Kielder Enduro Event is Calling You

Kielder Calling is an exciting Enduro event that will take place in the shadow of Kielder Castle in the fabulous Kielder Forest, Northumberland on 14th August. The Kielder Calling Enduro will unveil an exciting new course, at an exciting new venue, the course will be fully marked and marshalled but this is Enduro on the Wildside. You'll have the chance to savour this rugged outdoor playground with some of the best single-track trails in the UK. The Kielder Calling takes place in the stunning Kielder Water and Forest Park in the 62,000 hectare (155,00acres) Borders wilderness. If Enduro is your thing, we have something for all abilities, you just choose how long you want to stay in the saddle, 3, 6 or 12 hours, and whether you are going it alone or with a team then come and join us for the weekend and enjoy the ride! The Enduro course is being designed especially for the Kielder Calling. It is 6 miles long and will incorporate some of the existing Kielder Forest trails plus taking you into some new territory. In addition to the Enduro event there will be the chance to do hot laps on the trails or test your bike skills on the loop course. There will demo bikes from Yeti, Commencal and Kona so why not try one out for size around the demo loop. For the kids there is the little wheelies obstacle course and a chance for them to try out demo bikes too. The Expo village will have everything Mountain Biking, shiny stuff to test, demo and buy, get your hands on the latest gear and enhance your biking experience. The Food Hub for refuelling will keep you energised with an all day BBQ, Coffee and Cakes and Beer tent with local brews. Additionally there's also a specific competitors fuel stop and support area. A day is not enough so why not make a weekend of and Get Kieldered. Why not stay over and enjoy the hog roast and ceilidh with a presentation/medal ceremony to top off a top day. Victoria Griffin, Director of Purple Mountain commented: 'We are excited to be part of the Kielder Calling, there is something for everyone and it promises to be an action packed and fun weekend' For more information about the Kielder Calling visiting www.purplemountain.co.uk or Phone 01434 250532. To make a weekend of the event and for information about where to stay in the Kielder Forest visit www.visitkielder.com.