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| KTM on the podium at Paris
Bercy with French rider Cedric Subeyras |
| KTM Sarholz rider Cedric Soubeyras
rounded off what he described as a dream weekend at
the spectacular Paris Bercy SX, which concluded its
28th edition on Sunday in the French capital's Omni
Sports Palace to be the strongest KTM rider at this
fantastic annual event that attracts top riders form
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On Saturday the young French rider was equal
leader in the overall progressive standings and a sixth place
finish in Sunday's final put him on the "King of Bercy"
podium with the prestigious position of being the top European
rider behind two Americans, the ultimate winner Justin Barcia
and second placed Kyle Chisholm.
The event was also positive for Red Bull KTM factory rider and
reigning MX1 world champion Tony Cairoli. His last appearance
at Paris Bercy was back in 2006 and given that he has not had
the opportunity to train much SX in recent weeks, he said he
was satisfied with his weekend ride. Tony improved each day,
steadily moving up the order and Sunday was his best final.
The talented Italian missed third place by a whisker as he
crossed the line wheel on wheel with French rider Cyrille
Coulon and had to settle for fourth. In the final reckoning
for the King of Bercy, Tony finished in fifth position.
Red Bull KTM's MX2 world champion Marvin Musquin had a
positive start to the weekend race activities before his home
crowd on Friday, finishing second to eventual "King"
winner Barcia. But during Saturday's races he experienced some
discomfort in his knee and not wanting to take any risks,
decided to sit out the rest of the weekend. Although Marvin
was already feeling better on Sunday, he will visit his own
doctor on Monday or Tuesday for a complete checkup.
Racing at Paris Bercy was again fast and furious on a course
that was tough for even the best exponents of this unique
sport. Riders delivered, as always, a spectacular three days
of high octane competition in front of a sell-out crowd.
Pics: Ray Archer; Stefano Taglioni
Results King of Bercy
1, Justin Barcia, USA
2, Kyle Chisholm, USA
3, Cedric Soubeyras, France, KTM
4, Greg Aranda, France
5, Tony Cairoli, Italy, KTM
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| Cedric Soubeyras top KTM rider at
Paris Bercy |
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| Solid riding at Bercy for Tony
Cairoli |
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| Unlucky weekend for KTM's Marvin
Musquin |
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| Fantastic ambiance at Paris Bercy |
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