Breathing down the neck of the young Belgian the entire race, Nathan Watson (UK) eventually took second. Camille Chapeliere (FR) took third, followed by 21-year-old Lars van Berkel who won the best Dutch rider title in his home country.
“This has been extremely heavy, I have never done anything so heavy,” said Van de Sande right after the race. “It was the very first time I competed in this event and I cannot believe I ended up becoming the winner. Riding the sand suits me well and luckily I’ve had every chance to keep my tempo up.”
His mechanic Eric Toelen agreed it was a nerve-wracking day. “Oh, I cannot believe this. How great is this! There is only minor consequence though – I will have to shave off my moustache as a result of this win. I’ve bet it on this yesterday and I’ve had it for such a long time.”
Final HeatThe best 350 from 1500 riders !!!Red Bull Knock Out Scheveningen / Netherlands
Posted by Zona Enduro on 29 Noiembrie 2015
Facing extreme conditions and winds up to 120 km/h, Van de Sande had already overtaken 700 competitors after the semi finals – including top riders Marc de Reuver and Sergei Potisek, who were both stranded with a broken bike.
Price givingRed Bull Knock Out
Posted by Zona Enduro on 29 Noiembrie 2015
The finals were equally exciting. Although Van der Sande and Watson gradually distanced the others, a fall from Watson helped Van der Sande secure his win and his 2015 Red Bull Knock Out title.
Red Bull Knock OutHave you ever seen so many Riders in one race ???
Posted by Zona Enduro on 29 Noiembrie 2015
