Dig day - 25th January - Tiscott jumps - 9am

There is a dig day on the 25th Jan at 9 am at the jumps. Myself and Deano have been there today (18th Jan) and raked every existing line as well as the lines that are yet to be built. There are a few more possible lines but the ones we have organised so far are more than enough to be going on with! See the pictures below for more of an explanation of the different lines...

First up is the new up route. We have redirected this so that it gets to the top of the bank, as usual, but then swings a left and travels around the back of the site, up to the top where the jumps start.

From here you can choose any of the lines you like. On the far left (looking down from the top) you have the gully run. This will be, if we go with the rating system discussed at the meeting, a 2 spot run. This means it will be a medium difficulty.

You can see the next line along in the photo above. This is the one that leads into the jump shown below. This jump works a treat already but can easily be made into something friendlier. Probably be a 1 spot line.

Next up is the central line. Jago and Ryans new line is going to have to merge with the central line as there is nowhere for it to go. The central line is perfect for building a medium ish table top next to the existing gap jump. This is where I suggest we start on the 25th. This line then leads into the existing tabletop. See below. 1 spot / 2 spot line.

Below is the existing table top that the central line runs into.

Next line over is the big line. This is a 3 spot line and won't be changing too much. Fill in the gap in the jump perhaps? See below.

Next line over is Shaun's drop into the double followed by the berms leading down to the house. This is a 2 spot / 3 spot line and would be something to work up to. See below.

This line comes down here. This will have be rerouted to the left so that it doesn't interfere with the other line.

Last up for now is the line on the far left side (looking up from the bottom) running next to the new up route track. This is going to be the easier of the two runs that are going to go from the top all the way to the house and continue on into the XC loop. See below. This will be a 1 spot line so there are easy and hard options for top to bottom runs.

Right, thats it for now! As well as creating jumps on the new lines there is also filling in of gaps, improving berms, removing logs etc to be done on all of the existing lines.

So come on up on the 25th at 9am and get involved!!

Ben and Deano

Spot check - Cardinham woods, Bodmin

The next spot is Cardinham woods near Bodmin. Its an excellent blue graded trail with red options. One of my favourite trail centre type places. The video is by Jon Hopper from the clubs NYE ride.



The map shows the woods cafe where the trails start.

X-Fusion Enduro Series

Coming to a woods near you!

X-Fusion/Enduro 1 2014 Race Dates We are sorry for the delay but we can now at last announce the 2014 series venues and dates! Race 1 Forest of Dean 23rd March Race 2 Haldon Forest 18th May Race 3 Grogly Woods, Bodmin 20th July Race 4 Great Wood, Quantocks 4/5th October There are few changes for this year to the series and we are pleased to announce that we will now have electronic timing in place so we will be having podium awards presented at each race for the age categories and for those who complete the whole series the those awards will be presented at the last race as well. Although I have tried to keep the cost down of entry with manual timing it has proven far too problematic and so unfortunately the price has had to rise to £45 a race as I now need to absorb the cost of electronic timing which as you are aware is very expensive. It will, no doubt, make for a better series and with 5 stages and big courses it still represents excellent value for the money compared to others. Entries for race 1 will open Monday 13th January. Individuals.   Timing set off is now every 30sec but we have tightened up the comp class criteria, as this is a self seeding race, to riders that are proficient on a mountain bike and capable of handling trail centre black runs. This is because the timings have dropped to every 30sec and there is now much more likely hood of people being caught up on the stage so keep it real guys when entering. Sport class remains the same although it will be 30 sec intervals as well but it is there for fun and just for you to give racing a go with your mates. You will still get your electronic timing and placing for the class but you will have longer to get around the course if your fitness is not up to scratch. As always you just need to let me know when entering if you want to ride alongside your friends. However, if you have a slow one in the comp class please ensure they are sandwiched between you and not left on the end for someone else to catch as we will move them if we find that is the case. We don't want to but the dampers on you riding with your friends but it is unfair to a racer if he has to keep getting past a slow rider on all 5 stages! Teams. Changes to the teams are that you can change as many riders as you want for each race if they are riding under the same team name. We will not be presenting such big prizes as before for the series winners as it is problematic as to who will receive them if the riders have changed throughout the year but you will have the honour of racing for the series cup! Age categories Juniors/ UK Enduro Scholarship. You can now enter at 16yrs but you must be 16yrs old by the first race you enter. Steve Parr and myself have now started the UK Enduro Scholarship programme and we will be looking at the 16yr old riders that enter our races and if we think they have what it takes we will invite them to attend a selection day to win a years scholarship of training and equipment. More details at: www.ukenduroscholarship.co.uk New MTB Race Information Website. One of our racers and some friends have set up a new information website for all forms of MTB racing and would invite anyone who organises racers to contact them and list their races for free. We should always support anything that is worthwhile and aids us mountain bikers so check them out at; www.pedalplanner.co.uk Don't forget to support the excellent on line Enduro Magazine: enduro-mtb.com as they are doing a sterling job! That's all folks and it just leaves me to say Happy New Year to you all and here's to a cracking 2014 of Enduro racing!

Dept 26 Xmas race 2013 - Video

Dept 26 MTB Club - Xmas Race ! from Large on Vimeo.
Highlights from the 2013 annual extravaganza which is the world famous Department 26 Mountain Bike Club Xmas Race held in Bude.

Dept 26 Xmas race 2013 - Photos

Some photos from the Club Christmas race last Saturday

Nice shots Dom..