Vitus First Tracks Enduro Cup 2015 - Round 1

Castlewellan Mountain Bike Trails are set in a beautiful Forest Park with the Mourne mountains as a back drop. 6 x 3-5min stages, 25km loop on trail centre and natural singletrack, fitness rating 6/10, skill rating 7/10.

The Vitus First Tracks Enduro Cup is a Mountainbikers dream!! It will test your skill, fitness and metal on some of the finest trails in Northern Ireland. Creating a friendly atmosphere is our goal so you can relax, ride with your friends and get down to the serious business of 'bragging rights!'

There are 4 rounds and each is uniquely designed to get progressively more challenging throughout the season. Riders will visit some of Northern Ireland's most iconic mountainbiking destinations along the way. It is aimed at intermediate - advanced riders that will race individually against the clock on the best terrain available at each venue.

Each round consists of 5/6 timed stages on a fun filled loop of 25-40km. Stage times will be added together for an aggregate time that will decide positions in each category. Transitions are mainly on fire road or single track and are NOT timed. Riders can chill with friends and make their way to the next stage at their own pace. Keep in mind there will be a time limit and cut offs in place for rider safety although this is set at a relaxed pace. The important bits are the descents! We are using the most reliable, non contact timing system available so riders can focus on the fun part. Specific information for each event will become available to competitors on our social media, emails and briefing before each event.

Riders must hold a current Cycling Ireland race licence (or equivalent) or purchase a one day licence that will be available at the event at a price of approx. £18

Categories:

• Junior Men - 14-18
• Senior men - 19-29
• Masters A men - 30-34
• Masters B men - 35-39
• Veteran men - 40-49
• Super Veteran men - 50+
• Women - 14+
• Hardtail men - 19+
• Pro Men - 19+

Event added by: billy1979

IMPORTANT: To the best of our knowledge the details provided are accurate at the time of listing. However, as with any outdoor event of this type, there can always be unforeseen circumstances that will lead to changes or cancellations. For all demo days, please check with the organiser directly to confirm the event is going ahead, timing, location, bike availability and any other additional detail.