Harriet Harnden and Corey Watson were crowned the inaugural winners of the Lloyds Bank National Enduro Championships, held in the rugged and picturesque setting of Ae Forest in Scotland.
This inaugural edition marked a significant milestone in the British mountain biking scene, bringing together 627 riders from across the country, ranging from under-10s to over-50s.
Ae Forest, located in the heart of southern Scotland, is renowned for its diverse trails. The course for this historic event featured everything from technical descents to punishing climbs, providing both seasoned pros and rising stars with a true test of endurance, agility, and speed.
Despite the unpredictable weather conditions—a mix of sunshine and showers typical of the Scottish summer—participants showcased incredible determination and skill.
Elite categories
In the women’s elite category, Harriet Harden of Trek Factory Racing made headlines by adding the enduro national title to her already impressive list of achievements, which includes national titles in cyclo-cross, cross-country and downhill disciplines.
Her victory this weekend underscored her status as one of the most versatile and dominant figures in British mountain biking. Harden is currently second in the Enduro World Series standings, and with this momentum, she has a real chance to win the next round in Loudenvielle.
Following Harden in second place was Ella Conolly of Cannondale, who has had a stellar season with four World Series podiums already under her belt. Polly Henderson from Juliana Bicycles rounded out the podium, securing third place.
In the men’s elite race, Cory Watson backed up his impressive World Series results by taking the win. Fellow Enduro World Series rider and under-21 winner Will Brodie claimed second place, while elite world cup downhill rider Luca Thurlow finished third, highlighting the depth of talent in the field.
Tracy Moseley, a legendary figure in mountain biking, added another title to her name by winning the women’s e-bike race. Moseley, who has been a national champion in every mountain bike discipline she has competed in, once again demonstrated her exceptional skill and versatility.
In the men’s e-bike category, Samuel Shucksmith took the top spot, further showcasing the growing competitiveness in this emerging discipline.
Junior and master categories
The future of British enduro racing shone brightly in Ae Forest, with young talents eager to make their mark in this inaugural event. Hollie Vayro took the top spot in the junior women’s category ahead of Charlotte Kay and Sapphire Ascroft, while Henry Timewell was the standout in the junior men’s race. Timewell stormed to the win ahead of Isaac Batty and Leo Frater.
The master’s categories highlighted the depth of experience and skill in the field. In the open master’s category, Adam Brayton claimed the title, while Bex Baraona emerged victorious in the women’s masters race. The master 40+ categories saw Kyle Hayes and Roslynn Newman take the top spots, and Julia Ferguson and Crawford Carrick-Anderson secured the title in the master 50+ category.
British Cycling extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants, and a special thank you to the organisers PMBA, volunteers, and supporters who made this event possible. As the dust settles on Ae Forest, the anticipation for future editions of the championships is already building.
Stay tuned for more updates and results on British Cycling’s official website and social media channels.
