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Yak Ru – Annapurna Challenge ’14, the preeminent mountain biking enduro style race concluded on May 12 after 6 racing days in the remote Himalayas of Nepal. The race route traversed five of Nepal’s most beautiful and remote districts covering 240km in this 5-stage race. The formidable Thorong-La pass (altitude 5416m) was the most daunting stage for all participants, especially the riders traveling from sea level. International and Nepali riders agree that they are humbled by the mountain, but this high altitude race is not for the weak of spirit or faint of heart.

Specialized modestly describes the Camber as the „perfect bike“. The 5.199 Euro, 120mm 29-er should cover everything that a trail biker wants: fast after-work blasts and epic weekend rides, the Camber cuts a good figure everywhere. Enduro Chief Exec Max Schmitt has been aboard the trail rocket for a few months now, after 500km of local trail rides it’s time to draw some first conclusions.

In the third episode of Steep World, follow Kilian Bron to the amazing mountain bike/ski resort of La Clusaz, France. La Clusaz is one of Kilian’s sponsors and after two podiums at last week’s ‘Roc des Alpes’ comp, he enjoyed himself so much he wanted to go back and get some new clips. Check out his incredible skills on loose dirt and a lot of super steep turns.

Lots of different bikes will always be seen at Enduro Races. Big companies, and small, one off builders. These riders push their bikes to the limit and provide the ultimate testing grounds for these bikes. Here are a few of our favorites, seen at the Ride Sun Valley Enduro Cup race.

Anneke Beerten’s passion for cycling began early in her life, and has taken her from training wheels to a World Championship. Following an extensive career in BMX, 4-Cross, and Downhill, her switch to Enduro racing is the perfect platform to highlight her world-class bike-handling. As a member of Specialized Racing’s Enduro program, she’s quickly positioned herself as a top contender on the sport’s biggest stage.