Nov 5, 2012

KTE Spain – Day 1


First day of KTE Spain had an early star full of motivation and with high spirits and enthusiasm. 
The wind blew strong 15 – 22 knots. Riders such as Johnno Scholte (NED) and Patrick Blanc (ESP) advanced early on into the double elimination. Mario Rodwald (GER) and Stefan Spiessberger (AUT) performed well their powerfull manouvres.
Meanwhile in the girls division, german rider Sabrina Lutz (GER) lost her heat against Annelous Lammerts (NED) but later won against Kelly Schouten (NED). The women’s final, Lammerts (NED) versus Therese Taabbel (DEN) was a an exciting one.
Later a Course Racing started. Top competitors such as Riccardo Leccesse (COL) and Adam Koch (USA) as well as Flo Gruber (GER) and Olli Bridge (GBR) stood out. The final results of the single elimination finals and of the first race will be published tomorrow morning.