Euan McConnell has achieved another fantastic result at the fifth round of the British Enduro Championship (BEC) in Wales on the weekend. The Scot was runner-up in the E2 class over the two days at the Dyfi. He was placed fifth overall on Day One and sixth on Day Two.

 

“After a very long drive down we arrived late on Friday after spending a couple of hours at the nearby Centre of Alternative Technology,” described McConnell. “We had a bad night's sleep on Friday as the van isn't kitted out yet and baby Isla wasn't for sleeping!”

 

“The test was pretty similar to last year, what I can remember anyway.   My first test on Saturday was rubbish,  I felt like I was on it, but having only rode the test once last year I couldn't really remember lines or braking points.  I spent the rest of the day getting quicker and was able to overtake Ash Wood and Ed Jones in the rankings.   I was a long way off Daryl in fourth and had to settle for fifth. 

 

“For Sunday I fitted two new tyres hoping to find some extra time. Unfortunately again I had a rubbish first test, finishing 10 seconds behind Ed Jones, who I had beaten comfortably the day before.   It was a day long battle clawing back the deficit.  I was two seconds behind him going into the last test, but thankfully I had a good one and he slowed a little so I beat him by six seconds.  

 

“It was good to have a battle again It could have been eight year's ago! The timing system was spot on, live results meant I was able to see results after every test although the results were in seconds not minutes, which caused some confusion.   I'm not sure about the stealth charge for the transponder.   To me the timing cost should be included in the entry fee.  

 

“Thanks to Neil at D3 Racing and to Tracey and Kylie for all their hard work at the fuel check.  Also thanks to Karen and Frank for making the long journey down from Scotland to voice their support.”

 

Euan's next outing will be at the final round of the 2010 British Enduro Championship - the Natterjack - near Bordon on 25-26 September.