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Cycle News 2013 Issue 32 August 13

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ROUNDS 7-8/AUGUST 3-4, 2013 SIPAPU SKI RESORT/VADITO, NEW MEXICO MOTOTRIALS P64 AIRES AMA/NATC NATIONAL MOTOTRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP SER "The rain definitely played a factor in a few of the sections on that lap," admitted Smage. "Some of the rocks got really slick, which made it tough." On the final lap, Smage managed a one-point ride in section 12, needing a single prod to get over the log before cleaning the rest of the section. In addition, a two in the second section, a one in the sixth section and then a five on the massive wall in the ninth section left Smage with a score of nine for the lap and an overall total of 33 for the day. "Overall, I felt better today than I have all year," said (Above) Bryan Roper maintained second in the series standings by going 3-2 over the weekend. (Right) Sam Fastle finished fifth in his Pro debut on Sunday. Smage. "I still had a few mistakes this weekend, but overall I was a lot more consistent than I've been." Bolopue edged his Sherco USA teammate Bryan Roper by just three points to finish second on the day with a total of 69 points. "Bryan and I had a good battle," said Bolopue. "The rain made it tough and I was bummed with my second lap,

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