Belgian youth report 2010: part 1
Just like last year around this time, we asked Yves Devlaminck, who has served as BMB national coach since the beginning of 2009, to shed some light on the talents of tomorrow. What do the best Belgian young people have to offer compared to their foreign competitors? Today we give you the first part of the analysis of 'Mr Holeshot'.
Ludovic Brevers: in 2011 to the European Championship MX2
Ludovic Brevers; Kawasaki man through and through!
Yves Devlaminck: “After a season in the 125cc and one on a 250 4-stroke,... Ludo decided to get back on an 85cc for a few international competitions this summer. I think this was a good choice, but unfortunately too late. He was able to taste two days of high-level competition. Although the results were not extraordinary, it was certainly a good experience for next season. In 2011 he was thrown into the deep end because he switched to the EMX2 European Championship. There he will have to compete against pilots who have much more experience than him.
From a sporting point of view, that is a good choice provided he regards it as a learning year. He will have to grind everything finely on the motorcycle. Because he will be riding on other courses, he also has to make a lot of progress in tracks, in the sand and improve his jumping technique. For the rest he has a good basis. Ludovic is a fighter who never lets go. He is still young and he has good people around him. All the ingredients are there to make it a promising season.”
Cedric Grobben: strong on any surface
Yves Devlaminck: “As was the case in the past two seasons, Cédric was unfortunately unable to complete his season due to an injury. Unfortunately, he also got hurt while he was at his best! Until then there was little to criticize about his performance. Cedric was regularly in the top 10 and even top 5 of the ADAC 5. He was also in good shape in France and in Belgium he was at the top. Without a doubt, he took a very nice step forward last winter. He has a good attitude on the motorcycle, he can handle sand and hard surfaces well and he has good guidance. I think he should be able to make the transition to the 125cc smoothly. I would like to advise him to continue to pay attention to his technique, and he should also take the time to get to know his bike. Before you can go fast you have to be completely comfortable with the reactions of your bike in all possible conditions.”
The fantastic season finale by Yannick Heylen
Yves Devlaminck: “To be honest, until last summer, I thought Yannick had made little progress in 2010. Downright disappointing even. However, after he changed material he made a serious 'click'. To be honest, until last summer, I found his 2010 progress limited, if not disappointing. First he was strong during the ADAC, then Markelo followed and during the Coupe de L'avenir in Angreau he put the crown on his work. Yannick was unrecognizable. He was constantly on the attack, without driving too aggressively, he remained precise and, above all, very fast. Yannick has had another fantastic post-season.
He should be at the front next season. That's something new for him. But everything indicates that he will take on this role perfectly. On the bike he must continue to work on his technique (why not with some supercross this winter?) and evolve the choice of his riding lines over a race weekend. Yannick is certainly a pilot with a bright future.”
In part 2: Daymond Martens, Axel Nijs and Nathan Renkens
Credit photos: Mxmag, Mireille Heylen/ML-MX team, Michel Hennebert
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