N° 008 - TEAM TB RACING
- BETHYS
- Thierry
- FRA
- 07/07/1971
- 169 cm
- 74 kg
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| MODEL |
MAKE |
| 450 CRF X |
HONDA |
 |
| |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
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| Scratch |
23
|
43
|
32
|
23
|
24
|
23
|
19
|
25
|
16
|
24
|
-
|
14
|
27
|
30
|
| Stage |
23
|
43
|
32
|
22
|
24
|
23
|
18
|
25
|
16
|
67
|
-
|
13
|
25
|
30
|
-
|
-
|
| Overall |
23
|
26
|
28
|
23
|
23
|
21
|
20
|
20
|
18
|
28
|
-
|
26
|
24
|
23
|
-
|
-
|
Thierry Bethys: “Another few places better”
18th overall for his first Dakar in 2006, 8th in 2007, what can we expect from Honda rider Thierry Bethys this year? “To go ten steps better this year”, laughs this biker crazy for sand and dunes with an outstanding record book (three-time winner of the enduro du Touquet, eight times French motocross and supercross champion).
Despite all his titles, the man from Vendée still has a huge passion for bikes. “I fell into the world of bikes when I was little! But the Dakar is a one-of-a-kind adventure and a moment when you meet different people”. Indeed, his friendship with Corsican Michel Marchini started on the bivouacs of the rally. Moments that make the Dakar so special for Bethys. “You really see the passion of guys who have struggled to find a budget and who make it with a huge smile…”
According to Thierry, the fundamental quality to manage a good Dakar is “anticipation”. “You must always think of what you might find behind a dune. As a Crossman, I’m used to giving 110% and enjoy myself on jumps”. Concerning pleasure, Thierry expects a lot from this new Dakar: “I love discovering new landscapes, new countries. I’m impatient of being there”. The only upset could come from the unknown that will actually concern all the competitors, but there again, Thierry Bethys isn’t too concerned: “I like this situation when new cards are given out. It calls for qualities to adapt”.
Dakar start photos on line: www.maindruphoto.com