Focus Rides

Well, four weeks ago it all started to go wrong when we had to change venues for the Peak Enduro Round 4 BNES.

Determined to keep the race alive, I headed out on the recce, only to be hit with even more bad news. NRW wouldn't allow us to use the trails in their woods because the application hadn't been submitted far enough in advance. After a lot of discussions—and a few crazy ideas—I made the decision to build two brand-new stages.

So it was back to the Peaks. Three trailer loads later, and with just three weeks to go before race weekend, work began.

Weeks of rain, machine breakdowns, and constant setbacks would have pushed most people to breaking point, but I was determined to make it happen.

Then race weekend arrived... and what a weekend it was.

I want to thank everyone who offered words of encouragement over the last few weeks during what often felt like a never-ending battle. Not only was I working in a new venue and town where I didn't know anyone, but I was also in a different country, far away from my friends and usual support network. It wasn't exactly a case of being able to pick up the phone and ask for help.

A huge thank you to , , Rob Frisby, and Debs Draper for all their support throughout.

A massive thanks as well to the local marshals, the families who helped out, and everyone who stepped up to make the event happen.

To all the riders—and especially the parents of the young riders—thank you for continuing to support the series. Your commitment means everything.

The biggest thanks of all goes to the landowner who gave us the opportunity to host the event and was incredibly accommodating throughout the process. Without that support, none of this would have been possible.

After three weeks of absolute hell, seeing the riders enjoy the event and hearing their appreciation for the effort that went into making it happen was genuinely emotional.

Thank you, everyone.

Now it's time to enjoy a well-earned cold one! 🍻

And finally, thank you to our main sponsors, and , for your continued support.