The first round of the Enduro World Series 2014 will take place this weekend around the volcano of Nevados de Chillan, Chile. Over two exciting days the world’s best mountain bikers will compete in this exceptional location in South America.

3 exciting stages on day one.
3 exciting stages on day one.

Today the race organizers montenbaik.com have announced the course for the race. From the steaming vents and high altitude of the volcanic cone to the dense, rich forests of the valley floor, this is not going to disappoint!

Until thursday it is prohibited to train of any these tracks. Violations will result in a disqualification.
Stages of day two. Notice: Practice on these tracks is prohibited until Thursday. Violations will result in a disqualification.
Get the chance to win a Bliss protection package during the Enduro World Series Round #1.
Get the chance to win a Bliss protection package in the Enduro World Series Round #1.

Did you place your bets in our Enduro World Series Tipping Game already? If not, make sure you do, as you can win awesome prizes! Click here for all info.

An aggressive 65 degree head angle delivers V10 handling at Syndicate speeds. We've also added a V10-style upper link, increased VPP travel to 165mm and improved small bump performance.
Training starts on Thursday. Racing Saturday and Sunday.

It begins!

Words: EWS/Robin Schmitt Photos: Montenbaik.com / Gary Perkin/Santa Cruz Bicycles.


Did you enjoy this article? If so, we would be stoked if you decide to support us with a monthly contribution. By becoming a supporter of ENDURO, you will help secure a sustainable future for high-quality mountain bike journalism. Click here to learn more.

About the Author

Robin Schmitt
CEO & Founder

Robin is one of the two founders of 41 Publishing, a visionary and go-getter. While he now enjoys every second on the bike – whenever his busy schedule allows – he used to race against the clock at enduro events and a few Downhill World Cups. Besides that, Robin practises kung fu and Zen meditation, plays the cello, loves classic cars, travels abroad and still reviews numerous bikes himself. Progressive ideas, new projects and major challenges – Robin loves exploring undiscovered potential and getting to the bottom of new trends.

ENDURO Mountainbike Magazine

ENDURO is the leading magazine for mountain bike technology and the modern trail riding lifestyle. We cover high-end bikes, global trends, and technical innovations – in-depth, bold, and always with an eye on the bigger picture. Our editorial approach speaks to everyone who sees mountain biking not just as a sport, but as a way of life. We view bikes as more than just the sum of their parts, evaluating products through the lens of real world riding rather than just on the spec sheet, testing bikes everywhere from alpine adventures to intense bikepark laps.

Since 2011, ENDURO has stood for journalistic quality and transparent reporting in the MTB segment. In our in-depth individual and comparison reviews, our specialist test team brings years of on-trail experience from around the world to deliver well-founded verdicts and real guidance for riders. Our awards are internationally recognized as a benchmark for innovation and quality in the bike industry, offering reliable orientation for readers, retailers, and manufacturers alike.

ENDURO is published in both German and English, reaching an international audience.