Last day of ISDE cancelled; results after Day Five final

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Officials from FIM and the organizing committed of the 85th Editions of the ISDE in Morelia Mexico, cancelled the final day of the six days of Enduro competition after safety issues arose. Motorcycling Sports Director - Ignacio Verneda and President of the 2010 ISDE Organizing Committee - Luis Otero made the following statements about their decision. Ignacio Verneda: "This is 100% the correct decision, as in all cases the security and safety of everyone involved with the event is the most important consideration…. Although the risk was only very minimal, we prefer not to take any risk at all. In all cases the decision has been well accepted by the riders, the teams and all those associated with the event.”
Luis Otero: "The organizing committee is extremely sad about this situation, as so far we have enjoyed a fantastic competition. From the start our philosophy was to have fun and for five days everyone has had incredible fun. However due to circumstances beyond our control we have now taken the difficult, but correct decision to cancel the final day……Our main goal has been the security of the riders in the hills, but now the priority is for the authorities to provide security for all the people in the region."

France dominating the ISDE as Six Days reaches half way

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France still dominating the ISDE world trophy as Six Days reaches half way. Team France, together with KTM factory rider Johnny Aubert, who has the honor of leading off for day four of this great Enduro classic continues to dominate the prestigious World Trophy and the team charges forward determined to retain the title
Italy, with a strong KTM contingent of Thomas Oldrati, Simone Albergoni and Alessandro Belometti is still placed second around six minutes behind and Finland, with KTM factory rider Eero Remes and KTM rider Oskari Kantolinen is currently in third place. KTM’s Mike Brown and Kurt Caselli

France continues to do well in the World Trophy class

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KTM factory rider Johnny Aubert continued to play a vital role for France in day two of the 2010 ISDE in Mexico, winning the E2 class to ensure that his national team were tops for the second consecutive day as they continue to be favorites for this prestigious award.

Riding in a day that was cooler than the opening competition was a relief for some riders unaccustomed to the heat of this Mexican location of Morelia. The second day however still represented plenty of challenges in time controls and in the special tests offering riders and spectators plenty of excitement.

Italy, with KTM factory riders Thomas Oldrati , Alessandro belometti and Simone Albergoni the Italians are also proving strong finishing just two minutes behind France. Finland's Trophy Team with Eero Remes of KTM stay in third place and the USA

KTM Factory Riders make an indelible impression on Day 1 of the ISDE

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KTM Enduro factory riders were collectively sharp on Day One of the 85th Edition of the ISDE, the oldest offroad event on the FIM racing calendar, when it got underway in Morelia, Mexico on Monday.,
Faced with nine special tests on the opening day, it was the French riders who turned guts into glory, especially Johnny Aubert on his KTM who dominated the Enduro 2 class to finish a minute ahead of his nearest rival. The French are the trophy holders and are chasing another victory and with Antoine Meo and Christophe Nambotin joining Aubert in the national lineup, they are clearly the early favorites. The team’s aggregate times gave them a 2.5 minute advantage over second placed Italy (with KTM riders and Aubert’s factory teammates Simone Albergoni and Thomas Oldrati on what was a hot and dusty first day. Finland, with KTM’s Eero Remes came in third and the USA with KTM riders Kurt Caselli and Mike Brown was fourth on a day that was only the beginning of this marathon endeavor for both man and machine,

Countdown to the 2010 ISDE in Mexico

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It’s more than a race; it’s a legend: the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) is the oldest FIM offroad competition and one eagerly awaited by all those with a passion for Enduro.
For the 85th edition, Nov 1-6 in Morelia, Mexico, riders can look forward to six great days of tough riding over challenging and interesting terrain and the remarkable camaraderie that makes this event so special.

In true “Ready to Race” tradition, KTM is again on track to ensure that the 2010 IDSE is a real celebration of Orange where riders test themselves and their machines in the company of like-minded enthusiasts. KTM has completed preparation for the big race and 4 x 40 ft. containers are on their way stacked with motorcycles and material to ensure that KTM’s competing customers are cared for in the best possible way. Together with KTM USA, KTM will be in Mexico with a support team of

David Knight signs with KTM Factory Enduro Team for 2011 and 2012

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David has been working hand-in-hand with KTM’s R&D experts

David "The Knighter" Knight, who rejoined the Maxxis Enduro World Championship competition this season riding for KTM Farioli as a KTM-supported rider, returns to race Orange in 2011 and 2012 as a full factory rider.

The Manx- born rider was in Mattighofen, Austria at KTM’s headquarters this week to put his signature on the new contract, team officials have confirmed.

Playing a similar role as Stefan Everts, who worked intensively with the KTM R&D department on the new 350 SX-F motocross machine, David, as one of the world’s best Enduro riders, has also been able to provide invaluable input into the development of KTM’s new EXC models. Like Everts, David has been working hand-in-hand with KTM’s R&D experts and his contribution