Tony Cairoli, the nine-time World Champion who together with Alessandro Lupino is leading the development of the Ducati Desmo450 MX, has chosen the new Powerstage RR for your e-Bike training.
Source: press release
Motocross is one of the most physically demanding motorsports in the world, where preparation matters as much as talent in the final outcome. This is why the best cross riders use the Mountain Bike, and the e-Bike specifically, to improve their condition.
The main advantage is the improvement of cardiovascular fitness, in order to increase resistance over long distances, essential to allow a driver to maintain high concentration and clarity for the entire duration of the race. Furthermore, cycling helps develop leg strength, which is crucial for stability and control of the motorbike.
In this one is of great advantage pedal assisted bike, because it allows you to pedal at constant heart rates, even in the presence of significant differences in height, with longer workouts which can be alternated with cool-down sessions.
Cairoli and his preparation
Antonio Cairolli won the first heat of the Ponte a Egola race of the Italian Motocross Pro-Prestige, raced a few weeks ago in prohibitive surface conditions, thus demonstrating his level of physical preparation. The nine-time World Champion trains by bicycle, mainly on mountain bikes. His choice was one Ducati Powerstage RR, model full carbon e-enduro introduced last year in the Ducati range.
Tony Cairoli, official rider of the Ducati Corse R&D – Factory MX Team: “Motocross is an extremely physical discipline, which requires athletic preparation at the highest levels, based on strength and a lot of resistance. The bicycle therefore represents the perfect training.
A large part of my winter preparation is based on mountain bike sessions. I chose an enduro model because, in addition to training, it allows me to tackle particularly technical trails, so as to also practice my riding technique".
"On a mountain bike, as on a motorbike, you need to know how to choose the right trajectories, constantly correct the balance of the vehicle and body posture, control braking by making quick decisions and automating many movements. The bike allows you to go step by step and try new things by gradually intensifying the speed of execution, so as to acquire better control and confidence which is also useful on a motorbike. "
Cairoli's bicycle
La Powerstage RR limited edition and the first e-enduro with carbon fiber frame from Ducati, a concentration of technology and advanced components with class-leading performance.
The Shimano EP801 motor with 85Nm of torque, the Öhlins suspension, the carbon rims, the powerful Braking brakes and the 12-speed SRAM electronic gearbox guarantee the highest level of performance on the most extreme enduro routes.
The special livery designed by Aldo Drudi, in collaboration with the Ducati Style Centre, inspired by the official team's Desmosedici, enhances the unique character of this model produced in only 230 numbered copies.
Ducati Powerstage and Desmo450 MX visible at Misano in two events
To celebrate this important partnership and for all fans of the off road world, Ducati will exhibit Cairoli's two vehicles together, the Powerstage RR and the new Desmo 450MX, both on the occasion of WDW, from 26 to 28 July and subsequently, on the occasion of theItalian Bike Festival which will be held at the motorcycle circuit of Misano by 13 15 to September.
In addition to the Powerstages, they will be visible and testable also the other models in the Ducati e-bike range: the Futa AXS in road and all-road versions and e-mtb TK-01RR (aluminium enduro) e MIG S (all mountain).
Ducati E-Bikes can be ordered from the Ducati dealer network and online at www.ducati.com.
