{"id":43683,"date":"2019-07-18T21:09:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-18T18:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enduro.nl\/?p=43683"},"modified":"2019-07-18T21:09:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-18T18:09:52","slug":"wess-pr-round-5-preview-red-bull-romaniacs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enduro.nl\/wordpress-enduronlnewsite\/43683\/wess-pr-round-5-preview-red-bull-romaniacs\/","title":{"rendered":"WESS PR – Round 5 Preview: Red Bull Romaniacs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jarvis Heads Bumper Entry To Red Bull Romaniacs<\/strong>
\n\"Graham<\/a>Wels, Austria 18 July, 2019 \u2014 The World Enduro Super Series enters the second half of the 2019 season with Britain\u2019s Graham Jarvis leading the title chase on to round five at Red Bull Romaniacs. In the battle to become this year\u2019s ULTIMATE ENDURO CHAMPION the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing rider tops the standings from Germany\u2019s Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM), with Sherco Factory Racing\u2019s Mario Roman (ESP) close behind in third.<\/p>\n

50 Nations Set To Compete<\/strong>
\nOne of Enduro\u2019s most-popular events, the 16th edition of Red Bull Romaniacs will see competitors travel to Sibiu from far and wide. The United Kingdom has the largest number of competitors at 79, followed by Germany with 60 and Australia with 31. A truly international event, riders from Hong Kong, American Samoa and Indonesia will also take to the start.<\/p>\n

Always a challenge, Red Bull Romaniacs has long been regarded as the world\u2019s toughest Hard Enduro Rallye, and for good reason. Gearing up for its 16th edition, to affectionally be known as \u2018Sweet 16\u2019, the vast and expansive wilderness of the Carpathian Mountains are sure to serve up plenty of bite to go with the event\u2019s formidable bark.<\/p>\n

As per tradition, host city Sibiu will kick things off on Tuesday July 30 with the infamous Urban Prologue, before the bumper entry of competitors from over 50 nations embark on four ultra-demanding and testing off-road days in the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n

Jarvis Aiming For 2019 WESS Hat-Trick
\n<\/strong>As the fourth championship leader in as many races, Graham Jarvis will arrive in Romania in peak form and off the back of winning rides at rounds three and four. With a record-breaking six Red Bull Romaniacs wins already to his credit, the Husqvarna rider is determined to top the podium once again and with it increase his lead at the top of the WESS standings.<\/p>\n

However, a long list of the world\u2019s best Enduro riders will be focused on denying 44-year-old Jarvis his 2019 WESS hat-trick. Sitting just 120 points behind him in second position is Manuel Lettenbichler. The privateer has been on top form throughout the series, edging ever closer to that breakthrough win. In 2018 he was one of the event\u2019s main contenders and will be expecting to fight for victory once more.<\/p>\n

Thirty points behind Lettenbichler, Mario Roman in third is another rider delivering the goods in 2019. Already a podium finisher in all Hard Enduro races he has contested, the Sherco rider is eager to add another victory to his WESS tally. A rider who prefers the long days that Red Bull Romaniacs offers, Roman will arrive to Sibiu ready to impress.<\/p>\n

Young Fired Up For Repeat Win
\n<\/strong>As the 2018 winner of Red Bull Romaniacs, Sherco Factory Racing\u2019s Wade Young is a rider who can\u2019t be overlooked. Excited to start the 16th edition of the world\u2019s toughest Hard Enduro Rallye with #1 on his bike, he will be a formidable force in the Carpathian Mountains. The South African is a powerful talent when it comes to mastering the long, energy-sapping off-road days and will be one of the main favourites for glory this time around.<\/p>\n

Delivering some career best performances in 2019, Spain\u2019s Alfredo Gomez (Husqvarna) came agonisingly close to winning round four, just losing out on a tie-breaker to teammate Jarvis. A multi-time podium finisher at Red Bull Romaniacs, the Spaniard has what it takes to reach the top.<\/p>\n

Regaining confidence with a strong fifth overall at round four, defending WESS champion Billy Bolt (Husqvarna – GB) is beginning to put his pre-season injuries behind him. Hoping to continue that pace in Romania, Bolt will unquestionably be a rider to keep an eye on.<\/p>\n

For Red Bull KTM Factory Racing the focus in Romania will be on returning to the podium having missed out since round two in France where Josep Garcia (ESP) topped Trefle Lozerien AMV. As the team\u2019s only race winner in 2019 Garcia lies sixth overall ahead of teammate Jonny Walker (GB), Taddy Blazusiak (POL) and Nathan Watson (GB). While Classic Enduro specialists Garcia and Watson shouldn\u2019t trouble the top five, both Walker and Blazusiak know they need podium results to return to the title fight.<\/p>\n

A two-time winner of Red Bull Romaniacs, and third overall in 2018, Walker will aim to put his experience to good use for the weeklong event. Blazusiak put in a strong showing during the opening days last year only to have his race cut short due to food poisoning. He will hope for better luck this time around.<\/p>\n

Cyprian, Teasdale And Tarres Aiming For Top-10
\n<\/strong>Seventh in 2018, Czech rider David Cyprian\u2019s strengths lie in long distance races like Red Bull Romaniacs. A rider who lets his riding do the talking, JD Gunnex KTM mounted Cyprian tends to chip away at the results each day, getting faster as the week goes on. South Africa\u2019s Travis Teasdale is another rider to watch out for on his Eurotek KTM. Lying 10th in the standings, Teasdale will be citing Red Bull Romaniacs as his breakthrough ride of the season. TTR Officine Rigamonti\u2019s Pol Tarres (ESP) impressed with eighth at Hixpania Hard Enduro and targets another top-10 result at round five.<\/p>\n

With up to 34 competitors entered in the Gold class, additional riders to watch out for include USA\u2019s Keith Curtis (KTM), South Africa\u2019s Matthew Green (Husqvarna) and Brett Swanepoel (Husqvarna), Austria\u2019s Michael Walkner (KTM), Australia\u2019s Chris Perry, Italian\u2019s Michele Bosi (Husqvarna) and Sonny Goggia (Husqvarna) plus Israel\u2019s Suff Sella. Placing 34th at round four, Sandra Gomez (Husqvarna) will contest the Gold class for the first time at Red Bull Romaniacs.<\/p>\n

What To Expect At Red Bull Romaniacs?
\n<\/strong>Regarded as the world\u2019s toughest Hard Enduro Rallye, Red Bull Romaniacs begins on Tuesday July 30 with the city prologue in Sibiu before leading riders out into the wilderness of the surrounding Carpathian Mountains for four days of unforgettable Enduro riding. Filled with 12 artificial Enduro obstacles, Tuesday\u2019s prologue will ensure a spectacular start to the 16th edition of the race as competitors go head-to-head in a series of qualifier races that determine the starting order for the opening day of racing.<\/p>\n

Getting down to the business end of things, the four off-road days are a true test of stamina, skill, endurance and very often, determination. Starting at dawn, each day takes competitors deep into mountainous terrain as they scale isolated mountain peaks and navigate vast expanses of single-track forestry. Managing both machine and body, often riding alone and up to eight hours each day, is key to success in Romania.<\/p>\n

The Prologue and final Off Road Day 4 will be shown live on Red Bull TV – \u00a9 Future7Media<\/p>\n

Watch It Live<\/strong><\/p>\n

Red Bull Media House – Exclusive Media Partner to WESS – will provide extensive live broadcasts of round five at Red Bull Romaniacs on Red Bull TV. The infamous Sibiu Prologue will be shown live on July 30, before cameras go live at the Gusterita hill climb finish at the final Off Road Day 4 on August 3rd, ensuring the winning moment of round five won\u2019t be missed.<\/p>\n

The World Enduro Super Series continues with round five at Red Bull Romaniacs on July 30 – August 3.<\/p>\n

Championship Standings (After Round 4 of 8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna – GB) 2690pts; 2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM – GER) 2570pts; 3. Mario Roman (Sherco – ESP) 2540; 4. Alfredo Gomez (Husqvarna – ESP) 2314; 5. Billy Bolt (Husqvarna – GB) 2155; 6. Josep Garcia (KTM – ESP) 2125pts; 7. Jonny Walker (KTM – GB) 2090pts; 8. Taddy Blazusiak (KTM – POL) 1900pts; 9. Nathan Watson (KTM – GB) 1631pts; 10. Travis Teasdale (KTM – RSA) 1610pts\u2026<\/p>\n

Red Bull Romaniacs Entry List<\/p>\n

Competitors 2019<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.redbullromaniacs.com\/2019-edition\/competitors-2019\/<\/p>\n

Red Bull Romaniacs Fast Facts<\/p>\n

211. Bronze class competitors entered for 2019
\n26. Wade Young\u2019s 2018 winning time in hours
\n34. Gold class competitors entered for the 16th edition
\n20. Track managers preparing the four off-road days
\n12. Wacky obstacles planned for city prologue in Sibiu
\n6. Wins held by Graham Jarvis, the event\u2019s most successful rider<\/p>\n

Red Bull Romaniacs 2018 Podium<\/p>\n

1. Wade Young (Sherco) 2. Manuel Lettenbichler (KTM) 3. Jonny Walker (KTM)<\/p>\n

Red Bull Romaniacs Past Winners<\/p>\n

2018: Wade Young (Sherco)
\n2017: Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna)
\n2016: Graham Jarvis (Husqvarna)
\n2015: Jonny Walker (KTM)
\n2014: Jonny Walker (KTM)
\n2013: Graham Jarvis (Husaberg)
\n2012: Graham Jarvis (Husaberg)
\n2011: Graham Jarvis (Husaberg)
\n2010: Chris Birch (KTM)
\n2009: Andreas Lettenbichler (BMW)
\n2008: Graham Jarvis (Sherco)
\n2007: Cyril Despres (KTM)
\n2006: Michel Gau (KTM)
\n2005: Cyril Despres (KTM)
\n2004: Cyril Despres (KTM)<\/p>\n

Red Bull Romaniacs Event Information<\/p>\n

Website: www.redbullromaniacs.com
\nFacebook: Red Bull Romaniacs
\nInstagram: @redbullromaniacs
\nTwitter: @RedBullRomaniac<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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