A4DE at Orange.Press release

[Mick DMember]

Orange A4DE takes shape

Organisers of this year’s Hog’s Breath Cafe Australian 4-Day Enduro (A4DE), to be held at Orange (NSW) from April 16th to 19th, have said the event is “right on track” and shaping up to be an “interesting one”.

The A4DE is a national championship race and one of the biggest and most prestigious enduro motorcycle events in the world.

It attracts Australasia’s fastest riders as well as some of the best from around the globe, and contributes millions of dollars to the Australian economy.

Spectators will be in for a real treat this year, with four-time World Enduro Champion, Stefan Merriman, set to go up against last year’s A4DE Outright winner, Chris Hollis.

Spots in the event are filling up fast. Early bird entries close March 10th, with final entries closing April 1st. Entries will be capped at 350 riders. To enter visit http://www.a4de.com

Organisers, Phil Sargent (Dirt Bike Promotions) and Lyndon Heffernan (Detour Events) said plans for the A4DE were “coming along really well”.

“It’s going to be interesting four-day… we looked at bringing some of the old school back into it and also keep it rider friendly and ride-able for the majority of the field,” Sargent said.

“We’ve made some changes this year, including ‘seating’ the riders, which means the top riders will start in order of finish from last year’s A4DE.

“This means the fastest riders will all be together at the front of the pack, making it easier for spectators and fairer for riders as they are also vying for Outright, as well as Class honours.

“The course will head north of Orange and will run on a mixture of private property and forestry land.

“Orange the area is known to be a bit rocky, a challenging ride… we will be using some forestry roads, but they won’t be boring as most of them are too tight to even drive a four-wheel-drive down.

“We’ll have some virgin single track and a lot of slow, second and third gear riding in pretty rocky conditions… these virgin tracks will be a challenge for the front-runners on Day 1 as they’ll have to look for the arrows.

“We’ll have at least three, possibly four special tests, that will also be used in reverse and one will have a shorter version which will also be used.

“The two main fuel dumps will be within about 20-minutes of Orange, which will be great for pit crews.

“The first main fuel dump will be the location of two of the special tests. The second fuel dump will be where the other test is located and there is the possibility of one more test there.”

Heffernan said they had secured Orange’s Warratah Sport’s Oval for ‘Parc Ferme’ (the staging area for riders and crew).

The final motocross for the event will be held on Sunday, April 19th at the Australian National Field Day Site. Information for spectators will be available closer to the event from the official A4DE website: http://www.a4de.com

[Anonymous]

I’m looking forward to getting out seeing the boys go, will be cool to see whiterocket go too

[Mick DMember]

For immediate release: 26 March 2009

Record number of locals to gun for A4DE victory

More riders than ever from the host town and those surrounding will line three weeks from today to contest the annual Hog’s Breath Cafe Australian 4-Day Enduro (A4DE).

A4DE Organisers, Phil Sargent (of Dirt Bike Promotions) and Lyndon Heffernan (of Detour Events) said, since they started running the event in 2005, they had never seen so many local riders entered to compete.

“It’s fantastic to see so many dirt bike riders from the Central West get behind the A4DE, I guess it goes to show how popular the sport is in this area,” Sargent said.

“I grew up here [in Orange], my family has been based here for over 30 years.

“We’re really happy we could bring an event of this magnitude home to Orange and we’re working hard to make sure it’s a hit for local riders and spectators and those visiting from across Australasia.

“It will be great for spectators and I encourage everyone to come out, meet the riders and witness all the action – spectator info is available from the official event website: http://www.a4de.com.”

Sargent said the A4DE was one of the most prestigious and biggest races of its kind on the planet.

“The A4DE attracts some of the world’s fastest riders and contributes more than $1.5 million to the Australian economy,” Sargent said.

“That’s why we were so happy we could bring it home, to let everyone from the Central West experience such a big event.”

Sargent said spectators would be in for a real treat this year, with four-time World Enduro Champion Stefan Merriman set to go head-to-head with reigning A4DE Outright champion, Chris Hollis (from Port Macquarie).

Sargent said Orange would also have riders aiming for Australian titles with several Orange competitors entered so far to race (entries close April 1, to enter go to http://www.a4de.com).

Staurt Bennett (Orange) will be looking to defend his Australian Veteran’s title and said he was looking forward to “what should be a good event”.

“It will be a good thing for me being in the local area,” Bennett said. “The main fuel control is about five-minutes down the road from my house, I could walk there.

“I ride all the time right near where the course will go, so it should be good.

“I want to win the Championship again this year, the competition will be tough – when you expect there’s no one there’s always someone.”

Bathurst could be set for Class, even Outright glory with the Grabham brothers, Ben and Damien, ready to compete.

Ben Grabham is one of Australia’s top racers and is tipped as one to watch for this year’s Outright crown.

Dubbo and Young also have several riders eagerly awaiting the drop of the A4DE flag on April 16th.

The A4DE consists of four days of grueling trail and six special test phases a day, equaling a total of about 30 hours and more than 1000kms on the machine. Riders must also complete a final motocross on day four.

The event boasts classes for any senior rider male or female from clubman to pro.

‘Parc Ferme’ (the staging area for riders and crews) will be located at Orange’s Warratah Sport’s Oval.

The Jayco Final Motocross for the event will be held on Sunday, April 19th, at the Australian National Field Day Site – Borenore.

For more information visit the official A4DE website: http://www.a4de.com

[alanMember]

can not wait it should be fun to ride in.with a few of the dubbo boys going it will be good to know a few people PS i will be the one at the back with the old bull stickers

[GregMember]

You will have the drunk cheer squad do you want the OBT banner?

TB

[Mick DMember]

white rocket wrote:

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can not wait it should be fun to ride in.with a few of the dubbo boys going it will be good to know a few people PS i will be the one at the back with the old bull stickers

Good onya Rocket. You wont be the only Old Bull member racing., Ridehery will be riding his Kato 300 in it too.

[alanMember]

banner sounds good the drunk cheer squad could get drunk under it

[alanMember]

hay mick what class is ridehery in

[Mick DMember]

white rocket wrote:

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hay mick what class is ridehery in

The one you ride Kato 300’s in I spose:dry: :huh: :blush: :blink:

[alanMember]

sorry mick realy just wondering if he is a old oldbull could be over 35 or over 45 class or the one you ride a kato 300 in

[GregMember]

white rocket wrote:

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sorry mick realy just wondering if he is a old oldbull could be over 35 or over 45 class or the one you ride a kato 300 in

Yeah Mick! He could be in 3 classes ! lol

[Mick DMember]

He is a fit bastard,could very well be riding 3 classes for all I know. He would be over 35 though.
Dunno I will ask him when I see him next, He is the butcher that supplied the sausages at the last Wauchope ride.

[Mick DMember]

Only five days left to get in on A4DE action

Time is running out to be part of the world’s second biggest enduro motorcycle event – the annual Hog’s Breath Cafe Australian 4-Day Enduro (A4DE) – to be held at Orange (NSW) from April 16th to 19th.

A4DE organisers Phil Sargent (of Dirt Bike Promotions) and Lyndon Heffernan (Detour Events) said entries for the highly anticipated race close on Wednesday (April 1st).

“We have to cap entries at 350 so spots are limited,” Sargent said.

“We’ve still got entries coming in every day and there are only about 35 places left so it’s really important for all those keen to experience the A4DE to visit http://www.a4de.com and enter now.

“The A4DE does attract some of the fastest racers on the planet and is an Australian Championship event, but it also caters to trail riders, young or older, who just want to get out there, have a good ride and be part of the atmosphere.

“We’ve put a lot of thought and work into the track and special tests this year and it’s going to be a great event so to save missing out, get your entry in now.”

The A4DE is one of the most prestigious and biggest races of its kind on the globe, attracting some of the world’s fastest riders and contributing more than $1.5 million to the Australian economy.

This year, spectators and fans will be in for a real treat when multi-time World Enduro Champion Stefan Merriman goes head to head with the best from OZ, including last year’s A4DE Outright winner, Chris Hollis (from Port Macquarie).

The A4DE consists of four days of trail and about six special test phases a day. Riders must also complete a final motocross on day four.

The event boasts classes for any senior rider, male or female, from clubman to pro.

Joint organiser Lyndon Heffernan (Detour Events) said they were looking forward to a fantastic A4DE for riders, supporters and spectators.

“It’s going to be interesting four-day… we looked at bringing some of the old school back into it and also keep it rider friendly and ride-able for the majority of the field,” Heffernan said.

“We’ve made some changes this year, including ‘seeding’ the riders, which means the fastest riders will all be together at the front of the pack, making it easier for spectators and fairer for competitors.

“The course will head north of Orange and will run on a mixture of private property and forestry land.”

Heffernan said they had secured Orange’s Warratah Sport’s Oval for ‘Parc Ferme’ (the staging area for riders and crew). The Jayco Final Motocross for the event will be held on Sunday, April 19th, at the Australian National Field Day Site – Borenore.

For more information or to enter visit the official A4DE website: http://www.a4de.com

2009 A4DE Spectator Information:

Parc Ferme (event staging area)
Where: Warratah Sport’s Oval, Telopea Way, Orange
When: April 16th, 17th and 18th
What: Catch riders getting ready and leaving in the mornings from 7.30am to 9.30am and returning (see them working on their motorbikes,come get autographs, meet the riders and listen to interviews) in the afternoon from about 2pm to 5pm.
Entry: FREE

A4DE Jayco Final Motocross event
Date: April 19th, 2009
Venue: Australian National Field Day Site – Borenore
Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Ticket Prices: Adult – $15.00, Child – $8.00 (14yrs – Under), 5yrs & under – FREE. Tickets available at the Gate.
Event Contact: http://www.a4de.com 0438 721024 or 0408 629730

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