WTC Canadian Trials Championship 2016

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In a roundabout way CGP was on-hand catching the action at this years championship round held in beautiful Revelstoke, BC.

In between scouting areas and taking photos of Beta’s new line-up I was able to catch a bit of the action zooming around on a sweet 250 EVO for the weekend courtesy of Stephen Howland of Beta Canada. And, holy crow, what a sweet bike it is! A heck of a lot more ‘oumpf’, and smooth power delivery over my Gas Gas 200 TXT. Took me a while to get used to the extra power and the ergonomics it but by the end of the weekend I was becoming more comfortable on it. Maybe if I stopped buying camera gear I could afford a few new bikes!!

Kudos to all the competitors for a great sportsmanship as well as to all the volunteers it takes to run a two-day event. David Rhodes of Outlaw Beta and the folks with the Revy Riders Dirt Bike Club – a stellar job as always. Enjoy the photos and as always please feel free to leave a comment.

© Cecile Gambin Photography

© Cecile Gambin Photography
Riding for Beta Tino Marin of Spain negotiating a loosey-goosey steep uphill with ease. Congrats to Tino for taking home the pro win.
Sam King of Australia, Beta Canada, in a very difficult rocky section of the course.
Sam King of Australia, Beta Canada, in a very difficult rocky section of the course.
Steve Day, riding for Gas Gas, picking his line.
Steve Day, riding for Gas Gas, picking his line.
Stephen Foord talking with his minder Dean Thompson of Black Foot Direct.
Tino Marin talking with minder Taff Parfitt of Sherwood, Alberta.
With his line dialed in it was Steve Days turn.
With his line dialed in it was Steve Days turn.
Junior Riders competing both Saturday and Sunday for a shot at the title.
Junior Riders competing both Saturday and Sunday for a shot at the title.

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© Cecile Gambin Photography

Starting them young. This little guy could probably clean quite a few sections.
Starting them young. This little guy could probably clean quite a few sections.
It was a hot, dry, dusty Sunday making the climbs that much more difficult as shale and other loose debris moved underneath the tires.
It was a hot, dry, dusty Sunday making the climbs that much more difficult as shale and other loose debris moved underneath the tires.
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My steed for the weekend courtesy of Beta Canada – an EVO250. It’s an all-in-one smooth and and badass bike.
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Brandon Schmidt riding for Electric Motion concentrating before his leap. Congrats to Brandon for taking home the win in the advanced division.
Stephen Foord on his way to winning the Advanced category.
Stephen Foord on his way to winning the Advanced category.

 

 

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