Pedalhounds MTB-EMTB Enduro Race 5 - Canada Heights

The race format will suit anyone with a trail, enduro, hard tail or e-bike and enough stamina for a good day’s riding.  Whilst the top riders enter to win, it’s more about getting out on your bike in a stunning location, having a go and enjoying the friendly banter.

The Race Format:

Stages can be ridden in any order in a mash-up style

Stages can be ridden as many times as you like before the race finishes

Best 2 times per stage count towards riders overall result

Race Start 10.00am – Race Finish 2.30 or 3.00pm depending on entry numbers

Riders must hand their timing chip in by 2.30 or 3.00pm to get a result

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 riders in each category

Fun Category is open to riders starting their first enduro and less experienced riders. This category is pure fun racing. Top 3 riders will be presented with podium boards.  Once a rider has scored a podium they must race appropriate age category.

Entries are limited to 260 riders per round.

The stages can be ridden in any order in a mash-up style, with no time restraints on transfers from one stage to another.

Timing chips are supplied for each race and collected at race registration.

Pedalhounds are sticking to the true ethos of enduro – there will be no practice before the racing starts, although the stages will be available for inspection on foot the day before between 1-4pm and on the morning of the event between 7.30-10am giving everyone a level playing field.

These events will be run on private land and fully insured for MTB and EMTB racing.

MTB Categories:

MTB/MIXED Male / Female U12: 10-11 *9 year olds can race as long as they turn 10 years old before 31st December 2025 (Rider must be accompanied by a rider 16yrs+. Racing or Non Racing, the guardian must be the next rider to follow the competitor down each stage)

MTB/Male U15: 12-14 (Rider must be accompanied by a guardian 16yrs+ either riding or spectating at all times whilst at the event)

MTB/Male U18: 15-17

MTB/Male 18-29

MTB/Male 30-39

MTB/Male 40-49

MTB/Male 50+

MTB/Female: U16: 12-15 (Rider must be accompanied by a guardian 16yrs+ either riding or spectating at all times whilst at the event)

MTB/Female: 16-39

MTB/Female: 40+

MTB/Hardtail Male: 18+

MTB/Fun Male: 18+  (Open to riders starting their first enduro and less experienced riders. This category is pure fun racing. Top 3 riders will be presented with podium boards.   Once a rider has scored a podium they must race appropriate age category)

EMTB Categories:

EMTB Restricted U40/Male: 14-39

EMTB Restricted/Male: 40-49

EMTB Restricted/Male: 50-59

EMTB Restricted/Male 60+

EMTB Restricted/Female: 14+

Restricted Category:  Must comply to UK EPAC Law, have a maximum output of 250watts and maximum speed 15.5mph. The bikes must be pedal assisted and not have a throttle or rear wheel motor. We rely on Riders Integrity to adhere to these rules

EMTB Open U40/Male: 14-39

EMTB Open/Male: 40-49

EMTB Open/Male: 50-59

EMTB Open/Male 60+

Open Category: Can be derestricted, maximum output of 250watts. The bikes must be pedal assisted and not have a throttle or rear wheel motor.

*Category ages are based on your age on the 31st December 2025 so that you remain in the same age category throughout the series.

Details and Entry