Racing at the Limit — Ella Conolly on Fatigue, Worlds and Hidden Tech
About this episode
Ella Conolly discusses her challenging 2025 season, including fatigue, racing technology, and the evolution of World Enduro.
2025 was a season that looked incredible on paper for Ella Conolly… but underneath, it was anything but straightforward. Ella was dealing with fatigue through much of the year, including at World Champs, where despite that, she still managed to finish second in the world. We sat down to talk through her 2025 season in full, including racing on an unreleased Cannondale bike, and adapting mid-season to new RockShox suspension ahead of its official launch. We also get into the changing face of World Enduro, the rise of new talent, and where the sport feels like it’s heading. This isn’t just a conversation about results, it’s about what sits behind them: the compromises, the performance, and what it takes to stay competitive when things aren’t perfect. So sit back, hit play and check out this episode with Ella Conolly. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here . You can follow Ella on Instagram @ella_conolly . Podcast Stuff Sponsoring Partners Fox Racing Fox have just launched a fully updated Flexair range of jerseys, pants, shorts and gloves. Their lightest and most breathable gear ever. You can check out the complete range over at foxracing.com . Loam Pass Picture this…
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