Cyril Genot wins Loon-Plage beach race, Damien Knuiman takes impressive third

Cyril Genot has won the second round of the French Sand Championship (Championnat de France des Sables – CFS). The Belgian was the strongest rider on the demanding sand circuit of Loon-Plage, finishing ahead of Todd Kellett and Dutch rider Damien Knuiman.

Riding his Honda, Genot claimed victory ahead of reigning sand champion Todd Kellett, who also competed on a Honda. Damien Knuiman delivered an excellent result for the Netherlands on his Yamaha, crossing the finish line in third place.

The Dutch riders also performed strongly behind Knuiman. Lars van Berkel rode his Triumph to an impressive fifth place, while Jeremy Knuiman finished sixth on his Yamaha. Adrien Petit took fourth place, with Mathéo Miot completing the top seven.

With three Dutch riders finishing inside the top six, it was a highly successful event for the Netherlands at Loon-Plage.

Top 10 – Loon-Plage

  1. Cyril Genot (Honda)
  2. Todd Kellett (Honda)
  3. Damien Knuiman (Yamaha)
  4. Adrien Petit (Honda)
  5. Lars van Berkel (Triumph)
  6. Jeremy Knuiman (Yamaha)
  7. Mathéo Miot (Yamaha)
  8. Alexis Collignon (Husqvarna)
  9. Thibault Maupin (Triumph)
  10. Daymond Martens (Suzuki)