After last year’s successful return of the World Championship Enduro to Rhayader, this year’s round was eagerly awaited by riders and fans.

The event got under way on the Friday evening with an official opening ceremony, where Rhayader Mayor Cllr Christian Walton and Powys County Council leader Cllr Jake Berriman welcomed competitors and spectators.

The action began immediately with the Super Test, a head-to-head time trial for grand prix riders. It came down to the sport’s top two - Spain’s Josep Garcia and Italy’s Andrea Verona - with Garcia taking the win.

The Saturday marked the start of the main enduro - three 45-mile laps, each featuring three special tests. Under clear skies at Cwmythig Hill, riders were flagged away by a line-up of local dignitaries, including Powys County Council chair Cllr William Powell, vice-chair Cllr Geoff Morgan, council leader Cllr Jake Berriman, Rhayader county councillor Cllr Angela Davies, St Harmon county councillor Cllr Claire Johnson-Wood, and Rhayader mayor Cllr Christian Walton.

Garcia extended his lead, pulling clear of Verona, who came under pressure from French rider Zach Pichon, son of multiple motocross champion Mickaël Pichon. Although Garcia stayed well ahead, Pichon steadily closed the gap on Verona and overtook him on the final test to claim second place.

With Britain’s top riders Steve Holcombe and Brad Freeman still recovering from injuries, Manxman Jamie McCanney was the highest-placed British rider, finishing ninth overall, followed by Jack Edmondson in tenth.

There was joy for Britain in the women’s classes as Sheffield’s Rosie Rowett claimed her first Grand Prix victory, with Libby Tett completing a British double by winning the Junior Women’s class, while Caio’s Delun Davies took third.

The Sunday started with typical Welsh rain, but it did little to dampen the riders’ spirits. Josef Garcia once again led the way, followed by Zach Pichon. Championship hopeful Andrea Verona had a tough day, getting stuck in deep mud and dropping to sixth place, while Jamie McCanney remained the top British rider in eighth place.

In the women’s races, Rosie Rowett secured back-to-back wins, mirroring Garcia’s double success. Libby Tett finished second, unable to match her Saturday win, but maintained her lead in the Junior Championship. Delun Davies completed the podium.

Several local riders featured in the event, with Llandrindod’s Sam Davies finishing seventh and eighth in the Junior 1 class. Cross Gates’ Kris Price took 12th place in both races of the same class, while Jack Probert finished 14th on Saturday. In the Youth class, Llanidloes’ Rees Jones earned his first points of the season with an 11th-place finish on day one. Ffestiniog’s Gethin Humphreys claimed runner-up overall in the Open class.

The Rhayader club earned praise from riders, spectators, and the series promoter after a fantastic weekend.

Powys County Council Chairman Cllr William Powell: "It was a privilege to attend the Enduro GP events this year and to witness the commitment and dedication of all involved.

"I was also able to understand better the importance of Enduro GP and other motorsports for the whole Powys economy, in terms of the impact on the hospitality sector, from both participants and their followers.

"Another factor to mention is the boost to our international tourism profile, with our closest partners in Europe - France; Germany, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden - all represented at the event. At a time when the hospitality sector in Wales faces multiple challenges, this kind of exposure at a European level is a vital shot in the arm.

"All in all, it was a resounding success, and I would like to that the Club officials locally and Mr Tim Lightfoot, President of the Auto-Cycle UnionLtd, for their warm welcome to Enduro GP 2025."