ADD GAS Podcast

Welcome to the ADD GAS channel where we cover all things off-road. Subscribe for new episodes every week. 

In this episode we talk about the Abestone Hard Enduro race which was round 3 of the Hard Enduro World Championship and took place in Italy. Organised by rider Michele Bosi, this race gave fans and spectators everything they were looking for, from riverbeds to boulders it was a weekend packed with action. We say Billy dominate ...

Welcome to the ADD GAS channel where we cover all things off-road. Subscribe for new episodes every week.

In this episode we discuss what the ISDE is, which by the way stands for International Six Days Enduro. The event as we know it has been running for almost 100 years and is considered the olympics of off-road motorcycling. We do a deep dive into how this events has changed and adapted and discuss which countries have domina...

Welcome to the ADD GAS channel where we cover all things off-road. Subscribe for new episodes every week.

In this episode we start off with a dive into a bit of a history lesson when it comes to asian produced off-road motorcycles. It was in the 1960's when Japan started their journey into the off-road market. Over the last 60 years they have produced iconic brands and bikes such as Yamaha and Suzuki and gone on to compete...

If you’re new here, welcome to the ADD GAS channel! We cover all things off-road. For those of you who followed the WHE podcast, this is an elevated version where we discuss more than just race results but diver deeper into a variety of riding disciplines and topics that not only interest us but our community too. Subscribe to the channel for off-road related content – We have new episodes every week.

In this episode we discuss...

It both excites and saddens us to announce that the World Hard Enduro Podcast as you know it is coming to an end. Do not fret though, this does not mean that you won't hear our lively voices anymore it actually means quite the opposite. We have decided it is time to take our podcast and platform to a new level. That means bringing you more stories, interviews and industry news related to a variety of offroad disciplines. We en...

In this episode we welcome Martin Freinademetz back onto the podcast to tell us more about the 2025 Red Bull Romaniacs - Game Changer Edition. We touch on why Romanaics chose not to be part of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship this year and how the current landscape for hard enduro is pretty complex. 

This year the race welcomes 4 new classes: Adventure Ultimate, Adventure Lite, eMoto Expert and eMoto Hobby. We discuss some of ...

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In this episode we sit down with off-road motorbike legend Chris Birch—right in his iconic shed—for a raw conversation about his lifelong journey with bikes. From his family's biking roots to becoming a global figure in enduro and adventure riding, Chris shares how it all began, his transition between mountain bikes and mo...

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In this episode explain the new FIM Hard Enduro World Championship points system that were recently announced and how this will affect the riders standings moving forward. Round 2 took place at Silver Kings in USA and was an absolute “battle” between the North American and European riders. We discuss what happened, the results of th...

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In this episode we sit down with Robbie Hunter and Ross Whitehead, the new promoters of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. They share insights into their vision for the series, the challenges of taking on a global motorsport championship, and how they plan to evolve the sport from both an operational and strategic standpoi...

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In this episode we sit down with James Stearns, the founder and organizer of the epic Silver Kings Hard Enduro — one of the most challenging and scenic additions to the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. James shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, what it takes to host an event of this scale, and what riders and fans ca...

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We are back (including Chris) to sit down for a debrief of the 2025 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. From the Mitas Rocket Ride to the two-day high paced prologue and all 27 checkpoints of the main race, we dissect everything that went down at this iconic race. Get the inside scoop on Manuel Lettenbichler’s clinical pace up Carl’s Dinner...

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In this episode we gear up for the 29th edition of the iconic Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, also known as the Iron Giant. As one of the most thrilling and challenging events in the hard enduro calendar, Erzberg promises intense competition and nail-biting action. We delve into the rich history of this legendary race, what makes it a fan ...

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In this episode of the World Hard Enduro Podcast, we dive into the thrilling action from the first round of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at the Valleys Hard Enduro in South Wales. Echoing the dry and dusty conditions of 2024, this year's event brought some intense racing, tactical decisions, and surprising...

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LINKS 

➡️ www.valleyshardenduro.com 

➡️ www.fim-hardenduro.com

➡️ www.worldhardenduro.com 

In this episode of the World Hard Enduro Podcast, we dive into the first round of the 2025 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Valleys Hard Enduro in South Wales. From May 10–11, the technical terrain will set the stage for the season's f...

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In this episode of the World Hard Enduro Podcast, we’re thrilled to unveil the World Hard Enduro Ranking System. The goal of this innovative global initiative is to highlight riders who are actively competing and performing across national and international events. We see this as a truly global approach with the incorporation...

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Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, we dive deep into the FIM’s recent decision to appoint ProTouchGlobal as the new promoter of the Hard Enduro World Championship. With a strong background in cycling event management, but a controversial record in motorsports after the 2024 Roof of Africa event, ProTouchGlobal steps into a...

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In this episode of the World Hard Enduro Podcast, we dive into the current state of uncertainty surrounding the Hard Enduro World Championship. After WES Promotions (owned by KTM's parent company) pulled out due to financial issues, the FIM has been searching for a new promoter with no clear announcements yet. We d...

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In this episode of the World Hard Enduro Podcast, we sit down with enduro coach and rider Wanja Morlinghaus to discuss his journey from competitor to coach in the hard enduro world.

Wanja shares valuable insights on his transition to running a successful training academy at just 17 years old and his current work with Mor...

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In this episode we sit down with Nick Plumb, owner and organizer of Valleys Hard Enduro. Nick shares his 22+ years of experience organizing events and explains the evolution from Valleys Extreme to Valleys Hard Enduro. He discusses the differences between extreme and hard enduro formats, reflects on hosting a 2024 Hard ...