ACU MX Academy Training Day
By TMX Archives on 6th Feb 08
ACU Motocross Academy Instructor and former Grand Prix MX1 rider Mark Hucklebridge took his squad of 5 young motocross stars (Sam Davis testing in Spain) for another pre season training session, visiting Arncott, Nr Bicester on Sunday 3rd February 2008.
Despite the very cold and windy conditions the squad were as enthusiastic asever, listening intently to their coach's advice and enjoying the opportunity toput it into practice on a track that offered excellentconditions.
Topics covered throughout the day were:
Late breaking
Fast laps & timed training
Trying different lines
Making opportunities with any track time
Mark said, There is a superb atmosphere in the camp', everyone isextremely eager to learn and I'm thoroughly enjoying working with the group.
If everybody stays fit it should be an excellent year for thesquad.
In addition to the Academy training, 3 riders are learning to ridenew machines after moving up a class. Ben Watson is moving from 65cc to SmallWheel 85cc whist Connor Walkley and Sam Davis move up to the Open Class. DanThornhill remains in 85cc BW Class, David Games and Josh Waterman are riding inthe Open Class again.
The final ACU Motocross Academy Training sessionbefore the season starts will be in the school half term week at Tony Moto Park,near Winchester on Tuesday 19th February 2008.
If you require any furtherinformation please contact Brian George, Press Officer 01788 566428 or viae-mail brian@acu.org.uk .