Preview: 2014 The Tough One Hard Enduro

This weekend will see the 10th anniversary of the famous Hard Enduro – The Tough One – move location to the iconic and historic Hawkstone Park.

Never before has Hawkstone seen an event like WOR Events have planned for The Tough One this weekend, April 19.

The event has grown and grown in stature over the years and is born and bred in Shropshire. Running at Nantmawr Quarry in Oswestry since its conception back in 2005, the event is now running at Hawkstone Park mx track to mark its decade of world class hard enduro entertainment.

The event nowadays is part of the Red Bull Hard World Hard Enduro series and this will be round two of the championship.

Over 200 riders will take part, with over 30 of them simply the world’s best at this sport, including multiple world champions and heroes from all over the globe.

Confirmed attending among the list of great riders are Graham Jarvis, David Knight, Dougie Lampkin, Jonny Walker, Alfredo Gomez, Andreas Lettinbichler and many more, see full 2014 The Tough One entry list below.

Never before has the famous sandy Hawkstone track seen the imported 400 tonnes of forest logs, the massive old truck tyre pit, the hanging life and weights size dummies, the massive cable reel obstacles, the articulated lorry trailer jump and lots of man-made challenges on the track.

Coupled with almost impossible climbs and drop offs in the surrounding woodlands, it will make up an enormous challenge for the tough riders.

There are three races taking place on the Saturday April 19.

Race one is for hobby level riders called the SPORTSMAN RACE, two hours starting at 08.30am.

Race two is for medium level riders called the CLUBMAN RACE, two hours duration starting at 11am.

Race three is the main TOUGH ONE for the Pro & Expert riders, the main event starting at 2pm and running for three strength-sapping hours.

It will be an action packed day for all the spectators coming and they will be guaranteed a great days racing. The gates open at 7am on Saturday morning.

Entrance fees are pay at the gate, no ticket required.

£15 adults £10 10-15’s Under 10’s FREE Parking FREE Motorcycles £10 p/p Great parking, great catering and plenty of facilities on site..

2014 The Tough One rider entry list