TRIALE GAEL’S DAY
In an ever-changing automotive world, we are making the transition from a fuel-aspirated form of power to the new generation of electricity as the progression of development to a cleaner environment. In our world of motorcycle trials, it appears that the French manufacturer Electric Motion is the only company to seize the initiative to promote their machines in the FIM Trial World Championship. Not if, but when more motorcycle manufacturers follow their lead, we will have a more competitive championship. Take nothing away from Gael Chatagno and his performance in France on the Electric Motion; as I said in last year’s world championship, this combination is a proven winner.
FRANCE, ROUND 1
With all due respect to the other riders, no one was ever going to challenge Gael Chatagno, and he put on a good display of the electric machine and its capabilities in the wet on the rocks and steep climbs. For one rider, Sam Robinson, he would have the biggest learning curve of his trials riding days. Given the opportunity by the UK Electric Motion importer, Matthew Alpe, he competed in his first-ever world round in France. Very new to the experience, and with the help of his Minder, Tom Middleton, he had a good attempt at each of the hazards on both laps. He may have only got through one section all day, but it was never due to a lack of commitment or determination. Asked at the end of the day if he had enjoyed the experience, he said very much, and the smile on his face said it all!
FRANCE, ROUND 1 CHARADE, 4TH JULY
RESULTS: 1: Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion-FRA) 25; 2: Julien Perret (Electric Motion-FRA) 42; 3: Martin Riobo (Electric MotionESP) 70; 5: Marek Wunsch (T-Project-CZE) 79; 5: Sam Robinson (Electric Motion-FRA) 118.
2021 FIM TRIALE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
POSITIONS: 1: Gael Chatagno (Electric Motion-FRA) 20; 2: Julien Perret (Electric Motion-FRA) 17; 3: Martin Riobo (Electric Motion-ESP) 15; 5: Marek Wunsch (T-Project-CZE) 13; 5: Sam Robinson (Electric Motion-FRA) 12.