid to ask, anonymously. Ask your questions here.

We’re super excited to see Swinduro back early, with a ladies only event! See all the info from the Bike Hub below – you don’t want to miss this! Tickets launch 0900 Wednesday 17th January.

The infamous “swinduro” is back earlier in 2018 to hold a womens only event at Swinley Forest. Swinley Forest  holds some of the finest all weather mountain biking trails in the South East of England.

The Swinduro spirit is for every rider to have a great day of riding, set in an amazing location and enjoying the MTB Basecamp. Basecamp will have a BBQ, a prosecco bar providing some post event hydration, coffee stalls all wrapped up and supported by our mainline sponsor Fox Head Clothing who will be onsite with female specific Mountain Bike Clothing, lifestyle clothing and loads of goodies!

To make this an extra special event, as part of the event entry fee riders will get:

• A 20km event taking in the best Swinley has to offer with 8 special timed stages
• A special female only coaching day to prepare for the enduro to be held in February
• A Fox Head Inspired goody bag at event registration
• Parking within the Forest for free!
• 50% off focused swinleyfit PT packages online to prepare for The Fox Head Female Swinduro
• Total Cost for Coaching Session & Race Entry £42.50

The swinduro women event has a course designed that will allow first timers to the pinners to come, ride and enjoy the day out. The course will be challenging for all levels of skill and experience. If you are looking for an event to try riding with others, to kickstart the year ahead all mixed in with a laid back vibe – then join us at the swinduro women enduro, hang out with friends, make new ones and enjoy the atmosphere!

During the event we will also be hosting the inaugural “Mini Shredders” Championships – this is a 5km, 3 stages only enduro style event for riders up to the age of 12 – we want to see as many shredders as possible on the day! The Mini Shredders Champs will take place close to base camp, and allow for spectators to watch the event at close quarters.

Race Entry Categories

The Fox Head Female Swinduro will have the following categories:

• • PRO age 18+
  • Senior age 18-29
  • Master age 30-39
  • Veteran age 40+
  • Supers Veteran age 50+
  • FUN age 18+ (Sport / Fun Category for new comers and those that prefer not to race in age category)
  • U18s age 12-17 (12-14 to be accompanied by an adult)
  • “Mini Shredders Enduro” U12’s (3 stages only – 5km in length – to be accompanied by an adult)

We’ve got another weekend session at Croft coming up.

This is a perfect opportunity to try a mountain bike trail if you haven’t before, or just to reintroduce yourself if it’s been a while (it’s been a pretty grotty winter!).

We will have at least 2 ride leaders there, doing ladies only and mixed groups of all abilities.

We will meet in the Croft Car Park at 10.30am

Please bring a helmet

Price: for all 4 Rounds £160 on sale from 2nd of December for (Only 150 available) all remaining tickets £42.50 to go on sale two months before each round (Only 100 available).

Tickets available here: HERE.

Timing:

Professionally Timed by Action Sports Timing

More info: http://www.actionsportstiming.co.uk/

Stages: There will be 4 timed stages, which will be added together for an aggregate time to decide the winner in each category.

All stages will be over a mile long and around 100m to 150m in elevation/drop. Estimated stage times are about 2 minutes to 4 minutes long.

250 online entries available, no entries on the day.

• Fantastic prizes for the top 3 riders in all categories. Plus some spot pizes
• Free parking for all riders, spectators, friends and family. (Please car share where possible)
• Free Camping
• Race village
• Full mechanical support for all riders.
• Full medical support.
• Food and drink on site.

Categories:

• Male Elite age 18+
• Male Senior age 18-29
• Male Master age 30-39
• Male Veteran age 40+
• Male Supers Veteran age 50+
• Male FUN age 18+
• Male U16s age 14-15
• Male U18s age 16-17
• Female Elite age 18+
• Female Senior age 18-29
• Female Master age 30-39
• Female Veteran age 40+
• Female Supers Veteran age 50+
• Female FUN age 18+
• Female U16s age 14-15
• Female U18s age 16-17
• Hardtails age 18+

Elite: Riders that are sponsored or in PRO, Expert and Elite in other races or Top finisher in age categories in previous Enduro’s

Senior, Master, Veteran, Grand Veteran: Riders that are not sponsored and with medium skill level or Top finisher in Fun in previous Enduro’s

FUN: Riders 18 and over that are new to racing or new to the sport

U18: Riders under the age 18

WOMEN: Riders that are female

HARDTAILS: Riders 18 and that are racing on a Hardtail

Timings:

Saturday

No Practice!

Sunday
Marshals briefing 9.00
Riders briefing 9.15

Start of race 9.20
Start of race  11.30
Prize giving 16.30

Rd2 – Sun 10th June – Pippingford Park, East Sussex

Price: for all 4 Rounds £160 on sale from 2nd of December for (Only 150 available) all remaining tickets £42.50 to go on sale two months before each round (Only 100 available).

Tickets available here: HERE.

Timing:

Professionally Timed by Action Sports Timing

More info: http://www.actionsportstiming.co.uk/

Stages: There will be 4 timed stages, which will be added together for an aggregate time to decide the winner in each category.

2 stages in the bikepark and 2 stages in Blanford Forest.

All stages will be over a mile long and around 100m to 150m in elevation/drop. Estimated stage times are about 2 minutes to 4 minutes long.

250 online entries available, no entries on the day.

• Fantastic prizes for the top 3 riders in all categories. Plus some spot pizes
• Free parking for all riders, spectators, friends and family. (Please car share where possible)
• Free Camping
• Race village
• Full mechanical support for all riders.
• Full medical support.
• Food and drink on site.

Categories:

• Male Elite age 18+
• Male Senior age 18-29
• Male Master age 30-39
• Male Veteran age 40+
• Male Supers Veteran age 50+
• Male FUN age 18+
• Male U16s age 14-15
• Male U18s age 16-17
• Female Elite age 18+
• Female Senior age 18-29
• Female Master age 30-39
• Female Veteran age 40+
• Female Supers Veteran age 50+
• Female FUN age 18+
• Female U16s age 14-15
• Female U18s age 16-17
• Hardtails age 18+

Elite: Riders that are sponsored or in PRO, Expert and Elite in other races or Top finisher in age categories in previous Enduro’s

Senior, Master, Veteran, Grand Veteran: Riders that are not sponsored and with medium skill level or Top finisher in Fun in previous Enduro’s

FUN: Riders 18 and over that are new to racing or new to the sport

U18: Riders under the age 18

WOMEN: Riders that are female

HARDTAILS: Riders 18 and that are racing on a Hardtail

Timings:

Saturday

No Practice, Track walk from 16:00

Sunday
Marshals briefing 9.00
Riders briefing 9.15

Start of race 9.20
Start of race  11.30
Prize giving 16.30

2018 Identiti Bikes Southern Enduro Champs – Minehead, Exmoor – 14th & 15th July 2017

Tickets available here: HERE.

Timing:

Professionally Timed by Action Sports Timing

More info: http://www.actionsportstiming.co.uk/

Price: £60 Early Bird price until 20th Jan (£65 after)

Venue: Minehead, Exmoor

400 online entries available, no entries on the day.

• Fantastic prizes for the top 3 riders in all categories. Plus some spot pizes
• Identiti AKA frame for the faster Male and Female
• Free parking for all riders, spectators, friends and family. (Please car share where possible)
• Large race village with On site shop.
• Full mechanical support for all riders.
• Full medical support.
• Food and drink on site.
• Free Camping
• Beer tent & Band TBC

Stages: There will be 7 timed stages, which will be added together for an aggregate time to decide the winner in each category.

On Saturday afternoon you will race one of the stages (Seeding stage)*
Your result on that stage will reflect where you start on Sunday. On Sunday you will be set off in categories in seeded order.
There will be start times for each stage.

*Seeding stage counts to your overall time.

All stages will be over a mile long and around 100m to 150m in elevation/drop. Estimated stage times are about 2 minutes to 4 minutes long.

Categories:

• Male Elite age 18+
• Male Senior age 18-29
• Male Master age 30-39
• Male Veteran age 40+
• Male Supers Veteran age 50+
• Male FUN age 18+
• Male U16s age 14-15
• Male U18s age 16-17
• Female Elite age 18+
• Female Senior age 18-29
• Female Master age 30-39
• Female Veteran age 40+
• Female Supers Veteran age 50+
• Female FUN age 18+
• Female U16s age 14-15
• Female U18s age 16-17
• Hardtails age 18+

Elite: Riders that are sponsored or in PRO, Expert and Elite in other races or Top finisher in age categories in previous Enduro’s

Senior, Master, Veteran, Grand Veteran: Riders that are not sponsored and with medium skill level or Top finisher in Fun in previous Enduro’s

FUN: Riders 18 and over that are new to racing or new to the sport

U18: Riders under the age 18

WOMEN: Riders that are female

HARDTAILS: Riders 18 and that are racing on a Hardtail

Timings:

Saturday
Marshals briefing 9.30
Riders briefing 9.45
Practice 10.00 to 15:00

Seeding 15:00 to 18:00

Sunday
Marshals briefing 9.30
Riders briefing 9.45
Start of race (first rider) 10.00
Prize giving 16.30

Debbie will be leading a gentle novice friendly ride around the Cotswold Lakes.

This is non technical and will be at the pace of the slowest rider. It is designed to suit ladies new to mountain biking and those who want a steady ride.

There will be a cafe stop 3/4 of the way round, but feel free to bring any snacks and water.

Helmets compulsory and this is not suitable for hybrid bikes, due to the possibility of mud on the tracks.

Meet in the car park to the Cricklade Leisure Centre for a 10am start.

This is a Ladies Only ride, led by Davinia.

We meet at Mouldon Hill in the car park and then follow route 45 South past Shaw Forest and pick up the West Swindon Round to Lydiard Park. We will stop at Lydiard for a drink and maybe a cake! Then back continuing on the West Swindon round and back up the old railway line to Mouldon Hill.

This is a very gentle ride, and is no more than 9 miles.
It is aimed at beginners and upwards and is for every ability.
It’s a chance to get back on the bike, have a chat and feel happy!

You will need a helmet, bike and yourself!

This ride is suitable for all mountain bikes or hybrid bikes with off road tyres.