How Can Riders Earn Enough Points for 2021 EWS Races Given the Limited Number of Qualifying Events? Elliot Heap pinned sideways on stage four at the Val di Fassa race in 2018. If you ever wonder”is that Sam Hill?” just have a look at those shoes. Thankfully, mountain bike racing will go on in 2021, with a revised schedule and strict health regulations. The new Enduro World Series event calendar came out a few weeks ago, featuring nine elite races spread across six unique locations, with 39 total races including qualifiers — for now. Some of our North American readers were wondering if it’s possible to qualify for the elite races this year, given the low number of qualifying events. The shortened pandemic-calendar has left us with just three events in the US, nada in Canada yet, two in Mexico, one each in the Dominican Republic, Israel, Nepal, and South Africa, respectively, and plenty in Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. The good news is that, unlike in years past, the 2021 calendar will grow as event organizers are able to get the green light from their local governments, and the EWS staff is doing what they can to help make those races happen.