Grit & Glory from Warner Bros: Will the new documentary series save the Enduro World Cup?
Max Fuchs
· 08.05.2025
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (WBD Sports) is setting new accents in the coverage of mountain bike races with a new documentary series. The eight-part series "Grit & Glory: Enduro Mountain Bike Racing" will be broadcast from August 2025 and will accompany the UCI Enduro World Cup during the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2025, giving viewers an exclusive insight into one of the most demanding disciplines in mountain biking.
Concept and content of the series
Each of the 23-minute episodes will capture the highs and lows of the enduro format, which combines the physical demands of cross-country racing with the technical demands of downhill racing. The series promises to reveal previously untold stories of athletes and teams, focussing on passion, rivalry and personal challenges.
A mixture of action-packed race footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage will give viewers a comprehensive picture of the sport. The first episode will serve as an introduction to the world of enduro mountain biking and answer the question: "What is enduro mountain bike racing?". The following seven episodes will focus on the different venues of the UCI Enduro World Cup 2025.
From the season opener in Pietra Ligure (next weekend) to the finale in Morillon, Haute-Savoie (France), viewers will gain an in-depth understanding of the diverse and challenging trails that must be tackled on each race weekend. It will also shed light on the preparation and race strategies that teams develop to compete at the top of enduro racing.
Significance for mountain biking
Chris Ball, Vice President of Cycling Events at WBD Sports, emphasises the importance of the series in showcasing the sport of Enduro: "The vast nature of the UCI Enduro World Cup makes live broadcasting of the races a real challenge. Grit & Glory gives us the unique opportunity to capture the raw essence of this adrenaline-fuelled format."
According to Ball, the series aims to bring audiences closer to the action than ever before, revealing the intensity, determination and fighting spirit of the athletes through powerful storytelling. From high-risk descents to emotional highs and lows, the series aims to shine a spotlight on the most captivating moments in the sport of enduro and help to further increase enthusiasm and awareness for the sport of mountain biking.
The facts about "Grit & Glory":
- Start date: 9 May 2025
- Kick-off location: Pietra Ligure-Finale Outdoor Region, Italy
- Final venue: Morillon, Haute-Savoie, France
- Number of rounds: 7
- Number of episodes: 8
- Length per episode: 23 minutes
- Start of broadcasting: August 2025
- Production company: Warner Bros. Discovery Sports
Embedded in the Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series
The Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series 2025 kicked off last month in Araxá, Minas Gerais (Brazil) with an intense double event of UCI Cross Country Short Track (XCC) and Cross Country Olympic (XCO). The UCI Enduro World Cup starts this week from 9 to 11 May in Pietra Ligure-Finale Outdoor Region, Italy. All UCI Enduro World Cup races will be available on the official platforms of the Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series, including the YouTube channel, official website and social media profiles.
Max Fuchs
Editor
