The Enduro World Series exploded on the mountain bike race scene earlier this year, and it’s been exciting viewing so far. With women riding the same courses as the men, it’s an equal discipline, and the talent, skills and endurance of these top riders is plain to see.

Although enduro racing has been around for several years, this is the first time a co-ordinated sequence of races with unified rules and features has been developed.

Two of the pro riders taking part are Tracy Moseley and Anka Martin.

Tracy is the winner of many a downhill world cup and world champion race, and with amazing performances over the first stages is leading the women’s field with three wins. Anka Martin has been riding, racing and guiding for years, with events like the Cape Epic under her belt.

Here’s what they had to say about the Enduro World Series, and what it’s like to compete.

Dirt TV: Anka Martin and Tracy Moseley interview a Mountain Biking video by orpheusproductions

If you’d like to know more about the Enduro World Series events, then have a look at our demystifier article.