The Hemingway brothers shine in Scotland; a spectacular show and tricolour fireworks in Fiumalbo.
The green light flashes and the rest is pure instinct. If you were looking for a quiet weekend, you’re on the wrong page. The final hours of competition have delivered a thrilling spectacle: from the historic and gruelling marathon of the Scottish Six Days Trial to the spectacular duels of the Italian Trial Championship in Fiumalbo. A test of collective strength that saw our riders battling inch by inch, through the mud and over slippery rocks. Let’s take a look at the results from the track.
Last week saw the legendary Scottish Six Days Trial take centre stage, a race notoriously selective and unpredictable, where every single day can completely overturn the standings.
The Beta team rose to the challenge with two excellent results secured by George Hemingway and Harry Hemingway, who managed to maintain a solid pace and the highest level of concentration throughout the gruelling week of competition.
“The Six Days is a very unique race, where absolutely anything can happen,” said Harry Hemingway. “Both George and I were strong throughout the week, although a small mistake of mine on the second day cost me points. From Wednesday onwards we managed to make up ground: Wednesday was a truly perfect day, with no penalties at all. Thursday was very demanding, but we knew Friday’s early start was coming up, which allowed us to ride really well, with me finishing second and George third. On the final day there was an extremely difficult section, with a large, very slippery drop where it was easy to make a mistake, but I managed to get through it without any penalties. The bike, the Sincro, was incredible all week: simply perfect from start to finish.”
The Modena Apennines hosted the second and third rounds of the Italian Trial Championship in Fiumalbo, offering a course of the highest technical calibre: one section with an indoor feel and the rest set on a riverbed, made particularly slippery by Saturday evening’s rain.
The premier TR1 class delivered a world-class duel between Jaime Busto and Matteo Grattarola. On Saturday, Busto secured victory with just two penalties, whilst Grattarola slipped to second place due to a mistake in section 1. “It was a very positive weekend; I was surprised because the standard was high and the sections very technical,” commented Busto. “Grattarola was the strongest opponent; it was excellent preparation for the World Championship.” Grattarola was quick to respond: “I would have liked to beat Jaime and I came close. I’m happy with how I rode; now we’re focusing on Japan.”
In the women’s championship, reigning champion Andrea Sofia Rabino continues to dominate. Riding a smart race, she won both rounds. On Sunday, with an unbeatable second lap and a record-breaking score, she secured victory and the championship lead with a perfect points tally. “The sections on Sunday had become more difficult because of the rain, but I’m happy with how I rode. Now my mind is already on the World Championship in Japan; I’m motivated!” she declared.
The Italian championship weekend saw numerous other Beta riders shine: David Magnolio won on Saturday in the TR2 category, a feat replicated on Sunday by Giacomo Brunisso on the top step of the podium. Finally, Edio Poncia enjoyed unchallenged dominance in the TR3 125 class, finishing first on both days.
The calendar is racing by and we have no intention of taking our foot off the pedals. Hold on tight, the next round is just around the corner.
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