Decisive moment for the 2014 FIM Europe Trial Championship in this coming week-end in Tanvald, North of Czech Republic. For the first time two competitions, both valid for the European Championship, Junior Cup and Over 40 Cup will be held in the same event, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Being the third and the fourth round in the series consisting of five events, there are real possibilities to crown the first champions.
Starting form its first time in 2009, Tanvald continues to be a constant location in the organization of European events. Its “closed” circuit, completely off road, confirmed to be ideal to let young talents ride their motorcycles without the restrictions for public roads. Moreover, being the loop quite short and in a wonderful forest, it is easy and pleasant for spectators to follow the whole competition.
Eyes locked on the uncertain fight in the top class. The same three riders claimed the rostrum in the previous two rounds, but in different positions. German Franz Kadlec (Beta) won the latter and caught the runner-up position in the former, so he is now the leader. But Belgian Maxime Warenghien (Sherco), winner in Pietramurata (the first one) and third in Alagna is just behind. Same good chances are in favour of Italian Luca Cotone (Sherco) 2013 vice-champion and in third and in second, respectively in the 2014 rounds. Also local Martin Kroustek (Beta), supported by his fans, could join the group.
More difficult is the forecast in the Junior class, because the young riders improve their skills dramatically day by day. After the two Germans protagonists in the first round, Yannich Straub and Sascha Neumann, both on Gas Gas, Swedish Marcus Eliasson (Beta) put them in a row, winning the last round. Other good skilled riders are very closed in the overall standings and would be able to cut a fine figure, too: French Teo Colairo (Gas Gas) or Italian Marco Fioletti (Beta) and Norwegian Marius Christianen (Gas Gas) are possible protagonists.
In the Over 40 class the situation is clearer, because Finn Jussi Haapanen (Gas Gas) won both the previous rounds, confirming himself a hard nut either in the easy or in the difficult competition.
Download here FIM Europe Press Release 094/2014
