Two-time world MX2 champion, Marvin Musquin is back in the saddle for the first time since a knee injury forced him out of action last November...
The Frenchman returned to action last Friday when he brought out his KTM 250 SX-F practice bike to Pala Raceway in Southern California. And, after four months off the track, the Frenchman couldn't wait to race again.
"It felt so good to get back on the bike," said Musquin, whose enforced lay off was due to a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament and meniscus following his surgery. "There is no better feeling than riding for me, so I was eager to get back."
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Musquin moved to the United States late last year to prepare for his first season racing U.S. Supercross. In November, he made the decision to return to Europe for one of his favourite events, the Bercy Supercross, however, while competing, he caught his foot in a rut and injured his knee. "I was really disappointed that I did not get to race Supercross this year, but I love the outdoor series and am looking forward to riding the U.S. circuit."
Since his return to riding last week, Musquin has ridden a few more times and says he is getting more comfortable with each practice session. "My hands were definitely the sorest after my first ride and I still feel a little weak in my legs. It is going to take a lot of hard work to get ready for my first race but I have a great support system with the Red Bull/KTM team and my personal trainer to help get me up to speed."
Musquin intends to make his racing return at the U.S. GP at Glen Helen, Southern California, where he easily won both motos last year. Immediately following that race, he will head to Rancho Cordova, California, for the opening round of the AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series where he will compete in the 250 class for the Red Bull/KTM Factory Team.
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