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Merida Brass Monkeys Series - starts Sun 18 December
by Jane Lucas, 12 Dec 16.
The postponed Round 1 will now take place on Sunday 18 December at Windmill Hill, Deepcut...
Merida Brass Monkeys R1 postponement
by Jane Lucas, 24 Nov 16.
As you will know by now if you were pre-entered and have received your email
with a full explanation and a choice of entry options, we have had to
postpone Round 1 of the Merida Brass Monkeys Series.
Round 1 will now be Sunday 18 December, Sunday 8 January will be Round 2 and
another Round will be added in the New Year to complete the Series.
We share your frustration and disappointment. Thank you for your support,
MBM Team
In memory of Dudley Blackwell
by Jane Lucas, 09 Nov 16.
We like to think that our events are always very welcoming and over the
years many riders and their supporters have become our friends. Daran
Blackwell has been a regular rider since our earliest days and his father
Dudley was his greatest supporter - always at the events cheering him on.
We were therefore very sad to hear that Dudley had passed away in March, and
our sympathies are with Daran and his family. He was a lovely character and
will be missed.
Autumn Classic 2 - Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 06 Nov 16. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Winter thermals were the order of the day as racers were greeted by cold and frosty conditions. Nonetheless the racing was HOT. Considering Crowthorne Wood has been Gorrick's spiritual home for nearly 25 years the course is always fresh. And once again the trail team mixed it up so you never quite knew what surprises laid around the next bend, of which there many, and roots...
Cool MTB Challenge - Finish Times
by Paul Howard, 16 Oct 16. Results [ 1» ]
A torrential downpour first thing didn't dampen the spirits too much of the Cool Challengers as the sun eventually broke through and remained out for the majority of the day. This gave the riders a pleasant, if a bit muddy, riding experience. At least the temperature was decent enough as previous years have encountered near freezing and hailstorms.
If you want to keep riding through the winter Gorrick organises the Brass Monkeys Enduros which are a short lap offroad race, more info here...
Autumn Classic 1 - Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 09 Oct 16. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Area 51 near Tunnel Hill was the venue for Round 1 of the Autumn Classics. The venue has only been used twice before and is quickly establishing itself as a fun but tough course to race. The hills may seem short but they're steep punchy little numbers, and the singletrack is unrelenting in a flowy twisty turny fashion...
TrailTrax Cliddesden Results
by Paul Howard, 03 Oct 16. Results [ 1» ]
All results from the day now published.
2016/17 Events Calendar Update
by Jane Lucas, 12 Sep 16.
We're pleased to announce the dates and venues for all these events...
Gorrick Four4th Lights Autumn Classics - with NEW START TIMES
by Jane Lucas, 12 Sep 16.
The final two cross country events of the year are fast approaching and are a great way to finish your season with a blast. Dates and venues are here...
Torq in your Sleep - Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 29 Aug 16. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» 2» ]
I'll keep this brief for now - somewhat bleary eyed - and will add more later. Wow what an amazing weekend of biking fun. A massive thanks to all the riders, spectators, and the staff who made 12:12 happen for the ninth year. For now you can check your results above, and links to photographs by Kevin Sheldrake will follow...