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Sam Connor is one of England's true trials
ambassadors for the sport. Renowned for his spectacular
riding and his celebrity name, he is an idol and hero
to many. Sam Connor is, quite simply, the legend of Trials.
The crowds worship his gutsy, aggressive style and a determination
to win at all costs that produced this a top world-class
rider. And Sam has not changed through out recent years.
Backed by MRS (Malcolm Rathmell Sport). Sam aims to clinch
the win at the British Solo Championship this year and
place himself firmly on the WTC leader board. 2004 heralds
an exciting season in Sam's career, this exclusive interview
gains a rare incite to Sam's determination and focus on
the coming season.
Me: You must be thrilled to have signed with MRS?
Sam: I'm really happy to be riding for Malcolm Rathmell
Sport; The change of team has really
motivated me, given me a fresh start to the year. I
am feeling confident with having someone of Malcolm's
experience and knowledge behind me I can really achieve
much better results.
Me: Everyone will know you will be giving 110 percent,
which is what you gave last year. Having Graham Jarvis
as a team mate and riding the Sherco machine in both
the British and World trials championships has got to
be the best manufacturers trials duo in 2004.
Sam: Graham has amassed a wealth of experience at top
level trials which has earned him a reputation as a
brilliant rider - having Graham as a team mate is fantastic
news and I'm really looking forward to working with
him in the coming season. The Sherco bike is an awesome
piece of kit, which suits my riding style to a tee.
Me: What are your thoughts on the 2004 British Championship
and who do you see as your main competitors?
Sam: The British Champs are very different for me as
we have different rules and regulations here in the
UK compared to International events, which is what I
gear up for. As always they produce a high quality calibre
of rider making the competition tough. I am looking
forward to these trials this year as I believe I have
a strong chance of winning.
Me: World Trials Championship - do you expect to finish
higher than 15th place in WTC this season?
Sam: I would like to finish 10th or better - I missed
quite a few rounds out last year; so 15th place last
season is not a true representation of where I should
have finished.
Sam's popularity and charismatic reputation will be
further heightened when MBT (motorbiketrials.com) covers
where possible all of Sam rides this season. Sam is
widely recognised as one of the best riders in the world.
A most glittering and prosperous career awaits Sam for
2004, he is as he puts it "really motivatied".
MRS has signed a future world champion and not only
this; Sam has the ability to convey himself brilliantly,
which is a big plus when it comes to TV interviews and
can only do the world of good for Sam's sponsors, MRS
and Sherco who have all backed a winner.
"MBT was very disappointed that Sam's exploits
in the British and World trials last year did not earn
him the wild card ride at Sheffield 2004. Sam battled
hard in both Championship's finishing 7th at Twin Ring
Motegi, Japan, and third overall to the hugely experienced
Steve and Graham in the British Championship. This alone
was in MBT's opinion easily good enough to have qualified
him for the wild card ride at Sheffield".
by: Cliff Barnett
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