Motocross on Fuerteventura

For a small island there is a surprisingly large amount of sport on Fuerteventura. Motorcycling has its enthusiasts and as with all the other sports going on around the island, there is usually somebody willing to organise events.

On the 24th April 2005, just outside Puerto del Rosario, the 9th Annual Motocross competition was held. There were a couple of hundred people watching races at a variety of different levels. It was exciting to watch, with bikes flying through the air. The event's location on the outskirts of Puerto del Rosario was fairly easy to find, as once the races were underway there was a large amount of noise and dust.

The photographs were taken by Sue. Very impressive for a first outing with the camera.

start high jump

The competitors of one race line up for the start. Taking the high-jump!

racing close up

A long way in front......?.

Racer dusty

The red cross were there. The bikers kick up a lot of dust.

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