Elfyn Evans – Scott Martin, the kings of the savannah in Kenya

Like the lions that recently decided to settle in the Sleeping Warrior site, northwest of Naivasha town, Elfyn Evans took his time. He didn't immediately charge into battle and attack, risking breaking everything on his mount. Nor did he play a waiting game, waiting for the others to get into trouble. For his plan to have any chance of working, he needed to be in close contact and appear as a danger to his rivals. The trap lived up to its promise. While he cut through the ring with almost no trouble, all his opponents bit the dust.

Championship leader Evans was expected to lead the way, but unlike other gravel events, this didn't appear to be a huge handicap. Generally speaking, I don't think it will play a role., he assured before leaving. On some sections it might not be ideal to start first, but I think it will even out. What you have to remember is that there are often