Buckley’s Troy Swettenam recently earned his spot on a American Motorcyclist Association United States team that will compete in the 2009 International Six Days Enduro in Figueria da Foz, Portugal, Oct. 12-17. He will compete in the E3 class of the off-road racing event.

The race traditionally features six days of up to 200 miles per day, nearly eight hours, on the trail, but the rider is the sole individual allowed to complete the major mechanical maintenance to keep the bike running; others may only add air to the tires or fuel to the tank. The final day of competition is generally a 30-minute motocross.

Swettenam earned a silver medal with the team in 2007.