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ADAM CIANCIARULO
Adam Cianciarulo is one of the most talented riders to ever throw a leg over a dirt bike. He has lighting fast speed but unfortunately, it has put him on the ground a few too many times. Adam was once referred to as “the next big thing”, but lately, injuries have kept him separated from that title. In this sport, success in the amateur ranks is not always reflected at the pro level and Adam along with many other riders, are perfect
examples of this. Although he did come out swinging in his first Supercross season in 2014 where he took three wins and two 2nd place finishes in five races until an injury severed his championship hopes. There was no doubt he was a championship contender and everyone awaited his return. Unfortunately he was sidelined until the beginning of the 2015 motocross season where he raced Hangtown and looked like his old self in just his second real season. Then after just five more races, Adam was out again. He would miss another Supercross season and make his return this year at Hangtown. As his hype wore off in his absence, it seemed his confi- dence did as well. He wasn’t as fast as everyone thought he would be and seemed to be struggling at the first few rounds this season. “I will be back on top,” says Adam, and most people agree. Adam must regain his confidence and find his self mentally able to get out front and stay out front. There is no doubt he has the ability, its just a matter of putting it all together to put in a full season of 35 minute motos. Look for Adam to show flashes of brilliance as he climbs his way back to the top of the ranks this season.
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