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Taddy Blazusiak makes a grand entrance during opening ceremonies at the opening round of the FIM SuperEnduro series in his home country of Poland. PHOTO COURTESY FUTURE7MEDIA
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Matthias Walkner performs for photographer Sebas Romero at a recent photo shoot with the Red Bull KTM Dakar Rally team. Walkner will be vying to repeat his 2018 Dakarr title when the 2019 race kicks off in January
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THE LOOP
News and Culture From The World Of Trials, Offroad and Extreme Racing
REVISED NEPG SCHEDULE
2019 National Enduro Schedule
The FIM recently updated the ISDE dates for the 2019 Season. With that, there was an overlap with the NEPG season finale in Oklahoma. This also created a conflict with the GNCC Schedule. The NEPG contacted the clubs affected and have been able to work with them to reschedule two of the previously announced NEPG 2019 Enduro dates without any conflicts: The Missouri Mudders round and the the Tulsa Trail Riders round in Oklahoma.
2019 NATIONAL ENDURO SCHEDULE
Feb 3 Sumter, SC
March 24 Prmond Beach, FL
April 28 Forest Hill, LA
May 12 Arrington, VA
June 9 Greensboro, GA
July 28 Cross Fork, PA
August 25 Wellston, OH
Sept 8 Park Hills, MO
Oct 6 Matthews, IN
Oct 20 Sand Springs, OK
BETA USA ANNOUNCES 2019 TEAM
MIKE WITKOWSKI WILL RACE THE KENDA AMA NATIONAL ENDURO SERIES
The 2019 Beta USA Factory Team is eight-riders strong focusing on more than eight major series. EX and Extreme rider Max Gerston returns and is joined by his new teammate Ty Tremaine. Tremaine was signed late last season and finished on the podium in the 4th and 6th round. Tremaine will also compete in the WORCS series.
Also returning to the team is Joe Wasson and 250 Hare & Hound Champion Chance Fullerton. Both Wasson and Fullerton will head up the Hare & Hound Open Pro class. Morgan Tanke returns with newly signed Rachel Gutish as her teammate. Tanke will compete in the Hare & Hounds as well as Endurocross as she has achieved wins in both series. Gutish was brought up from the support squad and will race a 390 RR in the GNCC Women’s Pro class as well as the National Enduros.
GNCC XC2 specialists Mike Witkowski will return aboard his 250 RR Race Edition to fight for the 2019 GNCC XC2 Championship. Witkowski will also compete in the National Enduros. Test rider, turned Factory Team member Cody Barnes will also compete in the GNCC, only the 125cc XC3 class. He will also race the Pro 2 class in the National Enduro series.
Beta USA will be competing in the same major series as last year; Grand National Cross Country, EnduroCross, National Sprint Enduro, National Hare & Hound, East & West Hare Scrambles, and Big 6 Grand Prix. With the addition of the WORCS series and AMA-sanctioned extreme hard enduro’s.
AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championships for 2019
Four events added to qualifier system for AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship/Kenda AMA Tennessee Knockout
The 2019 AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championship schedule features seven events that will crown the top riders in Extreme Off-Road in the state, while also qualifying riders for the 2019 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship.
AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championships were introduced in 2018 and provide the most intense state-level extreme off-road competition. They also serve as a qualifying system for the nation’s premier amateur extreme off-road championship event, which is also known as the Kenda AMA Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro.
In 2019, four new state championship events offer riders more opportunities to be crowned an AMA State Champion, as well as qualify for the AMA Extreme OffRoad Grand Championship.
The four new state championship events are the EnduroFest at Wild West Mo -
torsports Park in Sparks, Nev.; the Stix & Stones Xtreme at Silver Mountain in Kellogg, Idaho; the Bad Medicine at Fallen Timbers event at Wildwood Lake Raceway in Little Hocking, Ohio; and the Battle of the Goats at Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park in Taylorsville, N.C.
State championships returning for a second year in 2019 are the RevLimiter Extreme Enduro at Rocky Ridge Ranch in Decatur, Texas; the Last Dog Standing at Glen Helen Raceway Devore, Calif.; and the Tough Like RORR hosted by the Reading Off-Road Riders in Tamaqua, Pa.
The class winners at each state-level event will be recognized as AMA Extreme Off-Road State Champions, and the top three riders at each event advance to the pro race at the 2019 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship. The next 10 riders in the standings advance to the grand championship event’s amateur race and compete for an AMA Extreme Off-Road National Championship.
2019 AMA Extreme Off-Road Grand Championship
• Aug. 16-18: Sequatchie, Tenn.: Trials Training Center, TKO Extreme Enduro
2019 AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championships Schedule
• March 2-3: Decatur, Texas: Rock Ridge Ranch, RevLimiter Extreme Enduro (hosted by MotoKolors Racing)
• May 4: Sparks, Nev.: Wild West Motorsports Park (hosted by Elevated Action Sports)
• June 8: Devore, Calif.: Glen Helen Raceway, Last Dog Standing (hosted by Prairie Dogs MC)
• June 22-23: Kellogg, Idaho: Silver Mountain, Stix & Stones Xtreme (hosted by Stix & Stones Off Road)
• July 7-8: Tamaqua, Pa.: Tough like RORR (hosted by Reading Off-Road Riders)
• July 20-21: Little Hocking, Ohio: Bad Medicine at Fallen Timbers (hosted by Wildwood Lake Raceway)
• Aug. 3: Taylorsville, N.C.: Brushy Mountain Motorsports Park, Battle of the Goats
WESS RETURNS FOR 2019
World Enduro Super Series 2019 Schedule
The World Enduro Super Series has announced its 2019 schedule with a mix of classic favorites and new events to test the world’s best Enduro motorbike riders. Briton Billy Bolt edged German Manuel Lettenbichler to claim the inaugural 2018 WESS crown after eight thrilling Enduro rounds on European courses., and is expected to be a front-runner for the 2019 title. Here’s a look at the World Enduro Super Series 2019 Schedule:
Round 1: Extreme XL Lagares (Portugal) May 10-12
Round 2: Trèfle Lozérien AMV (France) May 17-19
Round 3: Erzbergrodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble (Austria) May 30-June 2
Round 4: Classic Enduro (Italy) TBA
Round 5: Red Bull Romaniacs (Romania) July 30-August 4
Round 6: Hawkstone Park Cross Country (United Kingdom) September 21-22
Round 7: Solsona Enduro (Spain) October 5-6
Round 8: GetzenRodeo (Germany) November 2-3
2020 ISDE TO ITALY
After the fantastic results achieved by Italy at the 2018 FIM ISDE in Chile - where they conquered the FIM Junior World Trophy, took third place in the FIM World Trophy and won the Club Team Award - the Italian and international Enduro communities have another great announcement to celebrate: the 2020 Six Days will be held in Italy! The FIM has informed FMI (Italian Motorcycling Federation) that the request by Moto Club Alfieri to organise the ISDE has been accepted.
The dates are still being defined, but the Six Days will certainly take place between the end of August and the beginning of September, over the Piedmont and Lombardy regions. Moto Club Alfieri will organise the event in collaboration with other FMI clubs, and they are already working to prepare a memorable ISDE. The Six Days will be making its return to Italy (after the 2013 edition in Sardinia) in a territory with a strong Enduro tradition. n
2019 Full Gas Sprint Enduro Schedule
The Kenda FUll Gas Sprint Enduro Series has announced its championship schedule for the 2019 season. The eight-round schedule kicks off in South Carolina and finishes up in South Carolina. In between, the series goes to Tennessee, Georgia, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. For more information check out www. sprintenduro.com
2019 Full Gas Sprint Enduro Schedule
Feb 9-10 Gaston, SC
March 2-3 Blackshear, GA
April 6-7 Greeneville, TN
May 25-26 Glen Daniel, WV
June 15-16 Bristol, VA
July 13-14 Fairmount City, PA
Aug 10-11 Hayesville, NC
Sept 1-2 Laurens, SC
TONI BOU INJURED
Toni Bou was injured in a fall suffered during a trial exhibition on Honda Thanks Day on December 9th, at the Motegi circuit in Japan.
The Repsol Honda Team rider, once back in Spain, underwent an examination by the team doctor Joaquim Terricabras who concluded that Toni Bou had suffered two fractured ribs. Dr. Terricabras has recommended that multi-time trial champion rests over the forthcoming weeks. A return to training will be dependant on the progress of the recuperation process.
Bou will be hoping to be fully recovered for the start of the X-Trial World Championship which kicks off in Budapest on Sunday, January 20.
SURGERY FOR GRANT BAYLOR
Grant Baylor announced via his Instagram feed that he recently had his third shoulder surgery in 13 weeks. The surgery was designed to repair an injury that has plauged him all season.
Grant reported that his shoulder was so bad that it was popping out of place in his sleep.
Grant says that both shoulders are now 100%, which has not been the case for the last three years.
WADE YOUNG WINS ROOF OF AFRICA
Wade Young recently singed a new deal with Sherco to compete on “SHERCO BLUE” for the next 3 seasons, and to celebrate, the South African won the Roof Of Africa.
Wade dominated the race, completing the gruelling event in a total time of 14-hours and 47-minutes, 23-minutes ahead of the second placed rider, Travis Teasdale.
While the mountains of Lesotho proved unforgiving, Wade Young made short work of the competition with a 40-minute lead after a strenuous 8-hours and 28-minutes on the bike after the first day of racing. Young played it safe on daytwo, relinquishing some of his lead but ensuring his fourth Roof of Africa title. In 2018, Wade also won the Machete, Romaniacs, Megawatt111, SeaToSky, Wildwood Rock Extreme and the opening of the French extreme series at Licq Atherey.
CODY’S WEBB
A tri-monthly column by EnduroCross Champion Cody Webb
Photos Courtesy RedBullContentPool/Irina Gorodnyakova
How has 2018 come and gone so quickly!?
What a year it has been. Looking back at it, it’s crazy to think that there was even an Olympics this year. Even though ’18 has come to an end, I’m excited to see what next year will bring. This year will be pretty tough to beat to be honest. I was able to win the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, King of Motos, Revlimiter, then missed some time with my
broken foot and jacked up knee, got the cast off just a few days before getting married and was able to hobble down the aisle, won my first race back off the couch for a sixth straight Tennessee Knockout, and finished a close second in the Endurocross championship after feeling super underprepared coming into the season. Besides these couple main highlights, there were plenty of unforgettable memories along the way.
I don’t even remember what we covered in my last article so I guess I’ll discuss the Endurocross series and the start of Superenduro. The beginning of the Endurocross season started off way better than I could’ve ever expected. I felt totally underprepared coming into the season with just a few days on an Endurocross track before the first round. If you’ve tried riding Endurocross before, you would know that almost any type of riding can’t truly
prepare you for it unless you’ve been doing motos on a similar track. I somehow won the first race, but I was completely smoked by the finish and could barely hold on. It was a super difficult and slick course, which I felt lucky to get the win at.
The second round was completely different from the first, a lot easier track and no water hole. I rode well during the day, but was feeling a little off from a practice crash I suffered during the
week where I just augured head and shoulder first into the ground. The main started out well, but I completely fell apart from arm pump and finished in third. That result only added fuel to the fire and I was going to do whatever it took to rebound. I spent the whole next week doing motos to up my intensity and fitness. It worked out well, because I was able to win the third round of the series and lead from basically start to finish.
The fourth round was going well until I got hit by another rider in a corner and it severely bruised my throttle hand. It instantly swelled up and was purple, but I felt lucky that nothing was broken. I rode the best I could and was able to pull of a second that night, which still put me in a good spot for the championship. The fifth round was my track to win on. I was feeling confident all day and was enjoying the tough course. I went back and forth in the lead and opened up a large gap and basically had the win in the bag. Leading up to the white flag, I had a big bobble coming out of a rock section and threw away my lead. I was devastated and finished in second. That mistake took away a big probability of me being able to win the championship. I went into the final round with nothing to lose and just was going to have a blast and make the best of it. That night was probably the best I rode all year and I had a smile on my face the whole time.
I wasn’t able to win the championship, but I took the whole season as a positive. I came in unprepared and was able to improve every round and felt like an old locomotive. By the time the season ended, my steam engine was firing on all cylinders and the confidence was high. I think it’s important to not dwell on the negatives, but take a step back and use them as a learning experience.
After the season ended, I decided it was best to not even touch a bike for a week. I needed a mini offseason before hopping back into Superenduro. Was nice to have a little refresher before going into the first round in Poland. The first round was solid for sure and I was able to finish second behind Taddy on the night. Felt like I had the speed to get the job done, but too many dumb crashes on an unpredictable track ruined my chances of the win. But it’s all part of racing. The problem is with all the international flights and traveling I ended up getting sick twice within the last month. So that’s put a damper on things and I’ve just been trying to figure out how to prevent this from consistently happening during the winter months. Now that I’m thirty, I got to try and take better care of myself! With that being said, I’m about to start a fire and hang out with my wife and enjoy some hot chocolate since we plan on making the best of this holiday season. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
2019 BETA
LIMITED EDITION STEVE HOLCOMBE
Beta USA recently announced the limited edition Steve Holcombe Replica bike, which is based off of the Enduro World GP championship winning 300 RR Race Edition that Holcombe has used to secure back to back world titles.
There will only be 25 out of 200 available in the United States!
They will be sold on a first come, first serve basis through the BYOB program so you can secure one with a $500.00 deposit. Customers can select the bike as sold, or add additional features. This special model will be available to order this Friday, December 7th on the BYOB website at 11:00 AM Pacific time.
Additional features compared to the standard Race Edition:
• Numbered and signed metal plate (with authenticity certificate)
• Reikon handlebar and handlebar protection
• Fully machined footrest with steel pins
• Fully machined triple clamps
• Fully machined brake pedal
• Fully machined gear shift lever
• Racing chain guide
• Fully machined quick-release rear brake caliper support
• Factory rear shock preload adjuster
• Fully machined red cover for clutch and front brake master cylinder
• Rear brake racing disc
• Steve Holcombe special grippy seat cover
• Steve Holcombe grip set
• Simplified wiring harness
• Red radiator silicone hoses
• Steve Holcombe 49T sprocket
• Steve Holcombe hand guard set
• Steve Holcombe graphics
• Metzeler tires
Availability: February of 2019
MSRP: $9,999.00
Destination Charge: $379.00
*Prices plus any local sales tax, license, and dealer prep fees.
2019 KTM 450SX-F
FACTORY EDITION
As the world anticipates the start of the 2019 AMA Supercross Championship on January 5, KTM North America, Inc. announced its KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION MY19 – the pinnacle of KTM’s motocross line. The latest model offers a host of upgrades over the standard machine with technology and equipment that make the machine as factory as it gets.
With KTM’s incredible success in the Supercross and Motocross Championships around the world, the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION is a performance driven five-speed model that is only produced in limited quantities for certain markets. The latest 2019 model forms the base of the machines that will be raced by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin and Cooper Webb in the upcoming AMA 450SX and 450MX Championships. Thanks to the Austrian brand’s racing passion and expertise, this limited-edition model is created to be one of the most READY TO RACE machines available from KTM.
“The KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION is a World Championship-proven machine and the clear weapon of choice for the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team. This model truly embraces KTM’s ‘READY TO RACE’ philosophy and the company continues to prove its commitment through R&D and feedback from the racers themselves,” said Team Manager, Ian Harrison. “Since 2016, Marvin Musquin has achieved great successes on the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and we are setting our sights on big things from him in 2019. Cooper Webb is a great addition to the team and he has settled into the new bike quite nicely, so we look forward to great things from him this season as well.”
Encompassing the latest motocross technology, and developed with the highest out-of-the-box race performance in mind, the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION enjoys an array of special features. The machine has the ultimate factory look with its orange frame, Factory seat with Selle Dalla Valle logo, and exclusive 2019 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing graphics that are all complemented by various engine upgrades and improved suspension settings.
With racing at the heart of KTM, this model is the sharpest weapon in the toughest racing arenas and the 2019 FACTORY EDITION provides performanceenhancing features such as an Akrapovič Slip-on silencer, orange anodized Factory triple clamps, Factory wheels with D.I.D. Dirt Star rims, a Factory start for the fork and a composite skid plate. In addition, the bike has a semi-floating front disc, front brake disc guard, and an orange rear sprocket. KTM expects nothing less than victory with the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION for its athletes and for those who choose to race it.
The 2019 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION is slated to arrive in North American KTM dealerships by early March 2019. For more information on the 2019 SX lineup and to view a complete list of KTM dealerships, visit www.ktm.com.
2019 BETA X-TRAINER
The 2019 Beta Xtrainer returns to complete the Italian manufacturer’s off road line-up. The Xtrainer has become legend due to its easy-to-ride, do-it-all attitude. Xtrainer features a 300cc two stroke engine that offers electronic oil injection, adjustable power valve, electric start as well as the 6-spring clutch featured on the RR models.
The Xtrainer is not a lower compression engine stuffed into a full size chassis, it is a purpose-built play bike with top quality brake systems, a smaller overall frame, lower seat height, and an engine developed exclusively for play riding. Other features include soft enduro tires, nickel plated exhaust pipe, complete lighting package, plastic skid plate, push button seat, and quick access air filter. Xtrainer equals FUN. On The Horizon
FEATURES
Power Delivery: Soft and linear with reduced “hit” yet still enough to get your blood pumping
Adjustable Power Valve: Easy to adjust, allows the engine’s power to be tailored to fit each rider.
Seat Height: Low, 35.8” seat height to ensure confident riding
Low Weight: Only 216 lbs! The lightest 300cc off road motorcycle on the planet.
Electronic Oil Injection: No need to premix the fuel, variable oil delivery means less oil burn and cleaner, crisper running.
Soft Tires: Offering massive grip
Smaller Frame: Purpose-built for optimal light weight and play bike performance
Six Speed transmission: Wide ratio for excellent off road experiences. Brakes: Top quality Nissin brakes, same system as the larger RR models
Prices: (No price increase for 2019) - $7499.00
Prices are MSRP and do not include destination charges, sales tax, license, or dealer preparation fees. n
2019 HUSQVARNA FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION
Husqvarna Motorcycles are proud to launch the FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION model year 2019, a thrilling new production model that forms the basis of the bikes to be used by Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s AMA Supercross Champions Jason Anderson and Zach Osborne throughout the 2019 season.
Collecting feedback from the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team and their championship-winning riders, Husqvarna Motorcycles engineers have combined this competition data with extensive testing and development to introduce a list of vital upgrades. The new FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION features the latest in engine and chassis developments, ensuring this state-of-the-art machine offers unrivalled on-track performance.
This second edition of the FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION continues to pay tribute to a highly successful collaboration between Husqvarna Motorcycles and their global partner Rockstar Energy Drink. Produced in limited numbers, the all-new FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION will be available worldwide from January onwards.
BUILT FOR COMPETITION
At the leading edge of motocross development, Husqvarna Motorcycles introduce a series of considered upgrades to the FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION. With the distinctive bodywork receiving new graphics, the end result clearly showcases the direction of Husqvarna Motorcycles’ pioneering development.
Replicating the advanced engine technology used by the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team in their championship-winning machines, the FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION model year 2019 features a new CP forged box-in-box piston and a new Pankl conrod. Providing reduced friction, the new piston and conrod ensure the SOHC engine continues to offer the highest level of performance and reliability available in the market today.
The all-new FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION machine features FMF Racing’s Factory 4.1 RCT silencer. The new exhaust system has a blue anodized titanium body and a carbon end cap. In addition, it offers a shorter overall length that makes it less susceptible to damage. Moving the silencer closer to the engine also aids mass centralisation.
Made from high-grade aluminium, the all-new CNC-machined triple clamps feature optimally tuned steering stem stiffness as well as perfect alignment of the fork tubes for highly responsive and smooth fork action. Maximum gains in handling are provided by easy offset adjustment between 20 or 22 mm.
The list of upgrades is completed with a new set of anodized D.I.D DirtStar rims and anodized machined hubs. Offering maximum weight savings, this premium-quality combination ensures maximum strength and reduced weight. Tailored to the needs of every aspiring motocross racer, the new FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION features a carbon fibre reinforced engine protector and a mechanical holeshot device as standard.
FC 450 ROCKSTAR EDITION - HIGHLIGHTS
• Compact SOHC engine providing class-leading performance
• New CP box-in-box piston & new Pankl conrod
• Hydro-formed frame with black premium powder coating
• CNC-machined triple clamps with adjustable offset [20 – 22 mm]
• Composite 2-piece subframe design
• Carbon fibre reinforced engine protector
• 48 mm WP split air fork that is fully adjustable
• Mechanical holeshot device as standard
• High-quality Magura clutch system
• New FMF Racing Factory 4.1 silencer
• High-quality ProTaper handlebar
• New anodised D.I.D DirtStar rims & hubs
• Selectable map switch also activating launch & traction control
• Electric starter powered by a lightweight Li-Ion 2.0 Ah battery
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It wouldn’t be a Red Bull KTM Racing clothing line without the inspiration of its championship-winning team members. Marvin Musquin is highlighted on his own #25 Graphic Tee, derived from its READY TO RACE philosophy and featuring soft brushed blended material with an athlete-specific screen print on the front.
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GRiN duro3
Benefitting the Kurt Caselli Foundation
BY RUSSELL BOBBITT - PHOTOS BY COLE KIRKPATRICK
Hosted by the Kirkpatrick Family on the U Lazy S Ranch
Special Guest Pro Riders: Russell Bobbitt, Cody Webb, Ben Kelley Guides: Cole Kirkpatrick, Logan Adams, Joseph Best, Travis Krist, Cameron Kirkpatrick, Mike Krause, Richard Kirkpatrick
Whenyou think of West Texas terrain, you probably don’t have a picture of moist chocolate cake pop into your head. However, this years conditions in Post, Texas were amazing and trumped the last two years by a long shot! Rain the week of the event and temperatures in the 60’s turned the arid terrain into some of the stickiest and most tractable ground you have ever ridden.
The Grinduro, created by Cole Kirkpatrick, is a benefit ride that supports the Kurt Caselli Foundation. There are 66 limited entries available for this special ride and the online registration sold out in under 10 minutes! This event is quickly becoming one of the most fun off-road rides in the country. Over $20,000 raised
at this event!! BOOM!! Simply incredible and I know the KCF will put that towards a great cause!
The U Lazy S Ranch is located on private property close to an hour south of Lubbock, TX. The land has hosted several races and even National Enduro’s back in the day. The land has some incredibly diverse terrain with lots of challenging obstacles. You can expect to ride on everything from sandy river beds, caliche fields, and rock gutters, to moonlike plateaus and crazy rock outcroppings that make for drastic changes in elevation!
The Kirkpatrick family outdid themselves this year and added a lot of new trail
making the Grinduro 66+ miles of awesome singletrackl! A completely new section offered the riders a chance to see some new terrain on the east side of the property which hadn’t been ridden on in years.
2 days of awesome riding, challenging yourself, talking shit and playing in the dirt like a kid is really what makes this such a blast! There are so many parts that make the Grinduro such a unique event and great time.
Saturday consists of a solid ride and you should be prepared to ride a full enduro. This area is really a sight to see and it is nice to just ride at a chill pace and find some parts of the trail to take a break and look at the scenery really.
There are several groups each designated with their own guide to help spread
out everyone on the trail. This is also for added safety and event control so that any problems can be acted on quickly and appropriately!
Cody Webb came back for his 2nd year and was joined by teammate Ben Kelley (XC2 Champion.) These guys were going off and entertained all the riders throughout the day as they found some gnarly lines and showed off their bag of tricks!
Out of nowhere Cody would pop up like a damn billy goat, on the side of a cliff, and everyone would wonder how the hell he even got up there! I definitely stepped out of my comfort zone following him on some lines that tested my skill set, but that is exactly what Kurt Caselli would like to see!
The day was broken down into 3 sections with lunch being served after the 2nd loop back at camp. I was ready to eat and was happy that Grumpy’s food truck was there! They had some really delicious food this year with some healthy food options, better than riding on fried food gut.
The third loop is one of my favorites. It seems to have a good mix of flow through the cedar trees and nice rhythm that you just get into a sweet flow. Everyone finished with a huge smile and said the extra trail really made for an epic day. Dinner was followed up by an optional night ride for anyone that had lights! Wet dirt was ideal and no dust was a treat, not to mention it wasn’t 10 degrees like the first year!!
Anyone who didn’t go out for the night ride seemed quite content hanging around the campfire and bench racing about all the crazy hill climbs and other stories from the day. Most participants retired to camp not too long after just to be rested enough for day 2.
Sunday is a whole other animal in itself! The “extreme loop” is first up on the list. This is by no means Erzberg tough, but it will test your grit! Lots of tighter and slower trail wears you down on this loop and then you hit some steep walls and really tricky bits that take some added skill or effort! There were some new “A” lines that were forming up as well that offered the riders options to try something extra special.. It was really impressive to watch all the riders rise to the occasion and nail some awesome climbs and tech gnar! Cody and Ben were making some natural terrain gaps that were really fun to watch them jump. There were a few drops that were Rampage worthy with blind backsides that were a bit past sketchy! I definitely got hung up a few times trying to ride some hard lines, but it was fun testing myself. Like Kurt says, “You should scare yourself at least once everyday.”
When the riders had finished the extreme loop everyone met back at camp for a few final games. The knockout game, obstacle course, and limbo were all a hit! I failed miserably at the obstacle course and knockout, but did come home as the limbo world champion (out of the pros and guides.)
Last, but not least would have been all the great items up for silent auction. Two custom KC66 designed guitars were a couple highlighted items donated by Lyle Lovett and they brought in some great bids!
I cannot explain really how much fun I had at this event! One of the most enjoyable events I have done on a dirt bike this year. Standing ovation to all the riders that came to support this benefit ride and all the guides and Kirkpatrick family of course for putting this all together! n
ABOUT GRINDURO
The GRINduro for KCF event started back in December of 2016. The U Lazy S Ranch has been in our family for over one hundred years and it’s where I grew up riding. The Post Enduro Association was a club on the property back in the seventies and left the ranch in the early nineties. When I was racing, the ranch served as my training area and I had miles of trails that I could practice on. Once I stopped racing national events and moved to the DFW area, the only time that the ranch was ridden on was during the holidays or when I was in Lubbock. My dad and I wanted to host a ride weekend to help get our trails back in shape while benefitting the Kurt Caselli Foundation. The first event, we prepared forty miles of trails for participants and Russell Bobbitt was our first pro special guest for the event. The 2017 version had fifty miles of trail and we limited the event to 66 guests and invited Cody Webb out as the special guest. For 2018, my dad, Doug Cunningham and I prepared 66 miles of trail on Saturday for the 66 riders that signed up back in the summer time. The unique thing about this event is that it’s a fun trail ride and not a race. We sort the groups depending on skill level and offer participants guides for the weekend to show them around the U Lazy S Ranch. Our guides this year were myself, Logan Adams, Joseph Best, Travis Krist, Cameron Kirkpatrick, Mike Krause, and my dad, Richard Kirkpatrick. Our special guest riders were Russell Bobbitt, Cody Webb, and Ben Kelley. 100% of the money raised during sign up goes to the Kurt Caselli Foundation and we offer a t-shirt and lunch both days to riders that sign up. Something that I love about this event
is that it gives participants a chance to ride with pros and also watch them free ride on some of the terrain that the ranch has to offer. This year, Russell Bobbitt and I brought out the Gnarly Routes trailer and invited our two biggest supporters the opportunity to come out for the event. Lance Smith of XC Gear and Alan Randt of Enduro Engineering came out to enjoy the weekend.
We received rain and snow the week prior to the event and conditions couldn’t have been better. We had two days of zero dust and highs in the sixties. On Saturday, riders covered three loops that made up 66 miles of trail. In the afternoon, we have games and watch riders compete in a knockout challenge, obstacle course, and limbo challenge. Red Bull had their MXT rig out to blast music during the games and a PA system so that the pro riders could be interviewed. Saturday night, we did a ten mile night ride and then hung out around the campfire in Doug’s Camp. Sunday, we offer the A riders a chance to ride our more extreme terrain and they get to do it alongside riders like Cody Webb who is incredible to watch navigate his bike up the steep elevation changes that we have at the ranch. Riders that don’t participate in the extreme ride have the chance to continue riding the loops from the previous days. Throughout the weekend, we had a silent auction going and the top items were custom KC66 guitars autographed by Lyle Lovett, a limited edition KC66 Bell Helmet signed by numerous pro riders, a signed map from the event’s special guest riders that showed all of the trails ridden during the weekend, and framed and signed jerseys from each special guest rider. All in all we raised over $20,000 for the Kurt Caselli foundation and look forward to putting the event on next year!
If you’re interested in attending the GRINduro event next year, find us on Facebook at GRINduro for KCF. Sign up usually takes place in July and is limited to 66 riders so you have to act quickly. - Cole Kirkpatrick
OFFROAD PIONEER
gEOFF AARON
At 46 years of age, Geoff Aaron has witnessed a lot of change in motorcycle racing over the course of three decades of competition. He’s also found a way to survive in an industry that is sometimes not very kind to its biggest stars. He’s excelled at two different genres of motorcycle racing (Trials and EnduroCross) and made a good living at both. In fact, Geoff was one of the pioneers of the sport of EnduroCross and one of its first stars. He’s also known all over the world for his spectacular riding exhibitions and he’s reached fans around the globe with his extreme riding DVDs.
Geoff is starting his third year as Promotions Manager with GasGas North America. We checked in on the 10time US National Trials Champion last summer at the Donner TrialGP, and this is what we came away with.
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Tell us what you do for GasGas.
I have several obligations. I’m the team manager for the official US MotoTrial Team. I also co-manage and race the AMA Endurocross series. I handle media duties on the west coast for Trials and Enduro. I also assist with overall operations and brand strategy. My strengths are in the field working at events but since the company is growing and changing so much I do a little bit of everything!
You started with Trials but you seem at home with EnduroCross now.
I always look forward to the Endurocross series. It’s an exciting form of racing and a great way to promote our products. Most of the racers are good guys so it’s awesome to ride hard and then bench race over a couple cold ones afterwards!
You have a lot on your plate. How do you juggle it all?
Luckily my schedule is flexible so I’m still able to ride and train a lot. I do my best to juggle my obligations and integrate time to ride. There are times during the season when traveling gets crazy but I’ve always had to be good with my time management whether it was college, jobs or family. I work hard to keep the dream alive. To stay motivated I enjoy mixing the disciplines of MX, Trials and Endurocross. I’m also very fortunate to have access to great riding areas in California especially Colton Haaker’s amazing Endurocross track.
Tell us about EnduroCross. Are you riding the 300?
I am racing the 2019 GasGas XC300 for Endurocross this season. We have a really good bike for Endurocross/Hard Enduro type races. In 2018 our motorcycles had a complete revamp and the result was a drastically improved machine. For this season I made some adjustments to my KYB suspension with the help of ZipTy Racing and few other small changes but overall the standard bike has been fantastic.
You have 10 US National Trials titles to your credit. How does that help you in EnduroCross?
Like many top extreme riders, Trials is the backbone for overall bike handling skills. Riders like Webb, Haaker, Jarvis, Walker, Blazusiak, etc. all have relied on their Trials skills to perform at the world’s toughest events. Balance and control is the name of the game and nothing teaches it better than Trials. If you want to become a better rider and reach success in EnduroCross start riding a Trials bike now!
You’ve been with the EnduroCross series from the beginning. How have you seen it change over the years?
EnduroCross has changed quite a bit over the years. At first, the races were more about survival and just trying to get around the obstacle course. Bike setup was a mystery and riders were trying all sorts of different things. Nowadays, riders know what to expect and prepare for. Many racers have their own practice tracks and factory prepped EnduroCross machines. The races are much faster and the course has more jumps. The racing is as exciting as ever but it has become less hard enduro and more arenacross.
So how do you train for EnduroCross and extreme racing?
For me the smartest way to train is to mix disciplines. I feel like I’m riding my at my best when I’m comfortable in all situations. When I ride motocross it improves my jumping and cornering skills, when I ride Trials it improves my precision and line selection skills and when I ride EnduroCross it ties it all together and gives me one hell of a workout! Riding different bikes and tracks makes me a more well rounded rider and ultimately makes me feel more confident in different situations. I feel this type of training regime has enabled me to be a safer, better rider and have a long lasting career.
Are you still a Red Bull athlete?
The RedBull Trials program is still alive and kicking. The shows compliment what I’m working on at GasGas too so I’ll continue as long as there are opportunities. At one point in my career I was performing at nearly 40 events a year! Now with family, work and other obligations we are not doing as many demos but we still get out there for some cool events. This year we were contracted by RedBull for MotoGP, AirRaces, KC66 Foundation and Air Shows just to name a few.
Tell us more about the GasGas Trials team.
The National Mototrials team manager position keeps me pretty busy throughout the season. I start off by selecting the riders and negotiating deals. Once contracts are signed I arrange for bike and gear shipments and produce hero cards. I work directly with riders on parts orders and logistics to compete in the US series. I personally pack the team sprinter with all our supplies (tents, tools, parts, etc), drive to all the rounds and setup the pit display. Over the weekend I do whatever I can to assist the riders. Sometimes I’m changing tires and pressure washing bikes and other times I’m out on the course practicing and offering advice. It’s plenty of work but its great to be around the Trials scene and be part of the sport I deeply care about.
You had two riders, Daniel Blanc-Gonnet and Alex Niederer, who competed at the top of the Pro class.
Yes, Daniel and Ales are both class acts and are fighting for the runner-up spot in the NATC series. They are both riding very well, they’re motivated and excited about the sport and being part of the GasGas squad. This battle between the two teammates has been fun to watch because there is no clear advantage to either rider. Both guys are capable of very spectacular rides but also still make some unnecessary mistakes. Pat is on a completely other level. His skills right now are unbeatable in the US and he is riding better than any other
previous champion. For now team GasGas will have to settle for podium positions.
So we talked about how EnduroCross has changed. You’ve seen the evolution of Trials, as well.
Like most sports Trials has evolved too. The bikes keep getting better and the sections that the pros ride keep getting more amazing. It has been a slower progression than say Freestyle motocross but some skills are definitely new. During my era we had splatters, zaps and flipturns. Nowadays the riders still use those techniques but have added some tricks from the bicycle world. If you’ve ever seen Toni Bou ride in person or on the internet you can quickly see the influence. Riding consecutive obstacles on the back wheel is relatively new and opens up all kinds of options never thought of before. The new generation of riders are all getting acquainted with this new style of Trials riding. Many stunt Trials riders have also added the mini-flip to their routine. These types of tricks were only in our dreams back in the day.
What do you think about Pat Smage tying your record of 10 US titles?
It’s a shame for me to ultimately lose the all-time record but Pat deserves everything he has accomplished. He is by far the best rider out there and I don’t see anyone beating him anytime soon. I know first hand how much time, effort and dedication goes into achieving your goals so hats off to Pat Smage!
Out of all of your titles, do you have a favorite or one that sticks out in your mind?
I don’t really have a favorite title but many memorable moments and wins during my 20 years on the Trials circuit. My first pro title in 1994 was a huge relief after so many close battles with Ryan Young. My 10th title was also quite an achievement and felt really good but technically I felt the
strongest and my skills were at their peak during the 2004 season. That year I won every round except one. I ended up with 73 career National wins.
You and Pat both went to Europe for short periods but you never took that leap that Bernie Schreiber did years ago.
I went to Europe several times when I first started getting serious about being professional. I would travel abroad ride as many world and national events as possible and when the money ran out I would come home. At first it was discouraging because it was not a factory ride and it was difficult be competitive against the Europeans but I kept trying and my skills improved. I was never able to commit to the full schedule and give it a 100% effort but I was able to learn and practice with the best and ultimately it lead to US Championships and my current career path. No regrets.
Is going to Europe what it’s going to take to groom another American World Champion?
To have an American ever reach the top step of the world podium like the great Bernie Schreiber would take a huge effort. First, the rider needs to be something very special both in terms of riding skills and mentally. A candidate would need to be winning the US Pro level at a very young age approx 15-16 years. Then they would need unlimited family and factory support. Next, commit to a 5-year plan to ride and live primarily in Spain with the other top riders. Competing and practicing with the best riders and teams is the only way to ever produce another world champion. It’s a serious commitment and there are definitely no guarantees. It would take a very special team of people and perfect situation to fight for an overall world championship. You are 46. How much longer are you going to race?
I am too stubborn to stop racing at this point haha. No really, my racing future kind of depends on support. As long as I’m having fun and companies like RedBull and GasGas keep supporting my program I will continue compete. n
THE TRIALS OF FAMILY
By Samual FaStle
Mototrials is a unique sport that stands apart from other powersports in a variety of ways. One of these differences is the family dynamic that is the life blood of the wonderful sport of mototrials. Not only does trials provide families with the opportunity to compete together and develop long lasting relationships, but the trials community as a whole is one big family. People are always willing and eager to give of their time and resources to help those who are in need. Even if it may be one of their competitors. Trials has a community that is very rare to find in the world today and I hope to share an insight to that world with you today. I started in trials at the ripe age of four years old and ever since then trials has been a family affair. My dad and uncle found trials after years of racing motocross and desert races. As they began to have children and grow their families, they wanted a sport that was safer and had a better atmosphere for their kids. Trials was the solution. Over the past 20 years almost every trials event I have been to was
with at least one family member. Trials became a family affair. Some of my fondest memories were hiking around the woods with my mom and sisters to watch my dad, uncle, and older brother compete. I remember my dad teaching me how to ride in the field at the base of the ski mountain at Sipapu, New Mexico. I remember my family road tripping out to Sequatchie, Tennessee for my first ever youth national when I was 11. I remember my dad travelling all over the country as we competed in the AMA/NATC nationals.
I remember my parents teaching me life lessons as we competed in these events. Lessons like never giving up even though I want to quit and skip the last section because I have only received 3’s and 5’s all day and now I have a flat tire and I felt like it was pointless to fix it since I was just going to crash in the section anyway. I remember my dad stopping me with tears streaming down my face at 12 years old and telling me that we never give up and that we needed to fix the flat and finish
the last section. After some persuading and cheering up, we fixed the flat and I rode the last section. I cleaned the section. It was my only clean all day. I gave my dad a big hug, told him thank you, and have remembered that lesson ever since. I remember picking up my wife for our first date and her commenting about how awesome she thought it was that I rode dirt bikes and her brother and father had guy crushes on me. I remember taking her out on her first trials bike and teaching her the basics of trials. I remember surprising her with her own Sherco 125cc. I remember going and practicing together and laughing all the while as she got her front tire stuck in every hole there was. I remember minding for her as she won her first national championship 8 months after she started riding trials at the Trials Training Center.
These experiences have helped me develop greater relationships with my family. However, most sports can do that. Trials takes it one step further. The community of trials is one big family. The charity and love that exists between the competitors of trials baffles me every time I witness it. I believe it comes from the interaction people have while they are competing in trials. In most other powersports, you are racing against each other when you compete and have very little interaction with people during the competition other than getting roosted
as they pass you on the straight away. In trials, you can talk to each other, make jokes, and develop a relationship with those you compete with. My competitors in the pro class are also some of my best friends. As we examine sections together during the competition, we make jokes and comment about the layout of the section.
I remember many experiences where my bike had broken down, and the very people who were my main competition would stop to help me fix it. I remember riding Expert 125 my first year in 2010 and not having a minder for the 4 rounds in Rhode Island and New York. The minders from my competition helped me in almost every section and in many instances saved my life as I crashed a lot that year. I remember needing places to stay as I travelled to and from events and my trials friends opening their homes to me for the night. The people in trials have given me so much and I could never fully express my gratitude for the people in trials.
I hope you have gained an insight into the sport of mototrials and why so many people love it. We are a unique community of people that will help each other no matter what. We invite all to bring your family and check out your local club and meet some of the nicest people in the world. n
2019 Schedule
• February 24 - CTC Fun Trial
• March 30-31 - Trials Training Days
• May 4-5 - Splish Spalsh Trial (STRA)
• June 23-26 - Family Camp
• June 27-29 - East Coast Youth Nationals & Women’s Open
• June 28 - TdN Fundraiser Gate Trial
• June 30 - July 4 - Great American Teen Camp (Invitational)
• August 16-18 - 9th Annual Kenda Tennessee Knock Out
• September TBA - ITSA Vintage Trial National
• October 19-20 - 27th Annual 58K Fall Trial
• December 1 - Troy Trial - CTC Winter Series Round 1
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2019 FIM SUPERENDURO TADDY RULES
December 8, 2018 Photos Courtesy
Taddy Blazusiak delighted the home fans in Tauron Arena in Krakow, Poland, by taking the overall win at round one of the 2019 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship series. Completing an excellent one-two result, Blazusiak’s FMF KTM Factory Racing teammate, Cody Webb, claimed second overall, just two points behind Blazusiak.
It wasn’t easy sailing for the six-time champion, as an early fall in the third and final heat left him playing catch-up to the riders ahead.
Fighting fit following his recent success in the AMA EnduroCross Championship, Haaker entered the opening round of the new SuperEnduro series eager to challenge for the top step of the podium. Proving his speed, the American set the second fastest lap time of the night in the SuperPole.
Blasting off the line, Blazusiak secured the holeshot in heat one. The Polish rider was never challenged for the remainder of the race and after riding eight smooth and consistent laps crossed the line 15 seconds ahead of Webb, who fought hard to overcome a few crashes to secure second.
A mistake on lap one forced Haaker to play catch up. Working his way through traffic, the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider battled up to third at the checkered flag.
Putting in a similar performance in the reverse-grid heat two, Taddy fought his way through the pack early on to win by over five seconds from Haaker. Meanwhile, Webb got a bad jump and rounded the opening lap in fifth place. The
Californian worked his way up early on but a crash dropped him back once again before battling his way back up to third.
Aiming to take the hat-trick, Taddy fell early in the third heat and was placed dead-last at the beginning of the opening lap. Charging hard, he got his head down and proceeded to pick off the riders ahead of him, ultimately battling his way through to fourth at the line – enough to claim the overall event win and with it the championship lead heading into round two in Germany.
Battling for the race win with teammate Gomez, a small mistake and crash in the rock garden proved costly for Haaker. Quickly regrouping to finish a close third, he ended his night third overall.
Webb, on the other hand, got a good jump off the line and filed into second early on, but went down while passing for the lead. Webb quickly re-mounted and continued a back-and-forth battle with EnduroCross rival Haaker. In the end, Webb secured second in the final race and second overall for the night.
Blazusiak was pleased to start the season with a win.
“The whole event has been amazing,” said Blazusiak. “Race one went perfectly, I was able to get out in front and set my own pace to take the win. Race two was pretty much the same, I had quite a lot of pressure from the guys behind and made a couple of mistakes, but I was able to put in some fast lap times and
break the challenge. In the last moto, I got a pretty good start but I got tangled up with some other riders over the first jumps and went down. I picked myself and the bike up and saw I was in last place so I took a couple of seconds to make sure everything was ok and set off again. I was pushing hard and able to overtake the guys in front quite well. I did make a mistake in one rut and washed the front again, luckily I didn’t lose too much time and was happy enough to take fourth. Championship-wise, I’m a little disappointed to lose a few points but I think we’ll all have challenging races over the season. To be leading going into round two feels great.”
With two runner-up finishes and a third-place result, Webb enjoyed a strong start to the defense of his 2018 SuperEnduro title.
“I had great fun tonight, it’s always good to race here in Poland,” said Webb. “I’m happy with my result, SuperPole and then second overall for the night is good – I just made a few too many mistakes out there. It’s nice to race the first round with no jet-lag but I haven’t been able to get on the bike so much in the last couple of weeks so I was maybe a little timid out there. I know my speed is good and my fitness is nearly there now after my injury earlier in the year. I’m excited for the rest of the season so we’ll see what round two brings in Germany.”
Disappointed at not coming away with a win, Haaker was thankful to have a solid podium finish at the opener.
“I’m pleased with what’s been a good night’s work,” said Haaker. “Ideally, I would have liked to win but I’m in a much better position than where I started the SuperEnduro series 12 months ago. After what was a tough year of injuries, it
was good to come in here with the EnduroCross championship and know that my speed was good. However, these SuperEnduro races are much shorter and more intense and so take a little bit of adjusting to. We worked hard this past month to be ready and if not for a crash in that final race, when pushing for the win, then the overall victory was on the table. I’m happy to come out of round one strong, with a podium result, and look to build on things at round two.”
The 2019 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship continues with round two in Riesa, Germany on January 5, 2019.
RESULTS
Prestige Class — Overall
1. Taddy Blazusiak (KTM) 54 points
2. Cody Webb (KTM) 52
3. Colton Haaker (Hsq) 49
4. Alfredo Gomez (Hsq) 46
5. Kevin Gallas (Hsq) 28
Prestige Race 1
1. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM
2. Cody Webb (USA), KTM
3. Colton Haaker (USA), Husqvarna
4. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna
5. Diogo Vieira (PRT), Yamaha
Prestige Race 2
1. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM
2. Colton Haaker (USA), Husqvarna
3. Cody Webb (USA), KTM
4. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna
5. Kevin Gallas (DEU), Husqvarna
Prestige Race 3
1. Alfredo Gomez (ESP), Husqvarna
2. Cody Webb (USA), KTM
3. Colton Haaker (USA), Husqvarna
4. Taddy Blazusiak (POL), KTM
5. Kevin Gallas (DEU), Husqvarna
FAST TRACK
WIN AT 1923 ISDE
GOOD OlD tImeS BlOG
By Kenneth OlauSSOn PhOtOS: huSqvarna
The two phantoms Gustaf Göthe and David Senning each captured a gold medal in the 1922 ISDT in Switzerland. Consequently, in the following year, Sweden hosted the International Six Days Trial. It was run out of the capital city Stockholm for 1,863 kilometres before returning to the finish line. Being there, the local Husqvarna team captured victory, winning the International Trophy.
But let’s start in 1922 when the ISDT was organized by Switzerland. Three Husqvarna riders from Sweden took part in this event, where the competitors had to manage the steep hills of the Alps. It not only strained the engines of the workhorses going uphill, but also put severe pressure on the brakes going down the slopes. And most riders were not used to such obstacles, which of course influenced their performance. Conquering the dwindling passes in the Alps, many a rider got stuck with problems and had to abandon the race. The Husqvarna riders had the disadvantage of the weight of their machines, which caused them
to ride with care. The engines tended to overheat as they were used to the limit. In the end the Swedish Husky team came home third in the result sheets - after England and Switzerland.
The Swedish top performance was respected by the international sports crowd and when they applied for organizing this gruelling event in 1923, England were generous to let the Swedes have the race. It was then approved by the international motorcycle federation – FIM. This year, the event took place in the first week of August and was not only run on Swedish turf, but also included a trip over to the neighbouring country of Norway. There was a total of 94 participants from seven nations that set off from the Swedish Stadium at the departure. Here, the Olympics had been held a little over a decade before and it was only appropriate that this important race should start with status and fanfare. It was an impressive sight to watch all the riders take off towards the city of Västerås, which lay a mere 100km away. There were three teams fighting for the Trophy while fourteen participants competed for the brand award.
But first, a few words on the ISDT rules of the roaring 20s. The riders had 15 minutes of service each morning before the start. It was used for maintaining the machinery and competitors were not allowed to start their engines before their start time. Then there was a lunch-break scheduled for half an hour, but now the
riders couldn’t touch their bike at all - only fast-eating a meal. Each machine was plumbed with sealing material and the riders were never permitted to obtain foreign help while undertaking any necessary tasks. One of the initial obstacles came at the hill of “Nornberget” that lay outside of Hedemora town. One of my older colleagues went there to see the Six-Days riders pass through this difficult section.
“I was surprised to see all the foreigners cope so well with the harsh Swedish conditions,” he said. We knew that ‘our own’ would be tested to the limit here, but we were all surprised that the international riders did so well in the inferno of mud. Going uphill during these demanding conditions was hard. The roads were so miserable that you thought you were standing in the middle of a recently ploughed field. Passing through with good speed required determination and stamina. And everyone seemed to know exactly where to change sides, taking another furrow to make the most of the race. So, the first day ended in the region of Dalarna at Rättvik after 320km of riding. The second day was slightly longer being 378km in length, taking the fast crowd to Karlstad.
Then it was time to go to Norway. On the third day, the riders went 270km to Kristiania (Oslo) before getting some rest. Outside of the Norwegian capital there was a hill-climb section of 2,250 meters. Being very steep, it was a decisive mo -
1923 hUSQvARNA TEAM
ment for many a rider trying to go fast uphill. After half the race, the Husqvarna team with riders Gustaf Göthe, Bernhard Malmberg and Gunnar Lundgren were well ahead - so far without penalties. On the fourth day, it was back to Sweden again, going all the way to Gothenburg - a distance of 388km. The fifth day was only 335km long, but at this stage, everyone was getting tired and you could see the strain in the faces of every participant. During the final stage back to Stockholm - 172km - there was a kilometre-long speed-stage ahead of the capital. It proved to be quite decisive and only the fastest managed to keep up their pace here.
All in all, 67 riders were seen arriving at the finish line in Stockholm. Thirteen of them were awarded a gold medal while the Husqvarna team ended up winning the all-important Trophy-class. There were of course happiness and congratulations in the famous red brick-wall Stadium, before everyone hurried to town for drinks, meal and final celebrations. n
dAvE SENNiNg
SET FOR DAKAR SET FOR DAKAR
Following an incredible season, that saw Matthias Walkner crowned 2018 Dakar Rally Champion and Toby Price crowned FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion, the focus has now switched firmly back to the Dakar and the 2019 event that kicks off on January 6.
Setting off from Lima, the 2019 Dakar Rally will see riders compete for a total of over 5,000 kilometres, 3,000 of which will be timed special stages. With the route consisting of 70 percent sand dunes, the event will be like no other. The organisers have billed the 41st edition as one of ‘unequalled intensity’ where navigation, endurance and perhaps more importantly than ever, ultimate speed will be key to a strong result.
Looking to defend his 2018 Dakar title, Matthias Walkner will head to Peru with his confidence high. Despite a tricky start to this year’s world championship campaign, Walkner soon found his rhythm onboard his KTM 450 RALLY. Strong finishes at the final few rounds of the season, including runner-up results at the Desafio Inka and Rallye du Maroc, showed that the Austrian rider is on form and ready to take on the Dakar once more.
“I’m looking forward to getting back on the bike in Peru and racing to defend my title,” says Walkner. “There is a little bit of added pressure for me but my plan is exactly the same as always – stay safe and do my best at the event. It’s difficult to
know how things will be with the race held in just one country and with so much of it in the sand. Strategy will be very important as your start position for the day can make a huge difference to the results. I believe it will be very close with a lot of guys fighting for the win, but if everything goes to plan and I can keep to a consistent pace, I would hope for at least another podium finish.”
Less than two months since he was crowned FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Champion, Toby Price is already fully focused on the Dakar. Similarly to his teammate Walkner, Price endured a challenging start to his 2018 season with some bad fortune and mixed results hampering his championship hopes. However, a charge in the latter half of the year took the Australian to victory at the final round in Morocco and with it he secured his first ever world championship. The 2016 Dakar champion aims to carry that form into Peru and the fast-approaching 2019 event.
“2018 has been an incredible year for me,” says Price. “Finishing the Dakar on the podium in third after only just coming back from injury was great. The world championship didn’t start quite like I would have hoped, but I was able to keep my head together, stay consistent and the results finally came. Everything clicked in Morocco at that final round and I’m hoping for something similar in Peru. It’s going to be a bit of a strange Dakar, the route looks like about 70 percent is in the
dunes and it’s going to be a real challenge, certainly no time to relax. In the past there have been days where you can pace yourself and still get a good result by concentrating on navigation and riding smooth – on this one I think it’s going to be flat-out from the very beginning.”
Forced to retire from the 2018 Dakar due to injury, Sam Sunderland was soon back on a bike and fighting for the win at the first round of the world championship in Abu Dhabi. As the season moved on to Chile, Sam was again battling for victory when a further injury caused him to miss the next few races. Regrouping for the final round in Morocco, and despite a tyre issue causing him to lose time early on, the Brit’s pace was impressive in the sand with Sam taking a stage win. Pleased with his speed on the bike, Sunderland has also been working on his overall fitness for what looks to be one of the most intense Dakar Rallies to date.
“As we get closer to Dakar now, I’m feeling really good,” says Sunderland. “I’m happy with how I am riding and confident in my navigation. I know this year in Peru it’s going to be very physically demanding, so I have been working very hard on my training to be in the best shape when the race starts in January. It’s definitely good for me that we have 10 days in the dunes. I love riding that sort of terrain and seem to have good pace there. Whether it will fall in my favour I don’t know. Anything can happen in rallies as we know and you can’t predict a race like Dakar. This year I did have a six-minute lead after Peru so that is encouraging, but the plan is the usual – take each day as it comes.”
Riding the full Red Bull liveried KTM 450 RALLY for the first time at Dakar 2019, Luciano Benavides is hoping to make up for his early departure from the 2018 event with a strong result in Peru. Following five tough months of recovery, Benavides returned to competition at his home race - the Desafio Ruta 40 in Argentina - to place an excellent sixth. Concentrating on his navigation and strategy during the final rounds of the year, the number 77 will be looking to build on his experience and complete his first Dakar Rally.
Joining the four-rider Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team in Peru will be Laia Sanz and Mario Patrao. The two KTM Factory Racing riders will both be gunning for strong results at the 2019 Dakar Rally. Sanz will be returning to competition proper following her recent fight with the Epstein Barr virus. Patrao will be racing his first Dakar for the factory team and hopes to be able to support the rest of the squad by riding a solid, consistent Dakar in what looks to be a shorter, but no-less brutal race.
Starting January 6 in Lima, the 2019 Dakar Rally covers 10 full days of racing with one marathon stage and one rest day before the riders return to Lima for the finish on January 17. The total distance covered by the motorcycles will be 5,541 kilometres – 2,889 kilometres of which will be timed special stages. n
A Wintry Weekend at Wildwood
By Stephanie Vetterly October
13/14, 2018
It’s only October, but it feels as if snow should be falling any minute, or at least that’s how it felt for the closing event of TI’s season. Wildwood Lake Raceway has been part of the Trials Inc series since 2013; while many things have changed in the sport of trials over the years and in the terrain itself, one thing remains true: if you want to ride a section in a cave, ride at Wildwood. Yep, that’s right! Rumored to be the only event in the United States that hosts a section in a cave, riders are given a nice scenic, but muddy, tour through the woods of Ohio to get to the infamous cavern.
On any normal day throughout the year, Wildwood can be seen as a place to ride motocross, grand prix, and ATVs. 2018 was a brand new year for this location. Not only did property owner Brent Windland host his 6th annual trials event for Trials Inc, he hosted his first AMA sponsored Extreme Enduro entitled “Bad Medicine @ Fallen Timbers” at the end of July. Brent is looking to repeat
the enduro race again next year, with hopes to make it into the championship circuit.
Last year, property owner Brent Windland and Trials Inc worked with other nearby property-owners to expand the competition area. With that opportunity came countless new riding areas prime for trials riding. But don’t think that the increase area means that spectators will have to walk miles to see any section. Within less than a minute walk from the pits is a stadium section that gives every skill level a challenge. Complete with rocks, downed trees, and tractor tires, this section continues to evolve every year. This year saw the Expert class riding over a downed tree, tracing the back of the section only to ride up a tractor tire that had been placed standing up on its tread. Part of the section contained several other tractor tires that had been laid on their sides, some buried more so than others.
A new section was added by the stadium section this year, complete with nothing but downed trees. While this sounds like it should be easy, factor in some muddy ground from the previous night’s rain. The section itself was laid out on
flat ground next to the motocross track. Riders started at one end and wove their way over and around the sea of logs in hopes of reaching the exit gate with a clean ride. As the day went on, the ruts that had been dug into the approach for the logs slowly became larger and larger. This not only slightly increases the distance from the ground to the top of the obstacle, but also introduces a few more variables that riders must overcome.
Rain and dirt mix to form mud which easily finds its way into the space between your tire knobs. Instead of helping to increase traction, having a full tire actually works against the rider, as the tire is unable to sink into the terrain and grip the dirt. Another variable is that as more riders take the same approach to an obstacle, that approach becomes loose; loose dirt is spun out of the way and may cause the tires to slip, preventing the rider from gaining the intended lift. Similar to what was seen earlier in the season at Southington, focus is key to riding in
muddy terrain. Riders must be constantly aware of their surroundings, their body placement, and have good practice with clutch and throttle control.
Even though temperatures averaged mid-40’s throughout the entire weekend, and rain was prevalent, Wildwood was still full of competition. This weekend showed just how resilient trials riders are and how adamant they are about getting to enjoy their favorite hobby. n
2019 US MOTOTRIALS
May 25-26 Nebraska
June 1-2 Minnesota
June 15-16 Colorado
June 22-23 Oregon
2019 FIM TRIAL GP
May 25-26 Italy
June 7-9 Japan
June 22-23 Netherlands
June 29-30 Belgium
July 13-14 Portugal
July 20-21 France
Aug 31-Sept 1 Great Britain
Sept 21-22 Spain
2018 TRIAL DES NATIONS
Sept 27-28 Ibeza
2019 AMA NATIONAL ENDURO SERIES
WWW.NATIONALENDURO.COM
Feb 3
Sumter, South Carolina
March 24 Prmond Beach, FL
April 28
Forest Hill, LA
May 12 Arrington, VA
June 9 Greensboro, GA
July 28 Cross Fork, PA
August 25 Wellston, OH
Sept 8 Park Hills, MO
Oct 6 Matthews, IN
Oct 20 Sand Springs, OK
019 DAKAR
JAN 6-17 Peru
2019 WORLD SUPER ENDURO
Dec 8 Krakow, Poland
Jan 5 Riesa, Germany
Jan 26 Madrid, Spain
Feb 9 Budapest, March 9 Bilbao, Spain
2019 FIM WORLD ENDURO
April 12-14 TBA
May 10-12 Santiago,
May 17-19 Valpacos, June 14-16 Ajaccio, Corsica
June 21-23 Rovetta, Italy
Sept 13-15 Janovice, Czech Sept 27-29 Ambert, France
2019 FIM WORLD ENDURO
May 10-12
Extreme XL
May 17-19 Trèfle Lozérien
May 30-June 2 Erzbergrodeo, TBA Classic Enduro,
July 30-Aug 4 Red Bull Romaniacs, Sept 21-22 Hawkstone
Oct 5-6 Solsona Enduro, Nov 2-3 GetzenRodeo,
2019 INTERNATIONAL SIX DAYS
November 11-16 Portimao,
22019 KENDA FULL GAS SPRINT
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Feb 9-10 Gaston, SC
March 2-3 Blackshear, GA
April 6-7 Greeneville, TN
May 25-26 Glen Daniel, WV
June 15-16 Bristol, VA
July 13-14 Fairmount City, PA
ENDURO
Poland
Germany
Spain
Budapest, Hungary
Spain
CHAMPIONSHIP
Spain
Portugal
Corsica
Italy
Czech Republic
France
SUPER
SERIES
XL Lagares, Pprtugal
Lozérien AMV, France
Erzbergrodeo, Austria)
Enduro, Italy
Romaniacs, Romania
Hawkstone Park Cross Country, UK
Enduro, Spain
GetzenRodeo, Germany
DAYS ENDURO
Portugal
Aug 10-11 Hayesville, NC
Sept 1-2 Laurens, SC
2019 WORCS
Jan 11-13 Primm, NV
Feb 1-3
March 1-3
Glen Helen, CA
Lake Havasu City, AZ
March 15-17 Peoria, AZ
April 12-14
Las Vegas, NV
April 26-28 Milford, CA
May 17-19 Mesquite, NV
July 31-Aug 4 Grays Harbor, WA
Sept 6-8
Glen Helen, CA
Sept 27-29 Taft, CA
Oct 25-27 Primm, NV
2019 Best In The Desert
Jan 11-12 Parker, AZ
Mar 7-10
Las Vegas, NV
April 5-7 Laughlin, NV
May 2-5 Alamo, NV
Aug 14-17 Vegas-to-Reno
2019 TRIALS INC.
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April 13-14 Tippecanoe, Ohio
April 27-28 Garrettsville, OH
Mar 18-19
Little Hocking, OH
Jul 20-21 Toronto, OH
Aug 10-11 Sidell, IL
Aug 31-Sept 1 Newark, OH
Sept 14-15 Bloominton, IN
Sept 28-29 Bedford, KY
Nov 3
Pickerington, OH