While the Tough One doesn’t feature the exotic locale of Ukupuchua or the incredible scenery of the Dakar Rally it makes up for it with almost guaranteed terrible weather. Motocross is a muddy sport but this race takes that concept to a whole new level.
Like the Hare Scramble it takes place in quarry, this time in Nawtmar, Shropshire. The race begins with all the riders having to sprint up a small hill before having to find their bike and hit the road which is always results in plenty of world class motocross riders being completely incapable of mounting a mountain bike.
It’s a track where starting from the front is especially useful as within a dozen riders the track has been destroyed beyond all recognition and the ruts start to get deeper and deeper and even less manageable.
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