World Championship Chat

Courtesy of www.worldtrials.info 1st Spain 2nd GB 3rd Japan Looks like a convincing win for Spain, no surprise I suppose.

I have just had the following email from the ACU regarding next years WTC. "We have received a provisional list from the FIM but at present it doesn't include a round in the UK. The only possibility would be Ireland which we have no knowledge of at present as they have their own Federation There are two 'tba' entries on the list so we will have to wait to see who they are. It is a bit early yet - perhaps you would like to e-mail me again in a few weeks". Many Thanks Alison Has anyone heard anything about the British Round or even if there is going to be one ?.

Who's planning on going? There were a number of us hooked up last year and had a blast. Applicants who cannot drink until at least 5am need not apply

Reading the Manzano retirement story, and posts from a thank you letter on todo trial one which I took a small quote from [Q]"As they say that way, also they left Joan Pons, Cobos , Alcaraz, and now until they speak of which Jarvis will not be next year in world-wide!!!!! [Q] Could be time to have one qualifier in Spain open to any rider, then the top three places could then go on to contest the world championship over a few rounds and locations which they choose, Fuji, Doug, Adam, then could save everyone else a lot of wasted time manpower and $$$$$, this would allow the rest of the world to get on and ride trials. The world trials championship circus is one step away…

How's this Laia Sanz wins again, zero points. Anyone who witnessed this competition, could you give us your thoughts on how U.S.A's Louise Forsley looked. Places 5 through 20 scores were real close. She finished 15th last week and 14th today, who was minding her?

How did these Japanese ladies get so great - so fast, and out of now where?

With the reported retirement of Pepe Manzano from the World series due to being unable to find enough backing for next year, plus riders such as Ben Hemingway also stopping. I wonder does this mean that the World Championship will be contested by a select few in the coming years, just like the Indoor series?

This weekends Spanish championship round. Fajardo 31. Raga 37. Cabestany 44. Freixa 47. Bou 68. He's been getting close all year and now has tasted victory, will he be the next Spanish world champ ?

Cabestany, Bou, Kuroyama, all three Beta riders in the top six after the first lap, I wonder if the boss said two works rides next year lads, who want's them Young Dabil got himself a nice lead in the Juniors, link below. http://www.trialonline.org/CHARLY/AACALEND...01_JUN_TOUR.pdf

Any chance TC can get some of those cool fujigas championship t-shirts to sell, I will take one!

So far this event looks to taking some on the riders, Shaun Morris and Ben Hemingway retired?

From the archives http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcdirt/trailrider/trials.html worth a look....

I don't know if it's a good idea to have Kinell be the TC press reporter at the final world round this weekend. With around 200lb of chocolate up for grabs we could see no photos or reports and a cheeky grin covered in chocolate hid behind the podium

Does anyone know where the British round will be held next year ?.

OK, I've looked everywhere, here, FIM, WorldtrialsInfo and I can't find the Spanish round results. Any clues?

What were others thought's who saw U.S.A's Gas/Gas trials pilot, Cody Webb in Spain? For those who saw him in person this weekend and took photos, may I see the photos. Email them to. craiggernhardt@comcast.net

40 points up for grabs at the last 2 rounds in Switzerland, Fuji is on 250 after this weekend Doug is on 226 and Raga on 222. A fellow told me without doubt no one was practicing harder or spending more time on the bike than Fuji this season, and if he wasn't on his bike he was down the Gym working on keeping in top shape, looking at the results from the season this looks true to form and the man who wanted it the most went out and earned it. The last two rounds will come down who will be second, Doug has a four point advantage over Raga, but to hold on to second place needs to beat him at least one of the days Fuji just needs to go quietly round and finish safely to be…

These are the current 125 cc youth leaders. Why does the FIM site have them riding a larger cc bike and all others have 125 cc listed? Gibert, Daniel - Youth 125cc Gas Gas SPA 249cc Oliveras Daniel - Youth 125cc Gas Gas SPA 280cc

With Takahisa Fujinami taking the win last weekend only the 3 listed riders above have any chance of winning the world championship. Standings are, Takahisa Fujinami 250 Dougie Lampkin 226 Adam Raga 222

A United States rider, Gas/Gas-AXO sponsored Cody Webb from California will be competeing in the next World Round Championships in Spain. With three rounds left, Cody Webb is positioned in 7th place. I believe all of the United States trials fans are behind you, I know I am. Good luck Cody.