The dust has settled after a massive weekend at the Southern Enduro in Minehead!
2 June 2026
While all categories put on a great show, the real highlight was watching the riders from Minehead Merlins take on the local tracks. They didn't just step up to the challenge—they walked away with some seriously impressive results.
Here is how the club's riders stacked up over the weekend:
Jack C - 2nd
Harry E - 4th
Wright - 15th
Robert - 16th
Benjamin - 20th
Toby - 24th
Ben M - 28th
Michael - 29th
Taku - 30th
Harry M - 46th
Sid - 1st
Evan - 7th
Jack E - 9th
Ernie - 7th
Ruaridh - 9th
Harry B - 15th
Max - 16th
Jonathan - 10th
Ollie V - 38th
Massive congratulations to everyone who put on the club jersey over the race weekend and gave it everything, especially to those stepping onto the podium (Sid and Jack C)!
Also huge thanks to our sponsors (Minehead Merlins) and especially to Jewsons for their financial support assisting our racers with race entry fees via the Rider Development Fund!
Hit the trails: a MASSIVE thank you to our newest sponsor
Our waiting list has re-opened! If you wish to add your child to our list please email secretary@mineheadmerlins.com with the following information: * Parent's name * Parent's mobile number * Child's name * Child's date of birth
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Minehead Merlins had its annual award ceremony in December and the following awards were given: Paul Butcher Award for perseverance, determination and effort – Jacob C The William Wake Club Member of the Year – Ruaridh M Most Improved Girl – Joss S Most Improved Boy – Ernie C Michael Paige Award – Billy K Merlins Merlin of the Year – Jack C Awesome Attitude to Riding - MTB Group (Green group) – Evan W-B Awesome Attitude to Riding - MTB Group (Blue group) – Max J Awesome Attitude to Riding - MTB Group (Red group) – Ollie V Awesome Attitude to Riding - MTB Group (Black group) – Ben P Fantastic effort and achievement in Racing (MTB) – Jack C Smiles for Miles – Leonard M Best Newcomer – Harry M Crash of the Year – Robert M Most Considerate Merlin – Dylan P No fear award – Luca H Best Climber – Aurora G Merlins Resilience Award – Fergus B What a fantastic year of riding and racing in 2024! We look forward to this success continuing in 2025! HUGE THANKS to our donors; our sponsors Jewsons, Kustom Bikes, Walker Blair Building and Blue Anchor Bay Garage; our volunteers and supporters, without which this would not be possible.
Jacob Coles, on the podium, came 2nd in the under 12s race at the Southern Enduro, Tiverton. Fantastic effort Jacob! Callum pictured riding above also had success and came 16th in the under 18s race. Callum had a great day attending his first mountain bike race. Brilliant effort Callum! After a morning of practice runs they hit the race stages in the afternoon. Both riders had a a great day racing. Thank you to all of our sponsors and a special shout out to Jewsons for assisting our racers with race entry fees via the Rider Development Fund!
