{"id":40848,"date":"2018-06-07T12:24:24","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T10:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=40848"},"modified":"2018-06-07T12:24:24","modified_gmt":"2018-06-07T10:24:24","slug":"wess-switches-gears-to-classic-enduro-for-frances-trefle-lozerien-amv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/40848\/wess-switches-gears-to-classic-enduro-for-frances-trefle-lozerien-amv\/","title":{"rendered":"WESS Switches Gears To Classic Enduro For France\u2019s Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Wels, Austria, June 6, 2018 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Jonny Walker leads the way as the World Enduro Super Series heads to France and the 32nd edition of the Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV. With no time to wait after last weekend\u2019s Erzbergrodeo Red Bull Hare Scramble in Austria, WESS competitors switch disciplines from Hard Enduro to Classic Enduro in the race to become this year\u2019s ULTIMATE ENDURO CHAMPION.<\/p>\n

As the new WESS points leader, it\u2019s Red Bull KTM Factory Racing\u2019s Jonny Walker (GB) who holds advantage entering France, but with 550 riders entered, including many of the world\u2019s best Classic Enduro specialists, he faces a challenging weekend of racing to keep that championship lead intact.<\/p>\n

Staged over three days in Mende, the Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV is France\u2019s most prestigious Enduro. Following the traditional format of Classic Enduro, it requires a unique and different set of skills to those needed to succeed at rounds one and two. Speed is of the essence with each of the 200-kilometre long days broken down into a series of liaison and timed special stages. A predetermined time is set for riders to complete each of the liaison stages and where a rider arrives early or late to the end of each liaison a penalty is added. Special stages \u2014 featuring a mixture of open grass fields and forestry tracks \u2014 are all about speed and racing as fast as possible. The winner is the rider with the fastest times when the special stages and liaison penalties are tallied up. In total, competitors will complete a demanding 600 kilometres of Enduro riding and 15 unique special tests during the three-days of racing.<\/p>\n

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Of those looking to add their name to the illustrious Winner\u2019s List, the quality and depth of entries in this year\u2019s 32nd edition of the race is arguably as strong as it\u2019s ever been. Factoring in the main WESS contenders, France\u2019s top Enduro riders and additional world-class talent ensures the fight for victory will go right down to the wire.<\/p>\n

Aiming to keep his points lead intact, Walker will look for a strong outing in France and is keen to show he boasts both the speed and skills necessary to battle for the win. Joint second in this year\u2019s championship chase, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing\u2019s Graham Jarvis and Billy Bolt \u2014 already WESS winners in 2018 \u2014 will look to keep their run of form alive, as will this year\u2019s sensation Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM – GER) who finished third at rounds one and two.<\/p>\n

Following two impressive top 15 rides in the opening Hard Enduro races, the Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien is an event Spain\u2019s Josep Garcia (KTM) has patiently waited for. As reigning Enduro 2 World Champion, Garcia is one of the sport\u2019s fastest Classic Enduro specialists and will want to make that clear to all in France where only thoughts of victory are on his mind. A win this weekend would bring him right into the championship fight, but also create history as the first non-French winner of the race.<\/p>\n

Teammate to Garcia, Nathan Watson (GB) is another rider eager to capitalise on his Classic Enduro skills. Feeling more at home on the fast rolling grassy special tests on offer in France, Watson looks to put his name at the sharp end of the results sheet. Making a one-off ride in WESS, Jamie McCanney (Yamaha – GB) was the event\u2019s runner-up in 2017. A year wiser and more experienced, McCanney will know what it takes to win this time around.<\/p>\n

French riders will not want to play second fiddle to their international competitors. With only \u2018home\u2019 riders having ever graced the Winner\u2019s List of the Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV, it\u2019s an honour they will want to continue in 2018. Eager to add to Yamaha\u2019s tally of 19 race victories, Loic Larrieu (FRA) hopes to take a first-time Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien win, as will former world champion Mathias Bellino (Honda). Other French riders to watch for include Johnny Aubert (Gas Gas), young talent Theo Espinasse (Sherco), Marc Bourgeois (Yamaha), Julien Gauthier (Yamaha) and Jeremy Miroir (Husqvarna). Previously a winner in 2007, Albepart Emmanuel (Yamaha) placed third overall in 2017.<\/p>\n

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The Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV, WESS round three, takes place in Mende, France on June 8-10.<\/p>\n

Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien Facts\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

600: Distance in kilometres competitors will ride during the three-day race
\n32: 2018 will mark the 32nd edition of the French Classic Enduro
\n19: Yamaha are the most successful manufacturer with 19 victories
\n15: Number of unique special tests in the Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien
\n9: Stephane Peterhansel holds the most race wins
\n6: Consecutive times David Fr\u00e9tign\u00e9 won between 1999 and 2004
\n4: Time in minutes in which this year\u2019s 550 entries were snapped up
\n0: Number of non-French winners of the Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV<\/p>\n

Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9<\/strong>rien AMV 2018 Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Friday, June 8: Gorges du Tarn circuit
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Saturday, June 9: G\u00e9vaudan Aubrac circuit
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday, June 10: Margeride circuit<\/p>\n

Paddock located in the heart of Mende at the Place du Foirail.<\/p>\n

2018 Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV Podium<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Jeremy Tarroux (Sherco) 2. Jamie McCanney (Yamaha) 3. Emmanuel Albepart (Beta)<\/p>\n

Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV Past Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n

2017: Jeremy Tarroux (Sherco)
\n2016: Johnny Aubert (Beta)
\n2015: Antoine Meo (KTM)
\n2014: Pela Renet (Husqvarna)
\n2013: Pela Renet (Husqvarna)
\n2012: Christophe Nambotin (KTM)
\n2011: Pela Renet (Husaberg)
\n2010: Marc Germain (Yamaha)
\n2009: Marc Germain (Yamaha)
\n2008: Marc Germain (Yamaha)
\n2007: Emmanuel Albepart (Honda)
\n2006: Marc Germain (Yamaha)
\n2005: Marc Germain (Yamaha)
\n2004: David Fr\u00e9tign\u00e9 (Yamaha)
\n2003: David Fr\u00e9tign\u00e9 (Yamaha)
\n2002: David Fr\u00e9tign\u00e9 (Yamaha)
\n2001: David Fr\u00e9tign\u00e9 (Yamaha)
\n2000: David Fr\u00e9tign\u00e9 (Yamaha)
\n1999: David Fr\u00e9tign\u00e9 (Yamaha)
\n1998: Eric Bernard (KTM)
\n1997: Stephane Peterhansel (Yamaha)
\n1996: Race Not Held
\n1995: Stephane Peterhansel (Yamaha)
\n1994: Stephane Peterhansel (Yamaha)
\n1993: Stephane Peterhansel (Yamaha)
\n1992: Laurent Charbonnel
\n1991: Stephane Peterhansel (Yamaha)
\n1990: Stephane Peterhansel (Yamaha)
\n1989: Stephane Peterhansel (Yamaha)
\n1988: Stephane Peterhansel (Yamaha)
\n1987: Stephane Peterhansel (Husqvarna)
\n1986: Gilles Lalay (Honda)<\/p>\n

Tr\u00e8fle Loz\u00e9rien AMV Event Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

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