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Title: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on January 21, 2015, 06:42:20 PM
In May round 2 of the Enduro World Series visits Carrick Mountain in Wicklow and entry opens on Wednesday the 28th January, 17:00 GMT

Useful information regarding registering on the Red Bull site penned by ouw veru own Ben Marchant Click here (http://www.redbull.com/ie/en/bike/stories/1331700830159/registration-tips-for-the-2015-enduro-world-series)

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Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on January 21, 2015, 08:38:01 PM
There doesn't seem to be a hyper link in the article to pre register for EMBA ?

•All riders must register in advance with EMBA. A license can be purchased for GB£30 but is not a requirement (you need it if you want to accumulate points). You can save yourself time on registration though by having pre-registered here.

That here is not a hyper link and I cant find anywhere to register. Has anyone any better luck ?
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Ben on January 21, 2015, 09:13:56 PM
Hi Jimmy,

I've been trying to find it since you asked but am only on mobile. Last year you could pre-register but it may be integrated into the new registration system. NZ sold out in minutes so I can't check. I'm trying to get a clarification. Important thing is you don't the the license unless you are planning on turning pro.

Here might be a good place to start but the mobile version doesn't give a link

http://www.enduroworldseries.com/about.php

It's a bit vague this year but pre registering last year definitely sped me up and I got into Scotland and Italy do am basing it off my own experience. I know people who didn't get in cause it timed out.
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on January 21, 2015, 09:24:48 PM
Thanks a million Ben, Ya Ive been looking around the site and they don't appear to have an option to pre register despite referring to it. I think the system is better this year as gives a better chance for Irish riders to get a spot in the Irish Enduro but its going to be down to sheer luck with the populairty of it.

If only I got a wild card entry from the club   :P
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Ben on January 21, 2015, 09:30:41 PM
New Zealand just sold out in 3 minutes! Have everything to hand though and you should be okay.

On a side note, last year my transaction was processing for 45 mins with a spinning wheel and do not refresh your page message. Total nightmare. I rang my credit card company during this time and they could see the Scottish round as cleared but Italy took forever! Worth the wait in the end though... Fingers crossed for you all lads!
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on January 21, 2015, 09:33:57 PM
Ah sure if not it will still be some spectacle to watch the best riders in the world with some top names from DH also racing the trails.

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Post by: Scott B. on January 21, 2015, 10:58:45 PM
Getting a spot sounds like a nightmare..... help
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Flathout on January 22, 2015, 10:09:08 PM
Getting a spot sounds like a nightmare..... help

Yup...I'm hoping to get in too, fingers crossed!
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Post by: DaveyD on January 22, 2015, 10:56:38 PM
Getting a spot sounds like a nightmare..... help

Yeah..... Maybe I'll just watch  ::)
I'd probably learn something!
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Ben on January 24, 2015, 08:51:52 PM
It should be easier than last year as the dates for entry have been spread out. Preparation is the key and fingers on buttons at launch time.
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Flathout on January 28, 2015, 04:52:39 PM
Fingers on keyboards....
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on January 28, 2015, 05:41:03 PM
Don't know how I'm gonna get this round the missus but I'm  in :D
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on January 28, 2015, 05:58:00 PM
You are the the only man who was in twice..!  :D  Well done jimmy
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: PaulC86 on January 28, 2015, 06:33:12 PM
France and Scotland too. Lets PARTAYYY!
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Post by: Scott B. on January 29, 2015, 07:58:29 AM
I'm in as well....I make that 6 seniors, 1 junior & a club fwend.... (he will join) we certainly will be partying.......
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: DaveyD on January 29, 2015, 08:53:38 AM
So who else got an entry?
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Ian on January 29, 2015, 12:00:53 PM
Mise  :)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on January 29, 2015, 12:12:59 PM
From looking at FB, did anyone actually miss out..? Seems most people got a spot  :)
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Post by: Scott B. on January 29, 2015, 12:39:30 PM
Oisin Boydell didn't get a spot + a couple of friends but the IMBRC lads were on the ball..
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on January 29, 2015, 12:45:30 PM
stick up a club list there scott
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on January 29, 2015, 12:48:50 PM
Nigel Glynn missed out
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Ger on January 29, 2015, 08:11:34 PM
Well done to everyone on getting a starting stop. Legends will be made that weekend :)
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Post by: Flathout on January 29, 2015, 08:14:03 PM
Yup I got in!
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: DaveyD on January 29, 2015, 10:18:17 PM
Great stuff lads, gonna be a super weekend.

Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Scott B. on January 30, 2015, 01:12:13 PM
stick up a club list there scott
EWS entrants Club wild card:- Paul,
Regulars:- Jimmy, Ian, Matt, John K, John C, Rory, Scott...
Ben are you riding it..??
Who Have I missed ?
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on January 30, 2015, 02:34:28 PM
John Kelly
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Scott B. on January 30, 2015, 04:08:10 PM
John Kelly
Thats great I didn't realize John was planning to ride..... we have a strong team now...!
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on January 30, 2015, 07:47:18 PM
 :P     :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Ben on February 09, 2015, 12:51:40 AM
I'm not riding Scott, I'm the press officer so I'll be working unfortunately.  Shaping up to be an amazing weekend.
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: DaveyD on May 20, 2015, 09:07:57 AM
So is everyone racing going over Friday and Saturday?
I'll be there Sunday afternoon to cheer on the Boys in blue

I think this is gonna be Awesome :)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Flathout on May 20, 2015, 03:37:11 PM
I'm not racing after an fupp up on my part with registration. I'll be there on the Sunday too, to cheer on the boys!
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Post by: Scott B. on May 20, 2015, 08:16:08 PM
Yep I think everbody will do Fri Sat and the race proper on Sunday..... practice is limited to Fri (half the course) and Saturday the other half.....I have those stages well snaked so heading down for easy spin Fri and Sat to gear and rev up for Sunday..... are any of our new members entered up..?? Darryl? Marcus??
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: DaveyD on May 22, 2015, 08:52:52 AM
A little bit of competition for you lads on Sunday  :D
 
Fabien seems impressed with the trails on offer
(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11259437_10153244282541291_2734064955266980651_n.jpg?oh=8d65287d114afcdbd291eaee60a3dbae&oe=5609A810)

LINK TO POST  (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153244282541291)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: DaveyD on May 22, 2015, 08:56:47 AM
Best of luck to everyone going to practice today, save something for Sunday
Rubber side down  ;D
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: jdacked on May 22, 2015, 03:10:04 PM
Very jealous lads would love to be racing this weekend, if the build up is anything to go by it will be savage. Keep her lit and do the Club proud but most of all Enjoy Best of Luck to everyone  ;)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on May 22, 2015, 04:14:17 PM
Looks like a great buzz already by the FB photos.

Im going to head down sunday to chear on the lads.

Scott, is there start times for the club members?
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on May 22, 2015, 05:17:37 PM
Most of us are off around nine. Pros then around 12
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Post by: Flathout on May 22, 2015, 08:43:13 PM
Good luck lads, tomorrow and Sunday! Enjoy and stay safe. Save the energy for Sunday and keep her lit!
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: RIDER Ado Connell on May 23, 2015, 11:43:17 PM
Best of luck to all the head bangers racing (surviving) tomorrow, you're gonna need it..
Quote of the day goes to Jimmy "we're in over our heads"  :)
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Post by: Paul on May 24, 2015, 12:43:19 AM
Best of luck tomorrow folks. ... should be deadly..!


Jimmy is the man with the plan. .... slow down fast up ;-)

Sent from my GT-I9300

Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: DaveyD on May 24, 2015, 07:51:15 PM
Amazing setup today,
Well done to all who raced that was some event! Brilliant watching our own lads mix it with the best in the world...... and then beat them  ;D
Greg callahan the complete legend  8)
A credit to Biking.ie and everyone else involved in getting this up and running some serious effort put in by the looks of what went on out there today.
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: markII on May 24, 2015, 08:07:22 PM
Great day in woods today ;D
Took my old dusty camera and two kids and we went to see what's that enduro thing is.
Fantastic atmosphere there from beginning up till end.
Me and boys were trying to cheer up imbrc lads and snap some pictures :D hopefully something will be in that camera.
Anyway Carrick looks like great spot, have to get there myself and try that enduro thing 8)
Need someone not too fast and patient to show me around there ;D;D;D
Will try to sort out pictures tomorrow.
Ciao :P
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on May 25, 2015, 01:17:44 AM
EPIC Day....!!!  :)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Col36 on May 25, 2015, 02:08:50 PM
Best of luck to all the head bangers racing (surviving) tomorrow, you're gonna need it..
Quote of the day goes to Jimmy "we're in over our heads"  :)


Haha, great one Jimmy
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on May 25, 2015, 02:36:32 PM
Results (http://www.sportident.co.uk/results/2015/EmeraldEnduroWorldSeries/Latest/index.html#Men)

One min highlight video (http://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-official-video-rd-2-one-minute-round-up-emerald-enduro-wicklow-ireland-2015.html)

MBR article (http://www.mbr.co.uk/news/event_news/enduro-world-series-ireland-results-and-pictures-327999)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: PaulC86 on May 25, 2015, 03:09:45 PM
Well lads, whats there to say that hasn't been said already! UNREAL!! It has passed the WW as the best day on a bike so far. A very tough day yesterday and you really had to be ON throughout the day. Made the transitions well in advance but had bad smell Condon following me throughout and I couldn't shake him ;-) Ah no, it was excellent having him up at the starts with me and we really got a buzz going. Stages were world class and very physical especially Stage 7 which I had to dig deep to get through. There was so much support up the hill on every stage which was surreal. It was never going to be easy and the two days practice really took its toll towards the end. Very happy with 113th in the Mens and finished ahead of a few local guys that I thought would have beat me. Thanks very much for the entry dudes and now its time to eat my weight 4 times over in preparation for Scotland which make Ireland look like a game of Tiddlywinks.
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Post by: Scott B. on May 25, 2015, 04:02:18 PM
You totally deserved that wild card Paul... Sladed some big names..... well done to Jimmy and Ian too big big day on the bike 13 mins for a lunch stop... made my lunch call by 15 secs... stage 3 by 50 sec (@Paul, I stopped to tell Tara where to catch you... looked at the watch went white and cycled off, I think she thought I was on something..!! That was the way to 3) just didn't stop for the rest of the day and had no stress... 16th in Masters (old farts) IN THE WORLD... I'm still buzzing
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on May 25, 2015, 04:28:45 PM
Yeah that was just an amazing day. The crowds, the atmosphere, the sunshine, the organisation, everything came together. While being one of the best days on the bike I do think it was one of the hardest also. You're lashing down trails and hitting straight into climbs without a break. 6 hours in the saddle in total with dragging fire road climbs coupled with full on burly downhill tracks which really took its toll on the body.

I burped my rear tyre on 1 or 2 and while I felt it roll didn't actually check it till after stage 4 when it was running on 18psi. Just lucky I didn't rip it open and managed to get it back up on the neutral mechanical stop.

Am delighted with finishing it as had a bad dose on the Friday to which I had to cut practice short and never got to do 3 and 4. 

Considered dropping out but pushed through on Saturday and reckon I sweated out most of it by Sunday.

Well done to Paul with a savage result and Scott doing so well in such a stacked field also but we expected it from ye lads who are consistently a threat at the sharp end of the field.

Jacko and I are just happy to have finished in one piece and smug in the knowledge that we competed and finished an Enduro World Series  :P

It also must be noted that we all beat Fabien Barel on Stage 4. (He may have punctured but we wont mention that)

That is something that will be kept for the grandchildren  ;)

Best of luck Tayto who is heading off this week to Tweedlove and then on to Europe to do the next two stages.

The man is peaking like a Chinese duck and the sky is the limit.

Keep her lit lad
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on May 25, 2015, 04:35:34 PM
Also like to add thank you for everyone who came down and cheered us all along the way. It was just brilliant and really pushed you on when feeling wrecked. The crowds and atmosphere was electric and has really put Ireland on the world stage of MTB.

Credit to Niall Davis with the vision and all the others who helped out volunteered and worked to make this one of the best events not only to reach Ireland but of the Enduro Calendar year

Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: PaulC86 on May 25, 2015, 04:43:44 PM
We are Injuro!
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Post by: Flathout on May 25, 2015, 09:32:47 PM
Good stuff lads, great to see you out! You did all proud!
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: DaveyD on May 25, 2015, 10:24:13 PM
Great photos by Pawel Paul?

Link here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152917451942947.1073741856.316207487946&type=1&l=80c8702bd4)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Ian on May 25, 2015, 10:48:50 PM
Amazing weekend, never seen or experienced anything like it. Delighted to finish it as I was a bit concerned Id bitten off more than I could chew when I entered it. 7 times up that hill under a deadline was tough going, got quite tired at stage 6 and 7 and made a few mistakes as a result. Just concentrated on making my start times and avoiding any unnecessary added penalties. Great buzz around the place on practice but race day was absolutely electric. Didn't get to see much of Scott, jimmy or Paul as I started later than them but in fairness I wasn't doing much talking going up those climbs.

Congrats to Scott for getting a top 20 and of course Killian who is gonna be a superstar.

Thanks for all the support/heckling, was great to hear familiar voices heading down the trails.
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: RIDER Ado Connell on May 25, 2015, 11:27:58 PM
The names jiimmmy big Iano Scott and Tayto will be mentioned in the folklore of IMBRC for generations to come,the men that took on the world at the EWS and beat Fabian Bariel (on stage 4).
We will b telling the kids how they spent 3 long days in the saddle,battling fire (roads) jeering madmen and killer descents.. How jimmy nearly died from man flu but he never gave up and by race day his yellow wheels were glowing red hot he was going so hard and fast,or how big Ian,who was 8ft tall,fell off his bike again and again but got back up every time and it was the rocks and trees that came out second best.or how Masters Barkley raced every stage as hard and as fast as he could even though he was nursing a 4yr old broken shoulder and finished in the top twenty in the universe,or how the legendary red bearded pirate captain Tayto guided his giant rig through The 7 circles of hells inferno only to rise up and continue his odyssey through Scotland and France..
The mighty EWS IMBRC legends!!  >:(


I may have had a few glasses of vino to celebrate their achievements !!!   :)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Ian on May 26, 2015, 12:32:44 AM
The names jiimmmy big Iano Scott and Tayto will be mentioned in the folklore of IMBRC for generations to come,the men that took on the world at the EWS and beat Fabian Bariel (on stage 4).
We will b telling the kids how they spent 3 long days in the saddle,battling fire (roads) jeering madmen and killer descents.. How jimmy nearly died from man flu but he never gave up and by race day his yellow wheels were glowing red hot he was going so hard and fast,or how big Ian,who was 8ft tall,fell off his bike again and again but got back up every time and it was the rocks and trees that came out second best.or how Masters Barkley raced every stage as hard and as fast as he could even though he was nursing a 4yr old broken shoulder and finished in the top twenty in the universe,or how the legendary red bearded pirate captain Tayto guided his giant rig through The 7 circles of hells inferno only to rise up and continue his odyssey through Scotland and France..
The mighty EWS IMBRC legends!!  >:(


I may have had a few glasses of vino to celebrate their achievements !!!   :)


Hahaha Aido, you defo should start writing a blog for the club  8)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on May 26, 2015, 12:59:10 AM
Haha thats deadly Ado  :D  #Seanchaí (Story teller in Irish for any of our non Gaelic speakers )
Title: Re: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: PaulC86 on May 26, 2015, 06:32:15 AM
The names jiimmmy big Iano Scott and Tayto will be mentioned in the folklore of IMBRC for generations to come,the men that took on the world at the EWS and beat Fabian Bariel (on stage 4).
We will b telling the kids how they spent 3 long days in the saddle,battling fire (roads) jeering madmen and killer descents.. How jimmy nearly died from man flu but he never gave up and by race day his yellow wheels were glowing red hot he was going so hard and fast,or how big Ian,who was 8ft tall,fell off his bike again and again but got back up every time and it was the rocks and trees that came out second best.or how Masters Barkley raced every stage as hard and as fast as he could even though he was nursing a 4yr old broken shoulder and finished in the top twenty in the universe,or how the legendary red bearded pirate captain Tayto guided his giant rig through The 7 circles of hells inferno only to rise up and continue his odyssey through Scotland and France..
The mighty EWS IMBRC legends!!  >:(


I may have had a few glasses of vino to celebrate their achievements !!!   :)
Aido, your a genius! ;D
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: lunka01 on May 26, 2015, 08:28:41 AM
Great photos by Pawel

Link here (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152917451942947.1073741856.316207487946&type=1&l=80c8702bd4)

thx for credit but album 2 is not mine mines are here
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152915640107947.1073741855.316207487946&type=3

I couldn't drag kids up the hills but managed to get lads at the finish line
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: DaveyD on May 26, 2015, 08:38:19 AM
Ha ha ha Brilliant Ado
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: RIDER Ado Connell on May 26, 2015, 09:28:36 AM
Thanks lads,but most of the credit goes to the bottle of red wine I just had to finish off last night..
But the real inspiration comes from the the EWS Hero's..
God speed you brave souls. Ha!!!
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on May 26, 2015, 02:39:05 PM
Some press from Ben on Broadsheets

http://www.broadsheet.ie/2015/05/26/defiant-enduro/
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Post by: Scott B. on May 26, 2015, 03:08:51 PM
Still smiling at that Aido... Super words of insight...
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: markII on May 26, 2015, 05:20:02 PM
Some pictures from me.
https://m.facebook.com/mareks.andrejevs/albums/957082947655590/?ref=bookmark (https://m.facebook.com/mareks.andrejevs/albums/957082947655590/?ref=bookmark)
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Scott B. on May 26, 2015, 05:42:09 PM
Some pictures from me.
https://m.facebook.com/mareks.andrejevs/albums/957082947655590/?ref=bookmark (https://m.facebook.com/mareks.andrejevs/albums/957082947655590/?ref=bookmark)
Super Photos Mareks...
Title: Re: EWS Emerald Enduro
Post by: Paul on May 26, 2015, 11:42:38 PM
Full highlights video. Great edit here (http://www.pinkbike.com/news/ews-official-video-wicklow-highlights-rd-2-emerald-enduro-ireland.html?utm_source=facebook.com&amp%3Butm_medium=referral&amp%3Butm_campaign=fb-like)