The 7th round of the 2025 U.S. Hard Enduro Series, presented by Bullet Proof Designs and IRC Tire, took place May 24–25 in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, at one of the toughest races in the country — Tough Like RORR. And this year, FMF KTM rider Trystan Hart took the top spot, bouncing back from his 2024 result with a strong win.
What’s the Race Like?
Tough Like RORR is no ordinary enduro. The course is set in old coal mining hills, full of huge rocks, steep climbs, and thick forests. It’s part of a back-to-back race weekend called the Keystone Challenge, which combines RORR with another hard race — Locked ‘N’ Loaded.
Things kicked off with a qualifying race to pick the fastest 120 riders. Hart won it in 43 minutes, just 10 seconds ahead of Cody Webb (Yamaha) and Will Riordan (Sherco). A few more riders earned spots in Sunday’s main event through a separate race.
Race Day: Rough, Cold, and Full of Surprises
On Sunday, 130 riders lined up in rows of 10 to face two intense laps. The first lap included famous sections like 409, The Wall, and Wrong Side of Heaven. Hart got the holeshot and took the lead, but Rockstar Husqvarna rider Ryder LeBlond briefly passed him. Still, Hart quickly took back control.
The weather was cool — a big help compared to last year’s heat, which nearly broke some riders. In fact, last year Webb was the only rider to finish!
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The Twist: “Sad But True”
Lap two introduced fresh challenges. New sections like Hart Attack, Hart Break, and a trio called Nightmare pushed riders to their limits. But the biggest surprise came near the end.
The race organizers added a secret new section called “Sad But True” — only visible if you reached the “Brain Damage” area early. It wasn’t on the course walk, so most riders had no idea! Webb expected something tricky, but Hart still kept his lead and pushed through to the finish.
Top Riders
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Trystan Hart (KTM) – 13 minutes ahead of second place!
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Cody Webb (Yamaha) – smart riding, strong result.
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Will Riordan (Sherco) – solid ride, 3rd on the podium.
Amateurs and Women’s Class
Big day for amateur rider Makana Barger from Hawaii! He finished 7 of 12 checkpoints and earned his first career win in the series. In the Pro Women’s class, Katie Hall-Leah from British Columbia took the win and now leads the 2025 standings.
