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Weapons of Choice – racers and their bikes at the EWS in Finale Ligure

Richie Rude – Yeti SB6

Two-time winner of the 2015 and 2016 Enduro World Series, Richie Rude finished a rather unlucky season in 10th overall. However, the 22-year-old American’s results in Finale Ligure showed that he continues to be a force to be reckoned with: Fastest on stage 5 and the third fastest time on stage 6 and 7. Incidentally, his bike is available as a Team Replica.

About the author

Manne Schmitt

As the proud father of Robin and Max-Philip, Manne has been there from the start and is the wise elder of the editorial team. He won his first cycling race in elementary school at a school sports day. After less successful attempts at football, he found his passion for cycling via endurance racing in 1989! The world of racing still consumes him and no one in the team knows the EWS pros better than Manne. As a former head analyst of a state agency, he knows how to do proper research and finds exclusive news that no one else has. He supports his sons in day-to-day business dealings as the authorised signatory for 41 Publishing – viva la familia!