Post by medfordpiney on Dec 9, 2010 9:00:23 GMT -5
The oldest NJ enduro will be holding its 75 annual enduro in 2011, yes 3/4 of a century. Older then most everyone here. Enduros are not a race against one and other, they are a time keeping event. Where point are given for each minute late and early to a given secret checkpoint. The points penalty is actually higher for an early arrival then a late arrival. The person with the least point wins. 4 riders leave the starting line each minute.
There are presently 8 clubs in NJ, these clubs are part of the East Coast Enduro Association which has 19 clubs total in NJ, Pa, De, NY, MD all clubs and events are chartered and insured by the AMA. Not only do the club have their enduro event but many sponsor Hare Scrambles on private property and Dual Sport rides, which the Dual Sports have the same requirements as the actual enduro as far as permits and review.
When we apply for a Special Use Permit from DEP, we must GPS our whole entire route and submit it, not only to DEP but also the Pinelands Commission for approval, at the DEP and Pinelands they are reviewed by multiply departments. The routes are checked for T&E species and wetlands along with seasonal habits of the inhabitants within the forest, like turkeys mating season.
The events mainly consist of single tract trail, fire cuts and some sand roads, again all reviewed and approved by the pinelands commission and DEP. We also apply for a permit from the NJ State Police Racing Commission who has 2 officers on hand doing random checks inspecting the bikes for compliance. We are required to have 2 fire trucks and 2 EMS squads on hand if needed.
There are presently 8 clubs in NJ, these clubs are part of the East Coast Enduro Association which has 19 clubs total in NJ, Pa, De, NY, MD all clubs and events are chartered and insured by the AMA. Not only do the club have their enduro event but many sponsor Hare Scrambles on private property and Dual Sport rides, which the Dual Sports have the same requirements as the actual enduro as far as permits and review.
When we apply for a Special Use Permit from DEP, we must GPS our whole entire route and submit it, not only to DEP but also the Pinelands Commission for approval, at the DEP and Pinelands they are reviewed by multiply departments. The routes are checked for T&E species and wetlands along with seasonal habits of the inhabitants within the forest, like turkeys mating season.
The events mainly consist of single tract trail, fire cuts and some sand roads, again all reviewed and approved by the pinelands commission and DEP. We also apply for a permit from the NJ State Police Racing Commission who has 2 officers on hand doing random checks inspecting the bikes for compliance. We are required to have 2 fire trucks and 2 EMS squads on hand if needed.