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. 1d ago

    The Electric Revolution | Inside Stark Future with Eddie Karlsson & Seb Tortelli | S2E23

    A big thank you to our community for the continued support. This one was a special opportunity and episode and we couldn't do it without you. If you enjoy what we do and want to keep us caffeinated while we edit, you're welcome to buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/worldhardenduro We had the opportunity to visit Stark HQ on our way to Romaniacs this year and sat down with Eddie Karlsson and Seb Tortelli to talk about Stark in Hard Enduro. From Eddie winning the Silver class at Romaniacs to Seb taking the top spot at the Erzberg Rocket Ride and of course Stark crossing the Erzberg finish line in a world first… Stark has slowly but surely been inserting itself in the world of hard enduro and we’re stoked!  Stark is essentially a tech company that sells bikes… and what the team has created is an ever evolving bike. They paved the foundations from the beginning with their forward thinking manufacturing which now allows for constant tech updates that put the standard year on year model changes to shame. Instead of buying the latest release, customers are getting a new bike with an update. Who would have thought? We chat to Eddie about his experience moving to the Stark, transitioning from trials which is a clutch intensive sport to a bike with just a front and back brake. We also touch on what it’s like to have Toby part of the team and how they have very different preferences when it comes to bike setup.  While Stark won't be racing the remainder of the HEWC season, this year is clearly just the beginning. The momentum is building and we have a feeling this is a team that's going to be very hard to ignore in the years to come. We hope you enjoy this episode!  Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:20 Inside Stark Future HQ with Eddie Karlsson & Seb Tortelli  02:15 How rider feedback shapes the bike 03:22 Racing bike vs consumer bike  05:25 Enduro vs MX bike 06:25 Riding without a clutch 09:17 Super Enduro  09:50 Romaniacs silver class 14:08 Erzberg debrief 16:11 First electric bike to finish Erzberg 16:30 Seb Tortelli at Erzberg 18:27 Competing electric manufacturers 21:07 Traction control in hard enduro 25:01 Electric bikes in racing regulations 27:37 Hard enduro championship goals 34:09 The electric bike online debate 35:36 Eddie VS Toby  37:10 Seb's take on hard enduro 38:42 How the HEWC format helps electric Are you a fan of electric in hard enduro? Or do you think the 2T and 4T still have too much of an edge? Also, have you ever ridden a Stark? Let us know in the comments, we'd love to hear what you thought of it ↓↓↓ 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

    The Electric Revolution | Inside Stark Future with Eddie Karlsson & Seb Tortelli | S2E23

  2. 6d ago

    Abestone 2026 | Mani Dominates, But the Junior Fight Is Just Getting Started | S2E22

    We have officially passed the half way mark of the season and are well into the second half with round 5 taking place at Abestone Hard Enduro in Italy. A race that has been part of the FIM championship on and off for 4 years since 2021. Minestrone is a section of the race that has been well known since the beginning but this year appears to be the defining section and the true test and separator between the top guys.  We chat to Mike to get some on the ground stories and a behind the scenes look at what went down. From prologue with 2 juniors on the box we look a look at some of the stats and it was surprising to see Both Mani and Mitch being so wrong in this format throughout the season so far. The spring race proved to be quite a challenge for the riders, although only 1 hour the heat added an extra layer of intensity to the race. A unique race added to this event was the straight rhythm which set the starting positions for the orders for the main race day. This was an unfortunate setup for a number of riders who did exceptionally well in the print race but got pushed back due to poor results in this spectator focused event.  The main race was a 2 hour run for the riders that resulted in being around 6 laps for the top guys. Some good riders, some not so great results too. There is no doubt that riders who have been traveling between Europe and the US and then back to Europe have been struggling with jet lag and it’s no surprise that we’re seeing some changeup in the results.  We also touch on topics such as managing frustration when on track, where riders are standing in the championship so far as well as what riders can expect heading to The Roof Of Africa for the next round. We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 13:42 Listener appreciation  14:02 Event format explained 15:06 The straight rhythm   17:44 Prologue 22:05 Sprint race results 25:14 Main race conditions 29:30 Aggression vs efficiency  31:09 Frustration in hard enduro 34:22 Billy's return 35:04 The last lap battle  37:05 Mr 3rd Place  38:00 Mario Roman: 40:24 Lorenzo Gondola 44:15 Main race results 49:24 The brutal reality of a consecutive race schedule  52:48 Championship standings 56:04 Roof of Africa preview 58:42 Junior championship battle 01:02:07 Predictions going into Roof of Africa Mani falls off, picks the bike up, doesn't say a word and rides away. Meanwhile most of us are screaming at our bikes in a rock garden. How do YOU handle frustration on the trail? 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

    Abestone 2026 | Mani Dominates, But the Junior Fight Is Just Getting Started | S2E22

  3. Aug 28

    Tobin Miller | Silver to Gold - An American's Honest Romaniacs Guide | S2E21

    We got to meet Tobin at Red Bull Romaniacs this year and what it pleasure it was to also have him on the podcast. Fresh US blood on the international stage of hard enduro is something we hope to see more of in the future. In this episode we chat to Tobin about his Romaniacs experience from doing Silver class as a “warm up” and getting a good understanding of how things work at an intense race like Romaniacs before entering Gold class this year in 2026. He shares some great insights into how Silver and Gold differ and which riders could be considering entering the class depending on their local US hard enduro results.  Tobin shares some of his ambitions for the future and his desire to do more races on the international stage if the opportunity were to present itself. He also shares some interesting insight into riding in the US. From training, traveling to different races as well as the do’s and don’ts on riding in different areas in the US. We see Tobin as a rider to keep an eye on in the future and someone who has a bright career ahead of him. We hope you enjoy this episode Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Meet Tobin Miller, Champion Brick Racing  01:53 First Romaniacs experience: Silver class  05:06 Why doing silver first was the right call  06:22 Gold class in 2026  08:46 Gold class mindset 09:52 Prologue 10:05 Day 1 16:06 The silver vs gold gap 17:22 How US hard enduro stacks up 19:11 US representation at Romaniacs 21:10 A 4-day rally style hard enduro event in America  22:03 Day 4 22:55 International ambitions 25:57 HEWC vs USHE 27:08 Champion Brick Racing 28:44 USHE season update 35:00 Training in the US 36:16 Land access in America  39:06 Enduro Burrows 42:28 Next up, TKO Tobin thinks America needs a 4-day rally style hard enduro race, do you agree? And if so, where in the US would you have it? 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

    Tobin Miller | Silver to Gold - An American's Honest Romaniacs Guide | S2E21

  4. Aug 26

    Forza Orza 2026 | An Abandoned Zoo, Ghost Rides & a Championship Heating Up | S2E20

    Round four of the Hard Enduro World Championship was most definitely a unique race on the 2026 calendar. Forza Orza made its debut appearance and was a very unusual location and track for the riders. Based in an abandoned zoo, Mike had to put in a lot of work setting a track in such challenging conditions. Short, punchy and in your face… this race definitely suited riders with more trials and super enduro experience over those looking for long days in the mountains and it showed in the results.  Prologue was a fast run for the boys with the top times coming in around the 4 minute mark. A very surprising changeup with the results having Mitch, James and Ashton on the box… no Billy or Mani in sight. An awesome showcase of the skills the younger riders have in their back pocket.  The sprint race was a 1 hour multilap loop with a home rider taking the show. Eddie had some great results finishing in 4th on the day and giving the home crowd a solid reason to cheer. It’s awesome to hear that even without hearing the bike… you knew he was close with the sound of the crowd. Maybe it was this energy that gave him that extra fight he needed to race at the level he is truly capable of.  The main race on the final day was a 2 hour + 1 lap, multi lap race. This day was definitely a challenge not only for the bikes but for riders too with arm pump, multiple mistakes and crashes as well as some bike issues throughout the race. We see Billy making some big mistakes ghosting his bike off a hill, Mani almost losing his race lead to bike issues and Teo going for a swim with cow bones in the polar bear enclosure.  We also go a little off topic talking a little more about bikes from frames, old gen to new gen and more.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:16 Forza Orza: Sweden's first ever HEWC round  01:03 Track manager Mike 04:12 Making hard enduro accessible for a local crowd  05:49 An abandoned zoo with skeletons in the lake  09:25 Event format: Prologue, sprint race & main race  10:37 Prologue: A race the juniors lit up  14:51 Sprint race 15:54 Why 1-hour intensity works for hard enduro  23:57 Sprint race Results  24:16 The Brightmore progression  26:51 X-Grip factory bikes & KTM's development 31:32 The main race 34:06 Billy's ghost ride  38:31 Mani’s battery issues 46:00 Main race results 46:18 Eddie on home terrain  49:43 Thomas Scales & Justin Elizondo 54:35 Teo's swim in the lake 54:55 HEWC championship standings 55:25 Halfway mark: The 2026 season  56:49 The Hard Enduro World Ranking system 58:33 Next up: TKO Mani’s bike and battery let him down again… two races in a row now. Do you think it's only a matter of time before it costs him a race result? What are your thoughts on the situation? Drop your take 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

    Forza Orza 2026 | An Abandoned Zoo, Ghost Rides & a Championship Heating Up | S2E20

  5. Aug 19

    Unstoppable | 2026 Red Bull Romaniacs Pro Rider Recap | S2E19

    Another Romaniacs under the belt and another year with many stories to tell from the gold class track. Four intense days of racing for the top guys with countless kilometers raced and grueling Leatt LiveManiacs challenges. Each day came with its own set of unexpected issues and of course constantly changing results. From crashes to dead batteries, seized forks, questionable tyre choices and shirtless finishes… this year was certainly full of entertainment.  Once again we have Mike on to chat about some of the behind the scenes of what went down and to give us the inside scoop and a bit more context to some of the unbelievable stories to come out of this year’s race. Some standout moments of course would be Mani dominating the gold class field once again even with a race that certainly wasn’t without its issues. James Moore racing so consistently once again proving he is not only aiming of the top… but has without a doubt arrived! Thomas Scales is a rider who we’d consider a dark horse but one to keep an eye on going forward.  This year the Romaniacs organizers focused more heavily on the ADV classes, especially the Ultimate riders and there’s no denying that what these guys can do on the big bikes is impressive! From hard enduro favorites like Mario Roman and Dieter Rudolf to ADV legends like Pol Tarres, it’s interesting to see how they are stacking up in a pretty competitive field.  In this episode we chat about Prologue as well as go though all four race days. We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:18 2026 Red Bull Romaniacs recap with Mike  03:00 Prologue: Teo wins, Manny vs Mitch in a battle  04:24 Adventure bikes 08:24 Day 1: Chaos, toilet stops & hydration packs 11:35 Manny's dead battery 16:00 Lorenzo Gondola 21:05 Matthew Green's wrong tyre choice 23:51 Teodor Kabakchiev 26:04 Day 2: Straja 180km loop 29:41 Dieter Rudolf's heat sensor  32:20 David Cyprian 35:20 Day 3: Rolling rocks and sketchy downhills 40:29 Manny’s sketchy descent  44:08 Day 4: The day that had it all 46:23 Pandora's Box  48:24 James Moore 50:16 Walkner on track for a career-best 53:22 Thomas Scales: A career-best result nobody saw coming  58:07 Matt Green’s shirtless finish 59:58 James Moore's collapsed front fork 01:02:19 The reality of pro racing Every year Romaniacs throws up stories that are just wild… dead batteries, wrong tyres, collapsed forks and a shirtless finish. What was your standout moment from this year's race? 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

    Unstoppable | 2026 Red Bull Romaniacs Pro Rider Recap | S2E19

  6. Jul 22

    Braxton Hintze | The US junior already turning heads | S2E18

    In this episode we chat to an up and coming US junior rider, Braxton Hintze. This is a rider who is quickly working his way through the ranks of the US hard enduro series at just 18 years old. A rider who  started his off-road career with desert racing, Braxton has had quite a unique history with riding.  It takes one coach as we discover with Braxton to change the trajectory of a riders career and progression and in this case it was legend Rich Larsson who would take Braxton under his wing and lead him down the path of racing in super enduro. Having someone like that in your corner teaching you the essential fundamentals not only on the bike but mentally too is a game changer and truly allows a rider to progress into a professional athlete.  Success certainly doesn’t come overnight but with time, determination and patience, Braxton worked his was through the classes and has now found himself competing amongst the top riders in the US. While many riders have considered the US and Europe route Braxton has his sights set on establishing himself in the US series before considering taking on the world stage in the future. A supportive team doing the ground work is essential to focus on racing and competing at the highest level. Braxton is part of the Champion Brick Racing team who has recently partnered with X-Grip. Two teams at the top of their respective championships joining forces is a sure way to unlock new possibilities.  Braxton was part of the Fantic team before riding on a KTM and shares some great insights into his own experiences and thoughts between the bikes. Of course the episode wouldn’t be complete without touching on bike setup and Braxton’s non-negotiables for racing.  We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Silver Kings 06:49 How Braxton got into riding 08:15 The turning point: Rich Larsson 11:12 From Enduro Cross to hard enduro 13:23 Future goals US vs Europe  14:03 Champion Brick Racing & X-Grip  19:34 Fantic vs KTM 22:09 US hard enduro series 23:09 Enduro Cross  25:29 Bike setup  28:40 Mental strength in racing: 31:20 Challenges 32:19 Champion Brick Setup 39:43 Super Enduro world championship: Is it on Braxton's radar?  41:10 Enduro Cross vs Super Enduro  Has a coach or mentor ever changed the trajectory of your riding? 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

    Braxton Hintze | The US junior already turning heads | S2E18

  7. Jul 8

    Lenny Geretzky | Mental Strength and an Inside look at the Sorry Bro Team | S2E17

    In this episode we chat to a top junior rider,  Lenny Geretzky who is a rider for the Mario Roman Sorry Bro Team. Lenny covered some really insightful topics in this episode.  A standout point was from the mental side of riding hard enduro. A sport known to push riders to the physical extremes, requires a strong mindset which may not come naturally to a lot of riders. Lenny shares how focusing on training the mind is key to staying focused and racing consistently especially when facing a variety of racing conditions across the championship season.  A rider who didn’t have much trials bike experience when he was younger, Lenny is one of the few riders nowadays that has a stronger “big bike” foundation. Jumping onto a trials bike is undeniably beneficial for technical training but has certainly been an adjustment. Lenny mentioned how he has started to diversify his training to improve on his weaknesses and give the top junior riders more competition.  Lenny is part of the Mario Roman Sorry Bro Team taking on the Junior Hard Enduro World Championship. We took this opportunity to get a deeper understanding of what it’s like to be part of such a competitive team. From training days with Mario, the way he guides his juniors and how an aspiring rider could look to be a part of it all.  Of course we dove into some technical talk about bike setup, gear and as Lenny is a Plews supported rider we also discussed tyre choices, mousses, pressure and more! We hope you enjoy this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:09 Meet Lenny Geretzky  02:34 No trials background 04:21 Joining the Sorry Bro team 05:50 Red Bull Romaniacs 2023 07:42 Train your head  08:52 The Mental game 10:30 Silver Kings race  14:49 The America experience  15:47 The Sorry Bro team explained 18:19 Bike talk 19:31 Electric bikes 21:57 Racing in the HEWC junior class  23:06 Dream factory team 26:11 Junior class rivals 28:15 Suspension setup 29:47 Gearing talk 31:41 Tyre choice Have you had the same experience as Lenny getting some concerned looks when running lower tyre pressure? 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

    Lenny Geretzky | Mental Strength and an Inside look at the Sorry Bro Team | S2E17

  8. Jun 21

    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

    Mitch Brightmore wins Silver Kings 2026 | Entering a new era for hard enduro | S2E16
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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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    Tarryn, Brandon
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    2024 - 2026
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