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october 2026

In this month’s issue, Maverik Thaxton overcomes mechanical trouble to become the inaugural Ohio Hard Enduro Pro champion, while Hayden Mosa claims victory at Lightning Strikes. In Lesotho, Teodor Kabakchiev earns his first Hard Enduro World Championship victory at the Roof of Africa, with Manuel Lettenbichler beating Wade Young by just one tenth of a second for second. 
In Spain, Gabriel Marcelli ends Toni Bou’s unbeaten TrialGP season, while Berta Abellan, Arnau Farré, and Abril Montserrat Junque secure world titles. Spain extends its Trial des Nations winning streak to 22 years, while Great Britain claims the women’s crown.
 Back in the United States, Grant Davis wins the John Penton GNCC, while Craig DeLong takes victory at Mason-Dixon. Josh Toth returns to the top at Burning Rock National Enduro as Jason Tino and Korie Steede secure championships. We also catch up with Team USA ahead of the Trial des Nations and explore Jhak Walker’s approach to racing with Seat Time.

As always, there’s plenty more inside!!

ON THE COVER –

Maverik Thaxton capped off the inaugural 2026 Ohio Hard Enduro Championship season in style, overcoming rear brake failure to win the Wild Hively season finale and secure the Pro championship title. His determination and consistency throughout the seven-round series earned him the distinction of becoming Ohio Hard Enduro’s first Pro champion.

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