2022 TKO Hard Enduro: SUPERHARD!

BONUS EPISODE! Welcome to Episode 5 of SUPERHARD's first season. This time we hit the big time with a trip to Tennessee's Trials Training Center to tackle (ok, get tackled by) the Tennessee Knock-Out (TKO) Hard Enduro.
As you've learned this season, Jesse and Lukas are consistently out of their element at these hard enduro motorcycle races. But, they're still having fun. But how would they fare at the biggest show in North America? Predictably, of course!
Watch as we complete the first race test of the all-electric Surron Storm Bee enduro motorcycle, battle heat, slippery rocks and Cracker Barrel breakfasts, and generally get into our element of hard enduro SUPERFANS as the best in the world compete at TKO for FIM Hard Enduro World Championship points.
Watch and don't forget to comment the key phrase below for your chance to win big!
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[@astreet339]

I live 45 min from #TTC, and it super cool to have all the best hard Enduro racers on the planet in our neck of the woods!

[@leracer]

SUPERHARD Salut Jesse et Lukas! Keep at it, show us the insider view and maybe more insight into the way the top riders get ready, travel, prep their bikes and train. Merci for the great series! Guy Caron

[@stevedesantolo6794]

I realize this is 2023 (thankfully I realize it given how the end of 2022 went LOL) But, I swear, if you two ever stop this Super Hard series I will vote you off the Hard Enduro Island!! I absolutely enjoy the college buddy vibe you create. Well done!

[@cyclenews]

Thank you! The SuperHard videos are now on the Klim channel for 2023

[@entzmatt]

SUPERHARD! My favorite part is the in race footage. Looks like a lot of fun! What I want to see next year is me actually at one (or multiple) of these races👍🏻👍🏻

[@990donk]

SUPERHARD- GREAT SERIES! You need to get some big twins on the hard enduro courses.

[@RamForreal]

SUPERHARD - the behind the scenes were the best, you guys are characters!

[@Bruno-rn8bu]

Superhard. I like to see the interesting venues, behind the scenes action and commentary from the racers. Be great to see some coverage at an international event, throw in some interesting bits about the town it takes place in.

[@JesseLZiegler]

International. Love this idea! That’s where Hard Enduro started so we should go to the source. Yes!

[@markmaloney6694]

SUPERHARD!! Loved that you guys are just normal riders out having fun.. I think for next year Lukas and Jesse need to have a season long mullet growing competition starting now

[@JesseLZiegler]

Since my hair only grows in the back now I’m clearly the favorite.

[@byronstuck5381]

SUPERHARD ... and help us understand the setups the pro's are using ... and not just gummy tires. Also, training they're doing ... keep up the great work!~

[@xzouix]

SUPERHARD hillclimbs! Thank you guys for taking us along to all these places and sharing your riding/racing experience. International Superhard was exactly what I wanted to suggest. Come to Europe. :) Cheers!

[@JesseLZiegler]

Thanks for watching!

[@990donk]

SUPERHARD - get over to Wales (UK) for the valleys extreme race!!!! That would made an awesome episode

[@billryden]

Love the Superhard videos. I like that it comes from the view of amateurs, rather than pros. Makes it much more relatable. I am looking forward to season 2. More of the POV views but I would also like to see more "behind the scenes" footage that show more of what it takes to be the "everyman" competing in these events. Maintenance, repair, entry, etc. Maybe some drone shots also!

[@EddyLukas]

Thanks for the great feedback, Bill. There's a ton of work going on behind the scenes for these race + video projects so we can try to share a bit more of what it takes...

[@JesseLZiegler]

I could definitely learn how to fly a drone and get one flying during one of my many nap breaks.

[@jackbonebrake3078]

Superhard!! I love the fact that it’s just “normal dudes” racing stuff that most of us only see on tv. It would be cool for next season to do more genres of racing?? Maybe testing some different bikes and your options on them vs other tracks!

[@JesseLZiegler]

How dare you!? Lukas is far from normal.

[@EddyLukas]

@@JesseLZiegler Farrrrr from normal. Superfar. You're somewhere out there too

[@jackbonebrake3078]

I put quotes around it for a reason😂

[@cindylowerre5672]

Superhard! It's was cool to see an amatures perspective on the races. It woul be cool to spot light and amature each round.

[@JesseLZiegler]

Superhard Surprise! Love this idea.

[@_gray]

Superhard ! I love the whole idea around these videos of bringing us into the pov of amateurs in a hard enduro race. I think I'd be great to show more of that aspect, like the logistics, bike work, prep, and maybe even finances of doing something like this.

[@JesseLZiegler]

We just had a Superofficial meeting about this and your input was Superincluded. Thanks for the help!

[@aceshigh550]

SUPERHARD! what a great series. I think the series scope/editing was on point. gave great perspective of what the experience as a whole is like as an amateur. there wasn't a commercial/marketing feeling, and you guys didn't deep dive into bike setup ect.. there's already plenty of content out there for that. Great explanations of the different types of race format. I think for someone who didn't race the series but wants to, they would go into it feeling way more informed and prepared. It sounds like you're hinting towards doing some international Hard enduros, I would say keep the same scope, and show what it's like as an amateur to navigate all the logistics of racing overseas.

[@EddyLukas]

Great feedback, thank you!

[@JesseLZiegler]

Well said. And thank you, of course. Good points all around. We have no intention of taking this to a serious place of instruction or setup but might give some info into what we’re using and buying and definitely breaking.

[@440mxc]

Superhard. Thanks Cycle News! Have been reading Cycle News for decades. How about a top 10 list of bike mods for hard enduro?

[@racerrick39]

SUPERHARD! I honestly love watching how "normal guys" go about the races, it's nice to see from a layman's perspective. For next season...I'd like to see more of what kind of prep goes on pre race. And also why Jesse was chugging airplane bottles, of what I'm sure was, pancake syrup?

[@JesseLZiegler]

If you’re not chugging syrup, you’re already a few steps behind. 😂

[@racerrick39]

@@JesseLZiegler what proof was that "syrup"? 😂

[@joshschaecher9496]

SUPERHARD: Fav this year. Amateur experience pov Next year. East coast races

[@JesseLZiegler]

Yes! Nationwide in ‘23.

[@markwolff8287]

Superhard: Interested in bike setup and intelligent gear choices

[@nicksimpson2051]

Superhard. I enjoyed that the focus was on the experience and not the results. Maybe add in some type of mini-challenge during the race, Top Gear style.

[@JesseLZiegler]

Love this!!! I’ve been asking people to stop looking at my results for years.

[@nicksimpson2051]

@@JesseLZiegler Yeah, the worst question in racing is "How many were in your class?".

[@EddyLukas]

The real reason Jesse and I don't look at results is cause we can't count numbers... but that's not the point. Great idea to add challenges into the mix!

[@jeanturner6812]

You guys are nuts. Lol. Great video!

[@richardmartin8100]

Superhard. I like seeing different venues and the logistics of getting to these races. I would like to see more video of what it takes to participate in races.

[@rickyoung360]

Superhard! I'd like to see more "how to" on technique to tackle difficult terrain.

[@JesseLZiegler]

There is a lot to talk about here. Maybe we can get some people that know what they’re actually doing to help out!

[@MonsterMotard]

SUPERHARD! Great series, this season I loved the behind the scenes and interviews with the pros. For next season maybe more electric bikes or different styles of bikes like trials or small adventure bikes that would have a chance at these gnarly races!

[@JesseLZiegler]

There are plenty of bad ideas on Adventure bikes around here. Good/bad ideas.

[@layoutd]

Superhard ! First video I have found. I'm hooked for more. Be cool to see some interviews with track and route builders. If you haven't already.

[@EddyLukas]

You're in luck, you can watch all of season 1 right here! kzbin.info/aero/PLyFqK44LzBsuqoM5ArhbDXrZfV3TiagVg

[@edtechnorcal7562]

Superhard!!! I like seeing how you prepare for the different venues and the logistics of getting to these races. I would like to see more video of what it takes to participate in races.

[@TheDustinlangston]

SUPERHARD! It was awesome racing with you! I’ve got some footage of the Storm Bee on the trail in my GoPro video. See you guys next year!

[@EddyLukas]

That's awesome! Did you pass Jesse on the Storm Bee at least?

[@TheDustinlangston]

@@EddyLukas Jump to 10:50 sec. 🤙🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqXGY2quhZ2Drqc

[@JesseLZiegler]

Could you hear me crying in the video? A lot of emotions out there.

[@EddyLukas]

@@TheDustinlangston Nice work! Look, Jesse, you're on TV!

[@TheDustinlangston]

@@JesseLZiegler Ha! We were all crying out there.

[@astreet339]

I saw Jesse at the big hill in the back where Mani passed Billy last year, and u almost busted the rear ended trying to get a spot stomped out before the last tko on Sunday.

[@cyclenews]

You weren't supposed to see that 🤣🤣

[@ShercoUSAOfficial]

This is to serve notice that we have received the official application for the "faketory" team.

[@JesseLZiegler]

Usually the other faketory teams shuffle papers on their desks for a while on the phone and say, “ I think I saw that application in here somewhere…. We will get right back to you, Jason… Jeff… who was this again?”

[@erichunter4756]

Super hard! Love the can do attitude! Try a race with soft rear luggage for dirt bikes like Giant Loop u shape saddle bags. We ride a lot of gnar with them so race them!

[@craighoffman6876]

Lots of concentrated gravity wells contained in this video 😆

[@cyclenews]

Lots! 😂😂

[@davidmaynard1422]

SUPERHARD!!! Love how every video showed you guys are willing to take on new challenges, and have a fun time doing it. I've learned a lot from you guys. Maybe next year you could try running an off-road race on an ADV Bike.

[@JesseLZiegler]

There are about fifteen people in the world that can pull this off. We're not those people. But, hey, we are dumb enough to try!

[@thepanman99]

Nice coverage! Good to see so many people coming out and interested in watching hard Enduro. Would rather watch these athletes over "pro ball athletes" any day.

[@cyclenews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@artsteale3443]

Come to Outiers next year.

[@cyclenews]

Please don't encourage these two fools go to Canada. They're embarrassing us enough on our home turf! Haha

[@coyhopson4290]

superhard More 2 two stroke.

[@JesseLZiegler]

Is it true the parts on Lukas’ bench are just photo props for his dating app profile pics/instagram account(s)?

[@EddyLukas]

No, not true. Those are the necessary supplies for my "pristine" KTM. You wouldn't know about that with your fancy e-bike.

[@ryanmalone2681]

What a pathetically sound bike. My kids’ RC car sounds better.

[@cyclenews]

We couldn't get past Jesse mouth-breathing the entire time. He could use a muffler.