World Championship Chat

Great job of the ''old'' man. Did somebody see the shortcut he made? Same place toni took a five by crashing. Searching for the video now.

Wasn't expecting the result until this evening, but according to Octagon the result is - Bou 5, Raga 15 and Fajardo 28!

Some wacko freak brought up what kind of underwear Alexz Wigg wears and this got me thinking about the one piece suit as worn by all the world championship riders. God forbid, if an American were to compete at the highest level, would he wear such a hidious looking outfit?

Jorge Casales signed for Beta for 2015 season. Beta obviously doing something right. Lose Dibs and replace with the only genuine young threat to Toni Bous supremacy. Where does this leave Gas Gas?? Where will Raga go IF anything happens at GG that threaten WTC / X trial? Hope Casales does well, been looking immense over the last season

Section fails at Barcellona WTiC. Busto, Dabill, Karlsson, Ferrer, all failed every section, Fajardo only got through one section and Cabastany two sections. In the final Cabastany and Fajardo failed all but one sections each. I don't want to belittle Bou's (and Raga's) skill and effort, but thats not entertainment or a good championship, when most the riders can't complete a section.

So 5 artificial sections in Japan, can,t see that can be the way to go. Will we soon have a Indoor WTC and a Outdoor/Indoor WTC ? Anybody else seem concerned at the way the WTCis headed?

Is it just me or is anyone else surprised how long it is taking to generate the new calendar by the FIM. Given a provisional one was issued by Sport 7 there must have been plans in place. Need to think about my year planning, booking flights accommodation etc, but where to and when!

Dani oliveras is 17, his birthday is in November when he will be 18. Having won the youthWTC for Gas Gas he decided to ride the junior WTC at Hawkstone. Who gave him permission to do that? You are supposed to be 18 to compete and he clearly is not. Patrick Smage (USA) apparently asked if he could ride in the Youth wtc in the Duluth round and was told, "rules are rules, no". Alexz Wigg asked if he could do the same and ride at Hawkstone in the Youth WTC, coincidentally his birthday is exactly the same as Dani's only he is 2 years younger, he was told "rules are rules, no". Is that fair?

Can't find it in the listings gents? Any ideas?

Any one know which bikes are closest to stock among the top world round riders?

Anybody actually received their tickets yet for the Carlisle world round ? I ordered mine in January but thay havent arrived yet

Hi from New Zealand- heading to france/spain in june july and want to drop in on the Lourdes outdoor wtc round- how do you go about getting tickets? also looking to buy some repsol montesa clothing -is this gear on sale at the wtc? I have 2014 Repsol; 4rt lastly- do Montesa spain do factory tours and if so whats the process and is it worth it to see? Many thanks from the perennial dabber

The recent indoor at Toulouse had a stunning viual set up. Take a look http://www.planetetrial.com/articles.php?lng=en&pg=14696 Must be more atmosphere and excitement generated with a backdrop like this, Barcelona I think looked very sterile in comparison.

Well it was a matter of time before they snapped him up http://www.trialscentral.com/sub-headlines/16780-jaime-busto-joins-repsol-honda-team

good ride , keep it up you are the best !

Hello all.Does anybody out there have any information about the TDN venue etc in Ibiza.We are heading out there and just need to know where it is based so accomodation can be sorted!Cheers,Ian.

Bou Bop

Can someone please tell me why the FIM has a rule that states the rear sprocket can not be see through? What is the reason? Thanks for your help.

James Dabill pulled out of the Scottish to prepare for the first world championship round in Spain. Presumably he thought the wonderful Scottish sunshine wouldn't prepare him for Spanish hailstorms!

I came across this Youtube clip of Fuji doing a jump in a section. I've watched it a few times and I struggle to believe my eyes. Check it out for yourself