Team GB - 2018 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship - Australia

25-26 AUG | HORSHAM, AUSTRALIA

WELCOME /

TO THE WORLD JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 HORSHAM, AUSTRALIA | 25-26 AUGUST 2018 FIRSTLY I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE RIDERS ACCEPTING THEIR PLACE IN TEAM GB FOR THE 2018 FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. This year’s event takes place on the other side of the world at Horsham circuit in Australia. The circuit includes tabletops, step up, step down, whoops, ski jumps, triple-up, berms and off camber corners. The width and layout of the track allows for many passing opportunities and is generally considered to be relatively fast and flowing by many riders.

Team GB have been very successful in the past with Conrad Mewse who won the 85cc class in 2013 as well as Team GB getting onto the podium in 2015. Last year saw Eddie Jay Wade become 2018 FIM Junior World 85cc Champion and the team finishing fifth overall.

This year we will see Ashton Boughen compete in the 65cc category with Ethan Lane, Alfie Jones and Jak Taylor in the 85cc category and finally team mates Eddie Jay Wade, Kyle McNicol, Preston Williams and Sam Nunn compete in the 125cc category for ACU Team GB. The riders have been selected to represent Great Britain within their classes, as recognition of their hard work, skill and professionalism they have shown within the sport and as such they are all Ambassadors representing the country, within the sport we are all passionate about.

Myself and the RHL Team’s role is to represent the Team at FIM meetings, assist and work with the riders in dealing with any issues and ensure they have an enjoyable experience, competing with the best riders in the World at the pinnacle of your sport. Lets all make this a fun and enjoyable experience and strive to be the best junior team the ACU have sent to the World Championships.

Yours in Sport

Gareth Hockey ACU Team GB Team Manager

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TEAM / Team Manager Gareth Hockey 07831 547153 gareth@rhlactivities.com Team Welfare Margaret Stephens 07969 157432 margaret@rhlactivities.com

Media Darren Bachelor 07812 674249 darren@rhlactivities.com

*Please note RHL mobile numbers are for riders in Team GB and given for 24/7 accessibility over the race weekend in Australia* RHL Offices The Bryn Garage Penpergwm Abergavenny Monmouthshire NP7 9AT info@rhlactivities.com www.rhlactivities.com T: 01873 840640 F: 01873 840172

Social Media Facebook – @teamgbjwc Twitter – @GbJwc Instagram - @teamgbjwc Meet the Riders Ashton Boughen 65cc Ethan Lane 85cc Alfie Jones 85cc Jak Taylor 85cc Eddie Jay Wade 125cc Kyle McNicol 125cc Preston Williams 125cc Sam Nunn 125cc

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TIMINGS / Version: 30.07.2018

FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Friday, 24/08/2018 & C U P Version: T I M 30.07.2018 E SCHEDULE 09h00 - 17h00

Technical Control

14h00 - 17h00 09h00

Circuit Control Technical Control

Friday, 24/08/2018

FRIDAY 24 AUGUST 16h00 14h00 Meeting with the Organisers Circuit Control

SUNDAY 26 AUGUST 08:00 - 09:00..........Passes distribution for qualified riders

09:00 - 19:00......................

Technical Control Jury, First Meeting 17h30 International

16h00

Meeting with the Organisers 18h00 Second CircuitJury, Control necessary) 17h30 International First(ifMeeting 09:00......................65cc: Warm-up (15 min) 16:00..................................

Meeting with the Organisers 14:00.................................. Circuit Control

09:25......................85cc: Warm-up (15 min) 17:30..................................

International Jury, First Meeting 19h00 Riders Ceremony 18h00 SecondMedal Circuit Control (if necessary) 09:50......................125cc: Warm-up (15 min) 18:00.................................. Second Circuit Control (if necessary)

19h00

Riders Medal Ceremony

19:00.................................. Riders Medal Ceremony

10:30......................RidersSaturday, and team 25/08/2018 presentation (Start Gate)

SATURDAY 25 125cc AUGUST 09h00 - 09h25 Free Practice 1

0:25 Saturday, 25/08/2018

11:20......................65cc: Bikes in waiting zone - Sighting Lap

09:00 - 09:25......................

125cc: Free Practice (0:25) 1 09h35 - 10h00 85cc Free 1Practice

09h00 - 09h25

125cc

Free Practice 1

10h10 - 10h35

65cc

Free Practice 1

10h10 - 10h35

65cc

Free Practice 1

0:25 11:30......................65cc: Race 1 (12min + 2 laps)

09:35 - 10:00...................... 85cc: Free Practice 1 (0:25)

0:25

09h35 - 10h00 Free1 Practice 10:10 - 10:35......................

65cc:85cc Free Practice (0:25) 1

12:05......................85cc: Bikes in waiting zone - Sighting Lap

0:25 12:15......................85cc: Race 1 (20min + 2 laps)

10:45.................................. Camera on board session

10h45

Camera On Board Session 13:00......................125cc: Bikes in waiting zone - Sighting Lap

10h45 Camera On Board Session 12:00 - 12:25......................

125cc: Free Practice 2 (0:25)

13:10......................125cc: Race 1 (25min + 2 laps)

12:35 - 13:00......................

85cc:125cc Free Practice (0:25) 2 12h00 - 12h25 Free2 Practice

0:25

13:10 - 13:35...................... 65cc: Free Practice 2 (0:25)

12h35 - 12h25 13h00 12h00

85cc 125cc

14:20......................65cc: Bikes in waiting zone - Sighting Lap 0:25

Free Practice 2

13h10 - 13h00 13h35 65cc 12h35 85cc Free Practice 2 14:30..................................

125cc: Qualifying Practice (0:30)

14:30......................65cc: Race 2 (12min + 1 lap)

0:25

............................................ 125cc: Start Test Session (0:05)

13h10 - 13h35

65cc

Free Practice 2

15:05......................85cc: Bikes in waiting zone - Sighting Lap 0:25

15:15.................................. 85cc: Qualifying Practice (0:30)

14h30

125cc

Qualifying Practice

15:15......................85cc: Race 2 (20min + 2 laps) 0:30

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85cc:125cc Start Test Qualifying Session (0:05) Start Test Session 14h30 Practice

0:05- Sighting Lap 0:30 16:00......................125cc: Bikes in waiting zone

15h15

85cc

Qualifying Practice Start Test Session

16:10......................125cc: Race 2 (25min + 2 0:30 laps) 0:05

16:00.................................. 65cc: Qualifying Practice (0:30)

Test Session 15h15 Qualifying Practice ..........................................

65cc:85cc Start Test Start Session (0:05)

0:05 0:30

17:00......................65cc: Prize giving ceremony (65cc PGC)

16h00

65cc

Qualifying Practice Start Test Session

0:30 0:05overall results) ..............................(riders positions 1,2,3 of the

16h00

65cc

Start Test Session Qualifying Practice

..............................85cc: Prize giving ceremony 0:05(85cc PGC) 0:30

Start Test Session

0:05 (125cc PGC) ..............................125cc: Prize giving ceremony

17:00.................................. International Jury, Second Meeting

..............................(riders positions 1,2,3 of the overall results)

17h00

International Jury, Second Meeting..............................(riders positions 1,2,3 of the overall results)

17h00

International Jury, Second Meeting

..............................Team: Prize giving ceremony (Team PGC) ................................(riders positions 1,2,3 of the overall results)

17:30......................International Jury, Third Meeting

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STEVE MCCAULEY / FIRSTLY FROM MYSELF AS THE MOTOCROSS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN FOR THE ACU AND FROM THE ENTIRE TEAM AT ACU WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY OF THANKING ALL THE RIDERS WHO WILL BE COMPETING IN THE 2018 FIM JUNIOR WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP IN AUSTRALIA FOR THE ACU TEAM GB. We are pleased to see RHL Activities have accepted to continue to run the British team and working with the ACU on plans for the coming years for the team.

In 2017 we saw ACU Team GB finish fifth out of twenty-four countries present in Estonia and Eddie Jay

Wade crowned the 2017 FIM Junior World Motocross Championship 85cc Champion.

The ACU and myself are keen to push the sport further within the UK and also prepare our riders for the World Motocross Championships later on within their careers.

I am personally pleased to see the majority of riders within the team making it through the Official British Youth National Championship, which is the stepping-stone from club level into British and World Championships. However we will and do consider those who ride outside of the UK and deserve a place on merit.

It’s all about balance and rewarding loyal ACU members.

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I would finally like to say, whatever happens out there. Remember it’s the taking part that counts, enjoy and savour every moment with the trip to Australia and competing with the rest of the worlds elite youth riders for the Junior World Championship titles. You are there as you are part of the elite youth riders in the World and wear your countries flag with pride.

I would like to wish you all the best of luck; lets do it Team GB and bring home a podium finish!

Steve Mccauley ACU MX Chairman

TRACK MAP/

HORSHAM, AUSTRALIA

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COACHING TIPS /

FROM RMJ ACADEMY’S ASHLEY WILDE

FIRST OF ALL CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE RIDERS FOR BEING PICKED TO RACE FOR GREAT BRITAIN AT THE JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AUSTRALIA. IT’S A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT AND EVERY ONE OF YOU YOUNG ATHLETES SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOURSELVES. I would like to wish you all good luck.

Regards

Ashley Wilde with the RMJ Academy riders at Culham for the Thor British Youth Nationals

Ashley Wilde

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Try and get yourself adjusted to the Australian time zone as quickly as possible. If you are flying out with plenty of time you will get your body clock adjusted with time.

If you are flying out closer to the event change your time soon as your on the plane and try adapt to the time zone straight away. Sleep is important and you need plenty of it before the event.

On build up to the event make sure you hydrated and try and get some good food inside you, if you are staying at the hotel make arrangements for your food the day before so you are organised.

Make sure you study the track, this track will be new for everyone except the Aussies. I recommend walking the track a few times so the layout is really in your head.

On the day of the event again make sure you are taking on enough fluids, I know its a big event and you might be nervous but its super important to get food inside you. Just like your bike you won’t run with no fuel in side you.

Have fun! You have earned your place to be there. Enjoy the experience and give your all!

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RIDE GREEN CUP/ 2018

DEAR RIDERS & PARENTS,

THE RIDE GREEN CUP IS INTO ITS FOURTH YEAR AT THE FIM JUNIOR MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AND WE (TEAM GB) NEED TO GET BEHIND THIS. PLEASE READ THE BELOW AND LETS TAKE PART AND BE NAMED THE BEST COUNTRY AND WIN THE RIDE GREEN CUP. The 2018 RIDE GREEN CUP activities will take place in 2 rounds:

ROUND ONE

The team has to register on Instagram and post pictures of themselves helping the environment using a hashtag: #RGCHorsham18_GB In the photos you post, you also have to refer to the official page of the 2018 Ride Green Cup on Instagram - @ RideGreenCup18 2018 RIDE GREEN CUP is based on this year’s World Environment Day theme of fighting pollution from non-appropriate use of the plastic in the world, reflected in the slogan: “BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION – If you cannot reuse it, refuse it” This first round will begin as soon as the teams are enrolled and end at 10:00 pm on Saturday 25 August.

ROUND TWO

It will take place at the Horsham Motor track and will be made up of two activities: • Complying with the FIM Environmental Code. Teams should participate actively in the environmental education of the participants and spectators at the event.

• Showing your commitment by signing the banners that will be placed in a dedicated area in the paddock of the Horsham circuit. This round will begin on Friday 23 August and end at 12:00 am on Sunday 26 August The team that shows the most commitment in posting pictures, comply with the Code and signing the banner, will be declared the winner of the 2018 Ride Green Cup.

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RIDERS’ QUOTES / “I AM REALLY EXCITED TO BE GOING TO AUSTRALIA TO REPRESENT TEAM GB. I WILL CERTAINLY GIVE IT MY ALL.”

“HONOURED TO HAVE BEEN PICKED AND EXCITED TO GO ESPECIALLY AS IT IS BEING HELD IN AUSTRALIA.” JAK TAYLOR (85CC)

ETHAN LANE (85CC)

“I AM GRATEFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY AND I AM PROUD TO BE REPRESENTING MY COUNTRY”

“IT FEELS GREAT TO BE REPRESENTING TEAM GB IN AUSTRALIA” SAM NUNN (125CC)

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“FEELS GOOD TO BEREPRESENTING TEAM GB” EDDIE JAY WADE (125CC)

“I’m very proud to be asked to represent Team GB and feel it is a great opportunity to race against the best riders in the World.”

KYLE MCNICOL (125CC)

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