About five years ago, the Specialized-Sram Enduro Series gave enduro racing in German-speaking countries the necessary boost and had a significant impact on the sport. Since then, the series has also enjoyed great popularity. Now the title sponsors Specialized and Sram are shifting their commitment elsewhere. Both companies want to use their funds to support young talent, which is commendable. The other side of the coin, however, is that the Enduro series is now empty-handed and will therefore cease operations.

For enduro racing, the discontinuation of this series means another painful loss within a year. At that time, the end of the European Enduro Series was announced rather surprisingly. The only small consolation is that individual events in both series continue to organize races.www.enduroseries.net