DThe French federation recently announced the names of the riders who will represent Team France at the 64th MX of Nations in Thunder Valley, Colorado. With Xavier Boog (Open), Marvin Musquin (MX2) and Christophe Pourcel (MX1), Olivier Robert respected the sporting logic of the season. Only 'CP' is not on his familiar bike, but the riding talent of the youngest Pourcel is beyond doubt and the ex MX2 world champion has been training on the 450 for a while. Christophe is therefore super motivated for his MX1 debut! National coach Olivier Robert is already very enthusiastic about his selection: "I am very happy that we have Christophe Pourcel back, four years after the MXoN in Matterly Basin. He is stronger than ever and his teammates have already shown in the GPs this year how fast they are. Agreed Xavier has just suffered an injury, but he still has several races to get back to his best level. I really want all the riders to be at their best for this race. And hopefully we have other top riders who can step in if problems arise. We just have to be able to plan everything in time because the MXoN is taking place in the US this year. The final team has to be announced by Friday 24 September at the latest, but of course the riders will leave earlier to be ready in time for the race.” Incidentally, Robert is starting his tenth Nations and has already been on the podium six times.
Xavier Bow (450 Kawasaki KRT): 22 years old, currently sixth in the MX1 World Championship and the best MX1 rookie. Winner of one MX3 GP. Never raced in the MX of Nations.
Marvin Musquin (250 KTM Red Bull Factory): 20 years old, 2009 MX2 World Champion and current leader in the MX2 World Championship. Won 13 MX2 GPs, member of the French team that finished second in Franciacorta, Italy last year
Christophe Pourcel (250 Kawasaki Pro Circuit) : 21 years old, MX2 World Champion in 2006, US East Coast Supercross Champion in 2009 and 2010, currently leading the MX2 Lites in the US Championship. Winner of four MX2 GPs, 2006 member of the French team that finished fifth in Matterley Basin, Great Britain
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