A year off in 2018 but this small town in the North East of Tasmania will once more put on a big show when the series heads back to this rider favourite on March 30, 2019. The venue blew everyone away when the series made its debut in 2017 – even picking up the Specialized Trail of the Year Award for Detonate Trail.

This tiny island in the Atlantic ocean made its EWS debut in 2017 and offered up incredible trails thanks to the dedicated work of the hosts Freeride Madeira. The diverse, technical trails proved a big hit with riders from around the world and provided a suitably dramatic backdrop for some tight and intense racing.

Race Organisers Freeride Madeira said: “We are super stoked to welcome the Enduro World Series again in Madeira! The race in 2017 was a life changing experience for all of us and it really helped to push the sport and allowed the biking community to grow in multiple directions.

“We did our absolute best to give riders a variety of trails, terrains and landscapes – making it an adventure from start to finish. That’s what riding and racing is all about and that’s what the Enduro World Series stands for. What an honour to welcome the best riders on the planet to the Pearl of the Atlantic once again!”

Round 4 – 28-29 June 2019 – Canazei, Italy

Riders can expect long Alpine stages, featuring a mixture of natural and man made singletrack. Hosted by  the amazing Superenduro team, we think riders are going to love this new location.

This ski resort in the Hautes-Alpes region of South Eastern France will offer up a classic slice of French style enduro; big Alpine descents, long stages and the odd chairlift ride to get to the top of those big mountain stages.

Julie Rogissard from the Les Orres Tourism Office, said: “The race in Les Orres will offer ideal height differences (2600m to 800m) and a diversity of terrain for the riders. You can expect beautiful single track with technical corners and a lot of speed through the “mélèzes” forest. The starting point will be at the top of the slopes, at 2600m, surrounded by a breathtaking 360° view and a panorama over the Serre-Ponçon lake.

“Les Orres is honoured to host the EWS competition and to welcome top-level athletes from all around the world. This is the result of the endeavour and of investments over the past few years to make Les Orres the mountain biking destination in France.”

Round 6 – 9-10 August 2019 – Whistler, Canada

If ever there was a venue that didn’t need an introduction, it’s the inimitable Whistler, arguably the planet’s most iconic riding destination. So it will come as no surprise to learn that the Enduro World Series (EWS) will return there for round six of the the 2019 season in conjunction with Crankworx.

This stalwart of the series has featured in every EWS season to date, and with good reason. The variety of terrain and trails Whistler can serve up in a single day’s racing always makes for one of the most dramatic events of the year.

Darren Kinnaird, Crankworx General Manager, said: “We are honoured to be included amongst a list of such incredible riding destinations. We’re looking forward to welcoming the athletes back to Whistler and seeing some of the best riders in the world hitting up our trails.”

Round 7 – 23-24 August – Northstar, California

This brand new venue nestled high in the mountains above the iconic Lake Tahoe will offer athletes a taste of classic Northern California riding, the birthplace of mountain biking. Hosted by the California Enduro Series, round seven is bound to be a hit with riders and fans alike.

Steven Gemelos of the California Enduro Series said: “We are excited to bring an Enduro World Series round to California – it’s been great working with Northstar and EWS to make this happen. The setup couldn’t be better — hosting an EWS North American Continental Enduro Series event in 2018, leading us into the Enduro World Series for 2019.

“We look forward to introducing some technical, rocky, loose California gnar to the Enduro World Series:”

Round 8 – 21-22 September – Zermatt, Switzerland

It’s the first time the series has crowned its World Champions somewhere other than Finale Ligure in Italy – and where better than in the shadow of one of Europe’s most famous mountains, the Matterhorn? With a growing reputation for it’s expanding trail network and flanked by incredible mountain scenery, Zermatt is the perfect location for this historic race.

Race Organiser Adrian Grenier of the TRAILLOVE Festival, said:  “We feel super honoured to host the final round of the EWS 2019 here in Zermatt. It’s incredible to see the enduro community growing all around the globe. The goal is to provide the core elements of our sport: epic landscapes, endless trails, challenging experiences and unforgettable company within an international vibe in the middle of the Swiss Alps. See you in 2019!”