Enduro (mountain biking)

Enduro mountain biking is a form of mountain bike racing where riders compete on timed downhill sections (stages) but are primarily responsible for their own transport between stages, typically involving uphill climbs or traversing terrain. The overall race time is calculated by adding up the times from each timed stage.

Unlike purely downhill-focused disciplines, enduro emphasizes both technical downhill skill and physical fitness, as riders must be able to climb and traverse between stages, often under time constraints. While some events may utilize chairlifts or other forms of uplift for part of the course, a significant portion of the transitions are typically self-powered.

Enduro races often take place over one or multiple days and involve a series of stages of varying length and difficulty. The stages are typically natural terrain featuring a mix of singletrack, technical features (rocks, roots, jumps), and flow sections.

The discipline has grown significantly in popularity, blurring the lines between traditional cross-country and downhill mountain biking.