The Mediterranean coast witnessed another wild weekend as Hardstone Hard Enduro returned to Finike, Antalya on April 5–6, 2025.
Back after its 2022 debut, the event brought together over 170 riders from around the world for two days of tough, technical, and truly extreme enduro.
Day 1 – Prologue Vibes in Finike
Saturday’s action began with a Prologue race set in the heart of Finike town. A compact but technical course challenged riders with logs, tires, and sharp turns — all under the eyes of a cheering crowd.
This stage wasn’t just for show: positions earned here determined the starting order for Sunday’s main race.
Day 2 – Boldag Mountain Race: A Test of Survival
Sunday was all about endurance and skill. Riders faced a 3-lap mountain loop with just 5.5 hours to finish. And it wasn’t just the time limit — the course itself was a beast.
Key sections included:
“Cehennem Deresi” (Hell’s Creek): A brutal downhill filled with loose rocks and slippery terrain. Bikes tipped over one after another, and even the best riders had to dig deep.
“Nirvana Hill”: A steep, unforgiving climb that tested every rider’s strength and throttle control. Many failed. A few pushed through.
Gold Class – Top 5 Finishers
1️⃣ Bayram Uysal – 3:00:08
Local hero and mountain master. Confident lines and calm riding earned him a well-deserved win.
2️⃣ Mehran Asgari – 3:27:43
Fast, focused, and determined — made up time after early struggles.
3️⃣ Aleksandr Kurashev – 3:37:18
Used motocross speed to his advantage, especially in faster sections.
4️⃣ Fatih Ahi – 3:51:56
Solid technique through the most technical areas. Minimal mistakes.
5️⃣ Gökhan Kart – 3:56:01
Fought back hard after slipping in Hell’s Creek. Finished strong.
All photos in this article are courtesy of the Hardstone Media Team.
