Enduro riding and racing has come to engulf mountain biking in terms of bikes, riding style, trail builds and what gets our pulses racing. With the World Series starting 10 years ago, 2023 saw enduro lifted into the World Cup, which could be seen as a final step of success or a backwards step, depending on who you ask. Regardless, it has lifted the presence of enduro racing and is delivering more coverage than in years passed, and we can expect that to only increase.
At its heart, enduro and enduro racing has been called the soul of mountain biking. You go flat out on the descents, often with just one chance to ride or sight the trail beforehand, before climbing to the next stage, with a time limit to…