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ENDURO RACING WITH A TWIST!

6 months ago | Words: Jenna Post | Photos: OK Photo

Unlike traditional enduro or motocross races that test a single rider’s grit, Transmoto 8-Hour events flip the script with a team-first format. While you can race solo if you want in our (number-capped) Ironman class, our events see a majority of entrants in squads of two to four riders who compete over the eight hours. This format then turns the racing into a blend of endurance, strategy, and camaraderie rather than a full-send-to-the-end!

It’s not just about who’s lapping the fastest on track – it’s about who can manage fatigue, fuel stops, and smooth transponder swaps. Teams often build their game plan around consistent lap times rather than flat-out speed, balancing stints so nobody burns out too much or too early. We see some teams gamble on shorter, high-intensity sessions while others lean into long, steady rides.

The result? A race where communication matters as much as throttle control. How much you hustle in a pit-stop can swing the outcome just as much as a clean pass on the course can, we’ve seen it first hand! But when it all comes together, there’s nothing quite like switching riders and knowing you’ve both kept the wheels turning towards that chequered flag.

While the stopwatch is counting down, a Transmoto 8-Hour is as much about teamwork and shared stories as it is about results. At the end of the day, the glory isn’t just for the rider crossing the line. It’s earned collectively, over countless laps, with your teammates that pulled it off all together.

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