Abu Dhabi Desert Problem 2023 – Stage 2 Outcomes • Complete Motorbike

Totaling 365 kilometers, and testing riders with a timed particular of 257 kilometers, stage two of the ADDC was as soon as once more made up of a combination of tall sand dunes and sooner, sandy tracks. With navigation all through the stage not posing an excessive amount of of a problem, discovering a strong tempo and studying the terrain was key to good end result.

Following on from his fifth-place end result from stage one, Toby Worth got here into stage two trying to scale back the hole to the rally leaders. With the particular delivering diversified and infrequently tricky-to-read terrain, Worth used his appreciable ability and expertise to fastidiously navigate his manner via the blind rises of the dunes, not taking any dangers on his KTM 450 RALLY. On this primary half of the occasion’s marathon stage, riders are solely permitted half-hour to work on their machines, so bike preservation was vastly necessary.

Finishing the stage in eighth place, a mere 4 minutes down on the eventual winner, Toby now lies sixth total. Nonetheless, with simply 4 minutes separating these prime six within the provisional total rally standings, and with Worth trying ahead to his later begin place into Wednesday’s 303-kilometer stage three, the Aussie is totally centered on making up that point to the race leaders.

Toby Worth: “Stage two has been good, however similar to yesterday, I’m struggling to learn the terrain a bit and discover a good rhythm. The dunes have been similar to stage one, with some having massive drops on the far facet and others simply rolling properly. It appears each time I try to get my head down and assault, I discover one of many dunes with an enormous drop and it knocks my confidence a bit. My tempo remains to be good and I’m properly within the race, I simply want to remain centered and stick with it. Bodily I really feel nice and on this primary half of the marathon stage, the bike has been excellent. So all good to go forward of tomorrow.”

Provisional Outcomes – Stage 2 Abu Dhabi Desert Problem 2023

1. Luciano Benavides (ARG), Husqvarna, 3:24:50
2. Ignacio Cornejo (CHI), Honda, 3:26:07 +1:17
3. Skyler Howes (USA), Husqvarna, 3:26:34 +1:44
4. Ricky Brabec (USA), Honda, 3:27:08 +2:18
5. Adrien Van Beveren (FRA), Honda, 3:27:59 +3:09
Different KTM
6. Mason Klein (USA), KTM, 3:28:11 +3:21
8. Toby Worth (AUS), KTM, 3:28:57 +4:07
10. Paolo Lucci (ITA), KTM, 3:36:06 11:16

Provisional Standings – Abu Dhabi Desert Problem 2023 after 2 of 5 levels

1. Adrien Van Beveren (FRA), Honda, 7:10:30
2. Pablo Quintanilla (CHI), Honda, 7:12:00 +1:30
3. Luciano Benavides (ARG), Husqvarna, 7:13:57 +3:27
4. Ignacio Cornejo (CHI), Honda, 7:13:58 +3:28
5. Ross Department (BWA), Hero, 7:14:24 +3:54
Different KTM
6. Toby Worth (AUS), KTM, 7:14:29 +3:59
9. Mason Klein (USA), KTM, 7:22:00 +11:30
10. Paolo Lucci (ITA), KTM, 7:39:25 +28:55