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secure his second consecutive FIM Hard Enduro title . It ’ s been an incredible year for the German – starting with a win at the Xross Hard Enduro in Serbia , the 25-year-old went on to dominate at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo , Red Bull Romaniacs , and Red Bull Outliers . In Spain , the opening prologue at Hixpania running as a non-point paying show race only due to safety reasons , qualifying was then carried over to Saturday ’ s Campoo X-Treme race – a 40km cross-country that circled the town ’ s reservoir . Lettenbichler got off to a great start to take an early lead but was caught and passed by closest championship rival , Billy Bolt . Ultimately settling for third place , Lettenbichler secured one championship point and a strong start position for Sunday ’ s Hixpania Hard Enduro ‘ Lost Roads ’ main race . Starting in a cave , Sunday ’ s main race promised to be even tougher than expected due do the
2023 Hixpania Hard Enduro 1 . Manuel Lettenbichler ( GER ), KTM , 2:53:00,378 2 . Mario Roman ( ESP ), Sherco , 2:59:20,688 3 . Alfredo Gomez ( ESP ), GASGAS , 3:01:52,138 4 . Billy Bolt ( GBR ), Husqvarna , 3:02:32,933 5 . Trystan Hart ( CAN ), KTM , 3:03:01,418
FIM Hard Enduro World Championship ( after 5 of 6 rounds ) 1 . Manuel Lettenbichler ( GER ), KTM , 107 points ( World Champion ) 2 . Billy Bolt ( GBR ), Husqvarna , 81 pts 3 . Trystan Hart ( CAN ), KTM , 73 pts 4 . Teodor Kabakchiev ( BUL ), KTM , 57 pts 5 . Mario Roman ( ESP ), Sherco , 56 pt
recent rain and fog . Lettenbichler emerged in second place and immediately set about chasing down the early leader . As the course led the riders into the hills , Lettenbichler moved to the front and didn ’ t look back . From there , the KTM 300 EXC rider delivered a masterclass in hard enduro riding , steadily increasing his advantage over the rest of the field and commanding the race from the front . Battling his way up the final climb towards the checkered flag , Lettenbichler secured the Hixpania Hard Enduro win and with it , the 2023 FIM Hard Enduro crown . “ Here I am now , fifth race win in a row for this season and world champion ”, Lettenbichler said . “ I had to push so hard today . I got a good start and was able to pass Billy almost straight away and from there I just focused and kept up a good rhythm . Honestly , the day could not have gone any better for me , the race was awesome . What can I say ? I ’ m just speechless .” With the title decided , Lettenbichler has one final round of the series to face – GetzenRodeo in early November where the German rider will be aiming to complete his perfect season with a victory on home soil .
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