1500 fearless bikers from 32 nations even stretch the limits of the Iron Giant!
5 weeks out from the Erzbergrodeo the race is fully booked. In its 14th year of existence a record-breaking 1500 riders are willing to take up the challenge of the Erzberg.The organisers had to adapt to this enormous number of competitors.
Sophisticated timekeeping with transponders, a second paddock as well as an even bigger Erzberg-Arena to name but a few improvements. More riders, more entourage, more spectators - the Erzberg is prepared for things to come.
Geoff AARON (USA) ready and armed for the Iron Giant! Tenfold US Trial champion Geoff Aaron is definitely one name to be reckoned with. His two-wheel driven Christini-KTM 300 EXC will certainly deliver - and gain him a Red Bull Hare Scramble finisher's spot.
The iconic Trial superstar has already proven his outstanding talent in several hardcore Enduro races. In 2007, he was the only one to go head to head with David Knight and Taddy Blazusiak in the Red Bull Last Man Standing and the Las Vegas Endurocross.
APRILIA - Factory Team at Erzbergrodeo!
In the past, Aprilia riders always placed very well in the Iron Road Prologue. This year, the Italian brand takes no prisoners and sends no less than 4 top level riders to fight for victory in the most prestigious Enduro race in the world. Frenchmen Antoine Letellier and Nicolas Paganon, both known as serious contenders in the Enduro world championship and Italian Supermoto top-level rider Alex Zanotti will max it out on their RXV Twins.
Austrian homeboy Niki Stelzmüller
, a regular top ten finisher in the Austrian Cross Country professional ranks will also gladly follow the call of the Erzberg. The 32-year-old rider from Upper Austria will give his all and best on his Aprilia RXV 450Junior Academy: Young talents wanted!
Erzbergrodeo has always been a formidable place for young talents to show off their skills before the very eyes of thousands of spectators - and -representatives of the motorcycle industry.
David Knight, Cyril Despres and Polish wunderkind Taddy Blazusiak - they all took their chance at Erzbergrodeo and catapulted themselves into the limelight of attention.
Karl Katoch, heart and soul of the Erzbergrodeo has recognised the signs of time and so this year we will be witness to the inaugural Junior Academy, an off road event for the next generation of Erzbergrodeo competitors.
In collaboration with Peter Hanzlik and motoXjungle
from Himberg near Vienna, the Erzbergarena will be venue for a Minicross course for kids 8 to 13 years old.
Under the guidance of the experienced motoXjungle
crew future off road aficionados can make their first steps under safe and professional conditions. 90ccm Minicrossers with half automatic gearshift and electric ignition and complete safety equipment will guarantee maximum fun and minimum fuss.
"We are glad to have found such a competent partner motoXjungle
for our new project", Karl Katoch is beaming. "For years and years we were planning on offering this to our youngest guests. This year we finally managed to do it as we now have the necessary resources such as professional tutelage and a Minicross course that meets all demands.
Parents, who want to let their kids give it a try, will find the Junior Academy
right beside the Endurocross area. 30 minutes of off road fun incl. complete safety equipment will be Euro 20,-
Additional information:www.erzbergrodeo.at
For license-free pictures and other informations regarding the world's biggest dirt bike event please do not hesitate to conatct us:presse@erzberg.at
Best Regards, hope to see you at the "Iron Giant"...!
Martin KettnerErzbergrodeo Press/Media Services-- ERZBERGRODEO
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