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Merida Brass Monkeys 2012 - Entry open and Series Offer
by Jane Lucas, 29 Sep 12.
Now that it’s getting cooler, the Brass Monkeys are breaking cover as Gorrick and the Army, supported by Merida, bring you the hugely popular MERIDA Brass Monkeys Series 2012.
Autumn Classic Races preview
by Jane Lucas, 29 Sep 12.
Our final two XC events of the year are fast approaching, and are a great
way to finish your season with a blast at Tunnel Hill and Crowthorne Wood.
TORQ in Your Sleep: Full race report and photos
by Joolze Dymond, 01 Sep 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Ace photographer and wordsmith Joolze reports back from Minley Manor now the dust has settled and just a fine line of tyre treads remain in the earth. How was your race? Tell us on our Facebook pages. And encourage your friends to take part next year, August Bank Holiday 2013, we can't wait!
TORQ in Your Sleep: Great Racing on a Super Course
by Paul Howard, 27 Aug 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
Hundreds of riders thrashed round the great all-weather mtb course for 12 hours, and there will no doubt be many tales to tell. Such as; which were the quicker 'options' lines? Was Banksey or Sponge Bob your favourite trail?
Results and photographs are online, with more news to follow. A big thanks go out to all our sponsors and supporters who are all keen to repeat a great event in 2013. So note the August Bank Holiday weekend in your diary and get your entries in early as we will be opening them soon.
TORQ in Your Sleep: latest course map
by Paul Howard, 23 Aug 12.
Just what you've all been waiting for, the definitive course map! By midday Friday the course marking will be fully complete and previous entrants will notice some sweet changes this time around with sections running in a different order. Click through for map...
TORQ in Your Sleep: Children's Race Details, Charity Lap, looking ahead to the Autumn Classics
by Jane Lucas, 21 Aug 12.
Raise money for the Surrey Air Ambulance in a 1 lap charity race flyer at 12:12, if you missed out on entering the main event. The Children's Olympic Races to be held on Saturday afternoon on a special short course will be fun for all 6 to 15 year olds. Finally we're looking ahead to the Endura Autumn Classics and have more info...
TORQ in Your Sleep: the Race Course and Camping Facilities
by Paul Howard, 15 Aug 12.
Designed by riders for riders... Minley Manor has hosted this event since it's inception in 2008, so this is the fifth year. The 8 mile course comprises a good mix of different terrain and trail surface, and no sticky mud if it rains. Read on for tire tips and more..
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 in Hampshire. Read on for the timetable of events, offers from GoreBikeWear and new for this year Children's Races on Saturday afternoon...
TORQ in Your Sleep: updates from our Sponsors
by Jane Lucas, 15 Aug 12.
The arena will be full with trade stands and sponsors who will be on hand to talk about; nutrition, clothing, lights, holidays, bike parts, along with technical support from SRAM if you suffer a mechanical...
Gorrick Exposure 100 - Results and Photographs
by Paul Howard, 06 May 12. Results [ 1» ] Photos [ 1» ]
A worthwhile week of hard work went into improving drainage on the race trails and by all accounts it paid off judging by the lack of "bogginess". Yes a few puddles were to be encountered but given the amount of rain leading upto Sunday many riders were surprised at just how well all the trails were riding.
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