2025 Australian Enduro Championship landed in Kyogle for rounds nine and 10 with contrasting conditions and Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team rider Wil Ruprecht taking the outright victory on both days.

A sprawling mix of terrain and rapidly shifting conditions kept every competitor on edge in Kyogle, where rounds nine and 10 welcomed the many who had travelled to Italy for the ISDE back with some European conditions.

Pro Enduro: Round 9

The day began with fireworks as William Dennett (Shop Yamaha Off-Road Racing Team) came out swinging, topping the opening two tests and carving a 15-second buffer on the field. But by the third test, Kyogle’s brutal course bit back. A small slip cost him seconds, and a crash into a muddy section in test four proved disastrous, his bike bogged down long enough to surrender fifty-two seconds—and the podium.

His teammate, Wil Ruprecht, arrived razor-sharp, his race-specific preparation clearly paying off. Sitting second through the early tests, Ruprecht surged with back-to-back wins in the middle of the day, then protected his advantage with a measured fourth in the final sprint. That blend of aggression and consistency earned him a commanding Pro Enduro victory and injected fresh life into his championship campaign.

Jonte Reynders (DM31 KTM Racing Team) was relentless, snatching a test win and never falling outside the top five to claim a strong second overall. Daniel Milner (DM31 KTM) endured his own drama — an altercation with a tree in test two left him battered and forced him into damage control mode. Even so, the veteran’s grit kept him on the podium in third, vital points for his title hopes.

Round 10

Fresh from victory, Ruprecht carried confidence into Sunday and led the field out. His pace was sharp, though Reynders made his intentions clear, snatching the opening test by just 0.6 seconds. Milner, still bruised from Saturday’s misfortunes, eased himself in with a conservative fifth on the first run behind his teammate Korey McMahon, and Jye Dickson (Beta).

Ruprecht regrouped, winning the second test and then hammering home his advantage with back-to-back victories in the third and fourth. By the time the final test rolled around, his lead had swelled to 14 seconds — a cushion he expertly managed to seal another commanding Pro Enduro win and complete a perfect Kyogle weekend. Reynders stayed relentless, applying pressure all day to secure second, while McMahon and Dickson reignited their podium fight, McMahon finishing third.

Results Rnd 9 (top 20)

Results Rnd 10 (top 20)

Enduro Junior: Round 9

Kogan Lock (GasGas) was simply in another league. Relishing the hard-pack technical layout, he dominated EJ and even posted times competitive with the outright Pro Enduro contenders.

Behind him, Will McInnes (KTM) and Fletcher Tucker (KTM) resumed their familiar duel, swapping positions throughout the day before the former grabbed second. Beau Tripcony (Husqvarna) and Oliver Paterno (Yamaha) staged their own scrap for fourth and fifth, finishing just nine seconds apart.

Round 10

Lock stamped his authority on EJ, completing a flawless weekend by winning every test across both days. His performance not only secured maximum points but also confirmed his status as one of the championship’s rising stars.

Behind him, McInnes and Tucker resumed their gripping rivalry, trading positions across the day before McInnes edged ahead for second, while Tucker was third. Paterno, Tripcony and Mason Phillips (Yamaha) all played their part in a thrilling class that continues to deliver some of the championship’s closest racing.

Enduro Women: Round 9

Jessica Gardiner (JGR Yamaha Off-Road Racing) arrived under the weather but fought like a champion. Two early test wins kept her in the hunt, but a crash in Test 3 cost her 30 seconds. Emelie Karlsson (Triumph) sensed opportunity, staying close and matching Gardiner blow-for-blow.

Karlsson’s strong finishes — including two late test wins — narrowed the gap, yet Gardiner’s early advantage proved decisive, handing her the victory. Karlsson claimed a well-earned second, her best ride of the season, while Madi Simpson (Yamaha) capitalised on rivals’ mistakes to momentarily lead a test before late crashes relegated her to third.

Round 10

Determined to atone for round nine, Simpson burst out of the gate, winning the first three tests and building a 20-second buffer over championship leader Gardiner. But in Test 4, disaster struck for Simpson as she became hung up on a log obstacle, eventuating into a thirty-second penalty for outside assistance. Gardiner pounced, taking the test win and reclaiming control.

Simpson rallied to win the final stage but couldn’t erase the deficit, handing Gardiner a 20-second overall victory. Simpson held on for second, while Karlsson continued her upward trend, riding with confidence and pace to secure another well-earned third.

Kyogle’s dual-round weekend reminded every competitor that in Australian Enduro, the terrain is never to be underestimated. A few short steps separated Saturday’s dust-ups from Sunday’s loam, yet the demands were entirely different. Riders who combined caution with speed thrived, while the unprepared were punished.

With Kyogle in the books, the championship narrative tightens even further. All eyes now turn to Gympie, Queensland, on October 11–12, the season finale and one final chance for glory.

More information: www.ausenduro.com.au

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