There were mixed emotions following this weekend’s events at Helmsley but the general theme was “it was tough”. Some relished the challenge whilst others felt the toughness didn’t match everyone’s ability. Sadly, the weather was against the organisers from the off.
Steve Holcombe was true to his word and kicked off the season with a double win! Winning the first and second tests then taking care of the third test to take round one.
Round two was very much the same, Steve said “I focused and rode what was in front of me”, and staying within his comfort zone. Steve feels all his hard work has really shown this weekend and he couldn’t ask for more from the opening rounds.
At the end of the opening two rounds Brad Freeman sits in second place after returning from a lengthy layoff due to injury last year, whilst in third place is Jamie Lewis after the opening rounds.
Josh Gotts felt his hard training over the winter had paid off and was delighted with his results in round 1 pulling 3
rd. Unfortunately, during round 2 after hitting some undergrowth, unbeknown to Josh a radiator hose had split resulting in his bike losing water and causing the bike to seize in the second special test of the day. Despite missing the rest of the day he is looking forward to the next round.
In the Ladies class Glesni Jones leads the way after the first two rounds. Ladies riders Ellie Cooke and Rosie Rowett described the event as very tough and challenging with round one being the toughest of the two due to the bad weather. Round two was more successful as the track had started to dry up, giving the girls chance to stand on their pegs. Over the weekend the girls worked as a team as they battled through the course, helping each other to make sure they both got through the rounds which made the whole experience more enjoyable for them and is sure to be one event the girls will never forget.
Provisional Overall results after Round 1 & 2
Championship 1 Steve Holcombe, 2 Brad Freeman, 3 Jamie Lewis, 4 Jack Edmonson
Expert 1 Thomas Ellwood 2 Richard Ely 3 Lee Sampson 4 Jack Pentaligon
Clubman 1 James Jackson, 2 Jack Ditchfield, 3 Fred Adams, 4 Allyn Taylor
Ladies 1 Glesni Jones, 2 Rosie Rowett, 3 Ellie Cook, 4 Kate Smith
Sportsman 1 Ben Linklater, 2 Paul Metcalfe, 3 Simon Walker, 4 Henry Walker
Over 40 1 Russell Millward, 2 Karl Greenall, 3 Dave Nellis, 4 Paul Davies
Over 50 1 Mark Houson
, 2 Philip George, 3 Robert Murfin, 4 Stephen Askin
We now have a short break before round 3 and 4. On the 28
th and 29
th of May. The ACU British Enduro Championship will be held by Dirt Bike Action Ltd in Graythwaite, surrounded by the stunning views of the Lake District this event is not one to miss.