Upper Yarra
5 Tuesday, 24 September, 2019
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Sanders salutes By Jed Lanyon Three Bridges Enduro motorcyclist Daniel Sanders was named the outright champion at the Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) on Saturday 15 September. Sanders last won the AORC in 2016 and said it was good to be back on top after finishing second last year. “I had the fire in my eyes for this season. It’s a big achievement to win it back,” he said. The 11 rounds of racing saw Sanders and the Husqvarna Racing Team competing across New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria since March. The AORC has racers participating in a range of events such as three hour cross countries, sprints, and endurance races where riders are on their bikes for eight hours a day across a weekend. After kicking his feet up for a bit, Sanders’ eyes are now set on riding in the International Six Day Enduro (ISDE) in Portugal in November. “Racing for team Australia has always been a privilege. It’s my sixth year representing Australia ... There are a lot of strong riders all going to the race so it’ll be the year to win it,” Sanders said. In preparation for travelling to the ISDE, Sanders and fellow Husqvarna Enduro race team member Fraser Higlett will be hosting a fundraiser event for local riders. “It’ll be a fun event to interact with other riders and kids.” He said the event will be targeted towards riders as opposed to racers and that there would be tracks for all skill levels. “A few people will come along to camp, I think it will just be a chilled out day for everyone to enjoy the dirt bike scene.” The event will feature giveaways raffles and a sausage sizzle, but places are limited to 100 riders. For more information about the fundraiser, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ events/392762521620509/
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Daniel Sanders competing in the Australian OffRoad Championship.
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