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Watch Billy Bolt’s Motovlog on Red Bull Romaniacs 2023

August 4, 2023 David

The 20th edition of Red Bull Romaniacs, held from July 25 to 29, 2023, is considered one of the toughest hard enduro events in the world. Completing the race is already a significant achievement, let alone winning it.

In the 2023 edition of Romaniacs, KTM riders dominated the podium. Manuel Lettenbichler claimed first place, followed by Trystan Hart. Although Husqvarna’s Billy Bolt initially held onto third place, KTM rider Teodor Kabakchiev surpassed him and took the spot.

One interesting aspect of the event is Billy Bolt’s motovlog, where he provides insights into the experiences of the riders. This motovlog gives viewers a glimpse into the highs and lows of participating in a week-long event like Romaniacs.

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It is worth noting that Billy Bolt participated in Romaniacs 2023 while still recovering from a shoulder injury. Due to this injury, he couldn’t train as much as he wanted to before the event. In his motovlog, you can even spot the shoulder tape. Despite feeling some weakness, he managed to endure the race without any pain and believes he is now ready to resume full physical training for the next round in Canada.

Although Bolt didn’t make it to the podium at Romaniacs 2023, he considered the race a learning experience. He expressed his intention to be better prepared for the event next year based on what he learned.

Finishing fourth in the race allowed him to maintain his third place in the overall 2023 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship standings. Manuel Lettenbichler currently holds the top position, followed closely by Trystan Hart. Teodor Kabakchiev is trailing behind Bolt by six points, and Michael Walkner from GasGas occupies fifth place overall.

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LETTI DOMINATES RED BULL ROMANIACS, WINS FOR THE FOURTH TIME

August 1, 2023 David

Mani Lettenbichler wins the 2023 Red Bull Romaniacs, his fourth victory at the Hard Enduro World Championship round, finishing one hour clear ahead of Trystan Hart second for a KTM one-two. Photo: Mihai Stetcu / Red Bull Content Pool

Manuel Lettenbichler from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has emerged as the winner of round three of the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Red Bull Romaniacs. Lettenbichler showcased an impressive week-long performance, securing his fourth victory at the world’s toughest Hard Enduro Rallye. He finished over one hour ahead of second-placed Trystan Hart, making it a KTM one-two victory. This win also marks Lettenbichler’s third consecutive win in the 2023 season.

In the battle for the remaining spots on the podium, FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart claimed a podium finish for the first time, securing second place overall. He became the first Canadian rider to achieve this feat. ECONT Bulgaria’s Teodor Kabakchiev secured third place, overtaking Billy Bolt from Husqvarna Factory Racing.

• Manuel Lettenbichler continues his unbeaten run, winning all three races in 2023

• Lettenbichler secures his fourth Red Bull Romaniacs victory

• Trystan Hart and Teodor Kabakchiev join him on the podium

Trystan Hart from FMF KTM FACTORY RACING was one of the few riders who successfully conquered the infamous final hillclimb at the finish, securing second place overall and a one-two finish for KTM. The series now moves to his home round in Canada. Photo: Attila Szabo / Red Bull Content Pool

Fastest in three of the four checkpoints before the service point, Teodor was on a mission. Clean and fast through the remainder of the day, he won Offroad Day 4 on corrected time and with it earned his place on the podium with third. Photo Red Bull Content Pool

There was a big fight for third place between Billy Bolt, starting with a four minutes advantage over Teo Kabachiev. After two very solid days where he went 1-2 on the daily classification, Kabakchiev had closed right in on Bolt who admitted he’d “hit the wall” during day three. Photo: Mihai Stetcu / Red Bull Content Pool

Sherco Factory rider Wade Young finished fifth overall, one hour and forty-six minutes behind Lettenbichler’s pace. Photo: Attila Szabo / Red Bull Content Pool

Mario Roman had mechanical issues on day one and two but finished strong with third-place finishes on day three and four, securing seventh place overall. Photo: Mihai Stetcu / Red Bull Content Pool

Graham Jarvis, despite his damaged machine, managed to climb one of the brutal hills at the Romaniacs. The experienced rider finished eighth overall. Photo: (Attila Szabo / Red Bull Content Pool

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LETTI LEADS ‘BRUTAL’ RED BULL ROMANIACS AFTER DAY TWO

July 29, 2023 David

The Red Bull Romaniacs, a 4-day hard enduro race, faced brutal weather conditions on day one. Despite the storm, Manuel Lettenbichler dominated and established a significant lead over his competitors. The organizers considered canceling or shortening the course due to the horrendous weather, but decided to proceed as planned.

Manuel Lettenbichler dominated the wicked storm and brutal conditions on day one, and takes a huge lead after a strong day two into the third Romaniacs day. Photo: Future 7 Media / Red Bull Content Pool

Lettenbichler finished first on day one, but faced several challenges along the way. His KTM teammate, Trystan Hart, lost 20 minutes to Lettenbichler in the closing stages due to the bad weather. Billy Bolt, who had been off the bike for seven weeks, came in third, over 30 minutes behind Lettenbichler.

Trystan Hart sits in second, but lost 15 minutes to Billy Bolt which tightens up the battle for second! Photo: Future 7 Media / Red Bull Content Pool

Day two’s drier conditions were good for Billy Bolt, who finished third on the day and is third overall. Photo: Future 7 Media / Red Bull Content Pool

Day two had less drama, with Teo Kabakchiev winning the day, two minutes ahead of Lettenbichler. Lettenbichler maintains a 37-minute lead over Trystan Hart. Teo had a difficult first day, finishing an hour and twelve minutes behind the Red Bull KTM rider. Behind Lettenbichler, the standings include Billy Bolt, Trystan Hart, and GasGas rider Michael Walkner.