Friday June 25, 2010 at 3:52pm
The three riders who will actually represent Team GB will be chosen from, Brad Anderson, Max Anstie, Jake Nicholls, Tommy Searle and Shaun Simpson. At the meeting all logistics of the event were discussed and Mr Dixon is now talking with each rider and Team Manager over various issues which will determine the availability of the five named above.
Dixon said: “I have given a lot of thought before announcing the five man squad. Obviously there are other riders who may have felt they should have been listed, especially as we do not currently have a top 10 contender in the MX1 world championship. However, with the 350 KTM now being available and proven to be competitive, there is a possibility that either, or both, of our MX1 and MX3 riders could be on a 350.”
Motocross Committee Chairman, Brian Higgins added: “We have given the job of Team Manager to Steve Dixon and we have every confidence in his decision when it gets to the final three. Steve’s vast knowledge at world level is invaluable and he has the contacts to get data from Manufacturers for setting the bikes up at high altitude, which the Denver circuit is.”
The event takes place in the last week of September and it is likely the final selection will not be made until September as last year the ACU had to change riders twice through injuries leading up to the Italian event.