The whole "enduro" thing is overhyped, overplayed and over exploited. Kittens and angels die every time a marketing person types the words, "enduro-specific." It's truly gotten that bad. And yet, enduro might also be the best thing to happen to mountain biking in years and years.
The Web Monkey Speaks: Has Enduro Jumped the Shark?
The Web Monkey Speaks: Has Enduro Jumped the Shark?