words by JOSH SCHUCKER photos by BECKY SCHRECKENGOST
In just two short years , the club members of the South Penn Enduro Riders ( SPER ) have demonstrated a tremendous amount of pride and flexibility in their preparations for the arrival of the vintage crosscountry fanatics from AHRMA ’ s Mid-Atlantic region . Certainly , the club ’ s access to an expansive plot of reclaimed Schuylkill ( skool-kil ) County coal mine and its familiarity with the terrain have played a major part in the variety of experiences that this event has presented in its recent incorporation to the schedule . Year one found the course laid out on the northern side of road traveling east from nearby Frackville , Pennsylvania , while year two forced a move to the south side due to access disputes over the northern area . Despite which side of the road , the courses have been excellent , and the events have been executed flawlessly and professionally .
In an attempt to limit the amount of travel the series requires of its participants each year , Mid-Atlantic coordinator Dave Kutskel set about planning a new concept in 2022 by introducing several two-round weekend events . The preference that selected locations can provide a unique layout each day , as well as accommodate the entire roster of racers for a weekend , puts a constraint on the potential venues
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