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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=56 BGCOLOR="#666633" TEXT="#080000"> <div> NEWS</div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=108 BGCOLOR="#666633" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="1cc64643.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="European Dirt: Motocross . . . Trials ."><U><B><IMG SRC="0667d160.png" border=0 width="125" height="22" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Call for Pricing.</B></div> <div> <B>Dealer Pricing available.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>E-mail: </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="mailto:eurodirt@rof.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:eurodirt@rof.net"><U><B><U>eurodirt@rof.net</U></B></U></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=424 BGCOLOR="#FFFBF0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> “Scorpa to be Liquidated” </div> <div> Following the declaration of suspension of dated January 16, 2009 payment, the Scorpa company could continue its activity during almost the 6 months of period of observation in order to allow to find a solution to ensure the perenniality of the company.</div> <bR> <div> A plan of continuation had been considered but could not be implemented for lack of agreement obtained with the principal bank of the group.</div> <bR> <div> By mutual agreement with the bodies of the procedure the discussions continued within the framework of a plan of transfer.</div> <bR> <div> Several transferees presented themselves and two were retained:</div> <bR> <div> - An Italian investor associated the company Gas Gas presented a project of renewal of activity, part of stocks and guaranteeing 75% of employment and a maintenance on site under the condition precedent of an agreement of maintenance of the supply engines by the company Yamaha Motors. The latter warned by its council which it did not wish to continue the supply within the framework of the project Gas Gas. The court noting that this condition essential with the realization of the offer not being filled, the offer of Gas Gas was not maintained.</div> <bR> <div> - The Fites company, representing the interests of Mr. Marc Teissier and owner of the Sherco manufacturer deposited an offer with renewal of activity with part of stocks, maintenance of 25% of employment and a removal of the activity on the site of their factory of Nimes. The court considered that the social aspect of this offer was not satisfactory.</div> <bR> <div> Thus, the Commercial court of Nimes pronounced the liquidation of the company.</div> <bR> <div> The procedure of disposal of the material and immaterial goods will be carried out by Me Pierre Julien, Mandataire Legal, 9 Blvd Victor Hugo - 13100 Tarascon</div> <div> Posted August 7, 2009</div> <div> <B>________________________________________________________________________</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 23, 2008 3:08 PM</div> <div> <B>Subject:</B> 2008 250f update.</div> <div> I had a great weekend on the 2008 SY250F. I won both days, Saturday, I had 2 points and Sunday, I had Zero. This is my first ever Zero Trials that I can remember having. The Scorpa was very impressive. Traction is incredible and gives you tons of confidence on your take offs from dead stop or on your approach to obstacles. The power is real soft and slow off of the bottom, but the top end comes on like crazy and this will get you up all big obstacles no problem. The rear end moves around effortlessly. The front end is a little heavy for front wheel hops, but I’ll take that any day, for the light rear end. Nose wheelies are a blast! The stability of the bike is awesome. It’s not squirrelly or all over the place, it is just straight as an arrow and balances great. The new pumper carb was perfect. I literally took the bike out of the box, put gas in it and rode it with 5 minutes practice time on the bike. . No jetting or anything. The quality of the bike is incredible. I really look forward to riding this bike in the rest of the 2008 TI local events.</div> <div> Take care, Keep your feet up!</div> <div> Ryan Young</div> <div> ________________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <div> This school is appropriate for vintage, twin shock, and modern riders.</div> <div> Instructor: Mark Manniko<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000080" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" > (Trials Training with the Champs)</FONT></div> <div> Date: The trials class scheduled for June 15, is cancelled. We did not get enough people signed up. We will try again in the fall.</div> <div> Please contact Jim Solomon at 970-464-4841 or <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Tempus Sans ITC" ><U>jsolomon01@earthlink.net</U></FONT></div> <div> Jim Solomon</div> <div> P.O. Box P</div> <div> Palisade, CO 81526</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="b035ef00.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="496" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> “New Look for GasGas?”</div> <div> <IMG SRC="a875edb0.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="219" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="a6180600.png" border=0 width="128" height="96" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>The Scorpa T-Ride to debut at Endurocross!</B></div> <div> Saturday, September 29 will mark the debut of Scorpa's newest model --The T-Ride. The Scorpa factory has sent over a late prototype of the much anticipated machine to be piloted by French enduro rider Greg Eyries at the first 2 rounds of the popular Endurocross series. In other RYP Endurocross news, Nick Mantzoras and Phil Smage will also be contesting the series this season aboard their Sherco trials machines. Any riders in the Denver area are welcome to come on out to support these riders as they represent the trials community. All are welcome to stop by the Scorpa pits and meet with the riders. Round 2 of the series will take place on October 6 at the Lazy E arena in Guthrie, OK and RYP will be there as well. Check out <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.endurocross.com</U></FONT> for more details and ticketing information.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="a135ee90.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="233" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Former USA Trials Champions, Ryan Young and Curt Comer took the Sherco 450 to second place in the Duo (two-man) class at the sixth annual KTM/Perry Mountain 24-hour Challenge off-road race June 2/3.  Record entries this year</div> <div> (184 Teams, comprised of 596 riders) were confronted with brutal trail conditions - central Alabama is experiencing a severe drought and without a drop of rain in over a month, dust and deteriorating trail made for tough going.  </div> <bR> <div> "We battled the heat, dust and trail conditions for the entire race but, as expected, the fuel injected Sherco 450 came through for us with uncompromised performance and reliability" said Comer after the competition.</div> <div> Ryan commented at the presentation that our team performance "demonstrates how well Trials skills cross over to the off-road world".</div> <bR> <div> Special thanks go to our sponsors for this event: Sherco USA, Ryan Young Products, Summers Racing Components, Tire Balls, Tucker Rocky Distributing, Maxima Oils, Galfer Brakes, Renthal, Dunlop, and Cyclops (helmet lights).</div> <div> Quad Trials</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="9432cc70.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="199" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="9442cc70.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="199" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="9452cc70.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="199" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="9462cc40.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="452" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Scorpa Concept -- this machine seen at the European motorcycle shows. Is there new discipline here? This may be very interesting as it develops . . . . </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="7fb963b0.png" border=0 width="150" height="59" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" > <IMG SRC="8cf2cde0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="222" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="8d02cde0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="222" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></FONT></div> <div> <B>Scorpa Yamaha announces their new Pilots! Polish Champion Tad Blazusiak to ride the 2 stroke Scorpa SY250 and Japanese Champ Rider, Kenichi Kuroyama on the 4 Stroke SY250F...watch for them! </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Marc Colomer joins Scorpa</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="910faa60.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="166" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> Marc Colomer has joint the French Scorpa factory and becomes their development rider. At 31 years of age, the Spanish World champion from 1996 will contribute his experience and talent to improve the new four stroke Scorpa trials bike and train the factory riders. </div> <div> Marc Colomer :  "I have always needed new motivations and for sure this is a good one. I have followed the progress of Scorpa over the recent years and feel very motivated to do a good job for the them."</div> <div> Philippe Aresten (Scorpa) :  "The signing of Marc is a very important decision in the development of the Scorpa brand and we are very proud to welcome him in our team. Besides the added brand awareness he will bring to Scorpa, his experience at the highest lever will help us make better bikes so our customers will be served even better."</div> <div> Tadeusz Blazusiak :  "I couldn't wish for a better trainer! I have always admired Marc as a rider and look forward to working with him. For sure this way we will make a big step forward with the riding and the bike."</div> <bR> <div> Marc Colomer's career highlights: </div> <div> Outdoor World champion in 1996 </div> <div> Indoor World champion in 94, 95, 96 </div> <div> Nine times TDN winner with the Spanish team </div> <div> Spanish champion in 95, 97, 98, 99 and 2000 </div> <div> NOW here, 4 Stroke Pampera!</div> <div> <IMG SRC="8ab58090.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="777" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>