The climb of Coldenhoff

There is no doubt the 2014 FIM MX2 World Championship has really caught the attention of the motocross world. From Australia to America and all the way back to Europe, it’s being called the most exciting class in the sport as young riders fight to become the next big thing in motocross.

While Red Bull KTM Factory rider Jeffrey Herlings is the clear leader in the class (despite not having the red-plate) his countryman Glenn Coldenhoff of the Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe effort is fighting his way to become the next man on the block. 

Having already won two motos this year and holding down second place in the series points, the always friendly and professional Dutchman has brought some new excitement into the MX2 Grand Prix series.

Since the opening round in Qatar, Coldenhoff has gone 3-12-2-4-5-1-8-1 and his tally of 148 points leaves him just six points off the red plate holder Arnaud Tonus. Last weekend in Italy he scored another podium finish and was happy to continue his brilliant season.

“It was good to be back on the podium again in Italy. Especially with that first moto result. I had a bad start and the track was very one-lined then. I was a bit too slow in the first 10 minutes and by the time I picked-it-up, I missed some momentum to make the passes. I finished eighth. The team suggested some set-up changes and I didn’t really agree but they paid off; so I’m really happy that  those guys are behind me. I followed Guillod until I could see that he would slow down a little bit. I took the lead and held it to the finish line.”

Now going into the Grand Prix of Bulgaria, Coldenhoff will be looking at trying to outscore Tonus and Herlings and put his name on the top of the MX2 points race. Last year in Sevlievo, Coldenhoff finished with 5-8 for 29 points and sixth place overall, although, the 2014 version of this fine racer is a lot more experienced and faster than the guy who raced in the 2013 season.

Coldenhoff would also like to add a GP victory to his 2013 win at the Grand Prix of Great Britain and under what could be wet conditions (as rain is expected in Sevlievo), it might just work out in his favour.

Coldenhoff won’t have it easy this coming weekend though as a handful of even younger riders are starting to show their speed. Names like Valentin Guillod, Tim Gajser, Jeremy Seewer, Romain Febvre and Max Anstie are also looking at pushing for a top three in Bulgaria and eventually in the series points.