With the 2013 A4DE (Australian 4 Day Enduro) done and dusted its time for those selected to think about the ISDE in Sardinia at the end of September.
The ISDE is probably the most prestigious off-road event that any enduro rider can hope to compete in. With six days of grueling competition it is the ultimate test of man and machine. Riders race the clock and must arrive at points at a specified time, as well as completing "special tests" (mini races) throughout the 6 days. Riders are required to complete maintenance without assistance and only certain parts on the bike are allowed to the replaced.
The ISDE began as the ISDT (International Six Day Trial) in 1913 and in 1981 the event had a name change to the ISDE. Originally the event was only held in Europe and contested by riders worldwide.
Steve McQueen was part of Team USA in 1964 when the event was held in Germany.
GB has attended 4 ISDT - and raced in two of them (Germany 1979 and France 1980). He then went on to compete in 22 ISDE events.
GB aboard his Maico, during the 1979 ISDT.
Next month GB is attending the ISDT reunion in Massachusetts.
Looks like fun, stay tuned for the updates!
The ISDE is probably the most prestigious off-road event that any enduro rider can hope to compete in. With six days of grueling competition it is the ultimate test of man and machine. Riders race the clock and must arrive at points at a specified time, as well as completing "special tests" (mini races) throughout the 6 days. Riders are required to complete maintenance without assistance and only certain parts on the bike are allowed to the replaced.
The ISDE began as the ISDT (International Six Day Trial) in 1913 and in 1981 the event had a name change to the ISDE. Originally the event was only held in Europe and contested by riders worldwide.
Steve McQueen was part of Team USA in 1964 when the event was held in Germany.
GB has attended 4 ISDT - and raced in two of them (Germany 1979 and France 1980). He then went on to compete in 22 ISDE events.
GB aboard his Maico, during the 1979 ISDT.
Next month GB is attending the ISDT reunion in Massachusetts.
Looks like fun, stay tuned for the updates!
