VOL. 54 ISSUE 16 APRIL 25, 2017 P53
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
JESSE
ZIEGLER
of the top riders to the event, organizers are
putting together a concerted effort to up the
event's game and make it bigger and better
than ever as it approaches the half-century
mark. This year, GasGas and Montesa
brought factory big guns out to tackle the
Pro Shoot-Out—a five-test competition featur-
ing serious lines with routes influenced by
10-time U.S. Trials Champion Geoff Aaron.
The Pro Shoot-Out is not only a serious competition,
but acts as an incredible exhibition of world-class trials
skills and course obstacles to wow fans and motivate rid-
ers. Organizers look to carry this momentum into future
events. Stay tuned to Cycle News for video highlights
from this year's event. CN
Oregon's
Daniel Blanc-
Gonnet was
impressive
on the Anza
rocks.
(Left) Roper gets to have his name etched onto the perpetual
El Trial trophy. (Above) The three biggies—Alex Niederer, Blanc-
Gonnet and Roper—inspect one of the sections.