On The Pegs April 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 4 | Page 20

On The Pegs
THE LOOP
News and Culture From The World Of Trials, Offroad and Extreme Racing
WORLD ENDURO SUPER SERIES
With just a few weeks to go until the World Enduro Super Series (WESS) begins,
preparations for the opening round of the 2018 season are in full swing. The
World Enduro Super Series’ mix of Hard Enduro, Classic Enduro, Cross-Country
and Beach Racing will bring together an exciting, new multi-discipline offroad
motorcycle championship for amateurs and professionals alike. Starting with
round one in Portugal with Extreme XL Lagares on May 11-13, the series is set to
combine some of the world’s leading enduro races as it searches for the ULTI-
MATE ENDURO CHAMPION.
WESS keeps a clear focus on quality, well-established competitions with seven
events in 2018. Portugal’s Extreme XL Lagares holds the honour of opening this
year’s championship with three days of Endurocross, Urban and Hard Enduro rac-
ing in May. From there WESS will travel to Austria and the iconic ErzbergRodeo