So the Vets MXdN 2016 rolled into Farleigh Castle last weekend and we had an awesome time! A year on from launching the 250LONDON brand there in 2015, it was exciting to be there again to showcase our new Pro Range for 2017. Not only that, it was great to catch up with lots of MX friends, colleagues, riders and racers.
While we had a birdseye view of the start line from our Gazebo, we have to raise our hats to the boys and girls actually racing. Conditions, especially on the Saturday, were pretty wet and boggy, but despite the mud, the racers still put on a great show. We were able to bask in reflected glory too because two of our riders, Bradley Doyle and David Cools, had awesome results. Here's the lowdown...
David is a very popular rider and racer on the circuit! He came over to fly the flag for Team Belgium as well as 250. He did us proud and summed up the weekend like this....
“On 3 and 4 September I rode the VMXdN@ Farleigh Castle for team Belgium in both the Twinshock and Evo class. And it was an awesome weekend!!! It all started on Friday afternoon when I saw Adam from 250London and he hooked me up with some fresh 2017 gear. I got the Tropical gear and it looked awesome, I’m so in love with the new kit! On Saturday the racing started and we got some typical British weather and the race was cancelled after the first heat. On Sunday the weather was much better and we got some good racing! It was really cool to race guys like Kurt Nicolle, James Dobb, Jeff Emig... and it was even nicer to beat them!!! eam Belgium won the both classes of the VMXdN and the Field of Dreams made my dream come thru!!! Next year we will be back and banging bars again with al the other Vets MX stars!!! C U then!!!”
Here's some pics of David from the weekend....
And onto our other Golden Boy, Bradley Doyle...
Bradley's been repping for us since last year and it's a pleasure to support him. He has a great attitude and passion for the sport and is a perfect ambassador for our brand. He had a very successful weekend of racing so we'll let Bradley tell you more, here's a blow by blow rundown of his weekend...
“Farleigh Vets MXdN never fails to deliver great racing especially in the Evo125 class. After finishing 2nd on the podium in last years event I was hoping to go one better this year. Qualifying went OK although I did struggle to put in a clean lap due to slower riders and a couple of mistakes at the end of the session in the rain, however P2 was a great position for gate pick come the racing.
Race 1 looked to be a wash out with the heavy rain. Knowing I needed to get a good start to stay clean I managed to exit the first corner in 3rd position. Moving into 2nd place by lap 2, I then concentrated on closing the gap to race leader Jurgen Van Nooten. After a couple of lap I gained the lead through the wood section of the track, from this point I knew it was key that I ride a careful race and do not fall in the mud. I managed to pull away and take the first race win in the tricky conditions.”
“Race 2 was canceled due to the bad weather and race 3 on Sunday morning did not start the way I had hoped. After making a good initial jump out of the start, whilst turning into the first corner another rider collided into me from the inside. This collision wiped us both out and taken down a few other riders as well. It taken me a while to remount after being stuck under a few bikes, once back on the bike I was outside the top40. I managed to pull through the pack back to 7th place at the finish. Despite the good riding this result was disappointing for the overall win.
Going into race 4 i knew the overall was very unlikely but a good final result would put me back on the podium. Exiting the first turn in 5th place I quickly moved up to 2nd behind event leader John May. At this point I began a charge to close down the gap on the leader, in doing so Setting the fastest lap of the race. By lap 3 i was less then a second behind, this close battle continued to the final lap until I was forced to slow down on the final straights due to a mechanical miss firing on my bike.
2nd place in the final race of the weekend was good enough to put me back on the podium in 2nd overall. I am happy with the end result and how the weekend turned out, Farleigh Vets MXdN is always one of the best events of the year.
I would like to thank 250London for their support year and for supply me with their latest 2017 gear for the event, I was wearing the new Stars and Stripes jersey with the red and blue pants, which gained a lot of attention at the event and since on social media post. I look forward to next years event and also to representing more 250London gear in the near future”
You can count on us next year for sure Bradley! Here's some more pics...
Not only was it 250LONDON's 1st Birthday last weekend, it was also Adam's, Mr 250 himself! Ever the unassuming, modest type, he was very touched that he was made a big fuss of. Check it out...
All in all, a fantastic weekend. The rain might have stopped the racing momentarily but it didn't dampen our spirits. Thanks to the organisers for having us there, Farleigh is definitely a noteable date in the diary so we shall see you same time next year! Here's some more snaps to round off the blog...
