EnduroGP cares a lot about the environment. 
We can’t deny that the sport we love has to be particularly attentive to nature. We try to improve constantly in order to minimise the environmental impact the World Championship’s competitions have.
The last event of 2019 in Ambert serves as an example: thanks also to the hard work of the MotoClub Livradois a race was organised that wasn’t only fascinating but also respectful of its beautiful natural surroundings. Having fulfilled all the standards requested by the International Federation, it was also the first competition held in France to be awarded the KISS certificate (Keep It Shiny and Sustainable). 

But, how exactly can a motorbike race be environmentally friendly?

Before any race, the Federation’s delegates and technicians make sure that the motorcycles respect the requested standards. One of the most important aspects definitely is the sound so it needs to be verified that it doesn’t exceed the very precise limits. 

Placing mats under the bikes to avoid hazardous substances from falling has become normal practice at races but it should also be done in non-competitive contexts. Everyone needs to do their part: if you consider that there’s more than 300 riders at the events it becomes obvious that a detail like this really matters. 

The organisation and logistics of a competition can make a difference. Of course, Enduro is so appealing because of the sensation of freedom you feel whenever you get on your bike. There’s no circuits or racetracks and we’re completely immersed in nature. Even if the riders have to cover dozens of kilometres between one Special and the next, it’s important that the organisers allow the thousands of spectators to move quickly from one test to the next either by foot, or, at the most, by shuttle, so that they can leave their car stationary and parked. 

EnduroGP competitions are largescale events where many people work and even more people come to enjoy them. It’s fundamental to think about waste collection, to promote recycling in the most effective way possible, and to ensure the presence of a sufficient number of wastebaskets in the busiest areas. 
We recycle and we use recycled materials. On top of that, the organisation in Ambert proved itself to be even more civilised as only recycled materials were used also to serve food and beverages.  

The environmental issue does not only depend on specific actions or measures that can be taken. It’s an issue which needs to be communicated to the public. This is why we often measure CO2 emissions and do our best to try to offset the environmental impact of the competitions. 
How do we do this? Once again the MotoClub serves as an example: they planted 4000 trees around Ambert in order to minimise the pollution that the motorbikes of hundreds of participants inevitably produce. 

We love our sport because of its competitiveness, but also love it because of the passion that makes us get on our bikes whenever we can.
Our rides are this incredible thanks to nature.
Help us respect her.