This Week in Enduro: Welsh Showdowns and Two-Stroke Tech

The 2026 season reached a climax in Rhayader, Wales, where the EnduroGP finale delivered high-stakes competition and strong crowd energy. Josep Garcia successfully maintained his championship lead, while the return of Billy Bolt as a wildcard added an extra spark to the paddock. The Welsh terrain proved decisive for several riders, with Mireia Badia winning the Women’s World Championship class, Max Ahlin taking the Junior category, and Manuel Verzeroli inching closer to the Youth title. Meanwhile, Brad Freeman continued his run in the E3 class, keeping the pressure on the rest of the field in a weekend defined by technical riding and unpredictable weather. Outside the ropes, Manuel Lettenbichler equaled the all-time record with his seventh Red Bull Romaniacs victory, alongside Sandon Kerswell, who took home the Silver class crown. As the dust settles on these events, national federations from Australia and Italy have begun building excitement for the 100th anniversary ISDE by unveiling their rosters. For the gear-heads, this week’s technical coverage provided a guide to the 2025-2026 market, featuring in-depth comparisons between the 300cc two-stroke models like the Beta 300 RR X-Pro (previously listed here as Beta RR 300), GasGas EC 300, and Husqvarna TE 300, alongside performance benchmarks for the next generation on the KTM 50 and 65 SX. What to watch next week: The buildup intensifies as teams begin final preparations for the 100th anniversary International Six Days of Enduro.