Release from 07.06.2026

Impressive Erzbergrodeo Finish for Ryder LeBlond

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider completes demanding Hare Scramble with just seconds to spare
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Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Ryder LeBlond has delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, securing a 15th place finish aboard his TE 300. Securing his first finish at the Iron Giant, the American showcased his speed and determination to complete one of the toughest races in motorsport.

LeBlond got his Erzbergrodeo campaign off to a strong start in the Iron Road Prologue, placing 35th overall. More importantly, his performance comfortably secured a coveted front-row start for Sunday’s Hare Scramble.

In Sunday’s Hare Scramble, LeBlond steadily worked his way through the field after reaching the first checkpoint in 19th position. Continuing to gain momentum throughout the race, he climbed to 11th by checkpoint 10 and was firmly in the fight for a top-10 finish. By checkpoint 15, Ryder had moved into eighth place and held a two-minute advantage over the rider behind. As the course entered its most demanding sections, including the infamous Carl’s Dinner, the challenging terrain began to take its toll on Ryder as he also battled sickness throughout the race.

Nevertheless, LeBlond dug deep in the closing stages and crossed the finish line with just seconds remaining on the four-hour time limit. Classified 15th overall, the result marked a highly impressive performance at Erzbergrodeo and highlighted the American’s potential at the highest level of hard enduro competition.

Ryder Leblond: “I'm really happy to finally get to the finish line. It was an incredibly tough race and honestly one of the hardest things I've ever done. I got a good start and was running up front early on, but I struggled physically as the race went on and it became a real battle just to keep moving forward. By the end, I was completely spent and focused on making it to the finish before the time limit. It's cool to finish Erzberg for the first time and get that achievement ticked off, but I'm definitely not satisfied with the result. I know there's a lot more potential there and I learned a huge amount this week. Now that I've completed the race, the goal is to come back stronger and put together a better result next time. For now, I'll recover, take the positives from the weekend, and start looking ahead to the next challenge.”

Provisional Results – 2026 Red Bull Erzbergrodeo
1. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 3:05:39.953
2. Trystan Hart (KTM) 3:14:10.574
3. Mario Roman (Husqvarna) 3:18:10.926
4. Teodor Kabakchiev (Sherco) 3:22:01.999
5. Mitch Brightmore (GASGAS) 3:24:56.786
15. Ryder Leblond (Husqvarna) 3:59:15.32

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