For its second round in the USA, the Enduro World Series headed to a new venue in Sugarloaf, Maine. Fresh off his win in Burke, Richie Rude (Yeti Fox Factory) was hungry to move up the overall leaderboard, with Jesse Melamed (Rocky Mountain Race Face) in first position and Jack Moir (Canyon CLLCTV) behind Richie in third on the season.

Sugarloaf brought fresh, raw tracks that would challenge the whole field. First up: the Pro Stage. Bex Baraona (Yeti Fox Factory) held on for fifth place in Elite Women. Melamed, Rude, Moir, and Martin Maes (Orbea Enduro Team) secured second through fifth positions on the day. In U21 Women, Sophie Riva (Ancillotti Team) continued her hot streak, taking the Pro Stage win, while Emmett Hancock (We Are One) snagged third in U21 Men.

Racers took on five more difficult stages on Sunday. Jesse Melamed admirably gained back time and ended up taking the win after a race full of ups and downs. Martin Maes landed on the podium in second after putting together a very consistent day of riding. Baraona took the second spot on the Elite Women’s podium, and Ella Connolly (Cannondale Bikes) slotted into third. Sophie Riva maintained her lead and placed first in U21 Women, while Emmett Hancock managed to move up a position into second in U21 Men.

On top of the fantastic Maxxis podium results, Maxxis Factory Racing’s Colton Peterson had a career day and charged to his best Enduro World Series finish yet, landing in ninth place in the Elite Men’s field.

Only two races and the Trophy of Nations remain on the Enduro World Series 2022 calendar with Maxxis athletes holding down the top three Elite Men’s Overall positions. It’s going to be an exciting final stretch!