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Norwood set to host Round 3 on March 4th

Norwood Teversal in great shape ready to host Round 3 of the IOPD Doodson UK National Hare & Hounds championship. Located less than ten minutes from the M1 junction 29 near Mansfield.

Norwood near Teversal Notts is a popular venue for rideoffroadUK, used since 2008, we are delighted to be able to run two championship events at this superb venue in 2012.

Steeped with history, Norwood Teversal was the home of televised scrambles back in the 70′s, the BBC used to screen the scrambles when the football was cancelled!! The old Scrambles track is still visable and the ROR track team will be plotting a flowing yet moderatly technical track for round 3 of the championship.

Due to the compact nature of Norwoods paddock area, parking is always limited, PLEASE where possible vehicle share, and inform any family and friends who intend to arrive to spectate, there will be a small charge for parking.

Youth Event Sunday 8.30am – 9.30am
Adult Sportsman, Beginners, Over50, Ladies 10am – 12 noon
Adult Expert, Over40, Clubman 1pm – 3.30pm

Posted on February 21, 2012

Round 2 Heads to Sunny Scunthorpe 19th February

RideoffroadUK face a back to back weekend of IOPD Doodson UK National Championship action, with a re scheduled round one taking place one week later than expected, we now have two weekends on the trot for the winter based championship rounds to take place.
The venue for round two is a quarry based all weather track, used for a winter warmer event in January the site was a huge hit with riders offering some superb hills, descents, rock gardens, and all laced together with some open flowing tracks and trails. Great news is that we will be using pretty much the whole site to ensure a big long lap is the order for Round 2. We also have use of the perimeter woodlands which will add to the terrain already on offer for the weekend, in all making the lap at least twice the length as the winter warmer. Any of you that rode there in January will know that there is superb parking, also a new start and pits area in the quarry base, and located less than 3 miles from the M180 motorway. Spectator viewing will now be available from the track safe area, located on the fringes of the paddock high up well away from the on track action. Spectators are not permitted to walk around the quarry, they must stay in the paddock spectator area.
Sunday morning at 8.30am will see the Youth classes first on track, they will be followed at 10am by the popular Sportsman, Beginner, Over50 and Ladies event. After a short break for lunch it will be the turn of the Expert, Over40 and Clubman riders to do battle around the Scunny course at 1pm.

Phone entries 07576 095137

The address and post code for Round 2, this Sunday 19th February is:- Gainsthorpe Road, Gainsthorpe, Kirton In Lindsey, DN21 4JH.

Camping from 1pm Saturday – NO Riding in or near paddock areas – NO camp Fires – Main gate locked at 8pm Saturday night and it can’t be opened until 6.30am Sunday due to on site security systems.
2012 Registered Club Members who Pre Pay via debit card before 17.00hrs Friday February 17th – £45

This event was scheduled to be at Ellington Banks, Ripon, however due to extra Military exercises on the site the MOD can’t accomodate us this weekend, so we will run round two at our awesome new quarry based venue near Kirton In Lindsey.

Youth Event Sunday 8.30am Sharp – 1 Hour
Adult Sportsman, Beginner, Over50, Ladies 10am – 2 Hours
Adult Expert, Over40, Clubman 1pm – 2.5 Hours

RideoffroadUK will seek to improve what is the most rider friendly professionally run series in the North of England.

Posted on February 17, 2012

Round 1 2012 Championship

****Saturday 11th February – Another track inspection has been done this morning, and with the coldest night now behind us we have brought in machines to make some parts of the track clearer and wider, also we are clearing 2 track crossings and clearing more of the car parking area (even more than what has already been done!) All systems are still go for the 1st Round tomorrow, PLEASE NOTE BELOW THE SLIGHT CHANGE OF RUNNING TIMES FOR ALL 3 RACES! Entries are still open. PLEASE keep checking on the website for further updates – and PLEASE make sure you check on here before you leave home on Sunday morning.****

YOUTH AND ADULT 2012 Championship Round 1
THIS IS WHERE THE 2012 ACTION STARTS!!

The Lee Dell complex is always a favourite with Northern riders, its hidden valley offers all kinds of options for the course building team, old mill riuns, ash tracks and good enduro XC trails will all be brought into play. This event features lots of open going.

Sunday 9am Youth Event (1 Hour)
Sunday 10.45am Adult Sportsman, Beginner, Over50, Ladies (2 Hour)
Sunday 1.30pm Adult Expert, Over40, Clubman (2 Hour)

Sat Nav Postcode OL11 5UN Ashworth Road.
Event Signed with Orange Arrows from the A680 Edenfield to Norden Road, less than 1 mile from the Owd Betts Pub.
Wrap up well, please park as requested by marshals, NO Riding in the Paddock.

ALL MARSHALS MUST SIGN ON AT EVENT CONTROL, AND WEAR AN OFFICIAL RIDEOFFROADUK HIGH VIZ VEST! NO EXCEPTIONS!!! ALL HIGH VIZ VESTS MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE DAY PLEASE!!

Spectators PLEASE NOTE: You are only permitted in official spectator areas for your own safety – Follow signs and marshals instructions.
Main Access gate locked at 8pm Saturday re opens at 7am Sunday.

COMPETITION LICENCES MUST BE SHOWN AT SIGNING ON.
IF YOU HAVE NOT GOT A 2012 LICENCE WITH YOU (We accept IOPD-ACU-AMCA Enduro), YOU WILL HAVE TO PURCHASE AN IOPD DAY LICENCE AT A COST OF £5. NO EXCUSES OR STORIES CAN CHANGE THIS, IT IS A LEGAL REQUIREMENT WITH OUR INSURERS & THE IOPD.

Trophies to the top 3 in each class and results available 15 minutes after each event.

Posted on January 31, 2012

Winter Warmer Event This Weekend, 22nd January, Filling Fast!

NEW VENUE – Scunthorpe – This venue has been a work in progress for over 3 years now, finally we are able to offer this superb venue to our members, old and new.
This site’s all weather capabilities means it the ideal choice for a pre Championship Winter Warm Up event.

ALL COMPETITORS MUST SHOW A 2012 COMPETITION LICENCE AT SIGNING ON – NO EXCEPTIONS.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CURRENT 2012 LICENCE YOU MUST PURCHASE A DAY LICENCE – NO EXCEPTIONS!
We Accept 2012 ACU Enduro, 2012 AMCA Enduro and 2012 IOPD Enduro Licences.

The venue is a working quarry which closes at lunch time Saturday, access STRICTLY from Saturday 1pm ONLY.
Please do not enter the site before that time, this is a Health and Safety Rule.

The post code is DN21 4JH – KORC, Gainsthorpe Road, Gainsthorpe, Kirton In Lyndsey.

SUNDAY 8.30am YOUTH RACE 1.5 Hours
SUNDAY 11am ADULT RACE 2.5 Hours
Adult race for all classes on the Sunday.
To enter go to the events page

Posted on January 18, 2012

2012 Memberships….Numbers going fast!

RideoffroadUK 2012 Club Memberships are in full swing, it seems competitors old and new are taking advantage of the 2011 membership price freeze which runs out on December 31st 2011.

As of the 1st January 2012 Club Memberships will increase by £5 in line with all other increasing costs to the club (£30).
With 12 venues now confirmed for the 2012 season, including two more brand new Hare & Hound virgin sites, we just can’t wait to get the Championship back on track in early February 2012.

For £25 riders will get their own personal race number for the year (be early to avoid disappointment as the popular numbers are now going fast!), a rideoffroadUK gift pack (with NEW gift’s in it this year), 10% discount off all our products on our ride shop page on the website (www.rideoffroaduk.co.uk/shop), and the chance to save £5 on every race entry during the year providing it is pre paid up to 7 days before the event. More and more riders are now opting to pay up front and save money. You can ONLY score Championship Points if you have done your yearly membership.

The yearly IOPD Licence is £15 for 2012, which can be bought before the end of the year along with your membership, though we do also accept the ACU Licence and the AMCA Licence – as these are the other two official governing bodies in the country that issue permits and licences which make events legal and remove you (the rider) from the Road Traffic Act.

The benefits are there for everyone to take advantage of, there really are massive savings to be had on all products in our on line shop. (www.rideoffroaduk.co.uk/shop)

On line Memberships please go to the membership tab at the top of the page – call up to pay – 07576 095137 – we accept all major credit/debit cards.

Remember Club Memberships will increase to £30 on January 1st so get registered now and save money.
If anybody wants to pay for entries upfront for the season, please contact us for a preferential rate!

Posted on November 29, 2011

Iron Man DVD On Sale NOW.

Footage from the Iron Man Xtreme race held at Scarborough is now available to buy, featuring the morning Qualifier race, the trials race, and the main Iron Man Xtreme race, this DVD shows almost all riders who competed in the event.
Also featured “Crash of the Day” well done Joe…
Call our office with debit card details and £15 plus P&P gets your copy in the post.

Posted on November 8, 2011

Walker Wins the first Edition Iron Man Xtreme

Jonny Walker added another high profile event win to his portfolio by taking a resounding win at the Iron man Xtreme event.
Walker who was on the deck in turn one after a navigational blunder by holeshot king Scott Austin caused a crash for both riders, soon got into his stride and reeled off a superb 11 lap tally in the two hour epic event.
Old Xtreme specialist Wayne Braybrook enjoyed his days work keeping Walker on his toes, Wayne said after the event “the foundations are now firmly in place for the Iron Man Xtreme to become one of Europe’s premier Xtreme races in 2012, look out for an even bigger more Xtreme Iron Man in 2012″
Jason Crossland took Over40 honors, Jane Daniels grabbed the Ladies class win proving she is the fastest and most Xtreme lady rider the UK currently has to offer.
MXGP Jacky Martins KTM Rider Jake Nicholls proved he can hack it in other disaplines, by finishing a very credable 10th place in his first ever Xtreme Enduro Race. Jake admitted at the presentation that he must brush up on his trials skills before the 2012 Iron Man Xtreme. Well Done Jake you are a credit to MX.

Super Fit Neil Flockhart rounded out the Pro Expert podium, Neil who has attempted Erzberg a few times used his size and strenghth to secure a fine 3rd spot.

With the first running now concluded, the rideoffroaduk team have already started planning the second edition Iron Man Xtreme for 2012, already two top World Enduro Xtreme riders have expressed an interest in competing, so watch this event grow as high profile names sign up and become a part of the Xtreme Enduro showcase that the ride team serve up in the coming months.

Full Race Report to Follow.

Posted on November 1, 2011

2012 EDITION IRON MAN XTREME ENDURO

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES

After a hugely successfull first edition Iron Man Xtreme in October 2011, the rideoffroaduk team are making the 2012 edition even bigger and better.

Iron man Xtreme 2012 will be a weekend full of off road action.
Featuring THE best Xtreme Enduro riders on the planet, the Iron Man Xtreme goes global for its second running.

Posted on October 30, 2011

IRON MAN XTREME UPDATE!

Jake Nicholls, Jamie Law and Jon Kirkham Sign up for Iron Man Xtreme

The latest big name to agree terms with rideoffroadUK for the Iron Man Xtreme Enduro is HM Plant Red Bull KTM’s MX2 GP star Jake Nicholls. Jake is a self confessed enduro fan, will be competing in the worlds first Iron Man Xtreme Enduro on Saturday October 29th at Low North Park near Scarborough. Nicholls has already been training on the technical aspects of Xtreme enduro riding. He has done his homework and is up for the challenge ahead. He will be joined by another newcomer to this event, Jamie Law. Jamie who trains with Jonny Walker knows exactly what to expect from this cross over event and is extremely looking forward to getting stuck in.

Jake Nicholls commented “I am excited about doing the enduro, I always ride a little bit of enduro in the winter for fun but this will be my first extreme enduro. I am nervous but excited at the same time about it as I know how tough it will be especially against the competitive field of trial and enduro riders. I will be practicing the next couple of weeks on as many man made and natural obstacles as I can to try and be more prepared for the race. I hope there will be some motocross fans there to support me on the day!”

Catching up with MX star Jamie Law he said “I had my arm twisted by Jonny Walker to do this he’s been on at me for ages to get an Enduro done. I’m sorting a bike with Neil from Triple D and looking forward to doing a bit of hard training after the Supercross with JW. I hope everyone will cheer me on when I’m going down the ‘chicken’ route!!”

Another top name dipping his toe in the Xtreme water is British Superbike rider – Samsung Crescent Suzuki’s Jon Kirkham. Jon loves his off road riding which keeps him super fit during the tarmac off season. Kirkham will bring an army of tarmac supporters to cheer him on in this end of season off road classic. JK as he is better known has been a popular face on the BSB podium this year, always a smile on his face and always game for fun, he is very excited about attempting the Xtreme Enduro on the 29th October. JK said “AAfter finishing my BSB season this year the first thing I wanna do is get my enduro bike out and do something knarly! What better way than the rideoffroaduk’s Iron Man Xtreme!”

These new signings will be joining the stars that have already signed…Brad Anderson, Jonny Walker, Wayne Braybrook, Jack Challoner, Neil Flockhart, Jason Crossland, Gary Jenkins, Harry Hillas, Scott Austin, Jane Daniels…plus many more!

With the event now just less than two weeks away, and well over the half way mark with entries, that leaves the event nearly full! So don’t miss out, don’t mess about, and get entered now! – www.rideoffroaduk.co.uk.

For a bit of a taster see the below Iron Man Xtreme Video by Pro-Am MX

Posted on October 18, 2011

Hillas & Dawson Dominate Round 6 at Hatcliffe

Harry Hillas dominated Round 6 of the Doodson Motorsport Championship in scorching hot conditions.
Hillas’ job was made slightly easier when rideoffroadUK team rider Scott Austin’s 300 KTM XC again had a mechanical failure in the engine department while the pair were battling in the early stages. John Steeples took a convincing 1 lap advantage to the finish flag in the Sportsman class, Howard Blundell netted the Over 40 win, and Rob Dawson kept his 100% winning record on track taking Clubman honours on his rideoffroadUK supported Gas Gas 250, despite having flattened his left side radiator !

Posted on July 11, 2011

Brand New Website!

As we reach the half way stage in the year, July sees the launch of this new website aimed at providing our loyal followers with an updated easy to ride site!
Riders can now enter events on line to save time, although we still prefer to use the tried and tested way of calling the office with payment card details, this means in a world of security breaches, we are doing our up most to secure the risks of on line fraud to our members.

The Doodson Motorsport Championship is getting more interesting by each race that passes. The thick end of each class is as tight as ever as competitors strive to achieve more points from each race. In the Sportsman and Beginners classes we are seeing more riders attending week in week out, which is great for general off road Sport and competition.

Posted on May 14, 2011

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