Red Bull Erzbergrodeo 2024: the World Xtreme Enduro Supreme will shake the Erzberg from 30 May to 2 June! 

The starting signal for the 28th edition of the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo at the Styrian Erzberg will be given on 30 May. In Eisenerz, it’s not just the locals who are eagerly preparing for the onslaught of participants from all over the world, the top favourites are also acclimatising themselves to the ‘mountain of iron’.

The top favourites for the toughest race on the scene have arrived in Eisenerz and are acclimatising themselves for the challenges ahead. Manuel Lettenbichler, Trysan Hart, Graham Jarvis, Mario Roman, Teodor Kabakchiev, Wade Young and Austria’s top hard enduro rider Michael Walkner have already been spotted on their mountain bikes in the breathtaking surroundings of the Erzberg.

The favourites for the most prestigious victory in the Hard Enduro scene  

Manuel Lettenbichler (DE, KTM), currently the most successful Extreme Enduro athlete in the world, is at the top of the list of favourites. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing factory rider has already won the last two Red Bull Erzbergrodeo editions in 2022 and 2023 and also won the first round of the 2024 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship in Wales, England. “Manuel is probably the rider with the best combination of riding technique, physical condition and mindset. He will be the hunted on the Erzberg and we can’t wait to see how he deals with the pressure.”, says Red Bull Erzbergrodeo mastermind Karl Katoch, describing the 26-year-old Bavarian’s role as favourite. 

‘Letti’s’ toughest rivals are the Canadian Trystan Hart (KTM, podium 2022 & 2023), the British Beta factory rider Jonny Walker, Spain’s Alfredo Gomez (ESP, Rieju) and the strong Sherco Factory Racing factory team with Mario Roman (ESP, podium 2022), Teodor Kabakchiev (BG) and Cody Webb (USA). Among the hunters is Graham Jarvis (UK, KTM), probably the best-known rider figure on the scene. The Briton is a true legend with 5 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo victories and, even at the age of 49 (!), continues to ride at the top of the world! In addition, there is a whole phalanx of young top riders, including the Austrian Michael Walkner (AUT, GASGAS). Walkner has already finished the toughest race in the world in the top 10 twice and is aiming for his first podium finish on the Erzberg in 2024.

Red Bull Erzbergrodeo mastermind Karl Katoch is delighted about the influx of top riders. “The density of top international riders means we can expect exciting decisions in the individual racing competitions. From the Mitas Rocket Ride to the Blakläder Iron Road Prologue and the Red Bull Erzbergrodeo on Sunday, there will be fights for every position. The Siberia Trial Xtreme Challenge on Friday and Saturday is also high-calibre, with the winner winning a starting place on the front row of the main race on Sunday.”, says Katoch.