a multi-time former national champion in the 125cc and MX1 categories as well . “ It ’ s a great way to start the season . I had no problems physically and this is possibly because I have been riding at a good level a fair bit lately ,” he said , in reference to his representing New Zealand at the Motocross of Nations in France earlier this month . “ I had not ridden the GASGAS much at all before the Motocross of Nations ( on October 7-8 ) and I ’ m still fine-tuning suspension settings . “ I felt better on the bike here in Taupo this weekend than I usually do at this time of the year , so I couldn ’ t have asked for much more than what I achieved this weekend ,” said Cooper , that statement further emphasising just how remarkable was this “ old man ’ s ” achievement in again winning at Taupo against all the rising young stars of the sport . “ I ’ m feeling refreshed . ( CML GASGAS Racing Team manager ) Karl Brabant operates an awesome team . I didn ’ t realise how good it was until I was a part of it and doing stuff with Karl . I ’ m a happy man and love riding this bike .”
Jack Treloar
Phoenix Van Dusschoten
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