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Double Top for Husaberg Duo
ACU British Enduro Sprint Championship May 29/30th rounds 5 & 6.
Photographs by Nuno Laranjeira
DOUBLE JOY for team riders Ollie Moyce & Arran Poolman who at the weekend claimed 2 British Championship titles between them in the Under 23 E2 and Expert E2 classes, and to add to the achievement fellow team riders, Jamie Paget & Tyson Maytom-Jones claimed runner-up positions in there classes of Under 23 E3 & Expert E2.
When the team arrived on Friday at the spectacular Saints Well farm circuit in mid Wales the track officials were watering the circuit due to a few weeks of extremely hot, dry weather in an effort to keep the dust down but there efforts proved unnecessary because the forecast of persistent rain for Saturday was correct and at 9 am the riders set out on a very demanding course which included an mx style area followed by an extreme section which included obstacles such as tyres, rocks and logs to negotiate and ending in a grassy off cambered hill side which would prove very difficult to ride. First away was Under 23 E3 Midwest Husaberg UK rider Jamie Paget on his FE570, now fully recovered from previous injuries saw him produce his best performances so far this year riding with new determination and confidence. Ollie Moyce was next away and knowing the championship would be decided this weekend and with a healthy lead in his class opted to ride with caution until the track became drier ending the day second in class but beating his main championship rivals. Expert E2 team riders Tyson Matom-Jones and Arran Poolman were in a close battle for honours in this class with both riders winning previous rounds this weekend would prove to be very interesting. The tall stature of Tyson and his trials riding skills helped him tackle the very slippery course with no problems taking him to a comfortable victory with Arran finding the wet conditions more difficult to deal with persevered to 3rd on the day making a gap of just 1 point between the two rivals and team mates going into the final day.
Sunday saw a completely different day with the sun shining and wind blowing the track soon dried and with the course running in the opposite direction to the previous day the pace of racing was much faster. Jamie Paget was again first away and with a good first days riding under his belt he continued to ride well and even ex 10 times British Enduro Champion Geriant Jones commented on how well he was riding finishing runner up in his class overall. Ollie Moyce was more determined to do well on Sunday and with the course drying his times improved rapidly and he eventually won his class comfortably and became British Enduro Sprint Champion Under 23 E2 class. The battle to see who would become Expert E2 champion was a 2 horse race between Midwest Husaberg UK team riders Tyson Maytom-Jones and Arran Poolman. Tyson prayed for more rain on Sunday but the drier conditions suited Arrans MX riding style allowing him to take the victory on the day and win the class championship, a second British title for the team. We would just like to take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors and helpers who have made this success possible.
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