Preview: The Tough One 2016

It is looking like being a sensational send off for the event with the best riders you could wish to see and a host of eager fans waiting to cheer on and encourage their heroes around the quarry with its manmade and natural challenges. 

David Knight is the Tough One King, winning the the event six times. 

He usually makes light work of the challenge but this year may be different as Sherco factory rider Wade Young is confirmed to take part. 

Wade has already won the super tough Hells Gate in Italy to add to his two wins at the Roof of Africa. 

The young South African must start as one of the favourites. 

Also in the mix are Paul Bolton, a stalwart of Extreme Enduro world, the Hemingway Brothers on their shiny Beta's are no slouches and well versed in this type of international Extreme Enduro. Jonathon Richardson and Billy Bolt are making big noises elsewhere on the Extreme scene and will look to do well. 

MX star Ray Rowson will surely be a big watch as he tackles an extreme enduro for the first time ever, super skilled and super fast the flying Rowson may just turn a few heads. 

The Tough One always gets good support from overseas too and the Pro class will again have another gaggle of riders from all over Europe joining the best Britain has to offer.

Jack Burnicle will once again be the host and oversee the two races that will be taking place. 

From 10am till noon the Morning Sportsman and Over 40 riders challenge, followed by the main event at 1.30pm for 2.5hrs on a packed and frenzied course, The Pros, Experts and Clubman combined.

Lots of old Tough One bits are present in the track, like the famous Root Of All Evil and the Boulder Dash, The Log Matt, The Scrap Cars, The Arctic Lorry Drop off to name a few. 

Mix this in with some new and natural gnarly sections that this tricky quarry can offer and you've got a fantastic recipe for a fantastic day. 

There is even a nasty, steep, little final climb right by the podium for the top Pro riders to have to reach on completion of their last lap.

One last cheering point for the fans as the winning riders try to crest the short but tricky climb and grab the £2,000 prize money that waits for them at the top.

The prepaid deposit car tickets have all sold out, but do not fear as you can still get to see the event on the day without tickets. 

Motorcyclists can ride in and pay at the gate £15 p/p. 

Walk in spectators can pay £20 p/p at the gate but must be aware they cannot just simply park in the surrounding lanes by the quarry as the authorities will issue fines and tickets. 

There is a first come, first served non ticket car park at the quarry and the cost is £75 a car for up to 5 people, still value at £15 pp. 

So get your cars full and make sure you don't miss this last edition of this fantastic and Iconic Event.

Nantmawr Quarry is at SY10 9HJ.