Jamie McCanney came, saw, and conquered the 2025 ACU British Enduro Championship on his debut season with Triumph. Now, he is back, ready to retain his title as the season kicks off this weekend with the Jack Frost Enduro in Wales, so we caught up with him ahead of race day and found out about his new training and development role with Triumph now that he has retired from racing in EnduroGP.
Dirt Hub: First up, how has your winter been?
Jamie: My winter has been different this year, taking a new role in Triumph. I’ve been looking after the Enduro GP riders out in Portugal for the preseason and not really had much time to ride myself, however I’m enjoying the new role, and it feels quite nice to have stepped back from competitive racing at the top level.
DH: Last season was an exciting one for you, joining Triumph, who just launched their Enduro team… what was it like being part of their first team?
Jamie: It was a real pleasure, as I was a big part of the testing and development team for a few years before we put it on the start line, so it was quite a big journey and quite a meaningful and proud moment to race a bike I helped develop.
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DH: What’s it like having the legend that is Paul Edmondson as your team manager?
Jamie: I’ve grown up racing Paul’s events as a kid and always had huge respect for him and what he’s achieved as a rider. I’ve spent over four years working with Paul now, and I just see him more as a friend than this enduro legend; however, it’s great to have someone like him who’s been there and got the T-shirt with so much experience on and off the track.
DH: Winning the British Championship must have been a big deal all around for you and the team?
Jamie: Yeah, I think after it sank in, it was actually more of a bigger deal than I thought. My last season due to injuries wasn’t the best, however, to win both British titles as a British Rider on a British brand at their first attempt, I think, is a pretty big deal!
DH: Coming into 2026, having achieved what you did last year in the British, do you feel more pressure, or has it made you more confident?
Jamie: No, not really. Obviously, I’ve moved on to the 450 to help develop the bike to enter it onto the world stage in 2027, and also stepping away as a professional rider. I feel less pressure to win and just go out there and try to enjoy myself and prove the Triumph 450 as a competitive bike in enduro.
DH: You start this weekend with the Jack Frost Enduro. What are your thoughts on the venue and the event?
Jamie: I think the venue is amazing here and is setting the standards high for British/ world Enduro. The facilities, hardstanding paddock, motocross track, super Test, cross Test and the surrounding land are perfect for Enduro.
DH: Do you feel you are in a position to win the first round, or is it a case of settling into the championship and making sure you are in a good position for the future rounds?
Jamie: My racing and training have taken a back step this year at the moment, as it’s the busiest time of year to have the Enduro GP team ready for the start of the season. I am slowly having more time to start riding myself, there is a big break till the next round so I should be able to get more saddle time in before round two.
DH: Who do you see as your main competition?
Jamie: There are plenty of world-class riders on the start line, and I wouldn’t like to single any out; however, it’s going to be a very interesting competitive season.
We wish Jamie the best of luck this year, and we look forward to seeing how the Triumph 450 develops throughout the year.
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