Teodor Kabakchiev Wins La Castagn’Hard in France

Sherco Factory rider Teodor Kabakchiev delivered a strong performance in France, taking victory at La Castagn’Hard and giving himself the perfect warm-up ahead of the upcoming hard enduro season.

The race was a serious test from the start, stretching over seven hours and three laps, with the terrain becoming more difficult each time around as new lines opened and the course got rougher. According to Kabakchiev, the third lap was the toughest, turning the race into a real endurance battle.

Early on, the focus was on settling into the rhythm, then managing pace and staying consistent over the long distance. After some time away from racing, Teo admitted he felt a little tense in the opening phase, but once the first hour was out of the way, he found his flow and took control.

Just as importantly, Kabakchiev confirmed that his injured hand is now fully recovered.

“The race was long. 7 hours, 3 laps, and it got harder each lap with new lines opening up. The third lap was the most demanding. Early on it was about settling in, then just managing the pace and staying consistent. I felt a bit tense at the start after some time without racing, but after about an hour I found my rhythm. The hand is 100% now, already in the past.”

Bike Check with Teodor Kabakchiev

For Kabakchiev, it was exactly the kind of result and confidence boost needed before the world championship gets underway.

La Castagn’Hard 2026 Results