DAY 3 UPDATE
DAY 3 is almost finished and this new course has been a challenge for everyone. Eero Remes won special test 2,
DAY 3 PREVIEW
Day 3 will be a completely new course with 3 time checks and 6 new special tests. The length is 239 KM [148 miles].
DAY 2 RESULTS
Even though this was the same course as yesterday, it did not get any easier. Many sections are rocky, muddy, and full of tree roots which make them very treacherous in the rain.
DAY 2 UPDATE
Day 2 is underway. The course is the same as day 1 with 300 KM [211 miles] of riding consisting of 2 laps with 4 special tests for a total of 8 special tests.
DAY 2 – CASELLI STARTS ON FIRST MINUTE
Kurt Caselli will be on the start line at 8:00AM Kotka Finland time on Day 2 [1.5 hours from now] next to Eero Remes and Juha Salminen. ISDE rules stipulate that the start order is arranged by fastest times. This helps with crowding on the trails for the fastest riders.
JEFF FREDETTE AND THE LOST CLUTCH
Jeff Fredette’s flight from Chicago to Helsinki was delayed for a day and a half.
EARLY RESULTS DAY 1
Team Finland has shown its strength right from the start. Eero Remes of Finland is showing amazing speed, he has been 1st in 7 of the 8 special tests with Matthew Phillips of Australia sneaking in to take Test 5.
TECH INSPECTION AND IMPOUND
Why do ISDE bikes go through technical inspection? The stewards are not just making sure the bikes are quiet and safe. ISDE rules state that the major components of the bike not be changed.
COMPLETE UPDATED RIDER LIST
Here is the complete updated rider list by country for the ISDE.
ISDE 2011 KICKS OFF
The 86th ISDE starts Monday August 8th at 8:00 AM local time in Kotka Finland. This year the International Six Days Enduro has every indication to be a great event. The Fins have really gone all out to showcase to the world that they are not only some of the fastest off-road motorcycle [...]
