Melbourne Enduro-cross track design

The upcoming Melbourne Enduro-X — being held at 434 Mahoney’s Rd, Campbellfield — on Saturday, 5th February, has had its track design finalised and it’s looking quite technical.

Rides will have to contend with big logs in standard across-track format as well as criss-cross watch-your-step-or-you’ll-eat-it layout. Then you’ve got the short and long big-rocks section, water traps, vertical and horizontal tyres and a table top to round it off.

Enduro Cross is a mix of Super cross and enduro, brought to the spectators up close and personal on an indoor or closed outdoor circuit. It is skill based, not speed based. The track comprises many sections with riders using every skill required in off road riding.

The inaugural Endurocross event already has a super-star rider list who are going in the running to claim the $13,000 worth of prize money up for grabs. The riders list for the event includes Reigning Off-Road Champion Toby Price, Jarrod Bewley, Safari Champion Ben Grabham, Chris Hollis, Josh Green, Enduro-legend Stefan Merriman and many others.

With $5000 for the winner the Pro Class has already attracted the big names but there will also be an Expert/Clubman class as well as a new under 19 class that is to be introduced for the night.

“This type of event format brings the riding competition to the family person who can enjoy modern amenities, such as toilets, a bar and eating facilities in a civilized environment. The test of riders’ skills at this level is both challenging and competitive and a high level of spectator value is assured. Riders will be racing for substantial prize money during the traditional off season and treat the event as a pre season opener, warm up type event,” Dave Robbins said.

More information about the event can be found on their official website or through our earlier press release.