On The Pegs April 2020 - Volume 5 - Issue 4 | Page 104

On The Pegs
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Toni Bou
World Champion, at Home
Coronavirus has altered the plans of practically every athlete in the world with
competitions cancelled and outdoor sports banned. Today, the conclusion of the
X-Trial championship was officially confirmed, giving Toni Bou a 27th title, after
the rider won every one of the season’s points-paying events. With the current
lockdown conditions, we find out what the trial champion has been up to.
Toni, we have all seen the viral video that you posted at the beginning of
the lockdown, riding your motorcycle around the house… but… how has
Toni Bou been spending the seclusion?
A little like everyone else, as best I possibly can. It is a tough situation for every-
one. And we are fortunate to stay home, while others get the job of putting an
end to it all. I want to encourage and thank all of those who are making such an