Thursday 1 October 2009

What is the ISDE?

Usually referred to as the ‘Olympics of Motorcycling’ the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) is the oldest off road team motorcycle event on the FIM Calendar. The ISDE was first held in 1913 and has occurred annually since, apart from interruptions due to World War I and World War II, at various locations throughout the world, this year’s ISDE is taking place in Portugal. The ISDE attracts entries of more than 500 riders, together with thousands of support crew and spectators.

The ISDE is a supreme true test of machine, rider skill, and reliability. Over the six days and upwards of 1250 miles for each rider the teams must contend with strict rules about time allowances and restrictions on mechanical replacements, carrying out his own track-side repairs and maintenance.

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