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WORLD NEWS

IT ’ S GO-GO FOR RETRO !

courtesy of FIM
Following on from a very successful inaugural event earlier this year , the Trial Vintage Trophy returns in 2023 with a two-day celebration of all things retro at Auron in France on September 8 and 9 .
Once again being staged over the weekend of the FIM Trial Des Nations , the competition on the Friday and Saturday will be split between the main Trial Vintage Trophy riders and a support class with two mountain routes – one blue , one green – catering for all abilities . atmosphere ,” said 1981 FIM TrialGP World Champion and Trial Vintage Ambassador Gilles Burgat . “ Auron is such a great place to ride Vintage Trial and I will be pleased to see my good friends from the La Gaude Moto Club .
In addition , the coveted Trial Vintage Motorcycle Trophy for the best performance with an authentic vintage motorcycle will be up for grabs .
Along with a cocktail dinner and other entertainment there will be a vintage motorcycle exhibition featuring a selection of iconic Trial machinery .
“ After enjoying the 2022 Trial Vintage Trophy in Monza , Italy , I am looking forward to riding the 2023 Vintage Trial in Auron and soaking up the unique
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