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Enduro MTB racing explained: Detailed guide

Combine the technical skill of gravity racing, with the fitness and stamina of cross country mountain biking and you get enduro racing. Here’s everything you need to know about this lung-busting, adrenaline-packed race format that takes its inspiration from motorbike enduro.

Tess Agnew
Tess Agnew Published: 2024-11-13
Enduro MTB racing explained: Detailed guide Enduro racing blends gravity-defying descents with cross-country endurance, demanding skill, fitness, and adrenaline.

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    Tess Agnew

    Tess is a freelance copywriter, social media and communications pro based in Brighton with a passion for the outdoors and the mental health benefits it brings.

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