In 2007 the AMA introduced a new Enduro format which incorporates multiple timed sections. These timed sections are
linked by untimed “transfer sections” which participants will use to ride from one timed section to the next one.
linked by untimed “transfer sections” which participants will use to ride from one timed section to the next one.
Some clubs in various circuits have put on non-National events using some elements of this format. Many other clubs
prefer to stay with the conventional enduro rules. The CheckMate XL will handle all of these formats.
prefer to stay with the conventional enduro rules. The CheckMate XL will handle all of these formats.
Each timed section begins with a RESTART and ends with a secret or emergency timed check. It is intended for riders
to arrive at each RESTART before their row is scheduled to leave. However, the speed average and terrain of the timed
sections will be such that all riders will be behind schedule at the timed check which ends the section. Standard enduro
rules apply that timed checks, including RESTARTS, must be located where a whole tenth of a mile falls on a whole
minute.
to arrive at each RESTART before their row is scheduled to leave. However, the speed average and terrain of the timed
sections will be such that all riders will be behind schedule at the timed check which ends the section. Standard enduro
rules apply that timed checks, including RESTARTS, must be located where a whole tenth of a mile falls on a whole
minute.
There will usually be RESETS at the end of each timed section. These will allow the riders to get back on schedule, or
even ahead of schedule. ICO recommends that riders do not stop at RESETS, but rather ride through the Transfer
section until they arrive at the next RESTART.
even ahead of schedule. ICO recommends that riders do not stop at RESETS, but rather ride through the Transfer
section until they arrive at the next RESTART.
Clubs have begun to use PAUSES in lieu of RESETS. Earlier versions of XLs (pre-304) did not have the PAUSE
function.
NOTE: While in AMA National Format mode AutoCal is still active without RESETs entered into the race program.
Please visit the Software update page for more info.
These are used to link the end of each timed section to the RESTART of the next timed section. There will be no timed
checks in transfer sections, but they may have untimed Observation checks.
checks in transfer sections, but they may have untimed Observation checks.
In order to match the difficulty of the terrain, the club may use speed changes along the course.
Our CheckMate XL has the capabilities to enter a race in the AMA National Format. During the race it will display where
each RESTART and RESET or PAUSE are located, plus display how early or late the rider is in both test and transfer
sections. Don’t forget, if you arrive late at a RESTART you will lose points!
each RESTART and RESET or PAUSE are located, plus display how early or late the rider is in both test and transfer
sections. Don’t forget, if you arrive late at a RESTART you will lose points!
Transfer sections
Speed changes
Resets
CheckMate XL
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