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Paul Bolton on the offroad to recovery

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I’m sure you will already know but if not, just briefly…since the last race report which focused on Red Bull Romaniacs, Paul snapped his Achilles in training in Germany on route to Megawatt 111. Hoping it was just a badly sprained ankle, he continued the long drive to Poland to compete as planned. Although he took part in the qualifying and got through to the main race, the pain was unbearable and he went to hospital the evening before the main race. It was confirmed that he had snapped it! (Yes I felt guilty for the "man up and get to Poland, it’s only a sprained ankle” telephone conversation!) Here is the video the POV video in qualifying: Video

After driving home, he managed to get a prompt operation to repair it. He is now 8 weeks post-op. He has had lots of rehab and has been exercising daily to keep in shape. He is now walking independently without crutches and walking mostly without a supporting boot. (He was riding an electric Haibike before he was walking unaided - but that won’t surprise many of you!) He is more eager than ever to get back on the race game, but it is a waiting game to ensure he makes a full recovery. All being well, he may be on a bike around Christmas time and he will take it from there. No competing or heavy duty riding until Spring. This will give him good time to be strong and on form for the start of the hard enduro season at Erzberg!

Erzberg 2017
We are keen to get as many people out supporting to Erzberg as possible. There are lots of Brits racing this year. It’s a great ‘long weekend’ event where you can really get in amongst the action. The dates are 15th-18th June 2017.

KTM adventure filmshoot
Paul went out to Morocco in August to film for the release of the new 1190 and 1290 adventure bikes. Check out the video…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ICQ73VhNWs

World Superenduro
Although Paul won’t compete in the series this winter, he has been asked to commentate as an ‘expert’ alongside Rob Warner at the opening round in Poland. This round only will be LIVE on Red Bull TV on Saturday 10th December, so the pressure will be on!

Haibike
The guys at Haibike have loaned Paul an electric Haibike which has been a godsend for (my sanity)…I mean Paul’s recovery and getting him out of the house and in the fresh air! Keep your eyes on Paul’s social media platforms over the next week or so (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @paulboltsenduro) for a new video which he has put together with a friend from Skyhawx.com.

Youtube
Paul is getting some help from Des at Skyhawx.com to start a youtube channel to give him a platform for some bigger projects. The first of which will be the Haibike video!

www.dirtbikespec.com
If you need any tyre products, don’t forget that we have a small tyre company from our garage selling the new Mefo tyres and mousses, Goldentyre products and Tubliss Gen 2 systems. We ship orders on a next day service.

Training schools
Paul has been on an ACU coaching update course and is planning some training schools as soon as he is back on the bike. These include:

Thanks again all those who support Paul and make it happen. He is looking forward to the new season in 2017....without any dramas!