The 2016 Pokerstars Manx MTB 2 Day Enduro is coming
Back in the warmer times of 2015 some of our UK team took the trip over the water to The Isle of Man, where they competed in the Island’s first ever Pokerstars Manx MTB 2 Day Enduro. They were truly blown away by the whole experience of the weekend, with incredibly testing and fun trails, fantastic coastal views and one of the friendliest and most professional races they had ever competed in. The Isle of Man, being it’s own governed state and not part of the UK really is a place worth visiting, with it’s own unique ways and an amazing ability top embrace all things two wheeled!
The team have informed us, that after some of our feedback they have made some useful changes to the format of the weekend of the race set to be 9th and 10th of July. Yet again there will be ten separate stages (5 per day) set over two days. The entry will be €50 with food, a beer and a T-shirt included.
The event will have camping, hook-up, showers, bar, free wifi and breakfast available. There is a pub and restaurant 600m from the campsite and all stages will be open for practice from Thursday 7th. Distance covered per day will be around 35k, with approximately 1030m climbing and each day will have no start times, just a 4.5 hour time limit
There will be a maximum entry of 200 riders, enter via www.manxtimingsolutions.com entries go live on 15th January. Ferry costs are €40 for foot passengers with bike (return). For cars and vans see www.steam-packet.com Flights are also available to the island from Flybe or Easyjet and transfers can be arranged with the organisers.
More details on the race can be found at www.manxmtbenduro.com Manx MTB Enduro Facebook page or email steve.collins@manx.net
Word: Jim Buchanan Photos: Isac Paddock