Last weekend, the town of Teruel witnessed the historic 40th edition of the Baja Aragón, considered the most important Baja in Europe. With the participation of the best riders in each category, the event stood out for its level of competition and the toughness of the course.
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Absolute dominance of Tosha Schareina, representing the Monster Energy Honda Team, came to this edition with the objective of maintaining his excellent level of form through a training-test.
The intense temperatures added an extra level of difficulty to the competition, reaching peaks that put both the Valencian rider and his CRF450 Rally to the test.
From the first stage, Schareina showed his dominance by setting the best time in the 5.83 km prologue in Gea de Albarracín and went on to win all the following special stages in the Jiloca area (Torrijo del Campo,Cella, Argente, Ojos Negros…)
An Epic Competition
Schareina admitted that this was one of the toughest competitions in recent years, covering almost 800 kilometers of rugged terrain through the Jiloca, Teruel and Gea de Albarracín regions. However, his skill and endurance allowed him not only to complete the challenge, but also to triumph in a resounding manner.
With this victory, Tosha Schareina becomes the first rider in history to win three consecutive editions of the Baja España Aragón in the motorcycle category, an unprecedented achievement that highlights his great shape.
Tosha Schareina:
“This edition of the Baja Aragon has been one of the most challenging I have faced. The race featured countless kilometers of rocky terrain and extremely slow areas, which tested not only my endurance, but also the durability of our rally bike.
The key to overcoming these obstacles was to maintain a smooth ride and stay calm at all times. It is essential not to push the bike to the limit to avoid making mistakes that could result in mechanical problems.
Winning my third consecutive Baja Aragon is incredibly special for me. This win is not only a personal achievement, but also a testament to the tireless work and dedication of the entire team.”
