World Hard Enduro Podcast

Tarryn, Brandon
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Welcome to the World Hard Enduro podcast. We bring you deep dives into all things Hard Enduro, featuring interviews with industry legends, epic storytelling, and conversations that matter to the riding community. Follow along as we share industry news , race reports and noteworthy information in the space. The ultimate goal is to grow the sport of Hard Enduro. 

  1. Mitch Brightmore wins Silver Kings 2026 | Entering a new era for hard enduro | S2E16

    21. Juni

    Mitch Brightmore wins Silver Kings 2026 | Entering a new era for hard enduro | S2E16

    Silver Kings was a cracker of an event and race as round three of the championship. Three days of racing in the Idaho mountains gave the riders and spectators everything they hoped for! From vibes in the parade, carnage in the prologue, close calls and tight racing on day 2 and ending with a drag race to the finish!  Once again we sit down with Mike to talk about what went down behind the scenes and on the ground. As you know there was no live coverage of this event so we’re here to give a bit of context and share the stories that would otherwise get missed. The prologue offered some big jumps and sketchy performances and some riders were a little lost without Billy around to show them the ropes. We saw some good saves and some heroic performances. Jonny Walker in 1st, Mitch in 2nd and Trystan 3rd.  Day 1 was a proper ride for the guys and girls out in the mountains with riverbeds and some scaley hill climbs. Mike shares some noteworthy stories about Mitch saving his bike through quick thinking and Teo almost losing down the hill. The final day was a multi lap race ending with an X-Loop. The first 2/3 of the track wasn’t too technical which made for tight racing between the top guys. It wasn’t until the last sections of the race where riders stared to separate and we ended with a close top 3 fight to the end.  Mitch Brightmore takes the win! We couldn’t be more stoked with the outcome of this race. The juniors have finally arrived and we can’t wait to see how this boost in confidence will affect the remainder of the championship. Only time will tell but for now, we’re just excited to see a new era of hard enduro emerge. We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:23 HEWC Round 3 - Silver Kings Hard Enduro, Idaho  01:56 Mike's first time in America 03:22 The format of Silver Kings  04:44 The parade & atmosphere 05:11 Day 1 format 09:04 Day 2: A Longer day in the mountains & the three key sections  11:26 Trystan vs Manny on the loose rock 13:27 Teo's struggles 14:58 Mitch's mid-race bike failure  20:43 Final day race format: The X-loop finish 21:59 Stark electric bikes 25:36 The finish: Mitch beats Trystan in a 60-metre drag race  27:00 The moment behind the scenes: X-Grip 28:12 Mani’s response   31:02 The Brightmore story 33:32 Ashton's junior class victory 33:32 Standout rides 36:01 USHE vs HEWC: Is the American series a genuine alternative?  40:27 Championship standings update With Mitch now in 2nd and only 13 points behind Manny, do you think we finally have a real championship battle on our hands? Let us know in the comments↓↓↓ Support the show Whether you're driving to work, heading back from a weekend ride or working on the bike in the garage make sure to tune in and if you're feeling generous you're welcome to buy us a coffee to support our efforts with the following link - https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro You can also connect with us on socials such as Insta and Youtube Instagram Youtube

    44 Min.
  2. Erzberg Rodeo 2026 | Tales from the Iron Giant with Mike Skinner | S2E15

    10. Juni

    Erzberg Rodeo 2026 | Tales from the Iron Giant with Mike Skinner | S2E15

    We’re back with another post race recap with Mike and this time we’re taking Erzberg rodeo. If you’re a fan of hard enduro and weren’t at the race, you were probably sat watching the race live. 4 hours of absolutely madness watching riders doing the most and trying to not only survive but overcome what the Iron Giant had in store.  Red Bull does such an incredible job of race coverage for this iconic event but there’s nothing quite like being on the ground getting those behind the scenes stories. Mike once again shares stories from on the ground and helps us to understand the aspects of the race we didn’t get to see live. From Mani’s commanding lead and his close competitor Trystan Hart to the competitive chasing ground of Mario, Teo, Mitch and James. Of course we cannot forget the electric bikes with two Stark bikes making it to the finish as well as Graham’s Jarv-E. We dive into it all here in this episode with unique stories and tales that would otherwise be lost to the mountain.   We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:01 2026 Red Bull Erzberg Rodeo: 30th edition  05:10 Prologue format change: Track reset 06:10 Prologue standout: Bert Boam 08:45 Race start: Mani & Mitch battle from the gun  12:37 Tristan’s chain issue and still finishing 2nd  13:18 How Mani minimises costly mistakes better than anyone  15:05 How the track changes   18:11 Segway 21:11 Unridden lines  22:24 Standout rookie ride of the race, James Moore 27:41 Electric bikes at Erzberg: Toby Martyn, Eddie Karlsson & Graham Jarvis's Jarv-E 32:01 Johnny Walker's DNF 33:41 Graham Jarvis 35:00 The Lazy Noon moment 37:22 Ryder LeBlond's dramatic finish  39:51 The brutality of Lazy Noon 42:20 2-stroke vs 4-stroke vs electric 44:31 Results rundown 48:00 Eddie KArlsson: First electric bike to finish Erzberg 48:35 Deeper in the field 53:32 What's next for Mike: Sweden, USA & Indonesia Which rider’s performance was a personal standout for you? Let us know in the comments↓↓↓ Support the show Whether you're driving to work, heading back from a weekend ride or working on the bike in the garage make sure to tune in and if you're feeling generous you're welcome to buy us a coffee to support our efforts with the following link - https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro You can also connect with us on socials such as Insta and Youtube Instagram Youtube

    55 Min.
  3. A Journey Worth Following | Mitch Brightmore Quietly Climbing to the Top | S2E14

    2. Juni

    A Journey Worth Following | Mitch Brightmore Quietly Climbing to the Top | S2E14

    In this episode we sat down to chat with the other half of the Brightmore brothers - Mitch. The older of the two and setting the bar high with a number of championships already under his belt, Mitch is paving the way for juniors looking to become pro in hard enduro.  We chat about what it was like growing up with a brother like Ashton and the rivalry and competition between the two. Having someone to consistently train with was almost an unfair advantage looking at the way they pushed each other and made each other better. It was a big adjustment when Ashton was out with injury for Mitch to focus on training, riding and racing on his own. While it may have been a challenge it might also have been exactly what he needed to look at racing from a different perspective and enhanced approach.  Once again we see how having a trials background is certainly not the only way to excel in hard enduro but certain builds a strong foundation for technique. This translated well to short format high intensity races but requires more work when faced with the long GPS intensive days we often see in hard enduro. Mitch is a talented rider who was inevitably gong to be picked up by a pro team and what better match that joining the X-Grip team? It’s clear how well they all work together and how seamless the move has been.  XL Lagares was a big race, an important race… one that truly showed Mitch’s potential. Not only to fans but most importantly to himself and his now biggest rival, Manuel Lettenbichler. It proved that he has what it takes to compete at the top with the world’s best rider and although he didn’t quite get to the top sport, Erzberg 2026he is going to be laying all his cards on the table. Just missing a podium finish in 2025, Mitch is set to give this year everything he’s got and we’re all for it! We hope you enjoy this episode.  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Meet Mitch Brightmore  01:22 A sibling rivalry - Riding with Ashton 03:46 How trials technique translates 06:52 First championship win: Super Enduro junior title  08:17 Short format vs long format racing 09:22 Roof of Africa 10:29 The X-Grip call  12:08 Erzberg Rodeo 2025   14:43 Erzberg 2026 strategy 15:30 Bike setup for Erzberg 16:07 The toughest part of Erzberg  18:11  Alestrem & XL Lagares   19:04 The moment Mitch realised he could beat Mani  22:08 Season goals for 2026 24:09 Studying competitors   Mitch came within 9 seconds of beating Mani at Lagares. Do you think Erzberg 2026 is where it finally happens? Drop your prediction in the comments and subscribe so you don't miss our Erzberg coverage. The Brightmore era in hard enduro is just getting started🤘↓↓↓ Support the show Whether you're driving to work, heading back from a weekend ride or working on the bike in the garage make sure to tune in and if you're feeling generous you're welcome to buy us a coffee to support our efforts with the following link - https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro You can also connect with us on socials such as Insta and Youtube Instagram Youtube

    29 Min.
  4. From Setbacks to Junior Title Contender | Ashton Brightmore Ready to Make His Mark | S2E13

    28. Mai

    From Setbacks to Junior Title Contender | Ashton Brightmore Ready to Make His Mark | S2E13

    In this episode we had the opportunity to chat with the youngest of the Brightmore brothers - Ashton. A long overdue interview with a rider who has been making waves in the hard enduro scene fr a few years now, especially in the junior championship. A very insightful episode getting to the roots of how his riding career started from a young age in trials. Ashton was a competitive rider from the beginning and as he shares in the episode, always seemed to have a liking for speed. It was no surprise then when he pushed to move to the big bikes and found himself front of the pack from the beginning.  It was very interesting to hear how Ashton believes he and his brother differ in their approaches to riding. While their techniques are quite similar their styles are certainly different from cool and level headed to more aggressive and competitive. You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out which is which though! Ashton has had a successful career already in both Super Enduro and Hard Enduro. Starting off with the TTR Squadra Corse team to tackle his first year as a sponsored rider and really stepping into the European riding scene. Ashton has gone on to have some standout rides especially the Red Bull TKO event in the US where he finished top 5 in the premier class on a pretty stock standard bike. It’s amazing what some riders can do even when going into a race for the experience and with no expectations.  It was inevitable that we would see a team snatch up these two riders and what better fit than the X-Grip team? We were genuinely stoked for both the team and the riders and it seems to have been a perfect fit. Ashton’s career has not gone without a few setback with both a knee and ankle injury in 2025 resulting in him having to sit out most of the racing season but this also came with unique opportunities to learn from others on the sidelines.  This year the 2026 hard enduro season looks like it is gong to be a tight battle against the top riders of the junior championship. We can only assume that Ashton would be aiming to follow in his brother’s footsteps for a championship title. Red Bull Erzbergrodeo is the next race and challenge coming up. Will we see him finally cross that finish line and add to the successful X-Grip riders to see the finishers flag? Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Meet Ashton Brightmore  01:19 Where it all began 03:04 Making the switch to an 85  04:33 First taste of enduro racing  07:31 Signing with TTR & stepping onto the European scene  10:42 Competition between brothers  11:57 Riding styles compared 13:34 Going full professional: Signing with X-Grip 16:35 Bike setup 20:21 Knee injury  21:58 Ankle injury 24:27 Alestrem hard enduro 25:29 Red Bull TKO 28:43 2026 HEWC 29:07 Ashton Brightmore vs James Moore 31:38 Preparation for Erzberg The junior championship battle between Ashton and James Moore is only just getting started. Who do you think takes the title this season? Drop your prediction in the comments below↓↓↓ Support the show Whether you're driving to work, heading back from a weekend ride or working on the bike in the garage make sure to tune in and if you're feeling generous you're welcome to buy us a coffee to support our efforts with the following link - https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro You can also connect with us on socials such as Insta and Youtube Instagram Youtube

    32 Min.
  5. The New Kid on the Block | Toby Martyn's Hard Enduro Journey on the Stark Varg | S2E12

    15. Mai

    The New Kid on the Block | Toby Martyn's Hard Enduro Journey on the Stark Varg | S2E12

    In this episode we sit down with Toby Martyn, a trials champion who has had an interesting career so far, moving to super enduro and now competing in the hard enduro world championship. Not only is he new to the scene but he is also completely new to hard enduro. Undoubtedly a tough sport to jump head first into, but despite the odds, Toby seems to be taking to it like a fish in water. Toby started his off-road journey quite young, getting into MX but quickly transitioning to a trials bike and becoming an internationally recognized rider. With a junior world championship title amongst others, Toby excelled in the sport but surprisingly still found it challenging to make it a financially viable career, choosing to take a step back. Toby then made the shift to Super Enduro. A very different challenge to trials and competing on the world stage once again, against the toughest and fastest in the sport. A season later, Toby would have a conversation that would completely change the trajectory of his career. A chat with Stark opened an incredible door to the team and a chance to race the super enduro season once again, but on the Stark Varg. A big adjustment for someone who spent the majority of their life on a trials bike that demanded finesse with the clutch. Moving to the new bike took some time to adjust and Toby shares what this transition was like. Ultimately, it was an incredible season, a level up from the previous year, finishing with the Manufacturers' Award. Now we get to hard enduro. A challenge Toby did not see coming but welcomed with open arms. Stark is looking to show what their bike can do and hard enduro was the next step for the team. Many people probably won't know that Toby has very little experience in the discipline and essentially jumped into the deep end entering the 2026 Hard Enduro World Championship. We're currently two races into the season with Alestrem being essentially a warm-up for Toby to get into the swing of things, but then came Lagares. An unforgiving few days on the bike and a reality check of what hard enduro truly is. What's next for Toby and the team? Erzberg Rodeo, One of the most iconic races in the world, and a chance to show that this bike and brand truly belongs. We are extremely excited to see the hard enduro landscape changing and will certainly be keeping an eye on this team throughout the season. We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:21 Toby Martyn  01:44 Where it all began 03:31 Trials career highlights 04:28 The reality of making a living in trials  05:12 Racing trials in the US 06:38 Moving to enduro  07:05 The moment everything changed  08:15 Jumping to Super Enduro 10:27 The biggest learning curve 13:09 The Stark call 14:55 Electric bikes in trials: 15:09 Riding the Stark Varg  19:53 Converting sceptics 21:03 The 2025/26 Super Enduro season on the Stark: Manufacturers' Award  23:35 Part of the team 26:29 Transitioning to hard enduro 29:02 How a trials gives an edge in hard enduro   30:44 Talking about the Stark Varg 35:38 Toby’s hard enduro experience 36:54 Nutrition & hydration 39:06 Season goals Erzberg Rodeo is just around the corner. Are you backing Toby and the Stark Varg to make history? Drop your prediction in the comments and subscribe so you don't miss our coverage when the results are in ↓↓↓ Support the show Whether you're driving to work, heading back from a weekend ride or working on the bike in the garage make sure to tune in and if you're feeling generous you're welcome to buy us a coffee to support our efforts with the following link - https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro You can also connect with us on socials such as Insta and Youtube Instagram Youtube

    44 Min.
  6. 2026 Extreme XL Lagares Race - Behind the scenes with Mike Skinner | S2E11

    6. Mai

    2026 Extreme XL Lagares Race - Behind the scenes with Mike Skinner | S2E11

    Firstly, we’d like to make a special note about Felix Bähker who had a very unfortunate accident during race day 1 and sustain some serious spinal injuries. Hard enduro is a tough sport and at times the circumstances riders are in can be quite dangerous. A Go Fund Me page has been set up to support Felix. Every small amount counts to help this young rider on his road to recovery - https://www.gofundme.com/f/felix-muss-zuruck-auf-die-beine?attribution_id=sl:bb77b834-df88-46e5-bd53-efa074719dde&lang=de_DE&ts=1777798296&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=instagram_story.  We had another great chat with Mike Skinner about round 2 of the HEWC that took place at the XL Lagares hard enduro race in Portugal. This round had some brilliant live coverage on the main race day and fans can find plenty of race content online however there is nothing quite like have a good post race chat to get a real idea of what it was like on the grown from a rider, media and spectator perspective.  In this episode we cover a variety of topics from how the terrain and racing differed this round compared to the previous race, the tight competition between the top pro and junior riders as well as a deeper understanding of what happened on track from the riders perspective.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Extreme XL Lagares  01:49 Felix Bähker 05:04 Event format breakdown  07:26 Points allocation   08:29 Riders race strategy 10:12 Wade Young  12:38 Media & coverage improvement  13:06 Day 1 results 16:09 Day 2: 120KM 19:53 Teo’s mid-race advice approach 21:12 What makes Manny so dominant? 23:00 Day 2 results 24:33 Points system debate 27:44 A game changer for spectators  30:29 Day 3 35:51 Manny vs. multi-lap racing 37:25 Junior class recap If you'd like to support Felix Bähker on his road to recovery, the GoFundMe link is in the description — every little bit counts. And if this episode resonated with you, drop a comment below and let us know your thoughts on the racing at Lagares ↓↓↓ Support the show Whether you're driving to work, heading back from a weekend ride or working on the bike in the garage make sure to tune in and if you're feeling generous you're welcome to buy us a coffee to support our efforts with the following link - https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro You can also connect with us on socials such as Insta and Youtube Instagram Youtube

    43 Min.

  7. 27. Apr.

    Matt Stevens: From SA National Champ to USHE and why he's betting on the US over Europe | S2E10

    In this episode we're chatting to a young rider who is an up and coming South African talent who has already made a name for himself, Matt Stevens.  We get straight into the topic of why Matt has chosen not to focus on riding in Europe and the HEWC and why his sights are on USHE. We touch on the financial investment of both options and which would give a young rider the best chance for success. We clarify what Matt's plans are for his time in the US and which races he plans to participate in and other opportunities that the US presents.  In South Africa trials bike riding is not common for riders to adopt at a young age, but it is certainly a benefit to improving technique. Matt touches on a great topic of learning from others, especially those who's skills may be more advanced. An example of this was the time Matt spent riding with the top athletes in the world at the Roof of Africa 2025.  Of course as a hard enduro podcast we had to talk about bikes. Matt rides both a 2T and a 4T and shares his experiences and preferences. Justin from Shock Logic suspension has been on the podcast before and is a key part of Matt's team ensuring his bike is perfectly tuned without making it complicated.  Training for hard enduro doesn't just happen on the bike and in the mountains but needs to be supported with off the bike training to support fitness and strength. Matt has been focusing on power recently in the gym and has noticed improvements during racing.  We wish Matt all the best on his journey to the US. If you are based close to the races he plans to attend and would like to support his journey, please reach out to Matt directly via his social media - @mattstevens.43 We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:31 Meet Matt Stevens 02:36 SA talent at Alestrem 03:08 America over Europe 07:57 Passion vs. profession 09:35 The US plan: Hollow Point & Tennessee Knockout  10:27 What the US hard enduro series offers vs. the HEWC 11:51 GNCC & cross-country racing 13:08 Trials Bikes 14:34 Learning from better riders 16:33 Sponsors or a team for the US 18:42 Bike talk - The KTM 300 2-stroke  19:51 2-stroke vs. 4-stroke in hard enduro 21:39 250F for technical hard enduro terrain 24:31 Shock Logic Suspension - Keep it simple 27:04 Off-bike training 32:15 Roof of Africa 37:41 Well wishes and support for the US Would you make the same call as Matt... USHE over HEWC? Drop your thoughts in the comments, we'd love to hear where you think the better opportunity lies for a young rider trying to build a career in hard enduro ↓↓↓ Support the show Whether you're driving to work, heading back from a weekend ride or working on the bike in the garage make sure to tune in and if you're feeling generous you're welcome to buy us a coffee to support our efforts with the following link - https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro You can also connect with us on socials such as Insta and Youtube Instagram Youtube

    39 Min.
  8. 2026 Alestrem Race - Behind the scenes with Mike Skinner | S2E9

    21. Apr.

    2026 Alestrem Race - Behind the scenes with Mike Skinner | S2E9

    Round one of the 2026 Hard Enduro World Championship recently took place at Alestrem in France. To get a better idea of how this race went and a more in-depth understanding of what happened behind the scenes, we sat down with Mike Skinner who was on the ground and deep in the action.  We touch on a variety of topics such as Stark in hard enduro, media coverage of the race, the unpredictable weather and how that created confusion for the final lap. We also discuss how competitive the top 20 are and how exciting that is for the future of the sport and the rest of the season.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:02 HEWC Round 1 at 24MX Alestrem 01:35 Race overview: Friday and Saturday 03:18 Season opener atmosphere 05:00 The rainstorm 07:04 Stark Varg & the Jarv-E 07:53 Toby Martyn 10:06 Graham Jarvis 13:52 Standout riders 15:28 Billy & Mani's big gap 16:35 Race result confusion 19:10 Media  23:32 Live Broadcast 29:33 Final results recap 32:13 Looking ahead to HEWC Round 2: Extreme XL Lagares Enjoyed this one? Subscribe so you don't miss our Round 2 breakdown from Extreme XL Lagares. If you watched the live overage, drop your thoughts on how you think it could be improved in the comments ↓↓↓ Support the show Whether you're driving to work, heading back from a weekend ride or working on the bike in the garage make sure to tune in and if you're feeling generous you're welcome to buy us a coffee to support our efforts with the following link - https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro You can also connect with us on socials such as Insta and Youtube Instagram Youtube

    34 Min.
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Welcome to the World Hard Enduro podcast. We bring you deep dives into all things Hard Enduro, featuring interviews with industry legends, epic storytelling, and conversations that matter to the riding community. Follow along as we share industry news , race reports and noteworthy information in the space. The ultimate goal is to grow the sport of Hard Enduro. 

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