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Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is all set for round three of the World Enduro Super Series, which is the iconic Erzbergrodeo. Riders Jonny Walker, Taddy Blazusiak, Josep Garcia and Nathan Watson are fully prepared to face the race. The team will be joined by Laia Sanz in Austria. Sanz is set to become the first female rider to complete the world’s toughest one-day enduro. Cody Webb will also be making an appearance by being the first American on the podium. The Erzbergrodeo is celebrating its 25th year this year. It is perhaps one of the toughest, extreme enduro events to date. 500 riders will be participating in the Iron Giant this Sunday (June 2). The riders have only four hours to complete this challenging course in the Erzberg terrain.
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Three-time winner Jonny Walker comes to round three with the aim of claiming his fourth victory. “I’m happy with how the first two rounds of WESS have gone. My wrist has held up well and that gives me confidence for round three. Obviously, Erzberg is a seriously tough race, but it’s also shorter than what we have been riding recently so I’m hoping I should be able to stay strong to the finish. The key to success is to have a solid race – make no mistakes, keep to a good pace and not burn yourself out by riding too fast. All being well, I’m confident of a strong result,” says Walker as quoted from Red Bull KTM.
Taddy Blauzusiak 2015 | Photo credits: KTM Blog
Five-time winner Taddy Blazusiak also has the same aim to secure a triumphant finish this time. “With so many different types of races in WESS, it’s difficult to concentrate on one thing. My extreme riding has been going really well though recently and I’m feeling good, too. So much has to come together to get the w”in at Erzberg – a good start, saving energy, saving the bike – but if the weather is in our favour, I know I am capable of standing on the top step again.”
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“I love Erzberg, it’s one of the hardest races in the world, but the atmosphere there is incredible. I was very happy to finish it last year but I know the result can be very different if things don’t go your way. My plan is to not take anything for granted and hopefully come away with a strong finish. This championship is long and every point counts.”
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“I’m looking forward to Erzberg. For me it’s one of the most enjoyable extreme races as it’s more of a sprint that the likes of Romaniacs. I just fell short last year so the plan is to make the finish this year.
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