Prince Wigg - Talks about his SSDT victory
By G2F on 10th May 10
The initial expression on Alexz Wigg's - Beta face as he realised he had won the 2010 Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT) was one of relief rather than instant jubilation, but as his father Julian stepped forward to congratulate his son the true emotion of the moment begun to show. Few words were spoken between the two of them as the photographers stepped forward to grab their shot, however the scale of the achievement was etched on both of their faces.
In the background of the celebrations, the quiet but towering figure of Harold Crawford, Wigg's World championship minder and mentor, remained in the distance as he allowed father and son to enjoy this special moment alone. Never one to take centre stage, Harold had certainly played his part over the week in keeping the young mind focussed on the job in hand, a point that Alexz was quick to acknowledge after he had tasted the victory champagne on Saturday afternoon.
Prince Wigg (as aptly named by Dougie Lampkin - Beta after the veteran rider had to surrender his SSDT title to the young pretender) spoke about his victory. "I want to thank everyone who has helped me this week and especially Harry (Harold), as having him with me today has been a big help. Even when he was struck down by the sickness virus earlier in the week he just kept going, and that tells you a lot about the guy."
"It's an unbelievable feeling to hear the words Alexz Wigg - Scottish Six Days Trial winner - it's an absolute dream come true. This is the trial that every rider dreams of winning. After being so close last year, thankfully my dream is now reality."
"I definitely felt the pressure today, with having Brown riding out front I started to hear stories later in the day saying that he dropped one or two marks. But rather than making me more nervous it just motivated me even more to keep my feet up and to go clean."
"Even after the first day when I was back in sixth place I was still confident that I could pick the riders off who were in front of me, as it is a long week up here. My lowest point was on Friday night when I realised I had got a one mark time penalty. That really rattled me, but thankfully it never counted in the end."
"Winning the Youth and Junior World championships were a massive accomplishment and something I am very proud of, but to win the Scottish Six Days Trial is even more special. It is the World's most famous trial and perhaps the single most important trial in the year, so I am just happy to have now added my name to that big trophy."
"This victory will give me a massive confidence boost, as I have had some confidence problems at the start of this season, but like today I just kept telling myself - you can do this - and I have. Last year the Scottish was a turning point in my season and I hope that is the case this year too."
"There have been some nasty sections today, but maybe they just looked that way because of the pressure I was under. Winning this event with a clean last day is the icing on the cake and is a great way to take the victory."
"This is by far the biggest win of my career and will be hard to top."
Prince Wigg will return to the Scottish Highalnds, and more specifically Fort William during the first full week in May next year to defend his crown and to see if he can claim another victory, when the SSDT will build on the huge success of this year's event and will celebrate its centenary.
2010Results
Final Positions / Scores
1: AlexzWigg - Beta - 15
2: Michael Brown - Sherco - 17
3: Ben Hemingway - Beta -17
4: Ian Austermuhle - Beta - 21
5: Gary MacDonald - Gas Gas - 25
6:James Dabill - Gas Gas - 27
7: Ross Danby - Gas Gas - 34
8: Dougie Lampkin- Beta - 35
9: Albert Cabestany - Sherco - 37
10: Sam Connor - Beta -42
11: Jonathan Richardson - Sherco - 43
12: Dan Thorpe - Gas Gas -44
13: James Lampkin - Beta - 47
14: Joe Baker - Scorpa - 53
15: JohnShirt - Gas Gas - 55
Previouswinners*
2009 - Dougie Lampkin - Beta
2008 - Dougie Lampkin -Beta
2007 - James Dabill - Montesa
2006 - Graham Jarvis - Sherco
2005 -Sam Connor - Sherco
2004 - Graham Jarvis - Sherco
2003 - Joan Pons -Sherco
2002 - Amos Bilbao- Montesa
2001- Cancelled due to Foot +Mouth
2000 - Steve Colley - Gas Gas
1999 - Graham Jarvis -Bultaco
1998 - Graham Jarvis - Scorpa
1997 - Steve Colley - GasGas
1996 - Dougie Lampkin - Beta
1995 - Dougie Lampkin - Beta
1994 -Dougie Lampkin - Beta
1993 - Steve Colley - Beta
1992 - Steve Colley -Beta
1991 - Steve Saunders - Beta
1990 - Steve Saunders - Beta
1989 - Steve Saunders - Fantic
1988 -Steve Saunders - Fantic
1987 - Jordi Tarres - Beta
1986 - Thierry Michaud- Fantic
1985 - Thierry Michaud - Fantic
1984 - Thierry Michaud -Fantic
1983 - Toni Gorgot - Montesa
1982 - Bernie Schreiber - SWM
1981- Gilles Burgat - SWM