Chopwell Funduro

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 fun 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.

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

Race Schedule (schedule tbc but expect the following): 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.

Your rider info pack will confirm the timings. This will be issued the Wednesday Prior to the event.

You must be at least in your 14th year to compete so if you are 14 on 31 December 2025 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.

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 guidelines.

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 for the rider crossing the line.

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

Camping: No Camping is available onsite.

Catering: Catering Trailer

Toilets: Portable Loos

Details and Booking