Enduro Is Back, Is It Bigger and Better Than Ever?

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

Downtime MTB

Sports, Fitness, Leisure, Hobbies, Wilderness, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 27 May 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Summary

Enduro is back and it feels like it might be turning a corner. After a couple of tough seasons, there’s a real sense of momentum building in the sport, and we’re here for it. In this episode, I’m joined by Greg Callaghan and Morgane Charre, two riders who’ve been at the sharp end of Enduro racing for years, to dig into the first two rounds of the 2025 EDR season.

We’re talking big changes: the return of two-day racing, a fresh energy in the pits, and a crop of new talent shaking things up. Greg and Morgane share their experiences from Pietra and Poland so we get the low down on what went on.

We get into everything from course design and recovery strategies to weather chaos, injuries, and the impact of a brand new documentary series that’s got people talking.

There’s still a way to go, but if the start of the season is anything to go by, Enduro’s future is looking a whole lot brighter. So it’s time to sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Morgane Charre and Greg Callaghan.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube here.

You can follow Morgane on Instagram @morganecharre. Greg is @greg_callaghan on Instagram and you can find his YouTube channel here.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	I feel like riders have been like listened with feedbacks and stuff.
0:05.0	Yeah, everyone's just stoked on Enduro and it's really cool to see and it's cool to be a part of
0:08.5	because yeah, the atmosphere on a race week is so good.
0:11.8	Yeah, it was just good vibes start to finish. It was past.
0:17.3	Hey everyone, I'm Chris Hall and this is the downtime podcast, the podcast for the true fans of gravity mountain biking, taking you deeper into the sport than anywhere else.
0:25.8	This episode is supported by Magura and Wahoo, and you can win prizes from both by filling out our audience survey, which I'll tell you about in just a minute.
0:33.5	With Megura's new brake, the Gustav Pro, they have redefined mountain bike braking.
0:37.7	Engineered for e-bikes and gravity riding, the Gustav Pro delivers more control, later braking
0:42.2	points and less arm pump without compromising on sensitivity and modulation.
0:46.5	40% more pad volume, double the oil volume and thicker rotors means your bike spends more time
0:51.5	being ridden and less time in the workshop. The Gustav Pro isn't just about raw power though, it's about intelligent engineering, like the EasyLink
0:58.8	system, which allows for tool-free brake hose disconnection. With a larger air gap between the
1:03.3	pad and the disc, it's also easy to have rub-free brakes all the time. Whether you're tackling
1:07.8	steep downhill runs or powering through e-bike adventures, the Gustav Pro provides the stability, modulation and confidence you need.
1:14.5	You can check them out over at Magura.com and find them at your local Magura dealer.
1:18.9	I've been a big fan of Wahoo bike computers since I started using them back in 2022,
1:23.4	but the latest versions of the Element Bolt and Rome have seriously raised the bar.
1:27.6	Right away, you'll notice the new colour screen, sharper and easier to read in all conditions.
1:32.5	There's also a brand new, ready-to-ride home screen, giving you quick, intuitive access to
1:36.7	everything you need before you set off, from connected sensors to battery levels and ride profiles.
1:42.0	Battery life has been improved too in a big way. And when it comes to
1:45.5	navigation, Wahoo's smart routing and rerouting keeps things simple, helping you focus on the ride.
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