Marcel Hirscher “made it” – and that’s not bad at all! At the start of the 26th Erzbergrodeo on Friday, the ex-ski star finished 110th out of 358 motorcycle riders in a time of 8:01.914. Buddy Michael Walkner came in sixth place.
“The first day of the @redbullerzbergrodeo is done. Driving was a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to more,” wrote 33-year-old Hirscher on Instagram. In a broadcast, the eight-time overall World Cup winner was satisfied with his first prologue. “It was a solid ride without any moments of shock,” he said. The majority of the participants in the 26th Erzbergrodeo got to know the area for the first time this year on Friday. As usual, the highlight of the Hard Enduro event is the Hare Scramble on Sunday, where the top 500 of the prologue compete. Fastest in the first prologue was American Kailub Russell in 7:11.77 minutes, the red-white-red Podium candidate Michael Walkner came in sixth. Highlight on Sunday On Saturday, Hirscher wants to find a few more seconds on the 10-kilometer route. As usual, the highlight of the Hard Enduro event is the Hare Scramble on Sunday, where the top 500 of the prologue compete.
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