The MONDRAKER FACTORY TEAM made their title sponsor and race host proud by filling 2 of the podium steps.
After a week of video shooting for the new team website, Fabien, Aurelien and Paul headed for Barcelona to compete in the Sant Andreu DH for the 3rd year running. This is a great season opener with exceptional organisation and a really high level, with both local and international riders coming to show they are ready for the season. Even David Vasquez came out of retirement for this race.
After a day of training Fabien and Aurelien were happy with the lines and ready to pin it on Sunday.
The first round went well for Aurelien as he posted the 3rd fastest time with 2nd place close in his sights. Fabien too was happy with his run except for a mistake causing him to run off track due to a bit too much aggression out of the start, he managed to pull out a good run and finish in 5th place.
2 hours later it was already the second round and the riders were motivated to improve, with no change in the conditions it would be down to pure skill to make the difference. Fabien took the start first for the team feeling the pressure of the new kid Aurelien breathing down his neck he decided to show that racing is in his blood. He put together a great run and crossed the line in first place taking the hot seat.
Aurelien was next and took a good start and kept up a constant pace with no major errors all the way to the bottom. He posted a great time and saw the podium was well within his sights, after a tough winter undergoing surgery on his arms to resolve a muscular problem that his been restricting his performance, he was happy to cross the line with no arm pain for the first time since he started racing! Aurelien was bumped to 4th Place and Fabien to 2nd as the winner, Bernat Guardia crossed the line.
Overall a great weekend for the team showing they are a force to be reckoned with for 2010!
RESULTS:
- 1. Bernat GUARDIA 1:48.980
- 2. Fabien BAREL 1:52.486
- 3. Arnau SUGRANES 1:53.291
- 4. Aurelien GIORDANENGO 1:53 303
- 5. Ivan OULEGO 1:53.309
- 6. Cedric GRACIA 1:53.434
- 7. David VASQUEZ 1:53.550
- 8. Pascal CANALS FLIX 1.54.175
- 9. Antonio FERREIRIO 1.54.227
- 10. Iriatz ETEXBARRIA 1:54.227
