From Santiago do Cacém to Fafe. The 2025 Enduro European Championship moved 500 km to race the second round of the season, marking a thrilling moment for the series, as it was held alongside the EnduroGP World Championship, creating a unique and action-packed weekend in Portugal.
This landmark event offered spectacular racing and an elevated experience for both riders and fans, showcasing the synergy between the two championships. While EnduroGP riders kicked off their weekend with the traditional Friday night Supertest, European competitors joined the action starting Saturday morning.
Both championships shared the same demanding 63 km loop, which featured three special tests: the Extreme Test of 1.8 km, the Cross Test of 6.6 km and the Enduro Test of 5.5 km. EnduroGP riders completed three laps per day, while Euroepan ones raced a slightly shorter version with strategic shortcuts, completing two laps per day. Despite the difference in laps, riders tackled the same tests, providing a consistent challenge across both championships. The Extreme Test, well-known for its technical complexity, proved challenging even for the EnduroGP athletes, yet all went smoothly thanks to excellent event coordination. Meanwhile, the Cross and Enduro Tests highlighted the natural terrain of this scenic region of Portugal, offering fast and flowing sections mixed with tough, technical stretches that tested every rider’s skill.
The successful collaboration between the European Championship and EnduroGP not only brought unprecedented excitement to the championship but also demonstrated the strength and professionalism of both series working together.
Day 1
British rider Daniel Mundell (KTM) claimed victory in the Overall classification after a hard-fought day, finishing 10 seconds ahead of Roland Liszka (KTM), with Niko Guastini (Husqvarna) rounding out the podium in third.
In the E1 class, Slovakia’s Thomas Hostinsky (Husqvarna) emerged victorious after an intense head-to-head with Sweden’s Lucas Bergstroem (Husqvarna).
The E2 class saw a commanding performance from Mundell, who led from start to finish. In E3, Finland’s Niko Puotsaari (Husqvarna) delivered a flawless ride, securing a clear win over his rivals.
A thrilling showdown in the Junior 1 category saw Pyry Juupaluoma (Kawasaki) edge out Samuel Davies (GasGas) by just 0.47 seconds, making it one of the tightest finishes of the day. Roland Liszka dominated the Junior 2 class, while Niko Guastini continued his strong form by taking the win in the Youth category.
In the Women’s class, local favorite Joana Gonçalves (Husqvarna) delighted the home crowd with a commanding and undisputed victory.
Among the veterans, Lukasz Kurowski (KTM) triumphed in the Senior 40, while Juha Puotsaari (Husqvarna) took the win in the Senior 50.
Day 2
On Sunday, it was Roland Liszka’s turn to take the Overall win, delivering a strong and consistent ride. The battle for second was incredibly tight, with Simon Dorian (Fantic) edging out Mundell by just 0.93 seconds to take the runner-up spot.
In E1, Hostinsky repeated Saturday’s success with another win, while Mundell once again dominated the E2 class.
The E3 class provided one of the most exciting moments of the day, with Gabriel Chetnicki (GasGas) narrowly defeating Daniel Tadics (Sherco) by just 0.74 seconds in a gripping finish.
In the Junior 1, Samuel Davies got his revenge from Day 1, taking a well-earned victory. Liszka completed a perfect weekend in the Junior 2 class with a double win.
The Senior categories saw a repeat of Day 1, with Kurowski and Puotsaari once again standing atop the podium in Senior 40 and Senior 50, respectively.
In the Women’s category, Marie Holt (KTM) took a superb win, finishing ahead of Saturday’s winner, Joana Gonçalves.
The Youth category saw a new name at the top, with Valentin Mersin (Fantic) claiming the win and announcing himself as one to watch for the rest of the season.