Competitive off-road racing is hard on equipment and harder on your body—a young man’s sport at the end of the day. But what happens to the heroes of years passed when their joints and trusty steeds are a bit long in the tooth?
Like the peaky ring of a high-strung two-stroke, the heart of a competitor is never too old to feel young again. And both see the thrill of competition each year, at the Enduro Vintage Trophy event.
Once a class of the International Six Days Enduro, the Vintage Trophy has now become an independent race, celebrating the rich global history of motorcycle enduro racing. The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) sets strict guidelines for entry, mandating that core components of the bikes are real-deal vintage, and the picturesque town of Santiago do Cacém, Portugal, hosted the 2022 event.…