World Championship Chat

If the MTB world can put up such a world class event in Swaledale, why can't Trials - for our home GP? I don't see a shortage of access, for artics and the associated Trial GP Circus Show the rest of the world, how good our 'natural' terrain and a bit of rain is

Many congratulations to the British riders who have won their respective championships. It's really sad that there's no comment on here at all when it has been a good year for so many Brits.

Looks like Eddie has decided to call it a day and won't be riding any more world rounds , doesnt mention anything on his press release about 2018 yet though.great shame I always enjoyed watching him, very stylish and ballsy rider unfortunately he's never really cut the mustard, probably another hard enduro convert

Would anyone have a photo of the Mechatecno E Bike at Loudres World Round that you could post or link please, Just curious. Thanks in advance. The manufacturers have half a back mudguard showing on their thing-book page with a 'cropped' photo of the winners rostrum showing just their rider César Panicot.

Saw it on TC page on Facebook Next month's Tong British GP is in doubt because the promotors have withdrawn Talks are ongoing it is reported to resurrect it Shame if it gets dropped

I was lucky enough to get to watch the World Championship round at Tong last weekend with a couple of friends and can honestly say that in 40 years of watching all types of motorcycle sport it was the best I have ever seen. The things that Mr Bou, Raga and Dabill etc can do with a motorcycle defies belief....forget Rossi, Marquez and the like, in my opinion these guys are the true Heroes of powered two wheel sport.

Hi guys, can we get these events televised online? I only get to see headlines after the fact and when they come on youtube they are about an year old! also is there any site we can see ranks with riders and manufactures? thanks

Hi, I purchased Advanced Tickets for both Saturday and Sunday at Tong, does anyone know when the tickets will still be posted or who I can contact

Would any of you like to observe the British Round of the World Championship due to be held at Tong, Bradford, West Yorkshire on the 8th & 9th July? Organisers are in need of Observers and Marshals Observers are paid £50 each Marshals - £30 each You will also get one free ticket for Saturday and Sunday to give away 4 people per section required 1 observer and 3 marshals For more info please contact Jason Dunning.( jason@commercialdoorandgate. co.uk ) They still require 6 observers and about 20 Marshalls.

He's clearly very disgruntled (on social media) but not saying what happened and who with. Anyone there or heard?

What a farce... the alleged "no-stop" world championship rules are NEVER enforced, yet for some freaky reason, an observer suddenly remembers that it is meant to be no-stop... so he docks Billy a "5" and then conveniently returns to normal mode and lets others stop... pathetic! Just watch Bou... he "stops" as often as any rider yet he is given special treatment and never gets docked a "5" for blatant halts and even reverses!!. Furthermore, in Japan this weekend, his minder was clearly seen pouring water onto a muddy rock to wash it off so "the special one" can gain an advantage though the section. That is called tampering and altering a section... in simple language,…

Shame on Honda! Cleaning rock with water. https://www.facebook.com/oscarraga/videos/10158749292245298/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

Just to say I watched the video Trial GP put up on YouTube. I liked it, cheers

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!

For those who are planning to visit the US for the Arizona world round or anywhere else for that matter I thought I would toss together a post about what a traveler should expect. Most of my interactions and travels have been between US and Europe but this should apply globally. I don't know all or any of the visa laws from your country so that part you will need to research independently. First impressions when getting to the US: When I travel to Europe i am surprised usually that I am hardly ever asked a question at a pass port inspection. Here in the US even as a US citizen traveling from Canada, Mexico, Europe ect... I am asked at least 20 questions about w…

I don't pay too much attention to the detail of WTC rules so it may not be a change after all but, if it is indeed the case as per the announcement on the front page, then I wonder how the requirement for Trial 2 that effectively bars Montesa from the class went down at HQ in Barcelona. Or will they unveil the occasionally rumoured two stroke?

Does anyone know the line up and format for Sheffield this year (2017), now that it's not a championship round ?

Where is he? Seems to have dropped off map? Not another to extreme enduro!!! ?

Just seen a release indicating Dibs has left Vertigo. No indication of his new Ride yet.

Has anyone any idea when the FIM post next year's outdoor dates?