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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor

Zach Pichon Takes First EnduroGP Win, Francesca Nocera and Kyron Bacon Top the Day 2 Podiums at GP of Portugal

On day two at the opening round of the 2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship, it was TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team’s Zach Pichon who raced to his debut EnduroGP overall victory, while taking an early lead in the championship. GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona narrowly missed out on the win in second, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia completing the podium in third.

  • Zach Pichon takes his first EnduroGP win

  • Francesca Nocera tops Women’s class on day two

  • Kyron Bacon claims Junior class victory in Fafe

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor

Josep Garcia, Francesca Nocera and Kyron Bacon Top the Day 1 Podiums at GP of Portugal

Day one at the opening round of the 2025 Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia claim the overall victory in Fafe, Portugal. Despite returning from injury, the Spaniard put in an impressive performance to take the top step of the podium over TM MOTO Boano Factory Enduro Team’s Zach Pichon, with Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe in third.

  • Reigning champion Garcia victorious in EnduroGP

  • Kyron Bacon wins Junior with Kawasaki

  • Enduro Women victory for Francesca Nocera

After a rain-soaked AKRAPOVIC Super Test on Friday night, which saw a surprise victory from SuperEnduro star Dominik Olszowy (RIEJU), the Portuguese weather improved for the first full day of racing on Saturday in Fafe. Characterised by impressive landscapes marked with huge boulders, the GP of Portugal is always a fan-favourite.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor

Garcia Wins Day 2 at EnduroGP Wales, Verona Clinches Enduro2 Championship, Badia Goes 2/2 in Enduro Women

Day two at round six of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia claim a close-fought victory over Beta Factory Racing’s Brad Freeman. The first champions of 2024 were crowned with GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona clinching the FIM Enduro2 World Championship and Team KTM Pro Racing Sport’s Manuel Verzeroli winning the FIM Enduro Youth World Championship at the FORSITESERVICES GP of Wales.

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Racing, Enduro, ISDE Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, ISDE Noel Flatters / Editor

Great Britain Announces 2024 ISDE Team Selection

Dirt Store ISDE Team GB have announced their 2024 lineup of the ten riders who will represent Great Britain at the 98th FIM International Six Days Enduro. The iconic event will take place on October 14-19 in Silleda, Spain. After an up and down 2023 outing in Argentina where the Men’s Trophy Team picked up third overall with the Women’s and Junior Trophy Teams struggling near the back of the fields due to rider attrition, Great Britain will be looking to turn things around in Spain.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Previews Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Previews Noel Flatters / Editor

EnduroGP Round 6 GP Wales Race Preview

The sixth round of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship is taking place this weekend at Cwmythig Hill in Rhayader, Wales. Let’s dive in and take a look at the big stories coming into the penultimate round of the Championship!

This will be the first time in 15 years that EnduroGP has a Welsh round, and with the high level of interest and support for Enduro racing in the United Kingdom, this weekend should be off the hook in terms of support. It’s going to be a fun one to follow.

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Racing, Race Recaps, Enduro, NEPG Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Race Recaps, Enduro, NEPG Noel Flatters / Editor

Josh Toth Takes 5th Consecutive NEPG Win, Rachel Gutish CLEAN SWEEPS Pro Women

The sixth round of the 2024 Redline Oil AMA National Enduro Series, presented by MSR and Beta Motorcycles, gifted riders ideal trail conditions. The dirt was moist due to rain earlier in the week, perfect for ripping through the fern-covered forests.

Even with ideal trail conditions for the Yamaha Rattlesnake National, nobody downplayed the technicality of the course. Most riders know when it comes to Pennsylvania terrain, they need to be cautious of hidden rocks. Even so, those rocks claimed some big hitters -- including Test 1 winner Ricky Russell on his Am-Pro Yamaha. Babbitt’s Online/Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Grant Baylor also went down in Section 2, ending his race day.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor

Josep Garcia Back On Top With EnduroGP Win On Day Two At POLISPORT GP Of Slovakia

After another scorching day of racing at round five of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia secured a commanding win at the POLISPORT GP of Slovakia, extending his championship points lead in the process. Beta Factory Racing’s Brad Freeman put in an impressive ride in Gelnica to take second, followed by day one winner GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona in third. Kyron Bacon (Yamaha) emerged victorious again on day two in the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor

Andrea Verona Takes Day One EnduroGP Win At Polisport GP Of Slovakia

In an exciting opening day of competition at round five of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship, GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona claimed his third victory of the season at the POLISPORT GP of Slovakia. Hot on the Italian’s heels was Beta Factory Racing’s Nathan Watson, with Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe in third. Tasmanian Kyron Bacon (Yamaha) secured a hard-fought win in the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor

Brad Freeman And Beta Secure First AKRAPOVIC Super Test Win Of The Season At POLISPORT GP Of Slovakia

Kicking off the action at round five of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship, the AKRAPOVIC Super Test saw Beta Factory Racing’s Brad Freeman take the win for the first time this season.

The POLISPORT GP of Slovakia is already proving to be action-packed, with Freeman topping the timesheets at the closely fought AKRAPOVIC Super Test in Gelnica and starting his weekend off on a high. Beta Factory Racing teammate Nathan Watson and CH Racing Sherco’s Zach Pichon went head-to-head in front of the packed crowd to cross the finish line with the exact same time, just 0.26 seconds short of Freeman.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor

POLISPORT GP Of Slovakia Welcomes EnduroGP For Round Five

The Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship readies itself for the second half of the 2024 season with the POLISPORT GP of Slovakia. Making a return to the popular host town of Gelnica, round five will see the battle for this year’s title fights ramp up.

  • Excitement builds ahead of POLISPORT GP of Slovakia

  • Gelnica makes a welcome return to the schedule for 2024

  • Josep Garcia looks to extend his EnduroGP points lead

With the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship heading to Slovakia for round five of seven this weekend, it marks an important stop in the 2024 season. Now firmly entering the second half of the championship fight, the POLISPORT GP of Slovakia in Gelnica will see this year’s title contenders begin to come to the fore.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor

Josep Garcia & Mireia Badia Claim EnduroGP Day One Wins At POLISPORT GP Of Italy

The opening day of racing at round four of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia charge to victory in the POLISPORT GP of Italy. The Spaniard headed Beta Factory Racing’s Brad Freeman in second, with GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona third in Bettola. Team KTM Pro Racing Sport’s Max Ahlin secured a commanding win in the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor

Hamish MacDonald & Rachel Gutish Top AKRAPOVIC Super Test At EnduroGP Italy

Round four of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship roared into life with CH Racing Sherco’s Hamish MacDonald fastest in the AKRAPOVIC Super Test at the POLISPORT GP of Italy.

  • POLISPORT GP of Italy gets underway with AKRAPOVIC Super Test

  • Thousands of spectators turn out to watch an exciting evening’s racing

  • Hamish MacDonald sets the fastest time of the night

Already living up to its reputation as one of the most exciting rounds on the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship calendar, the POLISPORT GP of Italy saw thousands of spectators turn out to enjoy the Friday AKRAPOVIC Super Test in the centre of Bettola.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Recaps Noel Flatters / Editor

Andrea Verona Takes Day 1 EnduroGp Win at GP Romania

The opening day of racing at round three of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship in Romania saw GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona claim the win. Fighting hard all day, Verona held firm to secure his first EnduroGP class victory of the season. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia took second, with Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe third.

There was also a season-first victory in the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship with Max Ahlin (KTM) taking the win on day one in Bacau.

Super tight racing on day one at GP of Romania

Andrea Verona tops EnduroGP

Max Ahlin claims Enduro Junior win

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Manuel Lettenbichler Takes Win at FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in Wales

The opening round of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler take a commanding win at the Valleys Hard Enduro. Sherco Factory Racing’s duo of Teodor Kabakchiev and Mario Roman completed the podium in second and third. The FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by KLIM saw TTR Squadra Corse’s Mitch Brightmore start his title defence off with a victory in Wales.

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Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Previews Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Enduro, EnduroGP, Race Previews Noel Flatters / Editor

EnduroGP Set for Return to Romania

The hotly contested Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship sets its sights on round three this weekend in Bacau, Romania. Making a long overdue return to Romania, this will be the first time in 11 years that the world championship has visited the region.

The opening two rounds of the season in Portugal ended with Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia tied at the top of the EnduroGP standings thanks to two race wins each. With three wins from four starts, Fantic Racing Team’s Axel Semb leads the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship, while Manuel Verzeroli (KTM) is out front in the Enduro Youth category.

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Racing, Race Recaps, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Race Recaps, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor

Holcombe Edges Out Verona For Day Two Victory in Valpacos

Day two at round two of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship delivered an incredible battle for victory with Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Steve Holcombe taking the win. Going head-to-head with GASGAS Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona, Holcombe secured the top step of the EnduroGP podium by just one second. Day one winner Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia was third.

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Racing, Race Recaps, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor Racing, Race Recaps, Enduro, EnduroGP Noel Flatters / Editor

Winning Ride for Garcia on Day One at Round Two of EnduroGP

The opening day of racing at round two of the Paulo Duarte FIM EnduroGP World Championship saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia rule supreme. The Spaniard saw off multiple challenges from his rivals to take the overall EnduroGP win in Valpacos, Portugal.

Fantic Racing Team’s Axel Semb eased his way to victory in the GALFER FIM Junior Enduro World Championship, while Honda Racing RedMoto Enduro Team’s Francesca Nocera secured a debut win in the FIM Women’s Enduro World Championship.

  • Riders face long day of racing on day one in Valpacos

  • Josep Garcia tops EnduroGP podium

  • Debut victory for Francesca Nocera in Enduro Women

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