Bad luck hampers chances of glory for Team Competition Trials rider Ben Savage at the recent World Biketrial Masters event in China. After sorting a travel Visa at the last minute Ben flew out with aspirations of placing in the top ten of this invite only international. Things looked great for the current British Champ as he made it threw all qualifying rounds with ease. Luck deserted Ben however when one of the obstacles broke causing him to fall, badly gashing his leg. The obstacle was fixed for folowing competitors but Ben was not allowed a re-run?? This turn of events knocked Ben out of contention for the win and even some awesome riding from the UK No1 couldn’t get him back . Still an amazing ride to finnish 6th place overall though; great job Ben!
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“I was really pleased and excited about how i was riding but it was impossible to get back after the obstacle broke on me. I’m gutted that i was not allowed a re-run as that seemed the fair option, all the spectators agreed unfortunately the man in charge didn’t? Good news is my form is great for the rest of the season so i’m happy with the 6th place here.”

Check out these pics of Ben in China on his Team Ashton Dimaondback set up.