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november 28, 2017 - Honda Racing

Toni Bou and Repsol Honda Team kick off the 2018 X-Trial season in Vendée, France

The 2018 FIM X-Trial World Championship gets underway a few weeks ahead of the New Year in France this weekend. #tonibou is set to start the defence of his eleventh indoor title.

Vendespace in La Roche sur Yon, France will be the scene of the first round of the 2018 FIM X-Trial World Championship, with Repsol #honda Team and #tonibou on a mission to retain the number one plaque emblazoned on the Montesa Cota 4RT.

Bou will seek to hold on to his indoor world crown in a season which will feature eight events – more than in last year’s. The format has also undergone some changes, this time with three phases to determine the competition’s eventual winner.

The first phase – an initial qualifying round – will be fought out in among the nine participating riders in groups of three. The top six go on to the next round – a semi-final – where only the best of each of the two groups will go through to dispute the grand final.

The inspection of the six sections is due to take place at 09:00 on the Sunday of the race on December 3rd. The event will start at 16:00 with the presentation of the riders. The final podium is expected to be held at 19:30.

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