Azores Enduro Fest 2018

Photo report from second edition of Faial da Terra Enduro Fest. Photos from Antonio Abreu MADproductions.

Words & Photography // Carlos dos Santos & António Abreu

The "fun focused" enduro party is back in 2018. Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and hidden from the rest of the world, the village of Faial da Terra on the Island of São Miguel will again host the Enduro fest, between March 1 and March 4, 2018.

• Eight special stages divided by two days of racing where riders can practice the two days before.
• An estimated of 60km length with over 3,000m of descending.
• An urban prologue to present the riders to the community of Povoação municipality.

For 2018 we're introducing the "Dynamic Duo" category. Teams of two riders can compete against other duos.

The event award ceremony will be followed with Azorean craft beer and wood barbecue dinner.

Remy Absalon and Damien Oton take on the enduro party

By Azores Airlines

The Azores are closer and easier to travel to than you may think. Direct flights from countries in Europe and many others with a short stop in Lisbon or Oporto cities. Also, direct flights are available from United States of America and Canada. Choose Ponta Delgada Aiport (PDL) as your final destination and prepare to be amazed with the island of São Miguel.

Damien Oton and Remy Absalon charging with style on the stages

Take a look at what the municipality of Povoação can offer you besides amazing and challenging trails.

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Faial da Terra mountain biking trails

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the-lost-co (Oct 16, 2017 at 22:45)

That Dynamic Duo category is a killer idea! Signing up with a friend and then pestering each other to go faster for multiple days in a row seems pretty fun.

Lagr1980 FL (Oct 17, 2017 at 3:25)

havent done it, but Ive seen it in a few races not part of a cup.. good idea.

xBLASTOFFx (Oct 17, 2017 at 18:57)

Some of the most unique terrain and best hospitality I have every experienced in my life. Thanks to Andre, Nuno, Joao and the crew at Monbike. The Azores are a hidden gem. Looking forward to visiting again!

Pbreis (Oct 17, 2017 at 7:14)

Delta airlines will have flights 5 times a week from JFK in 2018 to Sao miguel island

ryanholio (Oct 17, 2017 at 2:29)

I have been there many times and ALWAYS wanted to take my bike there.. The hills are INSANELY steep. Very beautiful island too.

pensamtb (Oct 17, 2017 at 5:00)

Check out Madeira for similarly insane terrain

bkm303 (Oct 17, 2017 at 5:34)

Siiiick I rode some of these trails on my honeymoon! Amazing place to go visit/ride, and not expensive to get to from the US east coast.

mokydot (Oct 16, 2017 at 22:35)

Sleep + Barbeque + Bike + Coffee. Repeat.

JasonALap (Oct 17, 2017 at 3:41)

It's coffee, bike, BBQ, BEER, sleep, repeat!

Toryt7 FL (Oct 16, 2017 at 22:09)

Wow those trails look amazing!

oneheckler (Oct 16, 2017 at 23:25)

ESPECTÁCULO

Lankycrank (Oct 19, 2017 at 5:44)

So I guess I'll be canceling my skiing holiday for this, right? :-P

guytherev (Oct 20, 2017 at 9:00)

Im booked on, see you there in March