It is time for the original "Olympics Of Motorcycling" as Team USA goes for ISDE Gold in Italy starting on Monday. Back in 1913, the most exciting and venerable of off-road motorcycling events was born. Now known as the International Six Days of Enduro, its story is still unfolding today. The 10 Trophy team riders selected to represent the United States and the Club Team begin racing at the 2021 FIM International Six Days Enduro on August 30 – September 4, 2021.
The British first competed for the "World Trophy" for teams consisting of three riders who had to use bikes manufactured in their own country. Later on, the famous Silver Vase Trophy was introduced. This Trophy was competed for by groups of four riders and, unlike the World Trophy, the riders were allowed to ride motorcycles from anywhere in the world. Every country participating in the ISDE is allowed four riders on its World Trophy Team, three riders aged 23 or younger on its Junior Trophy Team, and three female riders on its Women’s team.
“I’m excited to return to ISDE racing after a long, one-year break from it,” said U.S. ISDE Trophy Team Manager and FMF KTM Factory Racing Team Manager Antti Kallonen, “and our motivation is high with lots of fresh faces on our team roster this year. I believe we have been able to form three strong teams to defend our World Trophy and Women titles and aim for a Junior title, as well,” he added.
The 2021 U.S. World Trophy Team includes: Johnny Girroir of Boonville, NC, GASGAS EC 250F; Taylor Robert of Scottsdale, AZ., KTM 450 XC-F; Layne Michael of Boonville NC, Yamaha YZ450F; and Ryan Sipes of Ekron, KY, GASGAS EC 300 TPI.
The 2021 U.S. Junior World Trophy Team, made up of riders age 23 and younger, includes: Cody Barnes of Sterling, IL, Honda CRF250R; Dante Oliveira of Hollister, CA, KTM 450 XC-F; and Austin Walton of Sparks, NV, Husqvarna FX450. While the Women’s Team is comprised of Brandy Richards of Lake Havasu City, AZ, KTM 250 XC-F; Rachel Gutish of Terre Haute, IN, Beta 250 RR; and Britney Gallegos of Monte Vista, CO, Husqvarna 250FX.
The U.S. World Trophy Team last won the ISDE in 2019, giving the U.S. its second ISDE World Trophy title. The U.S. Women’s Trophy team won in 2019, as well, the first time since 2007 the Women’s Trophy team had taken the award. Follow the action at the FIM ISDE official website:
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