Motocross des Nations is known in the bikesport world as the ‘Olympic Games of MX.’ The MXdN is the biggest single event in the sport bringing 34 teams from around the world to one circuit. Each year, riders who have spent an entire world championship season racing for glory for themselves and the factories that provide their machines put aside individual ambition and join together to race as a team for their country. In a world where professional sport can often be just a little too professional and selfish, it's a welcome breath of fresh air that closes the year in an atmosphere of team spirit.
But that doesn't mean the racing is any less intense, these crazy guys are racing to win. Whether it be for themselves, their factory or their country, the Motocross des Nations always provides great competition, and this year’s event was tipped to be one of the best ever! 2005 hailed the return of Team USA and included participation of all of this year’s individual MX world champions. What’s more, a good weather forecast for the host town of Ernée, France and a huge crowd meant that the 59th edition of the MX des Nations was set to be a great show.
Fifteen-times winners of the 'Nations, the American team, brought an impressive line-up to the event, with the legendary Ricky Carmichael riding alongside Kevin Windham and Ivan Tedesco, the strongest US riders this season. Reigning champions, the Belgians, were also among the favourites alongside New Zealand and France whose teams listed such names as Ben Townley, Josh Coppins and Mickael Pichon. However, it was Carmichael who dominated the competition from the off, and his two race wins led America to their 16th title, matching the all-time win record held by Great Britain. Carmichael’s performance capped the best individual season a rider has ever had in the sport of MX racing.
This official DVD review covers all the action from every angle, featuring qualifying rounds and all threeMotos: MX1 + MX2 Race 1, MX2 + Open Race 2 and the MX1 + Open Race 3. Plus, viewers can enjoy indepth special features on the USA, New Zealand, Belgium, France and Italy teams.
You can get the MX des Nations 2005 Official Review now, priced at £14.99 on DVD (67mins), from leading video outlets or direct from Duke Video: Tel 01624 640000, fax 01624 640001 or email stating that you saw the news item in Londonbikers.
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