Spectacular EnduroCross at the Olympic Stadium on October 3rd
Montreal, August 19, 2009 - EnduroCross (EX) will make its Montrealdebut at the 32nd running of the Montreal Supermotocross Presented by
Coors Lights and Parts Canada on October 3 at the Olympic Stadium. One
of the most spectacular classes of Indoor Off-Road competition,
professional EnduroCross racing offers fans exciting non-stop action
in every area of the track. EnduroCross reaches speeds that are close
to conventional motocross (MX) racing on a supercross-type track that
includes trial-inspired settings with the winner pushing past the edge
to win. Usually run outdoors on a natural off-road course, EnduroCross
has now entered indoor stadiums where tracks are laid out to reproduce
outdoor conditions.
"The fact that Europeans had the bright idea of bringing the
EnduroCross experience to indoor stadiums is one of the best things
that could have ever happened to the sport," said Guy Giroux of
Saint-Jérôme, one of Quebec's top EnduroCross riders who has
previously competed in the popular motocross event at the Olympic
Stadium. "Our races are usually held in the backwoods far away from
the city with no easy fan access. Competing at the Olympic Stadium on
October 3 in front of a large crowd, will be very exciting. We are
going to give the cheering fans quite a show."
EnduroCross contestants will discover that the Montreal Supermotocross
event will be similar to what they encounter during an outdoors race
called The Special. Not as long as the 50-kilometer Canadian
Championship EX finale, it will have riders battling with gnarly
obstacles, loose boulders, puddles of water, logs, and much more.
"Guy Giroux is an EnduroCross devotee, and all the riders that share
the track with him during this exciting evening feel the same way. It
promises to be a tremendous experience for the fans. Not only is
EnduroCross the ultimate mind and body challenge, but it appears that
the riders are willing to go well above what fans expect for their
debut at the Montreal Supermotocross," noted Pierre Corbeil, promoter
of the event.
In EnduroCross competition, riders face extreme off-road impediments
on motorcycles that are almost identical to motocross bikes, except
that their suspensions are not as stiff, and their engines not as
powerful. Physically, according to Guy Giroux, EX riding requires a
high fitness level especially in the upper arm and legs, great cardio
and strong mental focus techniques.
"Riders set and maintain their own rhythm as they battle either bumps
or ride all out in corners. Each obstacle is unpredictable and breaks
the rhythm of the flow. It also requires extreme focusing skills,"
explained Giroux, a three-time Canadian champion who is currently
ninth overall in the Canadian Enduro Championship standings, led by
Bobby Prochnau from British-Columbia.
The introduction of EnduroCross to the Montreal Supermotocross is a
further testimony to the promoters ongoing commitment to introducing
new and innovative additions to their program. The Montreal Supermotocross is one of the most popular events of the
year presented at the Olympic Stadium, drawing more than 50,000 fans
from Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and the bordering states of the USA.
More than 150 riders from Canada, the United States, and Europe will
participate in this year's competition.
The best seats in the house, as well as all reserved seating, are
currently on sale, and can be ordered online at Admission
(www.admission.com or by calling (514) 790-1245 or 1 800 361-4597).
Prices range from $10.00, $19.00, and $28.00 to $37.50. Tickets are
also available at participating motorcycle dealers in all regions of
Quebec. For more info, go online at www.montrealmotocross.com to learn more
about the Montreal Supermotocross. - End -
Media Inquiries:
Normand Prieur
(450) 492-6963
nprieur@videotron.ca Guy Giroux Imagery
Three-time Canadian EnduroCross champion Guy Giroux in action earlier this year. The photos are copyright-free for the media. (download)
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