there are many race formats , some that only your Dad and an ICO Racing computer could explain . The Burro utilizes a Reliability Enduro format , it ’ s an iteration on the ISDE Qualifier format so they can add some mental spice to the days on the bike . The word reliability , though , should be the key . It ’ s “ designed to measure the reliability of the machine and the skill of the rider involved during the time of the event .”
The birth of an event like the Erzberg Rodeo back in 1995 probably had the same intent from the definition you just read ; “ Can I get myself and my machine up , over and through this grueling event ?” As we ’ ve seen Erzberg evolve throughout the years , it ’ s grown with the capabilities of the riders , and that ’ s where the true evolution of Hard Enduro has happened . More enduro enthusiasts are riding trials bikes for the technical prowess , gaining a skill set that wasn ’ t needed or prevalent in the earlier days of traditional Enduro riding .
What I loved about dropping into each test section of The Shady Burro Enduro was the balance of skill needed for the terrain . If you ’ re used to high speed single track , the rocks may throw you off your rhythm . If you ’ re more of a slow
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