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I just hope that when he does start to win he doesn't get all cocky like before. But what the hell, everyone likes a little controversy
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Herlings has thankfully made a step forward at last but he seemed to choose some strange lines and looked uncharacteristically ragged at times. It looked to me as though he was riding sweeping 250 lines to maintain momentum but didn't necessarily gain on the guys riding a shorter track - but then who the hell am I to judge... I guess it was just a sign of how hard he was trying and there were definitely a few flashes of brilliance in there.
In comparison, during the momentary footage we got to see of him, Cairoli looked sublime.
What Herlings said about no clicks on the suspension I found interesting. No difference in suspension setup between hard pack in Trentino and sand in Valkenswaard?
Numerous guys complained the track was one lined and kinda dangerous, nothing like previous years.
I wish Gaiser wasn't so set on the USA so they could battle for the next few years. As quick as AC is right now ya know that won't last forever and I can't see anyone coming up right now that will give Jeff fits once he starts to win. It'll be like the mx2 class all over again.
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Again, nothing to be ashamed of, as he still isn't 100%. But I think it's more due to a stacked field rather than his starts, who could've been worse.
I also agree Herlings has a lot to learn in the big boys class and I must admit I did think he would be at the sharp end last weekend so it's been an eye opener for him and us fans. I'm just glad he's accepting being top 10 and not riding over his head like he used to in the MX2. Man looks like non of them MXGP guys want to let Herlings by
I think this was the first weekend he was feeling decent (no large jumps to jar his wrist, softer terrain etc etc)
I would say 90%
He will be winning by the end of the year.
Lommel definetly, but Gajser will gave him fits at the traditional tracks.
This is all my opinion.
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