The seventh round of the Enduro World Series takes place in Ainsa-Sobrarbe, Spain this weekend. It's the second time the series has visited this tiny village in the Pyrenean foothills, and riders are in for two big days of racing over seven stages. We sent Northern Ireland's finest, Ric McLaughlin, out under a blazing Spanish sun to guide us through the course ahead of the penultimate race of the year.
This looks like Rude territory with those flat bits and punchy climbs, but Maes will have so much confidence! I doubt Hill would risk as much as those two, but that could be completely wrong... will be one hell of a race!
I really enjoy watching an average rider ( or atleast non pro rider) tackle these stages it helps put it onto perspective for us folks at home how hard they really are. I wish the dh course previews did the same so we can get a feel for how truly hard these tracks are. the pros make them look like a cake walk
I'm heading to Ainsa in the 17th October but am taking my own ride. If you need a good guide for the trails and for local info (bike here etc) then I have a Saffa mate who is a local now and doing stuff for the EWS this week as a fixer / translator. He's sorted me with accomodation and will be guiding us for a few day of our stay.
I've had friends hire from here before.
FAIL.