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Spain’s Josep Garcia (KTM); on his way to winning overall at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain. Photo by Pole Position CommunicationRed Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has claimed the overall victory at the 98th edition of the FIM International Six Days of Enduro in Spain.

Competing for host country Spain, and riding his favoured KTM 250 EXC-F, the reigning EnduroGP World Champion dominated five of the six race days, including a winning ride in the final motocross, to secure a record-breaking fourth consecutive outright individual International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) victory.

In terms of conditions, this year’s ISDE could not have been any more different to the hot and dusty edition held in Argentina 12 months ago.

With heavy rain falling in the Galicia region on the run up to the start of the 2024 ISDE, many of the tests were already waterlogged when the first riders set off against the clock on day one.

Carrying the form from his EnduroGP championship-winning year, Garcia wasted no time in getting to grips with the tough conditions seen on the first day of competition.

Throwing down the gauntlet, Garcia topped the time-sheets on Day One by close to nine seconds over his nearest rival, Britain’s Steve Holcombe (Honda).

Day Two saw the riders tackle the same, extremely cut-up tests from the day before. Again, the battle raged on between Garcia and Holcombe.

This time, the Brit got the upper hand, with Garcia less than two seconds back, successfully defending his overall race lead.

From Day Three onwards, Garcia put his head down and never looked back.

By the end of Day Three’s racing, Garcia held a 28-second lead at the top of the standings. He then increased that advantage on Days Four and Five, winning all but one test on both days in the demanding conditions, to enter the final motocross on Day Six with a 1m 14s lead.

The sixth and final day of the 2024 ISDE saw the traditional final motocross test take place in horrendous conditions. With rain falling throughout the day, the track became more and more cut-up, with flooded areas and deep ruts appearing.

Despite taking part in the final race of the day, Garcia mastered the mud to move into the lead on lap two and carry that position to the flag.

On crossing the line, Garcia confirmed his place in the history books, securing a record-breaking fourth consecutive individual win at the iconic ISDE.

Josep Garcia: “I can’t believe it! To take another win here in Spain and to finish on the podium with my team is like a dream come true. It has been such a tough week of racing in the rain and mud every single day. You had to stay focused the whole time as even a small mistake could end up costing a lot of time. The team did a really good job in preparing everything, so huge thanks to them for that.

“Honestly, I’m over the moon with the result – four in a row now and to secure that on top of my EnduroGP crown has made it the perfect end to the season. Now, it’s time to celebrate!”

The World Trophy category went to France, with last year’s winners, the United States, finishing as runner-up.

Garcia’s individual win assisted home nation Spain rounding out the podium in third.

Sweden took the Junior World Trophy win, with the United States coming in a close second.

For the second year in a row, the United States, led by the experienced Brandy Richards, took top honours in the Women’s World Trophy. Australia finished as runners-up, with Sweden third.

The 2025 FIM International Six Days of Enduro will be held in Italy from August 24-29 next year.

Results – FIM International Six Days Enduro 2024:

Overall individual classification

  1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 3:23:25.34
  2. Steve Holcombe (GBR), Honda, 3:25:42.78 +2:17.44
  3. Theophile Espinasse (FRA), Beta, 3:28:47.09 +5:21.75
  4. Max Ahlin (SWE), KTM, 3:29:25.73 +6:00.39
  5. Kevin Cristino (ITA), Fantic, 3:29:27.04 +6:01.70

Enduro 1

  1. Josep Garcia (ESP), KTM, 3:23:25.34
  2. Theophile Espinasse (FRA), Beta, 3:28:47.09 +5:21.75
  3. Grant Davis (USA), KTM, 3:32:04.03 +8:38.69
  4. Hugo Blanjoue (FRA), Honda, 3:32:34.03 +9:08.69
  5. Angus Riordan (AUS), KTM, 3:33:26.89 +10:01.55

Enduro 2

  1. Steve Holcombe (GBR), Honda, 3:25:42.78
  2. Max Ahlin (SWE), KTM, 3:29:25.73 +3:42.95
  3. Albin Norrbin (SWE), Fantic, 3:31:18.38 +5:35.60
  4. Josh Toth (USA), GASGAS, 3:31:51.70 +6:08.92
  5. Johnny Girroir (USA), KTM, 3:32:10.41 +6:27.63

Enduro 3

  1. Kevin Cristino (ITA), Fantic, 3:29:27.04
  2. Leo Le Quere (FRA), TM, 3:30:52.27 +1:25.23
  3. Matteo Cavallo (ITA), TM, 3:31:39.24 +2:12.20
  4. Antoine Alix (FRA), Beta, 3:31:41.00 +2:13.96
  5. Julien Roussaly (FRA), Sherco, 3:33:21.58 +3:54.54

Enduro Women

  1. Brandy Richards (USA), KTM, 3:43:32.46
  2. Rachael Archer (NZL), Kawasaki, 3:46:23.58 +2:21.12
  3. Jessica Gardiner (AUS), Yamaha, 3:50:44.97 +7:12.51
  4. Mireia Badia (ESP), Rieju, 3:51:41.71 +8:09.25
  5. Shelby Turner (CAN), GASGAS, 3:52:34.80 +9:02.34

World Trophy Team

  1. France (Espinasse, Le Quere, Blanjoue, Roussaly)
  2. United States (Girroir, Toth, Barnes, Oliveira)
  3. Spain (Navarro, Betriu, Pando, Garcia)

Junior World Trophy

  1. Sweden (Norrbin, Semb, Ahlin)
  2. United States (Oliveira, Tino, Davis)
  3. France (Giraudon, Alix, Joyon)

Women’s World Trophy

  1. United States (Richards, Silvestri, Gutish)
  2. Australia (Gardiner, Jones, McDonald)
  3. Sweden (Emelie, Akesson, Malm)

 

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