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Eight stages, epic trails in a diverse array of conditions are what Enduro World Series racers will face at the 3rd event of 2019 which lands on the island paradise of Madeira, Portugal. Known for producing trails worthy of world class video parts, Madeira's riding is second to none with breathtaking ocean views around every corner...not a bad place for a race or a holiday. Sven Martin and @maddogboris check in from this picture-postcard venue.
This is your tax into the Enduro World Series slideshow. Internet vs Reality when you see those glossy bike checks (or butt cheeks). -Sven Martin
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Keegan started off practice yesterday looking like this, tricky to hold it wide open without consequence. -Sven Martin
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Oh. Consequence. Keegan had a big crash and a scare yesterday. A visit to the hospital cleared him of any fractures or internal injuries and he was out on the course today albeit in a lot of pain. -Sven Martin
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When you are Randy, everyone wants a piece of you no matter how risky the shot. -Sven Martin
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The classic EWS Madeira cliff shot...featuring Remi Gauvin. @maddogboris
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Fresh lid for your series leader. -Sven Martin
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Man down! Luckily there was so much dust, it must have felt like hitting his head on a pillow. @maddogboris
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Bermkicker Eddie Masters! @maddogboris
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Yes, I was freaking dusty after this, but it was worth it! @maddogboris
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One corner and 65243 different angles...kind of. Not sure if there is much left of this berm for the race. @maddogboris
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Young blood keeping the sport fast and loose. Daniel Self, Brady Stone and Nick Bean. -Sven Martin
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Looking East to the tip of the Island from the top of stage one. -Sven Martin
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Cody Kelley talks us through the ABC's of the frame tangle-upper. -Sven Martin
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@maddogboris on the extended media recce earlier in the week. Powder carves and cliff edges as Brendan Fairclough talks. Boris' steeze was basically equal to anything Brendan has done, so it worked out. -Sven Martin
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ALN on stage two; an historic 600-year-old track linking two villages. Machico was the first town settled in Madeira. It's natural, rocky and awkward and a flat here will cost you the race. -Sven Martin
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I think the less predictable, tricky terrain will suit Mark Scott better than the first two rounds. Stage three. -Sven Martin
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Lachlan Blair boosting between two blown-up corners on stage one. The race village can be seen in the corner of the beach by the harbor. -Sven Martin
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Why bother with walls when you can soak it all in. Not a bad office for the RockShox crew. -Sven Martin
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Iago #pullupnotout
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Wyn keeping track of the energy drink consumption in the pits this weekend. Business casual as per usual from the barefoot Kiwi. -Sven Martin
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Martha Gill committed, still clipped and gripped #igotthis -Sven Martin
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EWS Madeira preparation with the Vanzacs in Sintra, Portugal. @maddogboris
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Cecile Ravanel can't sit still. Supporting, spectating, managing and rehabbing all within a quick paddle of the finish line and podium. -Sven Martin
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Martha showing the guys how to send the jumps on Loic Bruni's Gamble Line. -Sven Martin
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Mechanics arent allowed to drink heavy alcohol while working on bikes. @maddogboris
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Matt Walker with the Schleyble for the retired Canadians on the cruise ship. -Sven Martin
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Martin Maes dipped and tipped. Speed and Style for the newly winged Belgium racer. -Sven Martin
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Ella Conolly with some big lines in the trickiest part of the stage six. -Sven Martin
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A goat and Remi. It feels like stage eight was prepped mostly by goats and a digger for some jumps and berms. -Sven Martin
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Antoine Vidal is your current Junior leader and is working on his English for all his upcoming Vital interviews in his near future. #stocked (yes, #stocked) -Sven Martin
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Morgane Jonnier sending it over the local vegetarian garden to the beach at the end of the final stage eight. -Sven Martin
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If you visit Madeira ,the hot tip is to go West and visit the iconic Maktub bar for the best fish and cocktails you will ever have anywhere. Sven, Anka and Boris, when in Rome. -Sven Martin
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The capital of Funchal, home to one of Europe's most dangerous airport landings. We chose to arrive by boat. -Sven Martin
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John Fernandez and his team from Freeride Madeira have really put Madeira on the map for all types of riding, and now racing. Their love and passion for the Island and trails shows. -Sven Martin
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Bex Barona sliding into stage one! -Sven Martin
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#VANZACS @maddogboris
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Dave McMillan laying one over where most fail to even leave the ground. -Sven Martin
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Rae Morrison drops to the ocean on stage two. -Sven Martin
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A bigger wheel than normal under the Giant riders. Josh Carlson rails a cliffside turn on stage two. -Sven Martin
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Cole Lucas scrubbing off the road into a sketchy stage 3/8. It's smooth and greasy. Looks are very deceiving. -Sven Martin
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Watch out for local Emanuel Pombo! Put him on your fantasy team for this weekend while you still can, he's beaten the best on his home trails. -Sven Martin
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Miranda Miller on the top part of stage 3/8 -Sven Martin
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Florian Nicolai currently sitting in second position overall. He is looking confident and ready for the race days. @maddogboris
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Smashing berms on Loic's Gamble Line. That;s how every morning should start. @maddogboris
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More Gamble Line... @maddogboris
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Anita Gehrig fully focused in her new flashy race kit! @maddogboris
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Youn Deniaud showing everyone how it's done! @maddogboris
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Sam Shaw rocking the mullet...and to be honest, I'm jealous. Should I get one and see what happens on my tinder date waiting at home? @maddogboris
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Morgane Charre had a bit of bad luck in Tasmania. Pretty sure she wants to be back on the podium. @maddogboris
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Robin Wallner, the pinned and super nice Swede! After fully roosting me, he even turned around to see if I was ok. @maddogboris
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Eddie and his "AntiEnduroTweak"! If don't follow Eddie and the rest of the crew yet...DO IT NOW. @maddogboris
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Dan Wolfe scrubbing his way through the flowers...or grass corners full of big, bad rocks. @maddogboris
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Morning Light and grippy tires! @maddogboris
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Greg Callaghan had a bad crash before the race will watch his first EWS from the sidelines. @maddogboris
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Cedric Ravanel is racing this week in Madeira. It's not enough to manage the team and take care of his injured wife Cecile, we guess. @maddogboris
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Intense shredder Isabeau Courdurier! She looks better on these rough tracks than a lot of guys...seriously! @maddogboris
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Wheeeeehey. We on a boat. -Sven Martin
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Fast corners and sea views for a bit of holiday feeling. @maddogboris
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Shawn Neer knows how to get around these tricky, tight, rocky switchbacks. He also roasts good coffee and can put electricity in your house. @maddogboris
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Miranda Miller leaning in and getting close.
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Frenchman, Kevin Miquel, is always ready to deliver. @maddogboris
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Look who's enjoying a massage. @maddogboris
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First riders on track = early morning corner explosions. @maddogboris
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Imagine how it feels to ask Sam Hill to drift a corner, he does it, and you shoot the wrong corner? Or maybe the 29er won't let him drift? Yeah, that's it. #samdriftedacornerandthatsalligot @maddogboris
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Adrien Dailly looking fast and strong after his injury!
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