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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo 

The media scrum decends on the great champion
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
"Yes 8". Am i holding up the right amount of fingers ? :)
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Big big big smiles
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Well done Toni. It was an incredible moment. Goose bumps all around :)
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Because of their confidence in winning Toni got a new celebratory T shirt
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Miguel reminds Toni that the time is ticking and that the trial isnt finished untill he has handed in his card . Toni knows he has a point :).
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
On the stage , the ever present World trial commentator speaks to Toni. In both photos the eyes of Toni say it all.
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Well done Toni . Its just incredible.
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Mum , Toni's girlfriend and sister congratulate him .
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Oh go on then Toni............................................. if you insist  :).
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
time for a hug with Amos. Your looking at the back of Retrotrials friend and Montesa boss Oscar Giro.
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Time for a hug with Montesa security man and the man from Honda Japan.
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Here are the final scores 
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Time to leave the bull ring. Ooops -  Someones not happy 
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
Immediately back at Montesa camp , everyone has retired into the Motorhome to prepare for the celebrations. Toni's bike has been tethered to the ground to stop it floating away and  Amos gives us a big happy smile :)
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2014 photo report of the Spanish World Trial at Arnedo
The results from day 2 , which was when all of my photos were taken .
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Now ,a few very nice  Honda Montesa photos from the press pack.
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The year end results
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Toni    Bou     interview 

- Congratulations Toni on the eighth title. You’ve made history in the motorcycle world. Did you think that you would be able to pull it off? How did it feel?
- No matter how much you think about, you have no idea how you will feel in the end. Today I feel total happiness. It was a perfect day; winning the race and the title. I couldn’t ask for anything more.
 
- Saturday’s victory was very important, especially because it meant that you could go into it more relaxed, and get another win, the seventh of the season....
- Yes, as you put it, Saturday was the key. The sections were pretty complicated, which allowed us to use 100% of the skill that we have. It was crucial to win the penultimate race, with Adam third on the podium, that was a great day. Also, I’ve been very consistent this season. I’ve won seven races, But I was never off the podium in the others, finishing in second. Consistency is very important in a world championship.
 
- You were looking very comfortable on the bike. Is it all about confidence? 
- Without doubt. There is always a perfect understanding between the Montesa Cota 4RT and me. When I get to the point that I think I can’t make it, then the machine ends up convincing me that it is really possible. I’m really happy to use the Cota. I don’t think that it would have been possible without it. 

- From last April you officially began a new phase as 100% part of HRC. Has it required more responsibility?
- Yeah, this season we have started with HRC, and we couldn’t ask for anything better. The team has worked really hard, and for me, in the beginning, it made me suffer, for the pressure to not lose the title. Our relationship couldn’t have got off to a better start. But in the end everything has fallen into place. The team, my team hasn’t changed, and they are a part of the success that I have achieved too. 
 
- Of the eight titles, they say that you never forget the first one all your life. And the eighth, will you remember it in the same way? 
- Yes. I’m sure. The first world championship win is the best, there’s no denying it, because when you get it, you always doubt that you’ll be able to repeat it again. But this title is very special, not just because it’s the eighth and this is a date for the future, but also because Adam [Raga] made it so difficult and we went into the final race, both with chances of winning. To be able to overcome the pressure that I had been subjected to has been fantastic.

- Your main worry was finding a race that would have been too easy.  
-Yes, especially after the French race, where we found a very easy course and Adam and I both finished with two marks after 36 section. But we had never been to Arnedo, and we didn’t know what to expect, but Saturday was a great race, and Sunday was even better.
 
- How would you describe your riding over this last week?
- Well, I think that the riding has been perfect, but as far as I’m concerned, I think there are still things that I can improve upon. The challenge for us is to keep progressing and getting better. There are still things in which I make mistakes, that could be improved. Some I’ve been able to remedy, and others that still need to be worked on.  
 
- So, what is Toni Bou’s next challenge?
- Well, next week we will be competing in Andorra. It is the Trial de Nations, a competition which I like for the format and for the good fun that we have with the other participants. Once again, the Spanish team is the favourite, and I hope to be able to live up to expectations. 
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