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Richardson Stands on top of the Summit
Extreme Wayne Braybrook has a wealth of Extreme Enduro knowledge from first hand Experience. The latest high end Extreme Race from RAW Enduro raised the bar for UK Extreme races, as Litton in West Yorkshire provided unrivalled terrain for a battle Royale in all classes. After over a month of Wayne Braybrook test riding the terrain, GPS routes of the course plan, GO Pro footage filming, creating routes through virgin terrain, the end result was a two and a half hour Extreme race in a simply stunning location, made up of Limestone riverbeds, waterfalls, super steep climbs and jaw dropping descents and trails around the Yorkshire Dales valleys.
Sportsman class honours went to Ben Crowcroft who just pipped Brandon Bayliss to the flag. The Sportsman class saw only 3 DNF's which proves the determination of these weekend Enduro warriors. Every single inch of the 5 mile track stayed in place throughout the event, nothing cut out, or removed, this was a testament to the weeks of planning that went into this insane Extreme Enduro UK race. The RAW Helpers and Marshals on the day had very little to do as the Zero outside help rule stayed in place. Thanks in particular to the Spectators for cheering the riders on, SportsInsure for backing the event, Special thanks to Team Steer for providing the riders Prize Money fund, and crucially the land owners who have agreed a 5 year deal with RAW Enduro for sole use, to ensure this event continues in safe hands for years to come. RAW Summit Extreme Enduro… An expedition to the future….
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Setting a blistering pace around the first lap, a top Class
line up of UK Extreme Pro riders were setting the spectators expectations on
fire by showing off great skills and speed. Running up front Jarvis
Husqvarna rider Jono Richardson is no stranger to this kind of terrain, with
Beta UK Mounted Jack Spencer hot on his heels the pair traded places around
the super tough track. At the one and a half hour Mark, Clerk of the Course
Wayne Braybrook opened the "Twister Loop" an insane uphill section
which all Pro and Expert riders had to complete once. Impossible to ride
straight up, all riders had to cross the valley side at least 5 times to
reach the Summit, lots of lifting and pushing in true Extreme enduro
fashion. Richard Moorhouse benefitted most from the Twister, as his accent
was the fastest of the day completing it in P2, an unfortunate Chain Guide
breakage on his Sherco hampered his progress in the final stages of the race
meaning he missed the extra lap. At the Flag Jono Richardson took a five
minute winning margin from Jack Spencer in second, with Mitch Brightmore and
Keelan Hancock separated by just 25 seconds at the flag. Brightmore finding
the final step of the podium for his efforts on the day.
In the Expert Class James Allen was the only expert to
complete 8 laps taking the class win. Reece Gazzard made the trip across the
water well worth while grabbing a cool runner up place for his efforts.
Richard Hawes always has been a fan of tougher events, his Clubman Vets win
on 5 laps completed was impressive. Darren Hayes was P2 with Paul Westgarth
refusing to wait at the flag completing 4 laps in three hours twenty five
minutes!!!