Cycle News Staff | March 22, 2023
The FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Cup has been elevated to full FIM world championship status for 2023 and is now the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship.
This is a press release from WESS…
Wels, Austria (March 16, 2023) — After the successful inaugural running of the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Cup in 2022, the category has been elevated to the prestige of FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by Klim for 2023.
Continuing to develop the young talent of Hard Enduro, FIM Hard Enduro World Championship organizers WESS Promotion GmbH are delighted to announce that the Junior class has been awarded full FIM world championship status for the coming season.
Now known as the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by Klim, the sport will see its first FIM Junior World Champion crowned this season.
The championship will see renowned motorcycle apparel brand Klim headline as the official class sponsor. Klim is a global leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing the most advanced technical riding gear and motorsports apparel. Their robust, strong, and trusted riding gear, helmets, and protective equipment match perfectly with the unforgiving terrain and nature of Hard Enduro.
Building on its immediate success during 2022, the Junior category will continue to serve as an important platform for competitors aged between 16-22 years of age (on January 1) to showcase their skills.
Last year many great battles were witnessed, with South Africa’s Matthew Green (Rigo Racing) going on to win the series. For 2023, the goal is simple – continue developing young talent and enable them to compete alongside the world’s best riders, while also fighting for a world championship of their own.
For the coming season, the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by KLIM will be staged across four rounds of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship schedule. Xross Hard Enduro Challenge (Serbia), Red Bull Erzbergrodeo (Austria), Red Bull Abestone (Italy), and 24MX GetzenRodeo (Germany) will all offer point-scoring races for our Junior competitors.
Winfried Kerschhaggl – FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Manager: “We’re delighted to see the Junior category elevated to FIM world championship status for 2023. After launching the category in 2022, it was met with great interest and subsequently success. Serving as a platform to promote young talent within Hard Enduro, we witnessed some incredible battles throughout the season. We watched these young riders grow and as valuable experience was gained, they were also quickly pushing for top-10 results in the overall championship too. Now, with the class elevated to full FIM world championship status, we’re excited for the season ahead. Our sport is growing and this announcement will serve our future world champions well on their journey to the pinnacle of Hard Enduro.”
Registration for the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by Klim is now open on iridehardenduro.com.
2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship (updated)
5/17-20 |
(Rnd 1) Xross – Serbia* |
6/8-11 |
(Rnd 2) Red Bull Erzbergrodeo – Austria* |
7/7-9 |
(Rnd 3) Red Bull Abestone – Italy* |
7/25-29 |
(Rnd 4) Red Bull Romaniacs – Romania |
8/26-27 |
(Rnd 5) Red Bull Outliers – Canada |
10/13-15 |
(Rnd 6) 24MX Hixpania Hard Enduro – Lesotho |
11/3-4 |
(Rnd 7) 24MX GetzenRodeo – Germany* |
* FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by Klim
Update from March 22, 2023
FIM Hard Enduro World Championship Announces Klim Junior Camp with Paul Bolton
The FIM Hard Enduro World Championship will hold a preseason Klim Junior Camp to help prepare all Junior World Championship competitors for the 2023 season. Hard Enduro veteran Paul Bolton will be on hand to offer one-on-one support.
Continuing to develop and grow the next generation of Hard Enduro riders, FIM Hard Enduro World Championship organizers WESS GmbH are pleased to announce details of the upcoming Klim Junior Camp program with mentor Paul Bolton, in association with Klim Technical Riding Gear.
The Klim Junior Camp will consist of a series of video meetings before culminating in a two-day training course on location in Zlatibor, Serbia, ahead of the championship opener, the Xross Hard Enduro Rally.
The aim of the camp is to support the competitors of the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by Klim by preparing them as much as possible for the 2023 season. With mentor Paul Bolton, long time Klim Athlete, riders can partake in two video meetings where Paul will offer up his years of racing experience and guidance.
On May 15/16 the final stage of the Klim Junior Camp will take place in Zlatibor, Serbia ahead of the Xross Hard Enduro Rally.
On day one a group riding session will offer competitors the opportunity to ride with Paul and gain practical tips and advice. Day two will be more theory focused, allowing time for riders to get ready and prepare for race day.
For the coming season, the FIM Hard Enduro Junior World Championship supported by Klim will be staged across four rounds of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship schedule. Xross Hard Enduro Challenge (Serbia), Red Bull Erzbergrodeo (Austria), Red Bull Abestone (Italy) and 24MX GetzenRodeo (Germany) will offer point scoring races for our Junior competitors.
John Summers – Marketing Director Klim: “After being deeply involved in US Hard Enduro for years now, we at Klim are very glad to show our commitment to Hard Enduro on a World Championship level too. Getting involved at this early stage of both the Hard Enduro Junior World Championship and helping to organize the Klim Junior Camp shows that we’re investing in our youth. Hard Enduro is an exciting and growing sport and we hope to accelerate that by enabling our future world champions to succeed.”