On The Pegs April 2020 - Volume 5 - Issue 4 | Page 107

On The Pegs
VOL. 5 ISSUE 4 - APRIL 2020
107
Right now it is super-difficult to know what will happen. It is an unusual situation
for everyone and for sport in general. At least we will be able to recover the Satur-
day and Sunday two-day format. Doing the whole calendar will be complicated. If
you do five double-date GP’s, that’s ten trials already. Let’s hope it turns out that
way. There are not many other options…
Do you think that all the riders will make it to the first event on equal terms?
It is hard to know. It will be difficult for everyone. We are all experiencing a difficult
situation and depending on how the Coronavirus affects the country that you live
in, you may have more or less options. When the curve begins to flatten, that will be
something else.
What does your daily routine involve?
I get up, walk the dog, have breakfast and my sports routine is 1h30 of exercise
bike, gym and stretching. I prepare the meal, perhaps a little later than usual, a little
television and social networks to try and stay up-to-date and find out what I should
do. Gym in the afternoon, a little easier, for about an hour. Shower, dinner, TV and
sleep…
And the motorcycle?
I haven’t touched the bike again since the last video. I haven’t had to do any main-
tenance or anything. It is clean and dust-free. Ready for when everything is over.
What precautions are you taking against Coronavirus?
I don’t have a mask. If I have to go out for something urgent, I try to go to the gas
station nearby, first thing in the morning, when there is hardly anyone about. I wash
my hands very well – that is also important. I buy food online and they deliver it to
my home. I don’t go to any supermarket in order to avoid contact with people.
Finally… do you want to send a message to the fans?
I especially want to thank the health workers and other professionals who are
working so hard and battling for all of us. We have the easiest job and all we have to
do is to stay at home to get through this difficult time. Good luck and my best wish-
es to all those who have family and friends affected. Everything will return to normal
soon. n