Enduro racing is exactly how it sounds: all about endurance. Races can be single day or multi-day events, which consist of multiple timed descents (stages) with challenging climbs (liaisons) in between. The format was created to replicate a fun day riding with friends, where you can chill and chat on the climbs, and race each other down the trails!
Our enduro races vary in intensity and technicality, with intermediate enduros being anywhere from 15km long with 600m climbing, up to advanced races being 30+ kilometres with 2000+m climbing per day, replicated over multiple days. The trails being raced depend on the level of race and can be anywhere from grade 3 to grade 6.
The winner at the end of the event is the rider who has the fastest combined time over all stages, although winning a single stage or two out of the whole race can also be a real achievement!
(Note that there is normally a certain amount of compulsory protective wear required to enter these races).