In the first-ever Enduro World Cup held in Combloux, riders were put to the test by challenging conditions. Practice sessions were slippery due to greasy surfaces, and the scorching heat on race day made things even more difficult. The course featured six grueling stages that pushed the limits of competitors’ skills and endurance.
In the U21 Men’s category, Adam Maxa emerged victorious by crossing the finish line on the final stage over 14 seconds ahead of Jt Fisher. Bailey Christie secured a third-place finish overall, just 17 seconds behind Maxa. Winni Goldsbury claimed victory in the U21 Women’s category with two stage wins under her belt, finishing 50 seconds ahead of Simona Kuchynkova, who took second place. Lily Boucher rounded out the podium in third place, nearly one minute and twenty seconds behind the winner.
Morgane Charre put on a dominant performance in the elite women’s category, winning five out of six stages and securing her first win in 2024. Despite a slower start to the season, Charre showcased her skills in Combloux, building an insurmountable lead with just one stage remaining. She finished 23 seconds ahead of series leader Isabeau Courdurier. Ella Conolly continued her strong season with another podium finish, marking her second top-three result of the year.
Richie Rude continued his dominance in the elite men’s category by winning three out of four World Cup rounds despite not winning any stages in Combloux. Luke Meier-Smith won two stages but could not close the gap between him and Rude enough to secure victory. Rude maintained his consistent performance throughout all six stages, never dropping below fifth place until it was too late to challenge for first place. Alex Rudeau came close to challenging Rude for second but ultimately finished third after a disappointing eighth-place finish on his final run.
Overall, Combloux presented a challenging first venue for Enduro World Cup riders this week due to slippery conditions and hot weather on race day. However, competitors proved their mettle by pushing themselves through six grueling stages that tested their skills and endurance.
In conclusion, Combloux was a difficult venue for riders at this year’s Enduro World Cup due to slippery conditions caused by grease on practice sessions and hot weather on race day that made things even harder for them.
The competition was fierce among all categories as they battled through six tough stages that tested their skills and endurance.
In U21 Men’s category Adam Maxa emerged victorious over Jt Fisher while Bailey Christie secured third place overall.
Winni Goldsbury won U21 Women’s category with two stage wins while Simona Kuchynkova finished second.