Finale Ligure, on the Italian Riviera, is a town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the limestone slopes of the Rock of Caprazoppa. To most, it is a location famed for white beaches and incredible seafood. But for riders, it’s known for another reason—some of the very best mountain biking in the world. It was here that the new Specialized Enduro Team assembled for the very first time. It’s a team of young, fast riders, ready to travel the world in search of not just victory on the Enduro World Series, but community and culture. A team in search of stories to tell.

Along with staff and team manager, Mathieu Durant, three team riders—Kevin Miquel, Sofia Wiedenroth, and Cecce Camoin—spent a week in March in Finale Ligure getting acquainted with their new Enduros and Levos. Yup, Levos. This team will contest the Enduro World Series E-MTN races too, as well as select e-bike XC races on their Levos. The team dialed in their new bikes with the mechanics, went through Retül fits, and spent time building the rapport that will see them through a long season together. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, team rider Charles Murray had to stay home in New Zealand, but in just a few short weeks, they’ll be together to kick off their season at Val di Fassa, in Italy, on June 23rd.