ND(H)uro is the Enduro arm of NDH’S gravity racing programme. The ND(H)uro and Funduro events are 1 days events. Incorporating multiple Gravity assisted stages with compulsory practise am and racing pm.
THE EVENT
The event route will take in multiple stages. Read each events description for event specific guidance regarding technical difficulty rated from 1-5 (with 5 being very technical):
On the day the route will be marked with direction arrows to help you navigate from stage to stage. Each special stage will be closed for event use only. Marshals will be in place to ensure your safety report accidents and help you enjoy your day.
Riders are advised to wear suitable protection, walk the course prior to riding and ride within their own ability level.
Racer numbers will be available at the NDH timing trailer and is where all riders must sign on. Sign on times will be advised specifically in the week prior to the event.
Riders will be given one number board for the event.
Race Regulations: The event will run under BEMBA guidelines where possible as the nationally identified co-ordinated body of Enduro. NDH rules incorporate those laid out in the current BEMBA (BRITISH ENDURO MOUTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION)
GUIDELINES
Results will be posted Live (Covid guidelines dependant) in the main arena on completion of each event and online by Monday 12:00 after the event.
Riders will start from designated stage starts under the supervision of a marshal and will cross a timing beacon to start the timing. The finish line will use another timing beacon again to capture the rider crossing the line. A large T.V screen will show the results at the finish area.
Medical: Medic cover will be provided and full medical cover both on course (In a 4×4 vehicle) and from an identifiable Base Station in the event arena.
Camping: NO CAMPING IS PERMITTED.
Catering: TBC number dependant
Toilets: Toilets will be provided,
NDH Events reserves the right to modify or cancel any event if circumstances beyond the control of the organiser should arise. This includes cancellation of event due to extreme weather, acts of God, violence, civil disobedience and war.
If an NDH event is cancelled we will not be liable for costs of travel fares, hotels, or any other expenses that may be incurred.
Working together with SI entries (who hold the race income until post race) we will ensure we can refund Covid affected events.
It is your responsibility to ensure the race is going ahead before travelling. We will do our best to inform you if the race has to be cancelled but we do not accept liability if we are unable to contact you. We strongly advise that you check before making travel and accommodation arrangements. Facebook is the best place to monitor this
If the event is cancelled (Covid related incidents aside) we are unable to refund or part refund any entry fee. We are also unable to transfer your entry to another event.
Please follow NDH on Facebook to ensure you are kept up to date.
Course Marshals: Marshals will be in place on the event day throughout training. Each marshal will be easily identifiable by wearing a high visibility vest and will be supplied with a working two way radio, a whistle, red and yellow flag and a supply of refreshments. We aim to ensure all our marshals are aged 16 or over and fit and able.
The marshal briefing will be carried out by the appointed Head Marshal in the morning at the NDH timing trailer
Read these rules!
Check yourself in and out of each special stage
Stop and help an injured rider, you are considered a travelling marshal
GENERAL
You can not practice the course on Saturday. This is a one day event.
Riders must make their way unassisted to each special stage.
There are prizes for the top 3 riders in each category for each event.
CATEGORIES
- 14 to 18 years old
- 19 to 29 years old
- 30 to 39 years old
- 40 to 49 years old
and 50+ If we have 5 or more entrants from 60 plus we will open up that category.
Women’s Categories, These will be split as closely as possible to the mens. We require 5 people to make a category of its own.
We accept E Bikes in their own category. As numbers increase we will expand the categories accordingly.
On registering, you agree to the rules of the event.
Entry closes one week prior to the event and entries will not be taken on the day of the event.
In the interest of safety there is a cut off time, you will be advised of this on the day
Entries are non refundable less than 2 weeks from the event. If you are unable to compete for medical reasons we will refund you on receipt of a doctors note. It is also not possible to transfer entries to any other events, next year’s event, or a different competitor. There is a €5 admin fee for all refunds.
BIKES
You cannot change your bike for individual special stages, you must use the same bike for an individual event. Different bikes can be used for separate events.
Bikes may be scrutinised at the start of special stage 1
In the case of mechanical failure, parts such as wheels,tires, saddles, forks, etc can be changed if needs be but extra time is not provided for this.
All bikes must have bar plugs.
Bikes must be in perfect working order.
Competitors may not modify race number plates.
The race director has the right to deny entry to the event they feel a bike is not of a suitable standard.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
You must wear a helmet (open xc type OR full face dh type) at all times, including transition sections. We recommend a Full face helmet
Competitors found not wearing a helmet may be disqualified immediately.
Gloves, knee and elbow protection are recommended but not compulsory.
Each competitor should be completely SELF SUFFICIENT.
MANDATORY KIT
Mobile phone
Basic first aid kit (Minimum: 1 x Dressing Pad for heavy bleeding (field dressing); bandage, plasters)
Survival bag or foil blanket
Energy food and drink
Wind/ Waterproof Top (weather permitting )
Bike repair kit (tube, pump or CO2 canisters, allen keys, chain tool)
It is advised that you use a small rucksack or suitable bag to carry above items. You may also secure items to your bike. You must bring all mandatory equipment with you throughout the race.
THE COURSE
Details of the course will not be made known before the event
ND(H)uro is not a cross country or downhill competition. It takes place on a circuit marked with a variable number of mostly downhill special stages.
There are special stages in each event, with transfer stages in between.
Transfer stages are not timed and do not count for the overall standing.
Special stages close at a specified time, to ensure the event finishes on time. Riders will be notified at registration on the morning of the event
Riders must check themselves in and out of each special stage Riders must complete the special stages in ascending order, Stage 1 followed by Stage 2 etc.
The special stages are designed to suit a mid travel trail bike, not specific xc or dh bikes. The course will be taped as wide as possible to allow overtaking and line choice.
This course is marked with signs, and some sections double taped, other wise riders must follow the trail.
If a competitor exits the special stage course, they must re-enter the same point and restore the tape as they found it.
If a rider is spotted cutting a special stage course by a marshal they will be disqualified.
If three or more riders report another rider cutting a special stage course, an investigation shall be conducted, the penalty is disqualification.
The route may have narrow sections and exposed rocks, steep climbs and descents and is not suitable for beginners.
TIMING
In the interest of safety there is a cut off time, you will be advised of this in at sign on
There will be minimum 20 second time intervals between riders starting a special stage or more depending on the nature of the track.
The timing system is accurate to the 1/100th of a second. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the fastest final stage shall be grated the fastest. In the event of a tie on the final stage, the preceding stage time will be used until there is no tie.
If a faster rider is behind you on a special stage, be polite and allow them to pass. If you are the faster rider, be patient, give lots of warming and clear directions as to what side you will pass.
If you are obstructed by another rider or stop to help an injured rider you may repeat the stage. You must first check out of the stage, then cycle back up the hill without assistance in this case.
You may NOT repeat the stage if you suffer a mechanical failure on course.
Riders who retire must return to the car park as soon as possible following the instructions of race marshals
They must also remove their number plate from the bike or cross it with an X.
The ranking of each competitor is the sum of the special stage times, plus any time penalties.
EMERGENCIES
It is the duty of each competitor to assist any competitor who appears to be injured or in difficulty and possibly alert the race director.
The race director reserves the right to penalize or disqualify competitors that do not meet this standard.
Competitors who withdraw from the event must notify the race office as soon as possible.
A £20.00 deposit may be required for your timing chip and may be requested at sign on, failure to return a chip will result in a £100.00 bill
TT RACES
NDH’s Trail bike TT events single stage events ran on trails suitable for Trail/Enduro bikes. You can use downhill bikes or hardtails too but these may not be the optimum machine for the event. Basically whatever bike you take out for a Sunday blast is a cool bike for this event. All you need is your bike a full face helmet and and some end plugs in your bars.
THE COURSE
Course rating (1-5 with 5 being very technical): Check out each events own section to see the grading we provide the course.
An example programme for race day (nb this is subject to confirmation in your pre race info pack)
- Foot inspection at 9am
- Sign on opens at 9.00am
- Marshals meeting 9.00
- Practice opens 10.00
- Practice closes 12.00
- Race runs commence 12.30
- Race runs close 4.00
- Podiums 4.15 All times are estimated and subject to change depending on conditions and rider numbers
- Racer numbers will be available at the race NDH timing trailer and is where all riders must sign on.
Riders will be given one number board for each day. Rider Registration is open.
NDH rider rules for TT events incorporate those laid out in the current BC handbook of 2021
Riders will start from a designated start area and will cross a timing transmitter to start the timing. The finish line will use another transmitter the rider crossing the line. A large T.V screen will show the results live at the finish line.
Medical: Full medical cover both on course (In a 4×4 vehicle) and from an identifiable Base Station in the event arena. A medical team will be onsite..
Camping: No Camping is available onsite.
Catering: Catering Trailer
Toilets: Porta Loos
NDH Events reserves the right to modify or cancel any event if circumstances beyond the control of the organiser should arise. This includes cancellation of event due to extreme weather, acts of God, violence, civil disobedience and war.
If an NDH event is cancelled we will not be liable for costs of travel fares, hotels, or any other expenses that may be incurred.
Working together with SI entries (who hold the race income until post race) we will ensure we can refund Covid affected events.
It is your responsibility to ensure the race is going ahead before travelling. We will do our best to inform you if the race has to be cancelled but we do not accept liability if we are unable to contact you. We strongly advise that you check before making travel and accommodation arrangements. Facebook is the best place to monitor this
If the event is cancelled (Covid related incidents aside) we are unable to refund or part refund any entry fee. We are also unable to transfer your entry to another event.
Please follow NDH on Facebook to ensure you are kept up to date.
Course Marshals: Marshals will be in place on course Sunday throughout training. Each marshal will be easily identifiable by wearing a high visibility vest and will be supplied with a working two way radio, a whistle, red and yellow flag and a supply of refreshments. We aim to ensure all our marshals are aged 16 or over and fit and able.
The marshal briefing will be carried out by the appointed Head Marshal in the morning at the NDH timing trailer.
Read these rules!
Check yourself in and out of the special stage
Stop and help an injured rider, you are considered a travelling marshal
GENERAL
You can not practice the course on Saturday. This is a one day event.
Riders must make their way unassisted to the stage start.
E Bikes can only be used by competitors signed up to race the E bike category
There are prizes for the top 3 riders in each category for each event.
CATEGORIES
U12 Downhill – Riders can compete in their 10th, 11th and 12th year. We will have a shortened version of our TT trail for these riders
Juvenile – To qualify for the Juvenile category, a rider must be in the year of their 13th or 14th birthday.
Youth – Riders in the year of their 15th or 16th birthdays.
Junior – Riders in the year of their 17th and 18th birthdays.
Senior / Expert / Elite – When a rider reaches the year of his or her 19th birthday.
Master – for riders aged 30 to 39.
Veteran – for riders aged 40 to 49.
Grand Veteran – for riders aged over
Womens Categories, These will be split as closely as possible to the mens. We require 5 people to make a category of its own.
E BIKES in their own category. As numbers increase we will expand the categories accordingly.
On registering, you agree to the rules of the event.
Entry closes one week prior to the event and entries will not be taken on the day of the event.
Entries are non refundable less than 2 weeks from the event. If you are unable to compete for medical reasons we will refund you on receipt of a doctors note. It is also not possible to transfer entries to any other events, next year’s event, or a different competitor. There is a £5 admin fee for all refunds.
BIKES
Bikes may be scrutinised at the start of the special stage
All bikes must have bar plugs.
Bikes must be in perfect working order.
Competitors may not modify race number plates.
The race director has the right to deny entry to the event they feel a bike is not of a suitable standard.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
You must wear a full face helmet at all times, including transition sections.
Competitors found not wearing a helmet may be disqualified immediately.
Gloves, knee and elbow protection are recommended but not compulsory.
Each competitor must make their way to the stage start unaided.
THE COURSE
Transfer stages are not timed and do not count for the overall standing.
The Special stage close at a specified time, to ensure the event finishes on time. Riders will be notified at registration on the morning of the event
Riders must check themselves in and out of the special stage. Riders must complete the special within the allotted time periods for run 1 and run 2
The special stages are designed to suit a mid travel trail bike
This course is marked with signs, and some sections double taped, other wise riders must follow the trail.
If a competitor exits the special stage course, they must re-enter the same point and restore the tape as they found it.
If a rider is spotted cutting a special stage course by a marshal they will be disqualified.
The transition to the stage will be marked with direction arrows
The route may have narrow sections and exposed rocks, steep climbs and descents and is not suitable for beginners.
TIMING
There will be minimum 20 second time intervals between riders starting a special stage or more depending on the nature of the track.
The timing system is accurate to the1/100th of a second. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the fastest final stage shall be grated the fastest. In the event of a tie on the final stage, the preceeding stage time will be used until there is no tie.
If a faster rider is behind you on a special stage, be polite and allow them to pass. If you are the faster rider, be patient, give lots of warming and clear directions as to what side you will pass.
If you stop to help an injured rider you may repeat the stage. You must first check out of the stage, then cycle back up the hill without assistance in this case.
You may NOT repeat the stage if you suffer a mechanical failure on course.
Riders who retire must return to the car park as soon as possible following the instructions of race marshals
They must also remove their number plate from the bike or cross it with an X.
Each competitor is allocated 2 “race” runs. The best time from these two runs counts as your race time.
EMERGENCIES
It is the duty of each competitor to assist any competitor who appears to be injured or in difficulty and possibly alert the race director.
The race director reserves the right to penalize or disqualify competitors that do not meet this standard.
Competitors who withdraw from the event must notify the race office as soon as possible.
A £20.00 deposit may be required for your timing chip and may be requested at sign on, failure to return a chip will result in a £100.00 bill