Sneak Peek: Christophe Pourcel testing on a Rockstar Energy Racing Husqvarna 450

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TMV 4/23/2015 12:01am
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A whole season on the 450 would be a success for CP. He seems pretty undecided though, which isn't a good thing for Husky (or any...
A whole season on the 450 would be a success for CP. He seems pretty undecided though, which isn't a good thing for Husky (or any other team that's interested in him).
An available green bike showed up at the worst moment for Husky...
The Vitard Nation 4/23/2015 7:05am
4/23/2015 7:05am
It's sort of sad to read the "out of shape" posts.

If I'm not mistaken, a symptom of his paralysis recovery is that his body now has a hard time regulating internal temperature, similar to Jimmy Button, who also recovered from partial paralysis. Hence the fans on the starting line, cooling vests, ect.

The guy isn't out of shape, he has a medical condition. The question I'd ask is... what are the excuses of the 34 or so guys behind him who've never been partially, temporarily paralyzed?
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The Vitard Nation wrote:
It's sort of sad to read the "out of shape" posts. If I'm not mistaken, a symptom of his paralysis recovery is that his body now...
It's sort of sad to read the "out of shape" posts.

If I'm not mistaken, a symptom of his paralysis recovery is that his body now has a hard time regulating internal temperature, similar to Jimmy Button, who also recovered from partial paralysis. Hence the fans on the starting line, cooling vests, ect.

The guy isn't out of shape, he has a medical condition. The question I'd ask is... what are the excuses of the 34 or so guys behind him who've never been partially, temporarily paralyzed?
Not that I disagree, but if he's going to compete, you make that decision, you can't use it as an excuse... Drives me nuts any time I read about a pro who is out of shape.

Bro. Your job is to be in shape and ride. Do it.
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inthebadboycorner 4/24/2015 5:26am
4/24/2015 5:26am
I think he will beat Cairoli on the faster tracks, and he will have Villipotto easily on the sand tracks!
His bike set up will be far superior on those tracks.

Don't you think?
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kongols 4/24/2015 5:42am
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inthebadboycorner wrote:
I think he will beat Cairoli on the faster tracks, and he will have Villipotto easily on the sand tracks! His bike set up will be...
I think he will beat Cairoli on the faster tracks, and he will have Villipotto easily on the sand tracks!
His bike set up will be far superior on those tracks.

Don't you think?
Absolutely, but first things first- he needs to race GP`s which is highly unlikely.
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KlootZak 4/24/2015 5:47am
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The Vitard Nation wrote:
It's sort of sad to read the "out of shape" posts. If I'm not mistaken, a symptom of his paralysis recovery is that his body now...
It's sort of sad to read the "out of shape" posts.

If I'm not mistaken, a symptom of his paralysis recovery is that his body now has a hard time regulating internal temperature, similar to Jimmy Button, who also recovered from partial paralysis. Hence the fans on the starting line, cooling vests, ect.

The guy isn't out of shape, he has a medical condition. The question I'd ask is... what are the excuses of the 34 or so guys behind him who've never been partially, temporarily paralyzed?
That's all true obviously but I don't think Christophe did much during his off season. I don't think he went to the fitness or something but hopefully I am wrong (as I don't have any proof or anything). For the record, I am a huge fan and hopefully he will do well! I think he would benefit the most if he could work with Aldon!
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GD2 4/24/2015 6:29am
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KlootZak wrote:
That's all true obviously but I don't think Christophe did much during his off season. I don't think he went to the fitness or something but...
That's all true obviously but I don't think Christophe did much during his off season. I don't think he went to the fitness or something but hopefully I am wrong (as I don't have any proof or anything). For the record, I am a huge fan and hopefully he will do well! I think he would benefit the most if he could work with Aldon!
CP has been a ghost since the over seas SX races. You have no clue what he has been doing this off season, and have no reason to think he hasn't done anything.
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KlootZak 4/24/2015 7:11am
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CP has been a ghost since the over seas SX races. You have no clue what he has been doing this off season, and have no...
CP has been a ghost since the over seas SX races. You have no clue what he has been doing this off season, and have no reason to think he hasn't done anything.
Yes I do: his reputation and his history.
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johnnybgood 4/24/2015 7:22am
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People thought pourcel didn't train and was out of shape in 2009 and he still would turn the fastest laps of the race at the end of 35 minute Motos. Same with 2010, 2012, and even once last year. He has shown he knows what it takes to get in shape. Nobody knows what he does. He said last year wasn't a fitness issue and seemed insulted that people didn't think he could handle a 35 minute moto on a 250
darren7878 4/24/2015 9:46am
4/24/2015 9:46am
He would do better to take a 2 year deal on the Husqvarna than a fill in ride on the Kawasaki
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Silliker269 4/24/2015 10:26am
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Ok guys, Pourcel will be in amazing shape and challenge Dungey and Roczen for the title ,...... there fixed
inthebadboycorner 4/24/2015 11:35am
4/24/2015 11:35am
inthebadboycorner wrote:
I think he will beat Cairoli on the faster tracks, and he will have Villipotto easily on the sand tracks! His bike set up will be...
I think he will beat Cairoli on the faster tracks, and he will have Villipotto easily on the sand tracks!
His bike set up will be far superior on those tracks.

Don't you think?
kongols wrote:
Absolutely, but first things first- he needs to race GP`s which is highly unlikely.
Sarcasm,


This thread is going exactly the same way as the Vilipotto GP threads, all speculations.
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kongols 4/24/2015 11:38am
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darren7878 wrote:
He would do better to take a 2 year deal on the Husqvarna than a fill in ride on the Kawasaki
He signed with Husqvarna. Done deal.
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tek14 4/24/2015 12:50pm
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Did he? Where is confirm or news about it?

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