'24 EDR.6
Loudenvielle, France
EDR.6 Loudenvielle, France
In a monumental year for Yeti Cycles, the Yeti / FOX and Yeti / Shimano EP Racing Teams claim both the Men’s Enduro and E-Enduro World Cup Overall titles. Richie Rude locked in his fourth World Series overall title, and second back-to-back overall wins. Ryan Gilchrist secured the overall season title for E-EDR, maintaining a commanding lead throughout the entirety of the season. Both Sławomir Łukasik and JT Fisher claimed second in Elite Men’s and U21 respectively. All this success granted Yeti Cycles the most successful season for any single brand in the history of Enduro.
ENDURO
Rain throughout the week created treacherous race conditions, rife with thick mud and free-flowing water on the steep and techy stages of Loudenvielle. Series leader Richie Rude tee’d up to secure the lead, so long as he staved off the competition for the final race. And that he did, claiming the 2024 season victory for EDR. His fourth overall title, Rude adds the 2024 season to his stockpile of season victories, alongside 2023, 2016, and 2015.
“I guess I didn't expect the result this weekend, I was in third place going into the last stage. It was like a river the whole way down, and I was just like really feeling it. I was going for it, and I was having a great time, and I got second place. I was really feeling it and I’m stoked on the result”Richie Rude
Sławomir Łukasik and Charles Murray were left battling it out for second with one race to go. Łukasik’s stage finishes bounced around all day, but it was a result good enough to retain the number two spot.
Men’s U21 Devo Rider JT Fisher concluded his breakout season with a P5 in Loudenvielle, and second place overall in the category. A stark improvement from his prior year, he now has his track speed and consistency locked in.
Fellow U21 rider Joe Millington rode his way to second place on the podium for the day. A feather in his cap, as it was his best UCI World Cup result to date, and a strong finish to his U21 season.
E-ENDURO
“It is taking a little bit to sink in, so much hard work that accumulates to one day of racing.”Ryan Gilchrist
The combination of Ryan Gilchrist’s unbridled focus and athletic prowess along with Shimano’s dedication to the team and drive unit resulted in an unbeatable combination for the 2024 season. All the pieces fell into place for the Yeti / Shimano EP Racing Team’s third year, with Gilchrist bringing home the E-Enduro World Cup Ovall win.
“It has been a very special season, finishing it off with the leaders is the icing on the cake. The team has been heavily invested since the beginning and it has been a three-year program and finally amounting to a win is absolutely massive.”Ryan Gilchrist
DOWNHILL
Race after race, Tyler Waite continues his rapid climb up the ranks, this time earning himself a spot on the podium in P2. Fraught with injury and recovery, Waite’s debut season with Yeti was not the one that anyone hoped for. However, he is proving he has the fortitude to overcome significant setbacks and come back at the top of his game.
This weekend’s result also marks a major milestone for Yeti Cycles Special Projects. Waite was able to pilot the Special Projects DH Bike to a commanding second place, resulting in the DH Bike’s first ever podium in a UCI World Cup DH Race. A solid debut season for the bike, and a first of many podiums to come.
Next up: The Yeti Team is en route to Canazei, Italy for the debut Enduro World Championships, where everyone will be vying for first ever individual Enduro Rainbow Stripes.
FULL RESULTS
ENDURO
RACE RESULTS:
Elite Men:
Richie Rude: 2nd place with time of 23:44.687, scoring 414 points
Sławomir Łukasik: 12th place with time of 24:31.492, scoring 204 points
Thomas Locke: 82nd place with time of 29:59.885, scoring 63 points
U21 Men:
Joe Millington: 2nd place with time of 25:18.089, scoring 195 points
JT Fisher: 5th place with time of 25:30.200, scoring 142 points
Brandon Fisher: 24th place with time of 26:46.532, scoring 66 points
Elite Women:
George Swift: 10th place with time of 31:58.423, scoring 219 points
U21 Women:
Chloe Bear: 7th place with time of 36:46.609, scoring 33 points
OVERALL EDR SERIES STANDINGS
Elite Men:
Richie Rude: 1st Overall – Elite Men – 2640 points
Sławomir Łukasik: 2nd Overall – Elite Men – 2088 points
Thomas Locke: 104th Overall – Elite Men – 145 points
U21 Men:
JT Fisher: 2nd Overall – U21 Men – 972 points
Joe Millington: 14th Overall – U21 Men – 495 points
Brandon Fisher: 53rd Overall - U21 Men – 66 points
Elite Women:
George Swift: 14th Overall – Elite Women – 892 points
Kate Lawrence: 31st Overall – Elite Women – 200 points
U21 Women:
Lacey Adams: 12th Overall – U21 Women – 86 points
Chloe Bear: 17th Overall – U21 Women – 33 points
E-ENDURO
RACE RESULTS:
Elite Men:
Ryan Gilchrist: 12th place with time of 36:29.599, scoring 190 points
Mick Hannah: 15th place with time of 36:41.645, scoring 175 points
Elite Women:
George Swift: 5th place with time of 45:09.918, scoring 272 points
OVERALL E-EDR SERIES STANDING
Elite Men:
Ryan Gilchrist: 1st Overall – Elite Men – 1950 points
Mick Hannah: 11th Overall – Elite Men – 1148 points
Elite Women:
George Swift: 6th Overall – Elite Women – 937 points
DH
Race Results:
U21 Men:
Tyler Waite: 2nd place with time of 03:33.347, scoring 50 points
OVERALL DH SERIES STANDINGS
Elite Men:
Richie Rude: 53rd Overall – Elite Men – 94 points
U21 Men:
Tyler Waite: 20th Overall – U21 Men – 50 points