Toscano Enduro Series 2024

Livorno, with its territory between the hills and the sea, has been chosen as the location for the third stage of the Tuscan Enduro Series (TES) 2024, scheduled for Sunday, May 5th. Enduro, which is part of the disciplines of the Italian Cycling Federation, is practiced with bicycles that, for non-specialists, can be defined as “mountain bikes” (MTB). It differs from similar disciplines, such as cross country and downhill, as the races are held on circuits mainly signposted downhill, with routes that prioritize driving technique in every situation. The ranking is obtained by summing the competitor’s travel times in the special tests of each individual race, added to the advances or delays at time control points.

The aim of the Tuscan Enduro Series which will take place in Livorno is to bring athletes of all ages closer to the practice of enduro, with a series of races and routes that give everyone the opportunity to try this discipline, have fun and grow in safety, without excessive trials in search of perfect driving.

Both “muscular” and e-bike tests are planned. The categories, divided by age group for both male and female participants, are numerous, ranging from 13 years old and up.

Athletes affiliated with the FCI or one of the many sports associations affiliated with the FCI can register for the race (through the website https://www.toscanoenduroseries.it/), as well as non-affiliated individuals provided they have a competitive medical certificate for cycling.

The Livorno event is organized by the amateur sports team “Mushroom Mtb Livorno” (email mushroomlivorno@gmail.com) who have identified the course and prepared the signage along the routes.

The municipal Administration has made available the Caprilli Hippodrome (Viale Italia 305), where the start (first athletes start at 8 am), finish and awards ceremony (at 4 pm) are expected. From Saturday, May 4th, the paddock area will be set up at the hippodrome for the athletes to use.

For the public interested in watching the tests, the organizers announce that the special tests and the paths of the Colline Livornesi Trail Area are rich in spectacular points to see the athletes pass by up close. On the website page https://www.toscanoenduroseries.it/iscrizioni/230-tes-3-livorno-li-5-maggio-2024-camp-toscano-fci you can find a list of the most interesting observation points, with GPS coordinates, maps, and directions to reach them.