6th - 9th November 2019 £995 after August 31st
2019
HARD ENDURO
MADRON
£945
Desconto para os moradores
THE EVENT IS NOW OVER FOR 2019.
WHY “X-RON” for 2019
Due to an ownership and resulting copyright issue the 2019 MadRon Hard Enduro will be referred to and branded as X-RON until resolved
Picking up your bike
THATCHAM COLLECTION POINT:
Saturday 16th November between 9:00 till 10.00 hrs
GJB HAULAGE LTD
Colthrop Lane,
Thatcham,
Berkshire
RG19 4NT
SOUTHAM COLLECTION POINT:
Saturday 16th November between 14.00 till 16.00 hrs
BUTLIN FORK TRUCKS Ltd
Coventry Rd,
Southam
CV47 1BG
SHEFFIELD COLLECTION POINT:
Sunday 17th November 09.00 ’till 11.00 hrs
H ASKEY TRANSPORT
Monksbridge Rd,
Dinnington
S25 3QS
A big party with awesome riding..
MadRon is a Hard Enduro Rally staged over four consecutive days. Hard Enduro is technical riding designed to test your skills and stamina over natural obstacles. With an average speed of less than 8 kph it’s a mash-up of trials riding, rally and determination.
Like other events of this type MadRon uses a GPS and a few hanging tapes to mark the 50-80 km route. The event centres upon the mountain village of Monchique on the south coast of Portugal, just north of Portimao and about one hour from Faro airport.
The name MadRon is derived from the locally distilled Aguardente de Medronhos which is a traditional fruit brandy obtained from the fruit of the Medronho bush that grows wild in the rural regions in which we ride.
Four guys met in Monchique through a mutual acquaintance way back in 2008, they became good friends and dreamt of their own event called Mad-Ron. It wasn’t until 2015 that the friends Julian Rapp, Tyron Brudvig, Danny Tuta and Max Allen took their first step with 15 paying riders. Although Tyron left shortly after the first event, MadRon now carves it’s own path from this simple format.
Over the years the event has grown steadily with hardcore patronage and in 2017 needed to move to the largest hotel just outside Monchique that offers the outstanding facilities now expected, with an audio visual meeting room, signing-on area, Robbo’s live lounge, secure, warm and well lit underground-parking, 2 x restaurants, 2 x bars, a shop, 2 x heated swimming pools, spa treatments and a gym. The Monchique Resort and Spa has 160 rooms so there’s room for growth.
The team has grown a fair bit and each year they all give their time for surprising little return to build the brand and reputation. In 2018 MadRon welcomed, for the first time, riders from Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.
MadRon’s tracks, it’s core value, heart and quality make it an authentic bucket list event. It’s now referred to in the same breath as the best events in Europe, but with cheap flights, inclusive transport and such a fantastic luxury boutique hotel it’s truly in a league of its own.
World renowned photographers return for 2019
YANA STANCHEVA
&
ANTON ANESTIEV
PROLOGUE
Raid on Monchique – marshalled ride through the streets of Monchique for a group photograph and liaison at the prologue.
Prologue – Short sharp but fun evaluation of your skills. Also its a great introduction to following the GPS – approx 45 mins
DAY 1
North Loop – easier going with a few challenging feature areas. Chicken routes are available by following the alternative markers, these are the switching points. If you’d like to permanently switch to the easier track now is the time to call up the easy route on your GPS. This will now avoid all the really hard sections.
DAY 2
Extreme Loop – located to the east of Monchique, this is a full day of technical riding. As before, easier routes are marked.
DAY 3
Final Loop – is new and designed to bring everybody back into the town centre for photos at the finish.
CHOOSE YOUR ROUTE
and switch at your leisure.
Amazing Luxury Accommodation
In 2016 we secured a deal with the Macdonald Monchique Spa & Resort.
You now enjoy 5 star luxury accommodation with a choice of restaurants. You get underground secure parking for your bike. And all this meters from the trails.Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa is the only resort in this undiscovered area of rural Portugal that combines 5-star hospitality and modern design with unspoilt surroundings and breathtaking views of the rolling mountains and coast.
Featuring beautifully appointed suites, an indulgent spa, high-end dining options and a wealth of activities available both in the resort and nearby, this idyllic retreat enjoys an enviable location in the ever sunny mountainous woodlands in the western Algarve. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, an action-packed adventure holiday or a lavish family break, you’ll discover something special at this charming resort.
Timeline (what to do and when)
Rider List
| Name | Team | |
| 1 | Steve Davis | JM Racing |
| 2 | Tony White | JM Racing |
| 3 | Anton Nicholls | |
| 4 | Matt Lane | JM Racing |
| 5 | Matthew Jordon | JM Racing |
| 6 | Nicholas Walter | |
| 7 | Angel Luis Munoz Diaz | Extreme Madrid |
| 8 | Keith Jenkins | Rockingham |
| 9 | Ian Worrall | Rockingham |
| 10 | Keith Jenkins #3 | |
| 11 | Keith Jenkins #4 | |
| 12 | Keith Jenkins #5 | |
| 13 | Keith Jenkins #6 | |
| 14 | Keith Jenkins #7 | |
| 15 | Keith Jenkins #8 | |
| 16 | Dale Becker | |
| 17 | Gavin Larkin | Larkin |
| 18 | Grant Gillender | Larkin |
| 19 | Mark Pierpoint | Larkin |
| 20 | Kevin Sowden | Larkin |
| 21 | Mark Halley | Larkin |
| 22 | Shaun Armstrong | Larkin |
| 23 | Jeremy Ashby | Rayson |
| 24 | Mick Rayson | Rayson |
| 25 | Simon Nutter | Rayson |
| 26 | Dominic Barnes | Barnes / Walters |
| 27 | Damian Law | Rayson |
| 28 | Charles Smith | Barnes / Walters |
| 29 | Jamie McIntyre | Barnes / Walters |
| 30 | Patrick Gaughan | Rayson |
| 31 | Tony Cave #1 | Team Dang |
| 32 | Tony Cave #2 | Team Dang |
| 33 | Brian Roper | Hillcrest |
| 34 | Darcy Coop | JM Racing |
| 35 | Stephen Thomas | Thomas |
| 36 | Andy Hartl | Hartl |
| 37 | Christoph Hartl | Hartl |
| 38 | Michael Haase | Hartl |
| 39 | Alfons Schmid | Hartl |
| 40 | Bogo Vatovec | Hartl |
| 41 | Michael Hinterseer | Hartl |
| 42 | Torsten Amthor | Hartl |
| 43 | Holger Habeck | Hartl |
| 44 | Alex Little | JM Racing |
| 45 | John Trevor | Data Space |
| 46 | Neil Trevor | Data Space |
| 47 | Paul Groscot | Data Space |
| 48 | Paul Trevor | Data Space |
| 49 | Allan Price | Price |
| 50 | Tommy Verrall | JM Racing |
| Name | Team | |
| 51 | Amber Lock | Team Lock Racing Australia |
| 52 | Owen Lock | Team Lock Racing Australia |
| 53 | Gemma Rose Holtham | Race Services |
| 54 | Charles Cowper | Data Space |
| 55 | Neil Challice | |
| 56 | James Poulter | Poulter |
| 57 | Richard Mills | Poulter |
| 58 | Christian Edwards | Poulter |
| 59 | Robert Montrose | Poulter |
| 60 | Andy Steward | Poulter |
| 61 | Justin Denn | Justin |
| 62 | Steve Massey | Poulter |
| 63 | Carl Taylor | Poulter |
| 64 | Richard Manser | 5 Star Precision |
| 65 | Richard Manser #2 | 5 Star Precision |
| 66 | Dominic McSheehey | JM Racing |
| 67 | Andrew Black | JM Racing |
| 68 | Steve Norbury | Tena lady “Discreet” |
| 69 | Geoff Brigden | Gbpanelcraft |
| 70 | Jordan Brigden | Gbpanelcraft |
| 75 | Matt Sinclair | Rockingham |
| 72 | Jamie Price + 1 non rider | |
| 73 | Chris Hamer | |
| 74 | Mike Fredriksen | Loddon Vale TRF |
| 75 | Andrew Gilden | Loddon Vale TRF |
| 76 | Joe Beard | Challice |
| 77 | Philip Thompson | |
| 78 | James Cruickshanks | Thompson |
| 79 | Mark Kemp | Price |
| 80 | Stephen Mulliner | |
| 81 | Steve Makin | Price |
| 82 | Chris Green | |
| 83 | Peter Johnson | |
| 84 | Vince Byde | |
| 85 |
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