race info
- you are licensed
- national (not enough for you to race Abestone)
- get the start permission
- international FIM
- you are not licensed
- get a national license in your country and a start permission
- you are not licensed
- national (not enough for you to race Abestone)
- you are licensed
- international FIM
- you are not licensed
- get yourself an International FIM one event license
Hard Enduro Categories:
Bronze – Silver – Gold
Abestone Hard Enduro features a class system designed to welcome riders of all experience levels, offering courses tailored to their skills and abilities. The Bronze, Silver, and Gold classes represent a natural and progressive path, each with its own unique set of challenges.
BRONZE
(Formerly Motocavalcata) For those who want to start safely and have fun
- Under 40
- Over 40
- Over 50
- Woman
SILVER
For those with some experience who want to get serious
- Junior under 22
- Under 40
- Over 40
- Woman – Iscritte FIM
GOLD
Reserved for professional riders
- World Championship – FIM registered
- Junior World Championship – under 22 – FIM registered
- National + International – with national or international license
Bronze Class – The Starting Point in Hard Enduro
The Bronze class is the perfect entry level for riders who are new to hard enduro. It’s ideal for those coming from motocross, classic enduro, or grass track backgrounds and looking to explore the more technical and demanding world of extreme enduro.
Key features:
Entry level: recommended for riders with basic off-road skills but little or no hard enduro race experience.
Challenge level: technical yet manageable tracks, designed to push riders while allowing them to grow and improve.
Skills required: solid motorcycle control, decent fitness level, mental endurance, and the ability to overcome moderate obstacles.
Recommended background: amateur enduro riding experience, even without professional results.
Goal: to help riders develop the core skills needed in hard enduro—technique, stamina, and confidence—while offering a tough but achievable racing experience.
Silver Class – For Intermediate and Ambitious Riders
The Silver class is the next step up, suited for riders with a strong background in enduro who are seeking a more intense technical and physical challenge, without yet reaching the full difficulty of the pro level.
Key features:
Rider profile: experienced enduro riders who have competed in amateur or national-level events.
Challenge level: more demanding tracks than Bronze, with technical sections and increased physical effort.
Goal: to sharpen riding skills and prepare for elite-level racing, bridging the gap between amateur and professional hard enduro.
In summary, Silver is ideal for riders looking to raise the bar and test themselves in a competitive yet manageable environment.
Gold Class – The Top Tier, Designed for World-Class Competition
The Gold class represents the ultimate level in extreme enduro. It is specifically designed for advanced and professional riders aiming to compete at the same standard as those in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. This category pushes both skill and endurance to the limit.
Key features:
Technical level: extremely high. Riders must have total control of the bike, exceptional physical and mental stamina, and the ability to tackle highly complex terrain independently.
Track type: extremely challenging routes, with steep climbs, rock gardens, roots, riverbeds, and trial-style obstacles that demand precision and bravery.
International standard: as part of the official World Championship round, the Gold class reflects the highest level of difficulty and prestige.
Comparison with other classes: Bronze is tailored to beginners, Silver to skilled amateurs and semi-professionals, while Gold is for the elite—those who seek the most demanding challenge in the sport.
In summary, Gold is more than just a class—it’s a true test of skill, strength, and determination. Competing here means measuring yourself against the world’s best, on the most extreme terrain enduro has to offer.