Enduro MTB
Enduro MTB: pick what suits you. Options for beginners, families or groups, in the finest settings there are.
Difficulty
Moderate – Expert
Duration
2 hours – a day
Location
Mountains, forests, single trails, bike parks
Season
Spring – autumn
What is Enduro MTB?
Enduro MTB is a mountain biking discipline that puts pedalling uphill together with technical descents.
The emphasis is on control, stamina and the ability to read the ground.
The routes take in natural paths, roots, rocks, bends and fast sections.
It is one of the most popular forms of MTB for adventure in the hills.
Types of enduro MTB
Trail enduro
Natural routes, with the emphasis on exploring and technique.
Competitive enduro
Races run over timed downhill stages.
Alpine enduro
Mountain routes with a great deal of climbing.
Bike park enduro
Built tracks for training and for the fun of it.
How does a enduro MTB ride work?
Planning the route
You pick the route according to level and conditions.
The climb
You pedal up to where the descent starts.
Reading the technical sections
You size up the obstacles before you commit to them.
The descent
You put the control techniques to use over varied ground.
Getting better at it
Riding the same routes again is what builds the experience.
Who is enduro MTB for?
Riders at an intermediate level
For people who have already ridden MTB routes.
Adventure lovers
For getting out into the hills and onto natural paths.
People who like the technical side
For building control on difficult ground.
MTB riders
For training and for racing.
People who explore the hills
For anyone who would rather ride natural routes.
Enduro MTB experience level
Introductory enduro
Easy routes for building the basic technique.
Recreational enduro
Routes with moderate climbs and descents.
Technical enduro
Difficult descents over rough ground.
Competitive enduro
Involved routes for seasoned riders.
At a glance
Enduro bike
A bike with suspension matched to the ground is what you want.
Physical preparation
The climbs take stamina and energy.
MTB technique
Control on the descents is what counts.
Reading the ground
Routes can change in difficulty without much warning.
Navigation
A GPS helps on mountain routes you do not know.
Weather
The weather affects both grip and safety.
Enduro MTB gear
Enduro bike
An MTB set up for both climbing and descending.
MTB helmet
Compulsory on technical routes.
Protective gear
Knee pads, elbow pads and anything else you want on.
Gloves
They improve your grip and protect your hands.
MTB shoes
They keep you steady on the pedals.
Repair kit
Useful for mechanical trouble out on the route.
Enduro MTB safety
Enduro routes call for preparation, the right kit and a clear eye on the risks.
Enduro MTB — frequently asked questions
Enduro takes in the climbing too, not just the descents.
An enduro bike with suspension suited to technical routes.
Yes, on easy routes and by working up gradually.
Yes, because it involves climbing and sustained effort.
On mountain routes, single trails and in bike parks.
The dry stretch from spring through to autumn.
Putting adventure in the hills together with MTB technique.