Todd Kellett scores second at Loon-Plage PRO HEXIS Sand Race
By Andrew Hill on 14th Dec 20
Beach race ace Todd Kellett pushed through the pain barrier to second place at the PRO HEXIS Sand Race in France at the weekend with team-mate Milko Potisek taking the victory.
Kellett is still not fully recovered from an ankle break sustained three months ago and has had little bike time to prepare but despite the pain the three-time Weston winner put in two excellent 60-minute motos to finish 4-2 for second overall at Loon-Plage.
"It was an honour to be at the PRO HEXIS Sand Race today," said the 23-year-old. "Only two weeks on the bike we knew it was going to be difficult. Race one was a challenge from the get-go but managed to pull it together and get it across the line for second in the final [race]. Completing two one-hour motos at this stage in my recovery, I am happy with... the rest will come.
"Big thank you to everyone who has got my back to where I am today, its not been easy and we have more work to do but its a steady start."
31-year-old Frenchman Potisek dominated both races for a perfect start to the season. "Victory in both races today at Loon beach great preparation race, we take note of the information and we continue to work for the goal," said local hero Potisek, who hails from Dunkirk.
What's next for Todd Kellett?
Kellett will now turn his focus to preparing for the legendary Le Touquet beach race which is set for January 24.
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