Army Cycling Enduro Series (ACES) 2024
The Army Cycling Enduro Series is back!
ACES promises to #InspireSoldiersToCycle, by enabling MTB riders of all standards across the Army (Regular and Reserve) to compete against each other whilst representing their Units.
Round 1 - The Forest of Dean Cycle Centre has a superb mixture of trail centre and off piste tracks. This race will be a mix of off piste and trail centre. This will be a slight step up in terms of technical difficulty, but still a great place for the novice to experience the more natural side of enduro riding.
Round 2 - Danny Harts Descent Bike Park, Hamsterley Forest - After a highly successful event last year, we have been kindly invited back to Danny Hart's Descend Bike Park, the North East's #1 bike park. This race will build on some of the technical features from round 1, with plenty to keep you on your toes. Another great location for getting to grips with the enduro format.
Round 3 - Caersws - has a great mix of hand built tracks. This race will be an intro to enduro racing, held entirely on private land.
Round 4 - Bike Park Wales will once again host the series finale!! After what was an unforgettable final round of our last series, Bike Park Wales invited us to return again this year to once again end the series on a high. Expect a mixture of Red and Blue graded tech trails at the UK's most popular bike park.
Categories:
Men : U18, U21, Senior 21-29, Master 30-39, Grand Master 40-49, Grand Veteran 50+, Hardtail, eBike
Women : U21, Senior 21-34 , Master 35+, Hardtail, eBike
*Category ages are based on your age on the 31st December so that you remain in the same age category throughout the series e.g. if you are 21 at anytime during 2024 then you are a Senior.
Marshals. We always need volunteers, bring your non riding mate to marshal in your stead, and earn free entry to your next race. Speak to the event organiser for more information.
On Duty Status. Entries via this system do not constitute automatic On Duty Status. Duty Status can only be granted by your Commanding Officer. For further info please see the season/event Admin Instruction for more details and speak to your Chain of Command.
Veterans. Veterans will need to provide evidence of in date personal injury insurance at registration. British Cycling Silver membership or above is acceptable.
Civil Servants. Civil servants will need to provide evidence of in date personal injury insurance at registration. British Cycling Silver Membership or similar is acceptable.
Furthermore, Civil Servants will need to provide evidence they have permission from their Delivery Manager, and prove they have taken a days absence to race.