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The Donkeys starts to 'eeyore' , then the dog joins in.
He comes very happy no. It’s like a horse, a Catalan horse
In English a Donkey. I like that ha ha ha. They howl at each other for about a minute. Its quite entertaining.
They are friends ha ha Look look
He comes very happy no. It’s like a horse, a Catalan horse
In English a Donkey. I like that ha ha ha. They howl at each other for about a minute. Its quite entertaining.
They are friends ha ha Look look
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From the top of the Terractota Sun terrace we look some way off to the donkeys in the distance. Toni told me that much of the large area in front of us was his and that the donkeys were very necessary. He explained that fire is a big problem in the area and that the donkeys help with this by eating everything and keeping the grass lows. This reduces fire risk. He said “Now is all green, but in June, August all is brown and is very dangerous for the fire. 2 years ago the big fire was to the left and all of the mountain there was burn. The fire stopped 2 kilometres from here. We stay here. My family stay here and I go to the fire as I am part of a society and must work when the fire threatens us. I was there with the water with the people of the area also and the professionals also. We have a tractor with a big water tank also that we send for several large hectares across miles of open country side.
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Do you watch the trial now?
Yes, but only on television
What do you think?
Very difficult, incredible, incredible. Toni Bou is incredible. Now this week he is champion of the world, 8 times.
When you look back on the trial days, were they good days for you?
Yes very good times
Do you look back and think that I could have continued for longer and that you stopped too soon? You were still a young man I think?
It was good for me the years I do well in but difficult for me to continue. I am developing bikes and changing bikes and developing bikes again. I have had my best years with the moto at this time and now my family need me for the business so I go there. I had to make decision and it was the perfect time to leave the trial.
What do you do for fun now or just work?
Now?
Yes .... I do a little ski in the hills near here but no more hobbies only work and family.
Do you have children?
Yes three. I have one daughter in London. They finish university in Chelsea, they study English.
Yes, but only on television
What do you think?
Very difficult, incredible, incredible. Toni Bou is incredible. Now this week he is champion of the world, 8 times.
When you look back on the trial days, were they good days for you?
Yes very good times
Do you look back and think that I could have continued for longer and that you stopped too soon? You were still a young man I think?
It was good for me the years I do well in but difficult for me to continue. I am developing bikes and changing bikes and developing bikes again. I have had my best years with the moto at this time and now my family need me for the business so I go there. I had to make decision and it was the perfect time to leave the trial.
What do you do for fun now or just work?
Now?
Yes .... I do a little ski in the hills near here but no more hobbies only work and family.
Do you have children?
Yes three. I have one daughter in London. They finish university in Chelsea, they study English.
2014 - Exclusive interview with Toni Gorgot www.retrotrial.com
2014 - Exclusive interview with Toni Gorgot www.retrotrial.com
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You were quiet during your time in the trial. Although you socialised with other riders you were
known for being quiet and silent a lot of the time. You did not talk much. Was there a reason? No, there was no reason for this it was just my character. Later after I leave the trial this all change and I talk more because of the business and being older. Sure at the time I was different and much quiet. At the trial I am concentrating much and also I only stay for the race and then go. Later I change and now I am as loud as anyone ha ha . Its unlikely that you will bump into Antonio in the near future. These days, the days of trial are a distant memory but never the less very proud memory for him.
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