by Sarah DeMaranville
Geneseo Current
Six-year-old Malcolm Lenth continued a family tradition with a first-place finish at the Bob Reese National Enduro in Geneseo.
Malcolm won the Micro 50 class and finished sixth overall among riders ages 4–8. The event drew more than 400 competitors to Geneseo, with Malcolm navigating a course through wooded areas and cornfields.
According to his mother, Brooke Lenth, Malcolm is a third-generation dirt bike rider. His father and grandfather both raced, and Malcolm has been on two wheels since he could walk.
He started on a balance bike, progressed to an electric bike, and eventually moved to a dirt bike.
The 2026 season was his first full year of competition. Although his family wasn't sure what to expect, Malcolm earned multiple first-place finishes throughout the season.
At the Geneseo event, he competed against 28 other children and celebrated his victory on the podium, where he was interviewed about his performance.
When asked what it took to win, Malcolm offered a simple answer.
“Stay calm, oil and gas.”
His favorite part of the sport?
“The jumps, and going fast.”
The hometown victory carried additional meaning for the Lenth family. Malcolm's father, Ryan Lenth, won the same enduro in 2009, before it became a national event.
Looking ahead, Malcolm hopes to pursue a series championship next season. Brooke said he currently ranks first in District 17 points, second in MXC points, and third in WFO points.
Brooke expressed appreciation for the family members and local businesses supporting Malcolm, including his parents, grandparents, D&W Cycle Works, Raelyn's, Geneseo Brewing Company, DeReu Moto Services, and RTA Repair.
And Malcolm is enjoying the attention that comes with his hometown accomplishment.
“He's so excited! He says ‘I'm going to be a newspaper?’” Brooke shared, joking that Malcolm has probably never seen a traditional newspaper.
