Ramon races to fourth in Lommel snow

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Teka Suzuki’s 2007 MX1 World Champion Steve Ramon took a steady ride around the ice-coated sand of Lommel in Belgium to take fourth place overall in his second race appearance of 2010 on Sunday.

Set against an unusual background of snow-covered scenery, the 30 year old opted to compete to continue the positive progression of speed, form and fitness that he began last week at the Mantova Starcross in Italy. The former double World Champion eased his way through the stiff ruts and bumps of the venue, which also hosts the GP of Limburg, to fourth and seventh positions. The second moto was especially delicate as a mistake at the start meant he had to recover positions from the rear of the field.

Team mate Clement Desalle was not originally entered for the meeting.

With the chilly weather affecting most of northern Europe, the Teka Suzuki Europe World MX2 team elected not to take part in the meeting due to the adverse climate and remained in Italy after Mantova for further testing and training.

The Valence International in southern central France will take place next week and will see all four Teka Suzuki riders in the gate for the second of three major pre-season meetings. The last will occur in two weeks time at Hawkstone Park in the UK.