The SPEA RFME Spanish Trial Championship returned to action this weekend in the town of Pobladura de las Regueras in León. The second round of the national championship came with a double day for the almost 140 riders registered in all the categories: TR1, TR2, TR3, TR4, Junior, Cadet 125cc, Cadet Sup. 125cc, Women’s TR1, Women’s TR2, Women’s TR3, Youth A, Youth B, Veteran and E-Trial.
It has been three days of pure trial framed within the permanent circuit that the population has for the practice of this specialty. A total of two laps of twelve areas perfectly prepared for the occasion. Due to the situation created by the COVID19 the RFME has put in place a strict specific safety protocol to minimize the risks of contagion. Its application has been a success thanks to the responsibility of riders and teams, who have set an example at all times, and also thanks to the staff posted by the Spanish federation that has ensured for this purpose, without forgetting the great predisposition of the Castilla y León federation and CD Pobladura R, in charge of organizing the event.
Raga takes command in TR1
Although it was Jorge Casales who came into this race leader after his glorious performance in Aitona, it was Adam Raga who came out at the top of the provisional standings after this double day of competition. The TRS rider has been brilliant and with hardly any mistakes he has managed to climb to the top of the podium on both days, demonstrating his very high level. Behind him, a fierce duel between Jeroni Fajardo and Jorge Casales for second place has put the icing on the cake of emotion throughout the race. Finally, the experienced Sherco rider won on Saturday, while Casales was second on Sunday after an epic comeback. Gabriel Marcellí was on the verge of the places of honor.
TR2 and TR3 one-two finishes for Eric Miguel and Marc Horrach
Great weekend for Eric Miguel. The TRS rider finished his performance on both days withstanding the pressure put on him from behind by Sergio Ribau, on Saturday, and Pau Martínez, on Sunday, who were 4 and 1 point behind respectively. For his part, Canales shone on Sunday, snatching third place on the podium from Ribau.
In TR3, great work by Marc Horrach, beating a trial legend, Amós Bilbao, who came to the region of El Bierzo to enjoy a fun weekend of Trial and showed that he continues to be at a high level signing a double podium.
Very distributed junior
While it was Gaudí Vall who took the lead on Saturday in the Junior category, Jordi Camp took the baton on Sunday. Both shared the victories with only 10 points. The second places went to Carlos Palma, on Saturday, and Jordi Lestang, on Sunday, while the third position was occupied by Camp and Dinares respectively.
Women
The women’s categories have also been protagonists in Pobladura de las Regueras. It is a pity that in the Women’s TR1 only Sandra Gómez was among those registered, but the rest of the categories have enjoyed health. In Women’s TR2 there was a beautiful fight between Laia Pi and Mariona Tasias, while in TR3 Mariana Afonso and Daniela Hernando did the same.
The third round of the season will be held in Baiona, Pontevedra, on 26 and 27 September.
Photos: JC Vázquez – RFME
