Inside Park update...

Final instructions are available for download from this link http://www.enduro.org.uk/docs09/march/finalins.pdf

Please play special attention to Rear Tyre and Noise Regulations.

• No Moto-X tyres - Enduro or Trials pattern only (maximum tread depth is 13mm anywhere on the tyre)

• FIM Enduro noise limit will be enforced - 94db

There has been an error on the published start/finish times for Clubman E2 riders:

• Riders number up to number 238 start/finish at FOUR minutes past (line 1)

• Riders number above number to 238 start/finish at FIVE minutes past (line 2)

The start holding area is soft ground - please bring a pad for your stand.


See you there!

Sideways open evening featuring Dakar hero Stan Watt...

Sideways Motorcycles near Dorchester are holding an open evening on Thursday 19th March featuring a presentation by Dakar Marathon Class winner Stan Watt. Stan will bring to life his eventful and fantastic ride in this years South American 'Dakar' adventure in his own inimitable way. Stan is one of the most approachable guys you'll ever meet, if you ever wanted to meet a true Dakar hero and find out what it's really like to 'live the dream' this is your chance.

Sideways will also be taking the opportunity to unveil the new KTM Adventure and 990 SMT models.

The fun starts at 19.30 and all are welcome!

1st March - Inside Park

We are delighted to confirm that we have now reached our practical limit of 200 entrants for our first event of the season at ‘The Inside Park’ next weekend and the entry is therefore now closed.

Riders Final Instructions and Entrants list available now.

Thank you all for your support and we look forward to seeing you next weekend!

Gary & the team

In-Chains Trade Stand...

In-Chains have confirmed they will be operating their trade stand at all SCEC events this year. They carry a large range of enduro parts and accessories but if you need something a little out of the ordinary or have a last minute panic give them a call and if it’s humanly possible to get what you need in time for the race they’ll bring it along for you to collect.

Web: www.in-chains.co.uk
E-mail: mail@inchains.co.uk
Tel: 0800 135 7032

Membership/Race numbers online

You can now check your 2009 race number online by logging onto www.enduro.org.uk/docs09/racenumbers09.html. To find your number first select ‘Edit’ then ‘Find’ in your browser menu then simpy enter your name in the search box.

Golden Tyre Deals for SCEC members...

We have arranged a very special deal for members with our friends at Golden Tyre giving club riders the chance to purchase premium quality enduro tyres at extremely attractive prices:

Front = £35.00
Rear 120 = £40.00
Rear 140 = £45.00

These prices are for the competition spec tyres which easily match the performance of the established premium brands, and at these prices are astonishing value.

They are inclusive of VAT and delivery to the races but postage can be arranged by special arrangement.

Golden Tyre also produce their own ‘Mousse’. They’ve been testing them on the World and European Championship circuit for several years now, they are very well proven and will soon be available to private riders . They too will be available to members at extremely attractive prices.

New classes for SCEC 2009...

The long established annual SCEC series has 2 new classes as well as a new name for 2009.

The new ladies class has attracted considerable interest from some of the country’s top lady racers while the new youth class will give lads and lasses from 15 to 17 the chance to mix it with the old men. Subject to individual approval experienced 14 year olds can also join in the fun.

Already one of the most hotly contested and highly regarded series in the country, the new classes together the new scoring system and the various other little tweaks introduced for 2009 should make it even more enjoyable and help maintain it’s popularity.

As we go to press there are still a few places left for the first round at the fabulous 'Inside Park' - full info at www.enduro.org.uk

Dorset Police Results...

Click for Provisional Results of todays superb Hethfelton Hare & Hounds Enduro!

Date clash latest (and final !) news...

There has been considerable ongoing speculation and ill feeling over the re-scheduling of the 8th February Track & Trail race to the 1st of March, the same date as the first round of our 2009 series at the awesome ‘Inside Park’.

The disappointment everybody can understand (and there could be any number of totally plausible reasons why they might want to run their event then) but to suggest as they have done in recent web statements that we are in anyway responsible for the resultant date clash is totally unacceptable.

As most of you are aware, we already re-arranged our entire published race calendar this year (for the second year in a row) in an attempt to avoid date clashes with Track & Trail. In addition whenever circumstances beyond our control suggest last minute date changes might be necessary we immediately contact any other clubs likely to be affected to see if some solution can be found. In most cases other clubs will do all they can to help (as we would - we are all on the same side after all!) but in the case of Track & Trail we have only ever encountered complete intransigence.

Usually we just bite our tongue but this time the situation has gone too far. To try and paint us as the bad guys in all this is taking modern marketing techniques or spin just a bit too far.

That sorted we can now get back to doing what we do best and we look forward to seeing you at the Inside Park!

Enjoy the ride!

Gary & the team

Latest Dakar news...

A little birdy tells me that having studied the evidence the FIM have rescinded the 4 hour penalty imposed on SCEC hero Stan Watt for alledgedly missing a Check Point on Stage 13 of the Dakar.

Stan crashed heavily during the stage causing considerable damage to his 690 KTM, including it's GPS system, and although the damage initially appeared terminal both bike and GPS lived to fight another day. Stan was somehow able to coax his faithful KTM back into life and in spite of the damage to the GPS the organisers were later able to interrogate it with their computer systems and prove conclusively that Stan had indeed made it to the check point.

This places Stan in 17th position overall and WINNER OF THE MARATHON CLASS! That's right folks, Stan won his class in his first ever Dakar - awesome, bloody awesome!!

DPMCC Enduro...

We understand there are very few places left for this superb event, better pull your finger out if you're hoping to ge a ride there!

For more info go to the DPMCC webpage or to download regs click here...

See you there!

A day out with the boys...

Some of the crew were invited along to share a days training with the local Marines Club at an undisclosed location in Dorset over the weekend.

It's always a pleasure to go riding with these guys but this day was extra special. A certain DK was out there giving his factory BMW a good workout (he really seems to be enjoying that bike and was absolutely FLYING!) and the 2009 Gas Gas squad were enjoying some final pre-season training and testing. The lads and their machines were extremely impressive - if what we saw is anything to go by these boys really are going to be a force to be reckoned with this year!

Awesome day. Thanks lads!