Erzbergrodeo XVII set for June

From the Erzbergrodeo

Ambitious off road motorcycle riders and action sports fans from all over the world can mark the last weekend of June, 2011 in their calenders. The 17th edition of the notorious Erzbergrodeo will be held from June 23-26 at the tiny city of Eisenerz, right in the very heart of Austria.

The preparations for the world's biggest motorcycle off road event are running at full throttle. Race promotor Karl Katoch and his crew are getting ready to welcome more than 5.000 riders and their entourage from 35 nations and five continents once again at the 'Iron Giant'. The world's top riders from enduro, motocross, trials and rally sports will challenge the breathtaking race.

“We do not only want to secure the status quo of this year's very successful event; we will further improve all services for our riders and guests from all over the world," said Erzbergrodeo mastermind Katoch. A record-breaking 45,000 spectators visited the Erzbergrodeo in 2010, making it the most successful edition ever.

Both KTM and Red Bull, who have supported the Erzbergrodeo from day one, have already declared their unbroken commitment for the unique event, and the very positive cooperation between the race promoters, the local community of Eisenerz and the VA Erzberg - the host of the event - will as well continue for 2011.

Katoch will start the first part of the race by putting the race registration online from Monday, Oct. 25, 10:00 CET at erzbergrodeo.at. An online countdown clock at  www.erzbergrodeo.at will inform the Erzbergrodeo's impatient community about the exact start of the registration. An astounding 130kg of starting numbers are available for the limited 1.500 entry spots, and the 2011 registration will be once again handled in "first come, first serve" mode. In 2010 the race was sold out only a few weeks after registration had begun.