EVENTS // ENDURO TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HERO

Held around the rugged combat tank testing ranges at Bovington UK, the Seth Stephens Enduro was run as a fitting tribute to the Poole based marine who tragically lost his life in Afghanistan this summer. Corporal Seth Stephens is thought to have been a member of the UK's elite "Special Boat Service" – the Royal Marines’ equivalent of the SAS. He was killed in southern Afghanistan on July 1st... [read more]

The SBS have their top security base at Royal Marines Hamworthy, and their work in combat zones is shrouded in secrecy. Stephens was a keen enduro rider and was a member of the Royal Marines Poole Enduro Club. 130 riders from across the South gathered to pay their respects with a minutes silence prior to the start of the 3 hour "Hare and Hounds" type event.

Victory around the gruelling six mile course went to Nick Life from Totnes in Devon.

Photo & Editorial: Neil Tozer