KTM on the podium at Paris Bercy with French rider Cedric Subeyras

On Saturday the young French rider was equal leader in the overall
progressive standings and a sixth place finish in Sunday's final put
him on the "King of Bercy" podium with the prestigious position of
being the top European rider behind two Americans, the ultimate winner
Justin Barcia and second placed Kyle Chisholm.
 
The event was also positive for Red Bull KTM factory rider
and reigning MX1 world champion Tony Cairoli. His last appearance at
Paris Bercy was back in 2006 and given that he has not had the
opportunity to train much SX in recent weeks, he said he was satisfied
with his weekend ride. Tony improved each day, steadily moving up the
order and Sunday was his best final. The talented Italian missed third
place by a whisker as he crossed the line wheel on wheel with French
rider Cyrille Coulon and had to settle for fourth. In the final
reckoning for the King of Bercy, Tony finished in fifth position.

 
Red Bull KTM's MX2 world champion Marvin Musquin had a
positive start to the weekend race activities before his home crowd on
Friday, finishing second to eventual "King" winner Barcia. But during
Saturday's races he experienced some discomfort in his knee and not
wanting to take any risks, decided to sit out the rest of the weekend.
Although Marvin was already feeling better on Sunday, he will visit his
own doctor on Monday or Tuesday for a complete checkup.

 
Racing at Paris Bercy was again fast and furious on a course
that was tough for even the best exponents of this unique sport. Riders
delivered, as always, a spectacular three days of high octane
competition in front of a sell-out crowd.
 
Pics: Ray Archer; Stefano Taglioni  

 
Results King of Bercy

1, Justin Barcia, USA

2, Kyle Chisholm, USA

3, Cedric Soubeyras, France, KTM

4, Greg Aranda, France

5, Tony Cairoli, Italy, KTM