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World outdoor trials championship - round 2

Posted by Dan on 07/04/2008 to Opinion and Results

Bangor was the stage for the second round of the outdoor world trials championship today. Quick results were as follows

1. A.Raga - 21
2. T.Bou - 28
3. T.Fujinami - 36

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So as you can see this time is was Raga’s turn to stand on top of the podium and this puts him and Bou level on 37 points in the championship. Clearly this year is going to be mega tight between the two Spaniards and it looks as though it’s going to be a bit of a two horse race. Fujigas will no doubt be pleased to make up the podium again. Other then that the results are quite similar to the first round.

It’s great to see Wiggy take the Juniors in such convincing fashion as well, and a good second place for Sam Haslam.

Finally underway

Posted by Dan on 01/04/2008 to Opinion

So I finally have something to blog about again as the past weekend saw the opening round of the Outdoor World Trials Championship, held in Luxembourg. Looking at the results there’s no surprises with who came out on top, with TOni Bou going into the opening round as hot favourite. Although Raga pushed him close, he didn’t disappoint and came out on top. Takahisa Fujinami and Dougie Lampkin had a close battle to make up the final podium place with Fujigas just getting the edge over his former team mate.

I have to admit I was slightly surprised when the first lap scores first hit the net I was a little surprised to see Dougie, Fuji and Bou all tied on the same marks. It was a pleasant surprise though, as I would absolutely love to see Lampkin get that 100th GP win. I was also slightly surprised not to see Cabestany pushing Raga and Bou a little more after a good indoor series. I fully expect to see him improve on this opening result in future rounds though.

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Gas Gas 4-stroke photos

Posted by Dan on 12/11/2007 to Links, Opinion, Bikes and Trials photos

Gas Gas have finally shown off their much anticipated 4-stroke model at the recent Milan show. You can see them here.

I have to say my first impression of the machine is very positive. I enjoy riding the Gas Gas due to it’s light feel and the fact it’s so easy to maneuver in tight, tricky sections. I like the red frame and am warming to the white plastics, although I would probably chuck on a red front mud guard to go with my red rims that I currently ride with. The engine looks very tidy and compact, which is nice to see and hopefully this means that the 4T model won’t be too dissimilar to the 2 stroke in terms of weight. I can’t wait to get hold of more details regarding the bike spec. I can’t see any mention of these details, not even engine capacity, which would be nice to know. No mention on when to expect these bikes to hit the market either, although I can’t… continue reading...

Who’s going where?

Posted by Dan on 14/09/2007 to Opinion

So with the 2007 world championships over and done with there’s little left of the 2007 trials season for the top professionals, with the exception of the Spanish Championship. So with this is mind it won’t be long before we start to hear shouts and rumours emerging from various corners of the world as to which riders will move to which team.

I think the obvious one that is on most people’s minds would have to be Dougie Lampkin. With his contract at Montesa due to run out, where next for the legendary trials rider? I wouldn’t mind seeing him back on the Beta, flying the flag for their 4-stroke model. If Dougie does indeed leave (although theres nothing saying he won’t sign another contract with them but I have noticed he isn’t in ANY of the new team photos promoting next years bike) who would be the man to fill his boots? It would take a brave rider to try the impossible task of replacing a trials legend. I could see having all top 3 riders… continue reading...