Antonio Bou
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Antoni Bou i Mena also known as Toni Bou (born 17 October 1986 in Piera
, in Catalonia
, Spain
), is an internationally renowned motorcycle trials rider. He has been the outdoor FIM Trial World Championship champion from 2007 to 2011, and the indoor one also from 2007 to 2011. With these 10 world titles, he is already the second most successful rider in history, after Dougie Lampkin
with 12 titles, surpassing Jordi Tarrés
who is third with 7 titles. At the age of 20 years and 5 months, Bou was the second youngest rider ever to win the World Indoor Title, and the youngest to do it on a 4-stroke motorbike.
In 2007 he was World Trials Champion for the first time, both in the indoor and outdoor Championships. He was able to repeat this feat in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
In terms of National Team achievements, he has been part of the Spanish
team, fully composed by Catalan
riders, that obtained Trial des Nations
wins in the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. He also achieved the same in the indoor version of the competition in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008.
The 2009 season was a perfect one for him, achieving all his objectives, as he won all the major 5 titles, including the indoor and outdoor world titles, the indoor and outdoor Spanish titles, and the Trial des Nations title. This feat was only achieved once before, by Adam Raga
in 2005.
Toni Bou rides a Repsol Montesa
HRC bike.
Piera
The municipality of Piera covers a large portion of the southeastern corner of the comarca of Anoia in Catalonia, on the left bank of the Anoia river. The agricultural land, mostly non-irrigated, is used for the cultivation of cereals, grapes, olives and almonds. The town itself hosts a number of...
, in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
), is an internationally renowned motorcycle trials rider. He has been the outdoor FIM Trial World Championship champion from 2007 to 2011, and the indoor one also from 2007 to 2011. With these 10 world titles, he is already the second most successful rider in history, after Dougie Lampkin
Dougie Lampkin
Douglas Martin "Dougie" Lampkin, MBE, also known as Doug, is an internationally renowned English motorcycle trials rider. Born into a family steeped in motorcycle sport—his father, Martin Lampkin, was the first FIM Trial World Championship winner in 1975, and his Uncle Arthur was also a regular...
with 12 titles, surpassing Jordi Tarrés
Jordi Tarrés
Jordi Tarrés is an internationally renowned motorcycle trials racer. He was the outdoor FIM Trial World Championship winner for 7 years...
who is third with 7 titles. At the age of 20 years and 5 months, Bou was the second youngest rider ever to win the World Indoor Title, and the youngest to do it on a 4-stroke motorbike.
Biography
Toni Bou's first race win was in 1999, when he obtained the Catalan Cadet Trials Championship title at the age of 12. In 2001 he was the Spanish Junior Trials Champion. His World Trials debut was in 2003, when he ended 13th in the World Outdoor Trials Championship, and 1st in the European Outdoor Trials Championship. His first World Trials win was in 2006 when he ended 5th in the outdoor championship, and 3rd in the indoor one. In the same year he was the Spanish Outdoor Trials Champion.In 2007 he was World Trials Champion for the first time, both in the indoor and outdoor Championships. He was able to repeat this feat in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
In terms of National Team achievements, he has been part of the Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
team, fully composed by Catalan
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
riders, that obtained Trial des Nations
Trial des Nations
Trial des Nations is the most important Motorcycle trials competition of national teams organized by the International Motorcycling Federation . It has been held annually since 1984 at different countries. Each team is composed of four riders in the male category, and since 2000, three riders in...
wins in the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. He also achieved the same in the indoor version of the competition in the years 2006, 2007 and 2008.
The 2009 season was a perfect one for him, achieving all his objectives, as he won all the major 5 titles, including the indoor and outdoor world titles, the indoor and outdoor Spanish titles, and the Trial des Nations title. This feat was only achieved once before, by Adam Raga
Adam Raga
Adam Raga in Ulldecona, province of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain) is an internationally renowned Catalan Motorcycle trials racer.Has won 4 Indoor World Championships and 2 Outdoor World Championships.-Sporting achievements:...
in 2005.
Toni Bou rides a Repsol Montesa
Montesa Honda
Montesa Honda is the Spanish subsidiary of Honda, which assembles several models of motorcycles, bicycles, and parts at its Barcelona plant. The company exports 75 per cent of its production to Europe.-Permanyer and Bultó:...
HRC bike.
Titles
- 5 World Motorcycle Trials Champion: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- 5 World Motorcycle Trials Indoor Champion: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- 2 Spanish Trials Champion: 2006, 2009
- 1 Spanish Trials Indoor Champion: 2009
- 5 Trial des NationsTrial des NationsTrial des Nations is the most important Motorcycle trials competition of national teams organized by the International Motorcycling Federation . It has been held annually since 1984 at different countries. Each team is composed of four riders in the male category, and since 2000, three riders in...
: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 - 3 Trial des Nations Indoor: 2006, 2007, 2008
- 1 European youth cup: 2002
- 1 European Trials Champion: 200
Results at the World Trials Championship
The following table shows the final position achieved by Toni Bou at the World Motorbike Trials Championship Outdoor:| Year | Motorbike | Final position |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Beta Beta (motorcycle manufacturer) Beta is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer, specialising in off-road motorcycles. Beta are best known for their popular trials bikes. In 2005, they launched a range of enduro motorcycles using KTM engines. In the 2010 they will launch the new RR series, with a new engine made in-house... |
13th |
| 2004 | Beta | 9th |
| 2005 | Beta | 5th |
| 2006 | Beta | 5th |
| 2007 | Montesa Montesa Honda Montesa Honda is the Spanish subsidiary of Honda, which assembles several models of motorcycles, bicycles, and parts at its Barcelona plant. The company exports 75 per cent of its production to Europe.-Permanyer and Bultó:... |
Champion |
| 2008 | Montesa | Champion |
| 2009 | Montesa | Champion |
| 2010 | Montesa | Champion |
| 2011 | Montesa | Champion |
Results at the World Trials Championship Indoor
The following table shows the final position achieved by Toni Bou at the World Motorbike Trials Championship indoor:| Year | Motorbike | Final position |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Montesa Montesa Honda Montesa Honda is the Spanish subsidiary of Honda, which assembles several models of motorcycles, bicycles, and parts at its Barcelona plant. The company exports 75 per cent of its production to Europe.-Permanyer and Bultó:... |
Champion |
| 2008 | Montesa | Champion |
| 2009 | Montesa | Champion |
| 2010 | Montesa | Champion |
| 2011 | Montesa | Champion |