Race Preview: Kali Fall of the Enduro

Erik Saunders of VP Components is the mastermind behind the 2012 Fall of the Enduro race at the Dirt Club in Los Olivos, CA.

As enduro racing gains popularity in the U.S., Erik new it was time to provide events that would be fun, affordable and challenging to riders of all abilities.

The top of the course with the new trail, Elm Street, dipping off to the left.

The Dirt Club is in Los Olivos, CA near Santa Barbara.

The size of the venue is perfect for off-season enduro racing.

One of the chutes on the new trail, Elm Street.

The Fall of the Enduro is November 3rd and features 8 timed stages and a pumptrack prologue with prizes going 10-deep in classes. $40 gets you into the race and includes free food, drinks and a movie.

Lot of helping hands make the Dirt Club a mountain biking hub.

Keeping trails sustainable is a challenge on the steep hillsides.

The race is November 3rd and features 8 timed stages and a pumptrack prologue with prizes going 10-deep in classes. $40 gets you into the race and includes free food, drinks and a movie.

Work in progress to finished feature.

Keeping the roots and off-camber on Elm Street.

Terrain before the new trail...

Terrain after the new trail.

Erik remembers the random steep chutes when he raced XC years back. He incorporates the same features in Elm Street.

A labor of love.

It's not just about smooth, fast singletrack. Obstacles and corners which require braking skills are all over the new trail.

The self-made drag system cleans up the weeds, pebbles and cow footprints on the trails, making for consistent riding conditions.

If you build it, stoke will come.

Race the Kali Fall of the Enduro on November 3rd!

Visit www.vp-usa.com/enduro for information

The Kali Fall of the Enduro couldn't happen without a lot great people!

Visit www.vp-usa.com/enduro for information