Enduro mountain bike racing, the format of combined cross-country and downhill, has been gaining in popularity as of late, and the biggest, baddest ride in Moab is about to play host to one of these test-of-fitness events. The Whole Enchilada Enduro mountain bike race will test competitor’s technical bike-handling skills and heart rates in a 30-mile, 7,000 foot descent down Utah’s La Sal Mountains.
According to race organizers, The Whole Enchilada Enduro will turn an already epic recreational ride into, “a test of fitness and technical skills as riders race from the top of the La Sal Mountains down through four different climate zones to Porcupine Rim, where they finish just above the Colorado River.” Along the way, they will encounter steep downhills, twisting singletrack, aspen and pine forests, creek crossings, and technical desert drops and ledges.
Along with the race, riders will also get sweet event schwag like socks and a hoody, but also free dinner, a race-day shuttle to the top, and camping at the Grandstand campground along the Colorado River.
The Whole Enchilada Enduro takes place on September 29-30.
Registration began on Monday, April 16, and will likely fill up fast (if it hasn’t already) so if you’re interested, sign up now. The entry fee is $175 and includes one pair of socks, an exclusive event hoody, post event meal, awards, and race day shuttle. You can register in four different categories, including Pro Open Men, Pro Open Women, Amateur Men and Amateur Women.
If you haven’t ridden the Whole Enchilada yet, check out this video from Jared Anderton and see what you’ve been missing, and what to expect on race day.