A mountain biker racing through a fast, loamy corner on an Australian bush trail with yellow wattle and morning mist.

EDR Heat & Local Loam: The June Racing Wrap

June 24, 2026

The Enduro World Cup (EDR) season is officially in top gear, and the energy coming out of the early rounds is electric. But while the pros are fighting for seconds in Europe, back home in Australia, we're enjoying some of the best winter riding in years.

The transition from the dusty practice sessions in Leogang to the slippery, technical shoots of the recent EDR rounds has proven that 2026 is the year of the adaptable rider. We've seen some massive performances from our local Aussies overseas, proving that our home-grown technical trails are the perfect training ground for world-stage dominance.

Local Hero Dirt: Creswick & Lysterfield

If you're stuck in the city and dreaming of those Euro mountains, don't sleep on what's right in our backyard. The Djuwang Baring network in Creswick and the classic loops at Lysterfield are currently running at absolute prime. The winter moisture has turned that goldfields clay into tacky velcro—if you want to feel like a hero in the corners, now is the time to organize a shuttle day.

Sea Otter Australia Countdown

We're also officially into the countdown for the inaugural Sea Otter Australia in Batemans Bay. It's set to be the biggest festival of bike culture we've ever seen on our shores. Whether you're racing the gravity events or just there for the expo and vibes, make sure your rig is looking and feeling its best before the October kickoff.

Winter Trail Checklist

Tacky dirt is fun, but it's also hard on gear. Keep your cockpit dialed and your vision clear for those winter shuttle laps.

Leaverage: Wider bars like our WAKE Alloy Handlebars give you more control when the trails get greasy.
Grip: Don't let wet hands ruin your run. Our Bucklos Lock-On Grips offer zero-slip security in all conditions.
Protection: Keep that abrasive winter grit out of your fork seals with an ENLEE Carbon Mudguard.
Retention: Save your chainring from rock strikes with the new ZTTO CG-04 Bash Guard.