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Strong performances from GasGas factory racing at Trialgp round two

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LAIA SANZ FINISHES ON THE PODIUM AS #miquelgelabert AND #jorgecasales PLACE 5-6 IN #trialgp.

Bouncing back from the unusual set of circumstances that effected #jorgecasales at the opening round of the 2021 #trialgp World Championship, #gasgas Factory #racing ended the one-day #trialgp of Charade in France with a positive set of results. Battling for the top step of the women’s podium once again, #laiasanz wrapped up a wet and slippery event second in class while #trialgp duo #miquelgelabert and #jorgecasales finished fifth and sixth respectively.

  • Laia Sanz places second in Women’s #trialgp class
  • Rain in France ensures a slippery one-day event
  • Miquel Gelabert finishes best in #trialgp just six marks from the podium

Ending his day fifth overall, #miquelgelabert delivered a hugely impressive performance in France, riding consistently during each of the two laps. Despite rain making lap one slippery and certain sections incredibly challenging, Miquel had a great first lap and was knocking on the door of a podium finish. Continuing to ride well during lap two, a pair of costly fives during sections two and three prevented him from securing a top-three finish.  Nevertheless, Gelabert placed an encouraging fifth overall, just six marks from the podium.

For #jorgecasales the #trialgp of Charade saw the Spaniard get back to world championship competition having been forced to withdraw from the series opener in Italy following a positive PCR test. Looking to use the event to boost his confidence, despite being disadvantaged as the first #trialgp rider into each section, Jorge rode well throughout each of the two laps. Skilfully managing the slippery conditions, he ended the one-day event well within site of the podium and in an eventual sixth position.

Switching back to #trial competition following her recent EnduroGP outing, #laiasanz had an unfortunate start to the event in Charade as the Spaniard was awarded five marks for forgetting to fit the engine kill safety device to her bike. Putting Laia on the back foot a little, she nevertheless put in a strong opening lap. The best rider through the 12 sections on lap two, Laia ended the day second overall, just six marks behind winner Emma Bristow. Laia now sits a close second in the class standings.

Miquel Gelabert: “I had a great first lap here in France. I was able to manage the sections well – they were very difficult because of the rain we had. I was very pleased with my riding and felt good. Unfortunately, I made two big mistakes on the second lap, during the first three sections. I was pushing hard to finish the lap with as few points lost as possible but, well, we ended up in fifth. We were looking for the podium today, but that wasn’t quite possible. I know my riding is good at the moment, so we will try again at the next event.”

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