Enduro
2018 sees the launch of the inaugural World Enduro Super Series, a championship that brings together Hard Enduro, Classic Enduro, Beach Racing and Cross Country, along with the Red Bull Hare Scramble.
A new series aims to define the perfect Enduro and determine who is the best all-round rider. The World Enduro Super Series – or WESS to its friends – features the eight most prestigious, famous and feared enduro races on the calendar. Conquering them will require the perfect balance of speed, technique, stamina and courage. Check out the teaser for it in the video below:
The 2018 WESS will take in the Extreme XL Lagares (Portugal), ErzbergRodeo/Red Bull Hare Scramble (Austria), Trèfle Lozérien (France), Red Bull Romaniacs (Romania), Red Bull 111 Megawatt (Poland), Gotland Grand National (Sweden), Red Bull Knock Out (The Netherlands) with one more race to be confirmed. Although exclusively held in Europe, plans are already afoot to expand the WESS in the near future.
The launch of WESS is a key moment for enduro
Winfried Kerschhaggl, Director of WESS, commented: "The launch of WESS is a key moment for enduro. The sport has evolved enormously in recent years, and now is the time for a championship that brings together the most important ingredients of all disciplines."
WESS 2018 Calendar:
- 1st Test: Extreme XL Lagares (Portugal), May 11-13
- 2nd Test: Erzbergrodeo/Red Bull Hare Scramble (Austria), May 31 – June 3
- 3rd Test: Trèfle Lozérien AMV (France), June 8-10
- 4th Test: Red Bull Romaniacs (Romania), July 24-28
- 5th Test: Red Bull 111 Megawatt (Poland), September
- 6th Test: TBA
- 7th Test: Gotland Grand National (Sweden), October 26-27
- 8th Test: Red Bull Knock Out (Netherlands), November 10
