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PHOTOS: El Trial de Espana 2016

A look at this year’s ETdE in photos

April 20, 2016

Seventeen-year-old Andrew Putt made a statement at this year’s El Trial de Espana, announcing he is ready for prime time by taking a 60-point win over the competition. Whether or not the Sherco USA rider can challenge eight-time National MotoTrials Champ Pat Smage will be answered soon enough, as the US National Series starts in just six weeks.

Montesa USA's Daniel Blanc-Gonnet hangs on by the edge of his knobs as he navigates on of the exhibition section on Sunday.Photo By Shan Moore

Vertigo USA's Bill Merritt peaks through the pines in section eight on Saturday.Photo By Shan Moore

Andrew Putt takes a leap of faith from one giant granite bolder to another in a massive section that was typical of this year's event.Photo By Shan Moore

More rock hopping from Putt.Shan Moore

Pro rider Sam Fastle leaps out of a section en route to third overall for the weekend.Photo by Shan Moore

Last year's ETdE winner Andrew Oldar jumps a small gap on his four-stoke Montesa.Photo By Shan Moore

Andrew Putt pops up over a rock as his minder, Bryan Roper, looks on. Roper is also a top Pro rider, and joined Putt in representing the United States at the recent X-Trial des Nations in Nice, France.Photo By Shan Moore