Toni Bou Claims 20th Straight TrialGP World Title in Zelhem
The Repsol Honda rider mathematically sealed the crown by finishing strong on Sunday, extending his unbeaten streak since 2007 with full points across four motos. At 39, he continues to shatter records in the discipline.
Key Points
- Toni Bou won the decisive weekend in Zelhem, Netherlands, securing his 20th consecutive TrialGP outdoor title and 40th career championship.
- Bou swept Saturday races, took 1st and 2nd on Sunday to edge teammate Jaime Busto; Gabriel Marcelli finished 3rd.
- Unbeaten since 2007 with Honda, Bou at 39 holds records: 175 outdoor wins, 99 X-Trial victories.
- Andorran resident from Piera dominates trial riding amid rule changes and new rivals.
Toni Bou, the Andorran resident from Piera, has secured his 20th consecutive TrialGP outdoor world title—his 40th career championship across disciplines—after winning the decisive weekend in Zelhem, Netherlands.
The Repsol Honda HRC rider mathematically clinched the crown on Sunday by finishing ninth or better, but he claimed victory outright. After scoring full points with wins in both Saturday races, Bou took first in the opening Sunday lap and second in the second, tying on points with Jaime Busto. His teammate, fellow Andorran resident Gabriel Marcelli, placed third.
Bou's achievement extends an unbeaten streak dating to 2007, when he joined Honda's factory team and captured his first TrialGP and X-Trial titles. He has reigned in the outdoor series for 20 straight seasons, facing no serious challengers amid rule changes and new competitors.
At 39, Bou holds unmatched records: 99 X-Trial wins and 117 podiums from 129 events, plus 175 outdoor victories and 234 podiums across 290 rounds. One more indoor triumph would mark his 100th.
From his Andorran base, Bou's dominance in trial riding shows no signs of waning.
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