Mani Lettenbichler Secures Fifth Consecutive Erzbergrodeo Victory, Equals Record
5
nearly 9 minutes
3:05:39.953
What Happened
Starting from pole position after a fourth-place finish in the qualifying Iron Road Prologue, Lettenbichler made a strong start and moved into the lead by checkpoint four. He steadily increased his pace, opening a 40-second lead by checkpoint 13 and stretching it to five minutes by checkpoint 18. At Carl's Dinner, he held a 12-minute advantage and crossed the finish line almost nine minutes ahead of his nearest rival.
“Five wins at Erzberg, I have no words! It's been an unbelievable race and I couldn't be happier. I had an alright start, but quickly got in the mix with Mitch and Trystan and they were really pushing me hard. After that I felt so good on the bike and just enjoyed every section so much. It feels incredible to make it five in a row and equal the record. I am speechless!”
Trystan Hart, also riding for KTM, delivered an outstanding ride to finish second, completing a KTM 1-2. Hart ran third through the early checkpoints, moved into second by checkpoint 11, briefly lost ground but reclaimed second after an intense battle with Mitch Brightmore. He maintained a strong pace to secure second overall.
- 1. Manuel Lettenbichler (GER), KTM, 3:05:39.953
- 2. Trystan Hart (CAN), KTM, 3:14:10.574
- 3. Mario Roman (ESP), Husqvarna, 3:18:10.926
- 4. Teodor Kabakchiev (BUL), Sherco, 3:22:01.999
- 5. Mitch Brightmore (GBR), GASGAS, 3:24:56.786
Why this matters
The victory cements Lettenbichler's status among the race's all-time greats and highlights KTM's dominance in hard enduro racing.
Terms in This Story
- Erzbergrodeo
- An annual hard enduro motorcycle race held in Eisenerz, Austria, known for its extreme terrain.
- Hare Scramble
- A type of off-road motorcycle race where riders race over a long course with multiple laps and obstacles.
- Iron Road Prologue
- A qualifying race for the Erzbergrodeo that determines starting positions for the main Hare Scramble.
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