• Forcefield Sponsored Rider Cornish Gets GB Call Up

    Forcefield sponsored supermoto rider Lewis Cornish has been selected by Team Great Britain to represent his country at the 2010 Supermoto of Nations event which will be held at Cahors in the South West of France on the 2nd and 3rd October. Thrilled with the honor of joining his two team mates Lee Williams and Ben Robb in the under 21 Team GB squad Lewis and his parents will soon be heading off on a mammoth 1600 mile European road trip. The trip will not only involve a visit to Cahors but will also on the return journey home will see them stop off at the Mettet Superbiker event in Belgium the following weekend. This will provide Lewis once again with the opportunity to compete against not only some of the worlds elite Supermoto racers, but also stars from the world of road racing and motocross as they all fight for supremacy at this legendary event.
     
    When Lewis was asked to comment on the news he replied; "I’m absolutely buzzing with excitement, I couldn’t believe it when I got the call and I can’t wait to be part of Team GB and represent my Country. It’s the best news I’ve had all year.’’
    At 17 years old, Lewis the youngest member of Team GB is under no illusion as to how tough the Olympics of supermoto event will be. The very best riders from countries all over the World put their usual rivalries aside to compete as a national team to decide who really are the masters of supermoto. Current champions Germany will find it difficult to retain their crown as Team Italia are clear favorites and the French on home soil will be tough to beat. Team GB have finished on the podium in Northern Ireland in 2006 and both British senior and under-21 Junior squads will be determined to put on a good show for the large crowds and TV.

    09/09/2010 10:31:00