TEN-TIME WORLD CHAMPION STEVE HOLCOMBE CONFIRMED FOR GGN
PRESS RELEASE 10 August 2026
TEN-TIME WORLD CHAMPION STEVE HOLCOMBE CONFIRMED FOR GOTLAND GRAND NATIONAL 2026
The Gotland Grand National (GGN), the world’s largest enduro race, is proud to announce another major international name for the 2026 event. British enduro star Steve Holcombe, one of the most successful enduro riders of all time, is confirmed to compete in the Gotland Grand National 2026.
Holcombe heads to Gotland having secured his tenth FIM Enduro World Championship title this weekend. With four EnduroGP World Championship titles – the most prestigious crown in international enduro – and ten world titles in total, Holcombe belongs to an elite group of riders who have firmly established their place in the history of the sport.
“It is fantastic to welcome Steve Holcombe to the Gotland Grand National. He is one of the biggest names in international enduro and a rider who has inspired an entire generation,” says Conny Bohlin, CEO of Nordic Sport & Event.
Holcombe represents Sherco Factory Racing and has been one of the world’s most dominant enduro riders over the past decade. Renowned for his technical ability, consistency and capacity to perform at the very highest level, he has proven himself across all types of terrain and conditions.
“I’m really looking forward to returning to Gotland and the GGN. The last time I raced here, in 2023, I finished second. This time, I’m coming back to win,” says Steve Holcombe.
Holcombe will compete with the support of Sherco Sweden, providing him with the full technical and team backing required to challenge for victory.
“Steve will race under the Sherco Sweden banner and will have all the support and resources he needs to fight for the win,” adds Thomas Klarkner, Team Manager, Sherco Sweden.
Holcombe is the latest major name to join Nordic Sport & Event’s growing international line-up for this year’s Gotland Grand National. The organiser has previously announced international stars including Rachel Gutish of the United States, Jessica Gardiner of Australia, Shelby Turner of Canada and Will Dennett of Australia.
“Our ambition is for the Gotland Grand National to be the natural meeting place where the world’s elite compete alongside the wider enduro community. When the best riders in the world come to Gotland, they inspire the next generation. Young girls and boys get the opportunity to see world champions up close and dream of one day being there themselves,” says Conny Bohlin.
Nordic Sport & Event is continuing to significantly expand the event’s international reach. During race weekend, 12 hours of live television coverage will be produced and distributed to both national and international audiences. At the same time, a record prize purse of more than SEK 400,000 will be awarded.
The investment is part of a long-term strategy to further strengthen the Gotland Grand National’s international position and attract the world’s leading enduro riders to Gotland.
STEVE HOLCOMBE – CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
– 10-time FIM World Champion
– 4-time EnduroGP World Champion (2017, 2018, 2020, 2023)
– 4-time Enduro3 World Champion
– 2-time Enduro2 World Champion
– One of the most successful British enduro riders of all time
– Factory rider for Sherco Factory Racing
GOTLAND GRAND NATIONAL – KEY FACTS
– The world’s largest enduro race
– More than 3,000 competitors from approximately 15 nations
– Record prize purse of more than SEK 400,000
– 12 hours of live television coverage across two race days
– Takes place 22–24 October 2026
– Generates approximately 28,000 overnight stays each year
– Contributes approximately SEK 1 million annually to local clubs and non-profit organisations
– Generates an estimated SEK 100 million in economic impact for local businesses
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Conny Bohlin
CEO, Nordic Sport & Event
+46 (0)70 824 94 94
www.gotlandgrandnational.se
Thomas Klarkner
Business Development, Sherco
+46 (0)21 495 06 60
