Taking in the 2 separate sections of Powerline in small bite sized stages plus the Chopwell Mafias loam tastic bonus stage, this will make a great introduction to Enduro.  3 stages and only one climb!  You can't get much better than that.

This is a great way to start Mtb competition be that DH or Enduro racing.

Chopwell FUNduro is  aimed at Enduro / Trailbikes on a funn trail centre trail.  Basically whatever bike you take out for a Sunday blast is a cool bike for this event.  All you need is your bike, a helmet and and some end plugs in your bars.

Chopwell Funduro

Venue: Chopwell Woods

The Course: Course rating (1-5 with 5 being very technical): Rating 3
The track is a forestry commission Red and black graded trail.
The HQ arena is identified by the NDH timing trailer.
Riders are advised to wear suitable protection, walk the course prior to riding and ride within their own ability level.

Nearest Hospital: Newcastle.   Nearest Police Station: Gateshead.

Race Director: Carl Davison Race Web Site: www.northerndownhill.co.uk

2022 Race Schedule: Course open for foot inspection at 8am. Sign on opens at 8.30am. Marshals meeting 9.00. Practice opens at 9.30. Practice closes at 11.30. Race runs commence 12.00 through until 15.00. Podiums 15.15. All times are estimated and subject to change depending on conditions and rider numbers.

You must be at least in your 14th year to compete so if you are 14 on 31 December 2022 you can race.

You will race the route twice so 6 competitive runs altogether.

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:

Race Regulations: The event will run using BEMBA Regulations and Penalties. Please make sure you aware of the rules.

NDH  rules incorporate those laid out in the current BEMBA guidlines.

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 and live on the Internet at the same time

Medical: Full medical cover both on course (In a 4x4 vehicle) and from an identifiable Base Station in the event arena.  A mediacl team will be onsite..

Camping: No Camping is available onsite.

Catering:  Catering Trailer

Toilets:  Porta Loos

Refunds and Transfers: If you wish to cancel a booking please note the following cancellation conditions:
14 days or less notice: no refund. Prior to this an admin fee of £5.00 will be charged.
If you take out the refund protection insurance this IS NOT administered in any way by NDH/ COLDBREW EVENTS LTD and no income is generated for us from the sale. NDH / Coldbrew Events Ltd 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. 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.

If the event is cancelled we are unable to refund or part refund any entry fee. We are also unable to transfer your entry to another event.

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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.

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This event offers the option to purchase XCover, so that participants may be able to get a refund if they are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances.

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