The ISDE for 2017 headed for the town of Brive-La-Gaillarde in South Western France
Running from the 28th August to the 2nd September.
With 650 riders in the main race and 150 riders in the Vintage Trophy
This is the 6th time that France has held the ISDE. the first time was in Grenoble in 1920 and the last was in Brive-La-Gaillarde in 2001
Running from the 28th August to the 2nd September.
With 650 riders in the main race and 150 riders in the Vintage Trophy
This is the 6th time that France has held the ISDE. the first time was in Grenoble in 1920 and the last was in Brive-La-Gaillarde in 2001
TROPHY, JUNIOR TROPHY AND WOMENS TROPHY TEAMS
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After a lot of preparation the riders are finally ready for Technical inspection and happy to pose for Team Photo's
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Bikes all safely stored away in Parc Ferme
Now its time for the Opening Ceremony.
This was a nice parade through the streets of Brive and ending in the Square with a parade of teams and a stunt display.
Now its time for the Opening Ceremony.
This was a nice parade through the streets of Brive and ending in the Square with a parade of teams and a stunt display.
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The Morning of the 28th arrived with a bright and sunny start and everyone was prepared for the hard week ahead.
The course today was 256km
The course today was 256km
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Second test first day a good mixture of grass fields woodland and shrub land. Probably the best test of the week. Dust was starting to be a problem and it was only going to get worse as the week went on.
Servieres La Chateau
Servieres La Chateau
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End of day service. Riders were glad to see the first day over and get their bikes ready for another hot day ahead. At this stage it became clear that a couple of Brit riders were missing but it was not easy to get info as to where they may be. Getting the right info became a problem during the week as it became apparent that the organisers were stretched to the limit. Later that evening it had been announced that one of the Brit riders had lost his life out on the course. More on this later.
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Day 2 started on a sombre note after the announcement of the death of Mikey Alti. Some of the riders wore black armbands as a mark of respect. But they new that they had another 5 days of hard riding.
Day 2 was a repeat of the day 1 course.
Day 2 was a repeat of the day 1 course.
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Day 2 Auriac Test Another smooth flowing grass test. Things were getting very dusty.
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Day 2 back to Servieres le Chateau
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Day 3 Started hot and sunny again with the temperature rising to the high 30,s
Today there was a new course with only the last test repeated from the previous days.
Today there was a new course with only the last test repeated from the previous days.
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These pics were taken on a large hill not far from the start of the day.
Day 3 second test
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More work time before putting bikes in Parc Ferme
DAY 4 Work area at beginning and end of day.
Today started on a new route with a lap of 223 km and 4 tests with the first and last tests being used from previous days.
Day 4 also heralded the start of the Vintage Trophy race. and we spent the day haveing a break from the modern bikes to watch the Vintage bikes. (see Vintage Trophy page for details.)
Today started on a new route with a lap of 223 km and 4 tests with the first and last tests being used from previous days.
Day 4 also heralded the start of the Vintage Trophy race. and we spent the day haveing a break from the modern bikes to watch the Vintage bikes. (see Vintage Trophy page for details.)
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Day 5 was a repeat of day 4 with 223km and 4 tests. Again there are no pictures of the modern bikes as we were following the Vintage Trophy Race (see seperate Vintage Trophy Page)
DAY 6 Final Motocross Today the riders went strait from the start to the final MX
The Final Moto Cross was staged on a site built especially for that day and was situated right next to the Parc Ferme. Although it looked a bit basic to start with it turned out to be a great spectacle with everyone enjoying the days racing.
AWARDS PRESENTATION
It would not be the six days without mentioning the Purple Helmets.
These are a bunch of riders that have formed a Stunt Display team and raise a lot of money for charity.
They also visit the ISDE most years to give a display at the final Motocross.
Many of the Team are also past ISDE competitors.
This year was a sad year for them as they lost one of their own
Mike Alty sadley lost his life while competing on the first day.
These are a bunch of riders that have formed a Stunt Display team and raise a lot of money for charity.
They also visit the ISDE most years to give a display at the final Motocross.
Many of the Team are also past ISDE competitors.
This year was a sad year for them as they lost one of their own
Mike Alty sadley lost his life while competing on the first day.
