This weekend the POC Scottish Enduro Series kicks off again for another exciting season. Once again the Innerleithen car park was full of excited racers looking to test their winter fitness, or just to see what enduro was all about. With muddy trails and ridiculously steep descents, it will be sure to be an action packed weekend. We did a quick pit walk to see what bikes the riders were racing this year.

Janey Kennedy was riding the Nukeproof Mega
Janey Kennedy was riding the Nukeproof Mega
Gary Forrest is charging hard on his HD3 with prototype X-Fusion
Ibis Team rider Gary Forrest is charging hard on his HD3 with prototype X-Fusion shocks
Dave Maclean was on another Nukeproof, a popular option for Scottish mud
Dave Maclean was on another Nukeproof, a popular option for Scottish mud
Scott Harrison was looking forward to getting on the hill on his Trek Slash
Scott Harrison was looking forward to getting on the hill on his Trek Slash
Gee is waiting on a HD3 but is still loving his Ibis HD.
Gee is waiting on a HD3 but is still loving his Ibis HD.
Dick Hamilton is loving the forward geometry on the Mondraker Foxy
Dick Hamilton is loving the forward geometry on the Mondraker Foxy
Getting ready for her first enduro race, Kate Mackie looked stoked on her Bronson
Getting ready for her first enduro race, Kate Mackie looked stoked on her Bronson
The Scottish Enduro Series 2014 Champion Chris Hutchens is rocking a Yeti SB6C today
The Scottish Enduro Series 2014 Champion Chris Hutchens is rocking a Yeti SB6C today
Last years hardtail champion, Michael Clyne now has a full bouncer, the Bianchi Ethonol FS
Last years hardtail champion, Michael Clyne now has a full bouncer, the Bianchi Ethonol FS
Last years champion Roz Newman is rocking the Pivot Mach 4. She will be pinned tomorrow
Last years champion Roz Newman is rocking the Pivot Mach 4. She will be pinned tomorrow
Eilidh Wells riding for the Cruel Gravity Team, was looking focussed on her orange Orange
Eilidh Wells riding for the Cruel Gravity Team, was looking focussed on her orange Orange
Greg Jolliffe was also riding for the Cruel Gravity Team on his Giant Trance
Greg Jolliffe was also riding for the Cruel Gravity Team on his Giant Trance
Helena and Andrew Perry were dressed for the weather on their Ornage Alpine and Stumpjumper
Helena and Andrew Perry were dressed for the weather on their Orange Alpine and Stumpjumper
The HOPE technology team were representing, Rachael Walker and Adam Brayton on their factory rides
The HOPE technology team were representing, Rachael Walker and Adam Brayton on their factory rides
The Strive was a popular bike, this time ridden by Keith Scott
The Strive was a popular bike, this time ridden by Keith Scott
Fionna Berry was looking excited on the purple orange
Fionna Berry was looking excited on the purple orange
This Canyon Strive was being piloted by Robin Thomson
This Canyon Strive was being piloted by Robin Thomson
CUBE UK Rider Thom Mitchell is still waiting for his team bike, so was out on a standard stereo
CUBE UK Rider Thom Mitchell is still waiting for his team bike, so was out on a standard stereo

Words and Photos: Trev Worsey


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