On Saturday 3rd June 2006 an international competition took place in the French town of Troyes (near Paris).

There 9 bikers were invited to show their competence in the middle of the city centre of Troyes.

Since the 26" trial bike is predominant in France, I had to assert myself, riding as the only one a 20" trial bike, against the world elite of mountain bikers (26").

Here the results:

1. Giacomo Coustelliere  26"  FR 12 penalty points
2. Vincent Hermance      26"  FR 15 penalty points
3. Marc Vinco                  26"  FR 18 penalty points
4. Marco Hösel                20" GER 18 penalty points

Because the 3rd placed Marc Vinco had one naught section more, I missed out the podium narrowly!

It was a competition at the highest stage, and for hundreds of spectators the town of  Troyes was a huge event!

Preview:

On 17th June 2006 the 2nd rund to the UCI World Cup takes place in Graz.

Proceeding on 24th June 2006 in Brive/France one more international race will take place.

Source: Marco Hösel