Cycle News

Cycle News 2013 Issue 28 July 16

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

Issue link: https://magazine.cyclenews.com/i/144092

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 27 of 123

VOL. 50 ISSUE 28 JULY 16, 2013 looked back, taking the win with five seconds to spare over Strijbos. Desalle finished a close third, followed by Kawasaki's Gautier Paulin and Van Horebeek. De Dycker finished sixth. Desalle completed the day second overall, with Strijbos taking third. DeDycker ended up fourth overall and Van Horebeek fifth overall. After 12 rounds, Cairoli has a comfortable 99-point lead over Paulin, who heads Desalle by just nine. Herlings was again in a class of his own in MX2. The young Dutchman dominated both motos, winning by more than 50 seconds each time. Australian Dean Ferris made good use of fast starts and consistent riding to claim runner-up honors. The Yamaha pilot finished third in both MX2 motos. Herling's teammate Jordi Tixler of France ended up third overall. P29 He fell on the first lap of the first moto and then worked his way up to fifth. Things went smoother for him in the second moto, where he rode up front through out the race, taking second. Spain's Jose Butron (KTM) finished fourth overall, followed by Russia's Aleksandr Tonkov (Hon). Herlings enjoys a huge 151-point lead over Tixier in the MX2 Championship. Butron is third, 58 points behind Tixier. J&P'S RALLY A SUCCESS S ome 30,000 motorcyclists from at least 20 different states converged in Eastern Iowa, June 29-30, for the 34th annual J&P Cycles Open House Rally. The open house at J&P Cycles, an industry leader in the aftermarket motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel, featured appearances by Sons of Anarchy stars Tommy Flanagan (who plays Filip "Chibs" Telford) and Ryan Hurst (who plays Harry "Opie" Winston). The expert stunt team of 1 Wheel Revolution also wowed the crowd with their wheelies and burnouts. "A lot of work goes into putting this event together, so seeing so many motorcycles roll onto the grounds was truly humbling," J&P Cycles general manager Zach Parnham said. "At some point, we thought we An aerial view of the packed house that was the 34th annual J&P Cycles Open House Rally in Iowa. would hit a cap regarding visitors and each year we go above and beyond the previous year's record. In 2014, it's our 35th an- niversary, so we're hoping to hit the 35,000 mark." Next year's event is scheduled for June 28-29.

Articles in this issue

Archives of this issue

view archives of Cycle News - Cycle News 2013 Issue 28 July 16