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Cycle News Issue 48 December 4

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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FIM HOSTS 2018 AWARDS GALA, VIEGAS ELECTED NEW FIM PRESIDENT T he FIM hosted its "royal" year- end awards gala in Andorra la Vella to honor the FIM World Champions of 2018. It was a weekend of meetings, fan activi- ties and photo ops, culminating with the Saturday night ceremony, where two-wheeled champions from Toby Price and Cody Webb to Toni Bou and Marc Marquez were honored. Scarcely recognizable in black- tie attire, stars of MotoGP, World Superbike, Supercross, Super- Enduro, World Rallies, World Trials, SpeedwayGP and more walked the red carpet, and also held a meet and greet with fans. As always, the gala coincided with the annual FIM General As- sembly, where a new president IN THE WIND P28 The 2018 World Champions of MotoGP and WorldSBK series looking dapper with their new hardware. (Right) Jorge Viegas was elected as the new president of the FIM. Viegas will begin his term in January 2019. (Left) Supercross Champion Jason Anderson (right) and Speedway Grand Prix Champion Tai Woffinden at the autograph signing. PHOTOGRAPHY BY FIM

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