The sixth and final day dawns. Typically in the six days there's a short loop of about 20km, however today the riders had 90km and a service check before they reached the impressive Augeda Motocross Circuit, home of the Grand Prix of Portugal.
The final 90km wasn't an easy ride, with the riders having to push on in the dust to ensure they made the time controls without penalties.
Julian stopped to help a fallen rider and was 1 minute late into the first time control (this minute was later credited back to him) unfortunately he was so angry about losing the first minute he checked into the final time control on time, a silly error for such an experienced Enduro rider meaning he gained another minute penalty as he should have stayed one minute late. Most importantly rider and machine made it to the GP circuit!
James arrived at Augeda with no problems.
Today was to be one of the hottest days so far, with both Julian and James racing near the end of the day, they had to control the nerves and stay out of the sun for most of the day!
Finally their races came, a sighting lap and the gate dropped . . . first to see the chequered flag was Julian and as Gordon Ramsey would say 6 Days DONE!!
James carried on racing until the end with a battle with fellow Brit Derek Little . . . James then saw the chequered flag too!
Congratulations to both Julian and James who finished one of the worlds toughest competitions!!
James finished 14th in class, 3rd Brit.
Julian finished 32nd in class, 4th Brit.
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