The Hard Enduro World Championship is back in familiar territory. Not on the rocks, not in the woods…at the negotiating table. According to Moto-Station in France, the World Enduro Riders Association (WERA) has announced it will boycott four rounds of the 2026 HEWC calendar, including XL Lagares in Portugal, Roof of Africa in Lesotho, Sea to Sky in Turkey, and Forza Orza in Sweden.
The list of reasons is unspectacular on the surface—rooted in logistics, budgets, and timing rather than drama. They’re quite practical, as logistics, cost, and scheduling conflicts produce a calendar that riders say stretches sustainability past its limit.
WERA was formed during the 2025 season, born from growing tension between top riders and championship leadership. Its stated purpose was simple: protect rider interests inside a rapidly restructuring series. The 2026 calendar, expanded to nine rounds under promoter ProTouchGlobal in collaboration with the FIM, became the breaking point.
