Motorcycle fans and especially trials fans have an inescapable appointment on Saturday September 2nd in Andorra (The Rabassa). Not only because the penultimate round of the World Trial Championship will be celebrated there, but in addition Sherco will present the new 2007 Trials models at this race. The new models include many improvements and very significant changes that will be displayed all day. Sherco anticipates that production will start immediately after this presentation.

The British rider Graham Jarvis was the first official Sherco rider; Graham actually started riding for Sherco when the brand was first introduced back in 1998. In its first season, Graham gave Sherco their first international victory in the prestigious SSDT which gave an enormous amount of credibility to the recently created new brand. Since then the path of the rider and the brand have united hand in hand, success after success, Graham has won international and national events for Sherco, thus creating an indissoluble image in which it is difficult to separate Sherco from Graham and Graham from Sherco. Graham has become the very best ambassador for Sherco around the world. Starting in 2005, the 31 year old rider from Canterbury has taken a turn in his sports career by competing in the extreme tests of Enduro racing. Graham has achieved some very surprising and impressive results, continuing to promote his winning ways and showing that he is a versatile and industrious rider.

This year you won the SSDT again. What’s your secret to keep winning this event in front of the youngest riders?
Good preparation is the key to success in this event. The Sherco 290 is exceptional in Scottish sections. Experience also plays a big part at the SSDT.

In your opinion what is the evolution of the Sherco since your first victory in 1999?
There has been an all round improvement to the Sherco – suspension, engine and much better handling.

This year you are participating in trials and enduro events with very surprising results. What is the reason for this change?
I like enduros and the Sherco 450 is a fun bike to ride at any level. After many years ride trials it is good to do something different.

What is your strongest point in order to be at the same level as other expert enduro riders?
Trials skills definitely help in enduros.  I have good fitness from trials and the mental skills I’ve got from top level trials certainly help a lot.

What type of enduro races do you prefer?
Extreme enduros come naturally but I need to work hard on my motocross style, but I love all races.

What bike are you using to ride enduros? Do you have any improvements in respect of the production model?
The Sherco 450 is really good straight from production. I just put handguards, O-ring chain and titanium footrests on and adjust the suspension to my preference.

Do you think that the Sherco is at the same level as other more experienced enduro brands?
The Sherco is a bike for all levels of riders. I’ve not found another brand as good. I love it.

Seeing your great results, can we see you riding other type of enduro events, like the World Championship?
I’d like to ride some for experience but I’m still riding many trials so its difficult at the present time to fit into my schedule.

The latest edition of the MRS Sherco Training Camp was held on the 1st and 2nd of August. Fifty-five young riders with ages ranging from 10 through 18, and coming from many different origins (Scotland, Wales, Island of Man, Isle of Wight, Ulster. ..) formed this latest edition of the "Malcolm Rathmell Sports Sherco Training Camp" directed by professors of the level of Graham Jarvis, Gary MacDonald, Reads Sampson, Chris Pearson, John Crinson, Donna Fox and Jack Reads.  The participants, according to their riding level, were divided into five groups with their respective monitors.  Graham Jarvis was responsible for heading the top group who trained on the most complicated sections. 

The latest edition of the Sherco Academy is approaching very rapidly; it will start the 5th of September and finish on the 7th in Canyamars (Barcelona) managed by Joan Pons. This is a training school of the very highest caliber for up and coming riders who are at least 10 years old. Students will learn about: physical form and conditioning, riding techniques, mechanical aspects of the motorcycle etc. If you are interested in participating please send an email with your resume to: information@topfun.com.

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A new accessory of the Sherco 4.5i is now available. A new exhaust system specifically designed for racing that improves the power curve and engine horsepower of the motorcycle. It is a steel reinforced design that is resistant to high temperatures; it is TIG welded and is a very high quality product that should prove to be very durable. It provides more engine power and guarantees improved all around performance.

Despite many difficulties, Joan Pedrero managed to finish the Figueira of Foz, the last round of the Portuguese Enduro Championship. In spite of having the potential of finishing as the leader of the Championship, Joan Pedrero could not rise to the top spot of the podium because of technical problems. In spite of that, Joan was able to recover and only finished 15 seconds behind Paulo Felicia in the second day of a very meritorious effort. Joan was sad by the results of the weekend but very pleased with the performance of his Sherco during the championship run.

Albert Cabestany:  "It was an incredibly competitive race, and the truth is that I remain with a certain bitter regret that I missed the outright victory by only two points.  Third place in the overall classification is still within our reach, I am going to do everything possible to obtain it.”