Le Touquet action © Flavien Duhamel / Red Bull Content Pool

The 2012 edition of L'Enduropale du Touquet was a great success despite the freezing weather. Over 1,000 motorbikes and 600 quads toughed it out during two memorable races. Here are the best photos from the weekend...

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A huge field of riders, all with different levels of experience and different specialities, took on the technically and physically challenging course laid out on the ice cold beaches of northern France..

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Dakar 2012 winner, Cyril Despres was a popular figure on his triumphant return to France after his exploits in South America.

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And there was plenty of opportunity for young autograph hunters.

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The KTM tests out the conditions on the beach at Le Touquet.

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The thermometer hit minus five degrees as the riders made a start in the 2012 Enduropale.

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But coolest of all after three hours and 11 minutes was winner Jean Claude Moussé (below).

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Jean Claude takes the questions from the media after his third Enduropale victory.

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The vantage points were packed with enduro fans, despite the freezing temperatures. 

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And there was plenty for young riders to learn on the day. 

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Despite being a four-time Dakar champion, Cyril Despres believes he wouldn't come close to a podium finish in L'Enduropale. Read our interview with Cyril here.

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Cyril Despres attempts to keep the cold at bay in the chilly conditions in Le Touquet.

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Images © Flavien Duhamel/Red Bull Content Pool
 

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