On The Pegs May 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 5 | Page 74

On The Pegs
Norway returned to competition after
seven years of absence and young
Sondre Haga (TRRS) and veteran Hakon
Pedersen (Gas Gas) had a hopeful first
round but struggled badly on their sec-
ond lap to finish in fifth place.
“It has been an extraordinary triumph
because we had two superb rounds to
start and the Final was more demand-
ing,” said Bou. “We endured the pres-
sure of competing against France well,
largely because we had an important
points advantage starting the Final.
Jaime rode to a great level and I think
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we have done a great job as a team.”
Normally a fierce rivel, Busto found
himself on the same side as Bou.
“Competing with Toni is always ex-
ceptional and it possibly makes you
feel less pressure,” said Busto. “I think
we have ridden to a high standard right
from the start and have not left any-
thing to chance. The atmosphere and
the spectators have been extraordinary
and they really recognised our great
performance.”
Bincaz, representing the French, fell in
practice as was not 100%.