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Gorrick 12:12 TORQ in your Sleep weekend - August Bank Holiday - What's happening?

by Jane Lucas, 20 Jul 14.

The Gorrick 12:12 TORQ in your Sleep is one of the South’s great Enduro weekends. Headline sponsored by Torq Fitness with the support of the Army. There really is something for everyone, as you can see if you look through the programme below. Full details of the event are here and further information and updates will be posted on Facebook & Twitter.

Entry is by online pre-entry only at MBSA, so don’t leave it too long before you enter if you want to be sure of a place. Pairs and Team confirmations do not have to be confirmed until on the day, when you sign on and collect your Registration Packs complete with goodies and spot prizes.

Saturday 23 August

2pm Venue opens for Mountain Biking event competitors – FREE CAMPING ALL WEEKEND, catering open.

2pm – 4pm Our classic 8 mile, figure of 8 Enduro Course is OPEN for pre-riding.

2pm Registration open for Children’s Races/She TORQS. Toddler track open and available all weekend.

4pm CHILDREN's SHORT COURSE RACES START - (age categories 6 to 15) medals and sweets for all.

5pm SHE TORQS – 1 Lap charity ride/social for female riders to race or pace with Pimms and chocolate in the Arena afterwards.

6pm-8pm Course reopens and Registration open for 12:12 Rider Pack collection and Team confirmations.

SUNDAY

8am Arena with catering and trade stands opens.

8am - 10am Our classic 8 mile, figure of 8 Enduro Course is OPEN for pre-riding.

8am – 10.45am Registration open for 12:12 Rider Pack collection and Team confirmations.

11am COMPULSORY RIDER BRIEFING at the Marquee for ALL 12hr RIDERS.

12 noon 12:12 RACE STARTS – In Vision live screen timing in the Marquee.

2pm COMPULSORY RIDER BRIEFING at the Marquee for 6hr riders.

3pm 6hr RACE STARTS – Solo riders start.

5pm DJ session under the bridge starts.

7pm All riders to have front lights mounted.

9pm 6hr RACE ENDS – riders finish the lap they are on.

9.30pm 6hr Race Prizegiving in the Marquee.

11.30pm – 1.30am Music, FREE beer, drinks and chocolates in the Marquee.

12 midnight 12hr RACE ENDS - course closes, riders finish the lap they are on.

1am Prize Presentations then Killer Prize Draw (anyone entered can win, but must be there to collect the prize). Huge prize pools.

MONDAY

9am-12am Breakfast rolls served in the Marquee.

2pm Venue closes.