A fantastic victory by Martin Maes in the Enduro World Cup and a great podium finish by Andreas Kolb in Downhill, both relying on Galfer Bike braking components under extreme conditions of rain and mud.
It was a memorable weekend for Galfer representatives in Loudenvielle (France), where they claimed 2 victories and 3 podiums in the Enduro and DH disciplines under challenging weather conditions. The Galfer brake discs and pads showcased reliability and performance.
Martin Maes Dominates in Enduro
Belgian rider Martin Maes from the Orbea Fox Enduro Team secured an outstanding victory in the Enduro category, finishing more than 15 seconds ahead of the second-placed rider. Maes dominated two of the four timed stages, wrapping up the season in a solid fifth place in the overall standings despite being penalized in one of the races. This victory is a brilliant way for the rider to end the season.
In the women’s categories, Galfer also shone with two second-place finishes by Mélanie Pugin (WeRide Exept Factory Team) in EDR and Chilean Florencia Espiñeira (Orbea Fox Enduro Team) in E-EDR. This marks Flo’s third consecutive world title in the women’s Electric Enduro category.
Finally, in the E-EDR Master category, Jordi Bagó (Pivot Cycles) secured another victory in the last race of the season.
Andreas Kolb Podiums in Downhill
In Downhill, Austrian Andreas Kolb (Continental Atherton) stood on the podium with an excellent third-place finish. Additionally, his teammate Charlie Hatton finished in ninth place, while Spaniard Ángel Suárez (Frameworks) came in thirteenth.
The Orbea Fox Enduro Team was recognized as the best team of the weekend in the Enduro category, while Continental Atherton was ranked as the second-best team in the Downhill category. Both teams rely on Galfer Bike braking components, which were put to the test under harsh weather conditions.
The Enduro season will conclude with the World Championships from September 13 to 15, while the Downhill Championship will finish its season in Canada from October 4 to 6.
