The Italian Round of the Junior WTC was held over the same course as the previous days UEM championship in Barzio Northern Italy in nice weather.
Alexz Wigg (JLI TTT Beta) was motivated by a below par performance yesterday and started the trial perfectly staying clean till section 5. Despite getting on top of the difficult step he slipped to the side and was caught by his minder, big “H”. Despite this five after the first lap, which included parting with only five more dabs he was left trailing in third place due in no small part to some “partisan” observing. Gomez was only two in front, and on lap two Alexz arrived at the tricky section 5 almost needing a clean which he managed with no trouble. This very much set the tone for the lap. Despite the difficult sections “Wiggy” stayed clean till 10 when despite keeping his feet on the pegs the observer held up a one card. Some “discussion” occurred but the observer stuck to his decision and one went on the card. This was to be the only mark lost on the lap and cleaning 12 was a real achievement with this slippery section at its worst. At the end despite his fantastic single mark lap  he was just beaten for the win by home rider Matteo Gratterola, just two marks in front and third place was decided on most cleans with team-mate Jack Challoner losing out from Gomez both on 24.

This result leaves Alexz requiring 7 more points to wrap up the Junior world Trials Championship next week in Andorra. Can’t wait!