Interview: Why Yoann Barelli Is Stepping Away From Racing

Yoann Barelli has been a mainstay on the Enduro World Series since 2013. After recovering from a knee injury a year ago, he announced his plans to race the first round in Chile this year.

Then, this week, after sharing the news that he has started a coaching and guiding business, ‘Into the Gnar Experience,’ he shared the news with us that he is stepping away from racing. We caught up with the French rider to find out why he’s decided to step away from racing, learn more about his new business, and find out how he plans to relate to beginner riders.

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