1. Erzberg Rodeo
The Erzberg Rodeo and its featured race, the Red Bull Hare Scramble, is the event that put extreme off-road racing on the modern-day map. Erzberg has set the standard for extreme events everywhere, making it our undisputed number-one pick.
You’ve likely seen many photos and videos of the infamous Erzberg Hare Scramble, but what you might not know is that the Erzberg Rodeo is a lot more than an extreme race. It is a four-day dirt bike festival in the Austrian mining town of Eisenerz, and for many, a non-stop party. The “Iron Road Prologue” gets things started with hundreds taking part in the road-race hillclimb to the top of the “Iron Giant.” Other events like the Rodeo-X (Endurocross-style night race) and the Rocket Ride (drag race hillclimb from the bottom of the mine pit) give riders of all levels plenty to participate in. And of course, the Festzelt (beer tent) is the center of the nightlife.
The Red Bull Hare Scramble is the final event of the Erzberg Rodeo, and continues to be one of the toughest extreme races in the world, with insane climbs, sections like “Downtown” and “Carl’s Diner.” Only a handful of riders typically make it to the finish before timing out.
Erzberg was also the hands-down favorite among our pro riders, who call it the biggest and most “nostalgic” extreme enduro in the world.
2016 Erzberg Hare Scramble Highlights
Whether you’re a pro racer, an amateur, or even a racer at all, put Erzberg on your bucket list! Rent a dual sport and ride through the Alps, tour the event, race the prologue, join in the parade through town and party in the Festzelt. During the Hare Scramble, you can ride to the different obstacles and see the race up close. It’s a remarkable event from all aspects, and an experience we highly recommend!
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