ssdt news Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Alexz Wigg (Gas Gas) has now taken the outright lead of the 2013 Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT) after losing three marks on the third day of competition. The 2010 SSDT winner has close opposition from Dougie Lampkin (Gas Gas) whose dream of a seventh win remains a real possibility as he sits just one mark behind Wigg overall. He too dropped three marks on what was his early day. Sam Connor (Beta) who had begun the day carrying a yellow leader board along with Wigg, notched up five marks on day three and now trails the leading duo by two and one marks respectively. Local rider Gary Macdonald will be pleased with his day's work having now ridden himself into fifth spot overall thanks to three consistent daily performances thus far. The best performance of the day was by Dan Thorpe (Gas Gas) with the now SSDT veteran completing today's thirty sections for a mere one dab. This strong showing as the event reaches its midpoint sees Thorpe now join Connor on seven marks overall and within close reach of the outright lead. Wednesday proved to be the toughest of the three days so far and Michael Brown (Gas Gas) was to discover this first hand as he added a hefty ten marks to his tally to see himself slip slightly out of contention for the main prize. The second group of sections after today's short trip across the ferry was where most of the front-runners suffered their heaviest losses. Jack Challoner (Beta) was the only clean on the most difficult hazard at Inversanda, with Thorpe being the next best with a single dab attempt. Lampkin dropped two here to add to the early mark he lost at Lower Mamore, whilst most of the other main contenders were happy to see the ends cards for hard fought threes. Brown may live to regret the five marks he lost at Coire Dubh earlier in the day, whilst Connor can perhaps count himself fortunate to have escaped with only a two at Clachaig before he headed across the water. Guy Kendrew (Gas Gas) continued his incredible week to date and is neatly tucked into sixth place overall with both Jonathan Richardson (Ossa) and James Fry (Sherco) for close company. Only one mark separates this trio in the overall totals, as they dropped eight, four and eight marks respectively today to keep themselves within touching distance of what would be an historic win for any of these three riders for differing reasons. In the various sub plots Adam Norris (Beta) continues to head the over 40's class, Emma Bristow (Sherco) remains in control of the female category and Francesc Moret (Gas Gas) has clear water between him and his nearest challenger in the battle to be the best newcomer. It has often been said that the real fight for top honours does not begin until Thursday. With the riders facing the longest day of the week tomorrow, the order at the top of the leader board may look somewhat different in twenty-four hours from now, should day four play out like previou years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janwillem Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I would like to thank you all for the dayly updates as we cannot follow the ssdt on tv overhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city trials Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Who is this Guy Kendrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackbradley Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Top Team Italiano Factory rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Guy Kendrew is a very good national rider from the UK about 24 years old. He won the expert B class in 2011 I think and switched to a John lampkin (uk) supported Beta , i think............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city trials Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 UK. Italy. Now I'm really confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 UK not italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomch Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Also a decent bloke and full of tips and good humour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city trials Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 British or Italian, this "Guy" had a rough day. Still managed to stay in the top 20. Well done, Guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 Guy is his name he is ENGLISH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wri5hty Posted May 10, 2013 Report Share Posted May 10, 2013 East yorks centre lad. Think he is from Middlesbrough. Nice lad, cracking rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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