Denmark Hosts Electric Enduro

The first FIM International Ride Green Eco Enduro 2009 was held in Denmark, December 11-13, where more than 30 riders competed in the three-day enduro entirely made up of electric-powered motorcycles.

Invited riders, such as five-time World Motocross Champion Joel Smets, and French off-road star Fabian Planet, participated and were provided with modified Swiss-made Quantya Track Evo 1 electric motorcycles, supplied by the Danish Quantya importer, to ride.

The organizers of the event said, "The purpose and idea of the race is to show the world that mechanical sports can be environmentally responsible and is prepared to seek new ways and innovative solutions to reduce the sport's negative impact on the world's climate."

It was no coincident that the enduro was held at the same time as the United Nations Climate Change Conference in nearby Copenhagen.

The first two days of the competition feature a traditional FIM enduro format, while the third day was a Super Motard/MX-style race held in the center of Copenhagen.

Planet ended up winning the event.

For more information, photos and a video of the event, visit www.ecoenduro.com.