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On the second day of racing in Valpaços the Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship riders set off for another three laps in the tough Portuguese terrain. The weather was much the same as day one – warm and dry, but the special tests were rougher. One of the biggest questions of the sesson was answered today; who can beat quadruple World Champion Steve HOLCOMBE (GBR-Beta)?

Brad FREEMAN (GBR-Beta) was the one to topple his fellow compatriot! The Beta Boano rider showed his strength all day long

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The first day of the Portuguese round of the Maxxis FIM Enduro World Championship was held under bright sunshine in Valpaços, with temperatures around 26°c. The physical condition and strength of the riders was put to the test over the course of the 7 hours and 7 minutes of riding on Day 1. The riders unanimously said has been organised very well and very professionally, and all the tests thrilled the competitors as well as the many spectators who made the trip out to watch the best Enduro riders in the world.

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Double for Kouble in Portugal
Krystof Kouble from the Czech Republic also won the second day at the start
of the European Enduro Championship in Gois, Portugal. Thus, the KTM rider
takes the lead in the overall classification for the first time.
The only 21-year-old motorcyclist naturally also won the junior class E2/3
in which he takes part.

The Swede Albin Elowson not only won the cubic capacity class of the big
four-strokes, but also took second place in the overall standings with his
Husqvarna. The Finn Emil Pohjola, who had been ahead of Elowson the day
before, lost some time after a crash, when he had to ride two special stages
without clutch.

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Junior Kouble wins the first day
The only 21-year-old Krystof Kouble from the Czech Republic won the first day at the start of the European Enduro Championship in Gois, Portugal.
From the first stage on, the KTM rider took the lead and extended this lead to 22 seconds until the end. After a slip-up in the enduro test his lead had shrunk a little, but overall all participants had to struggle more with the weather conditions than with the competition. Heavy rain and hailstorms had made the track muddy and slippery and had led the organizers to some detours.

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