The popular, fun and inclusive Pedalhounds MTB and eMTB Enduro Race Series is open for entries. Sponsored by Berkshire Cycle Co - Berkshire Turbo Store the first race takes place at Canada Heights on 16th February.
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There are five rounds across multiple categories from locations around Kent and Hants.
- Round 1 Canada Heights MX Circuit 16th February 2025
- Round 2 Land of Nod 23rd March 2025
- Round 3 Matterley Estate 11th May 2025
- Round 4 Land of Nod 5th October 2025
- Round 5 Canada Heights MX Circuit 19th October 2025
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
- 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.
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.
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