Simpson back in action – 30/07/09

Published: 31st July 2009

Author: G2F

Red Bull KTM factory rider Shaun Simpson made a much welcomed return to riding late last week following his long lay off due to a serious leg injury sustained during a practice accident back in April. The twenty-one year old got the all clear from Doctor Ghyjselings last Wednesday, and whilst Thursday was lost to heavy rain in Belgium Simpson enjoyed two good days of riding during Friday and Saturday on a private sand track close to his base in Zolder.

Shaun explained. “It feels good to be back on a bike again, although the first few laps seemed a little strange, I soon got back into it. I did three twenty minute motos at a reasonable speed to start with and my leg seemed really good. I landed heavy a couple of times and there was no pain what so ever. My ankle was a bit stiff to begin with, but having new boots on didn’t help probably.”

“My overall fitness is pretty good as I have been working hard over the last few weeks, so now it is just a case of getting bike fit and building up both my speed and confidence. I plan to use exactly the same riding routine as I did pre-season as it seemed to work well. The good thing is that I have got five weeks before Lierop, so I can just take things at my own pace.” Simpson continued.

“I obviously can’t wait to be racing again, but I know these coming weeks are important not only for the last few races this year, but also in terms of being fit and ready for next season too. So I will not be doing anything that is going to put that at risk.” The reigning British MX2 champion ended.

Follow Shaun’s return to racing over the coming weeks on his official website at www.shaunsimpson.com

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