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Viewpoint: Evgeny Bobryshev

An exclusive chat with Evgeny Bobryshev.

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Evgeny Bobryshev may have missed out on the win at round two of the Maxxis British Championship, but things could have turned out much worse. A crash in the first moto threatened to cost Evgeny a considerable amount of points but, just as one would expect from the gritty Russian, he put his down and salvaged something from the event. All of that is discussed in this exclusive MX Vice interview.

MX Vice: You did not win today, which I am guessing is your goal every time you come here, but solid points on the board. You came back from a crash that could have been really bad in the first one. So, all in all, a solid day.

Evgeny Bobryshev: It’s fine. I’m happy to walk away from my crash from the first race. I damaged my bike pretty bad and hurt myself a little bit, but nothing serious. Just a few pains on my body. First race after the crash I just finished fourth. Nothing I could do but the track was super gnarly. Some places were dangerous, difficult to push, and then in the second race I was looking more like forward to the race. I had a not bad start. I was top three, but Jake [Nicholls] had a strong first lap, so he pulled away.

I found my rhythm but I could not get closer to him. We stayed in the same gap. He was riding good today. Fair play to him. I was trying my best. I couldn’t get closer. That is what it is. I’m still in second place, still second in championship and some more races are coming. Have to be pleased after today.

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Evgeny Bobryshev is second in the series, seven points down.

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Were you in pain in the second race from that first moto crash or had it kind of gone away by then?

A few fingers, but it’s not that bad. It wouldn’t stop me riding or concentrating. It hurts, but it is no excuse. For sure, second race I was trying my best. Track was sketchy to push and then to go harder, so after my first crash I decided the second race a little bit to keep flowing and keep a good rhythm. I tried last four or five laps to get closer, but I could not get closer. I’m alright. I’m quite happy about the day for sure. I didn’t win, but second place and it’s always nice to be in the podium.

I guess that’s the toughest thing. You want to push when you come here and win, but MXGP is your main goal so you don’t want to risk that by going too hard here.

Yeah, that’s right. It’s true, especially when you are not feeling right with the track or you don’t get on with the track. It’s better to be safe, keep it on two wheels and finish top three than trying to win and crash like me first race. A little bit stupid. I had the sideways and then I went over the bike. I’m happy nothing dangerous so I can move to the GP now, to my home GP. I’m really looking forward for this race.

You went to the inside gate in both motos. Did you decide to do that after watching the first MX2 start? I saw Natzke went there, so did that kind of force you to do it?

Yeah, it does because right inside it is really hard over there. You get closer to the fence and then the bike is just pulling. In the middle it’s deep sand, so then I had a really good start. I was always top three both motos. That’s why after the MX2 start I decided to go there, because I saw Natzke just pull a good holeshot. It was done for me for a place.

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Eighth at Agueda was a season-best MXGP finish for Bobryshev.

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If there is one thing that you maybe need to work on, do you think that it’s intensity through the first couple of laps? It kind of looked like that today, but then maybe you were just playing it safe on a rough and sketchy track?

No, I don’t want to have work on it. I’m not so bad with the first laps, but the thing is I didn’t feel safe on the track. It’s taking me time to get speed. In the first lap I didn’t decide to go hard and then just crash or something, like to make something stupid. I was getting lap by lap just more comfortable and comfortable. That is where I lost the time, where I lost the speed and where Jake pulled away. Then I start coming not back, but same time riding, but he was a bit too far already.

Have you got any of the parts from Suzuki Japan yet or has anything moved forward there? Are you still on the same kind of bike?

At the moment, same bike. We are not so far from standard bike, so this is a bit difficult for me to make a good start. But we are in contact with Japan, so it looks like they are getting more interested. I’m hoping we could have a good help to improve the bike and then to make the results better and easy riding for me a little bit.

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Bobryshev is thirteenth in MXGP, sixteen points from the top ten.

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You have got to be stoked with the way it is all going though, considering you are close to a stock bike and you have kind of really got comfortable in sixth, seventh and eighth now. So, once you do get some more help, podiums should start coming again.

Yeah – that’s what I’m looking for. The team works good. That is the main thing. At the moment, we just tried to improve the engine. We are taking time really. It’s moving slow everything. Then I’m getting more confidence with the bike. I’m hoping we could get some after Kegums maybe more parts coming, do some more testing to improve results and then try to get closer to the podium.

I’ve got to ask. Brian Bogers is going to be out for pretty much the entire year. Have HRC contacted you again at all?

No, not yet. I know they’re looking a rider to replace him. I talked to the boys but nothing comes about to replace him, because I have a deal with BOS already.

Interview: Lewis Phillips | Lead Image: MPS Images

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Bickers to supply UK market with Alpinestars

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This is great news for UK motocross dealers, who can now order Alpinestars Boots and Protection for the motocross and enduro community.

Full PR:
Bickers are pleased to announce a new partnership with Alpinestars, from 2024 Bickers will be a
newly appointed distributor of Alpinestars Off-Road range of MX, Enduro and Trials footwear and
protections.

Alpinestars has been redefining protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established
in 1963. Commitment to innovation has led Alpinestars to become the world-leading manufacturer
of professional motorsport racing products, motorcycling airbag protection, high-performance
apparel, technical footwear, and helmets. Alpinestars understands that the best design and research
is achieved under extreme conditions. Their involvement in Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP, World
SBK, AMA Supercross and Motocross, MXGP, Dakar and more has led to the creation of the most
advanced technical equipment for the racing world’s top athletes.

Bickers and Alpinestars will be working together in the UK and Ireland (via Bickers Dornan) to create
an industry leading integrated sales program, reaching the Bickers dealer network; carrying stock in
2 strategic locations in the UK and Ireland to ensure next day delivery on all items.
Stock is in the UK and available now, to see the range visit alpinestars.com or bickers-online.co.uk.

Chris Hillard (Alpinestars Communications Manager)

Alpinestars are pleased to welcome Bickers as a distributor of our MX/Off-Road range in the UK and
Ireland. With their proven record in offering next day service to dealers; we see Bickers as a logical
partner to add to our already strong network of Dealers and Distributors in the region. With focus on
offering keystone hard goods from our range; namely Footwear and Protection. Central to our plan,
inside July/August 2024 Bickers will also become an Official Alpinestars repair and service center for
MX Goods, with the aim of increasing efficiency for our UK/Ireland based racers and customers
moving ahead, and we look forward to developing this partnership.

Derek McMartin (Bickers)
“Bickers are extremely excited to be able to service and sell Alpinestars Range of Off-Road Footwear
and Protection and cannot wait to start offering these great products to our dealers”
To see what Bickers offer, please go to bickers-online.co.uk
You can visit the Full Range at Alpinestars direct alpinestars.com.

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NPC 2024 IS ON! All eyes are on Oakhanger.

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Oakhanger will host the first round of the NPC series this weekend. Gulf Racing Fuels, which will support the series for the next three years, will be in attendance. The line looks impressive, while entry lists are still being worked on. Starting a series from scratch is always hard, but trying to do that in a recession and with industry budgets at an all-time low is even more challenging. The guys behind the NPC have been working around the clock to make this happen.

MX1 and MX2 classes will provide some exciting racing with this at the weekend. MX1 will see Tristan Purdon, Brad Todd, Jamie Carpenter, Carlton Husband, Tom Grimshaw, John Adamson, Dan Thornhill, Chalie Putnam, and Aaron Patstone lining up. MX2 will offer some great racing with Charlie Cole, Charlie Heyman, Ollie Colmer, Ben Mustoe, Glen McCormick, Callum Mitchell, Syd Putnam, Ben Franklin, Harvey Cashmore and Liam Bennet all looking to get some hours in the bank racing.

Justin Barclay and Alfie Smith have produced a stunning track for riders to compete on. As I’m typing this update, more British riders are signing up, and they will be confirmed every day leading up to what will be a historical event. I say historical because I believe this series will go from strength to strength and offer one of the best championships in the UK and, hopefully, Europe.

The Acerbis is cancelled this weekend, so places at the NPC are filling up fast. There are four groups, and wildcards are still available in each group.

Entries for the event can be accessed here: https://nora92.com/event/nora-pro-championship-round-1/#tribe-tickets

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Andrew Short confirmed for the 2024 VMXdN at Foxhill

No Short measures for Team USA

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The promoters for the annual VMXdN Foxhill have announced that former factory HRC, KTM Factory Racing and Monster Energy Yamaha rider Andrew Short will be racing at the legendary Wiltshire Grand Prix circuit over August bank holiday weekend (August 22nd-26th) as part of the American squad.


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Short has had a stellar sixteen-year pro career, during that time, he earned over 50 podium finishes and nine wins, he is also one of the nicest guys you could wish to meet. One of his personal highlights was being part of the American Team that won the 2010 Motocross of Nations held in his home state of Colorado. 

After he retired from professional motocross at the end of 2016, Short then worked as a team advisor and brand ambassador for Factory Honda HRC before making a big transition to compete in rally racing and take on the ultimate rally race – the Dakar.

After a steep learning curve, he was able to become competitive in rally and even took his first win at the 2019 Rallye du Maroc, a leadup to the 2020 Dakar. He raced for the Rockstar Husqvarna team as well as the Monster Energy Factory Yamaha rally teams.

After a nasty injury while riding at home, he is now back to full fitness and bang up for the challenge that is Foxhill, the greatest 2-stroke event in the world. Short will race a 2002 YZ 250 built and maintained by the crew at DocWob. Team USA won the inaugural event in 2022 and finished 3rd behind Team GB and Team Northern Ireland in 2023. 

The race is already creating a huge buzz with new and returning legends being announced weekly, it really is a whos’ who of the sport through the golden heydays of the 90’s and 00’s era.

Labelled by RacerX magazine as “the Woodstock of two strokes” the event simply goes from strength to strength.

With ticket sales up year on year, the promoters have been blown away at the response to the event and are urging spectators to purchase tickets asap. Could this be the first outdoor motocross event in the UK to be ticket only? Camping passes will be capped at last year’s numbers as simply putting it – it was full!

Ensure your place at the most anticipated event on the British MX calendar by booking early.

Saturday, Sunday, Weekend and Camping passes are available at https://vmxdnfoxhill2024.eventbrite.co.uk

Keep up to date with all the VMXdN Foxhill news

www.vmxdnfoxhill.com 

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