The 2025 French Enduro Championship (Enduro 24MX) concluded with the fifth and final double round in Saint-Flour, organized by the Moto-Club du Haut-Cantal.
This event marked the end of an intense season in which the RIEJU Factory Team achieved remarkable success, both in individual standings and in the manufacturer classification.
One of the team’s biggest achievements was the French national title won by Rosie Rowett in the Women’s category. Her outstanding performances in the previous rounds allowed her to secure the championship before the final race, which is why the British rider did not need to take part in the last event.
Final and intense battle in Saint-Flour for Larrieu
In the Elite E3 category, the team’s official rider Loïc Larrieu once again demonstrated his high level of competitiveness on his new MR PRO 300i.
The French round began on Friday afternoon with the Super Test, where Larrieu showcased his speed by setting the best time in his class. Saturday’s first official day was marked by changing weather conditions, particularly a dense fog that covered both the course and the special tests, challenging the skill of all participants.
Under these conditions, Larrieu fought among the leading positions in Elite E3, aiming to maintain his provisional second place in the championship in a closely contested final. Despite avoiding major mistakes, he had to settle for third place on the podium on the opening day.
On Sunday, the second day of racing was once again thrilling. Larrieu attacked constantly, keeping a strong pace until he suffered a heavy crash on the second lap, damaging his RIEJU and losing about two minutes. Despite the setback, he managed to repair the bike in time and fight back, ultimately finishing second.
With these results, Larrieu ends the 2025 French Enduro Championship in third place overall in the Elite E3 class, with a total of 197 points, concluding a demanding and highly competitive season.
RIEJU, third in the Manufacturers’ classification
Another major success for the RIEJU Factory Team came in the manufacturers’ standings, where the brand also secured third place among Elite E3 manufacturers. These results consolidate the team as one of the key contenders in the 2025 French Enduro Championship.
All eyes now turn to the final round of the EnduroGP World Championship in Germany next weekend, where the title and runner-up positions in Enduro Women’s are at stake, with Rachel Gutish currently leading and Rosie Rowett in second place.
Loïc Larrieu:
“This weekend was good. I won on Friday and finished Saturday with some strong laps, although the first lap was tough. Then I came back very strong at the end of the first day without making any big mistakes. On Sunday, I tried to win all day to keep second place in the championship. I had a crash in one special test, I was more than 10 seconds behind, and finally I finished second.”
