Enduro
10 Key Endurocross Facts Everyone Should Know
Logs, rocks, water and jumps, become an expert on this moto discipline in 10 easy steps.
There's a bit of mystery in Endurocross for some people. What is this dirtbike discipline? Is it Supercross? Is it Enduro? We're here to help our readers out with this simple 10-step guide that unlocks the secrets of Endurocross:
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Red Bull Rocks and Logs Course POV
Red Bull Rocks and Logs Course POV
1. Endurocross is raced on a track vs. a stage style race.
And there's always a large, loud crowd there to enjoy it!
2. There are logs, rocks and water hazards everywhere.
Don't forget about the massive, gargantuan tractor tires. They are all over the place, too.
3. Don’t worry, there are regular jumps, too.
Endurocross doesn't lose sight of its Supercross influence -- riders still need to be able to hit big jumps on top of the seemingly endless other obstacles.
Tarah Gieger races at Red Bull Rocks and Logs in Calgary
© Paul Swanson
4. The best riders turn all of the obstacles into jumps, regardless of what the track builders intended.
Logs and tires make for the most fun jumps, even though they seem almost impossible to ride over.
5. It’s similar to Hard Enduro, shrunk down to the size of an Arenacross track.
Because sometimes Hard Enduro just isn't hard enough.
6. The race starts at a gate, just like a Supercross race.
So is the holeshot line before the massive rock garden or after it?
Tackling the track at Red Bull Get On TOP in Slovakia
© Jan Kasl
7. That means that racers get to deal with incredibly difficult track features while racing 10-15 other racers in close proximity.
It's one thing to ride Endurocross. It's a completely different thing to race in it.
Knight in Armour: David battles in Brazil
© Robert Lynn
8. So when one rider falls, he’s probably going to collect a few others in the crash as well.
Crash party or party crasher? There's not a lot you can do as far as evasive maneuvers when your bike's straddling a log.
9. It might seem low-speed at first, but trust us, the good riders are hauling ass.
It's like they're on the back of a comet or a lightning bolt or something.
10. It all comes together to make for some awesome racing.
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