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Bikesales Staff27 Dec 2011
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2011 Bike person of the year

Triumphs and tragedy were a part of the motorcycling landscape in 2011, especially in the sporting arena. We take a look back at the highs and lows


Mark Fattore: Bikesales Network editor

Man: Carlos Checa. He’s always had the talent, but in 2011 he removed the erratic part of his ‘game’ to blaze an also perfect trail in world Superbike. Honourable mention: Casey Stoner. Natural gifts, an enormous work ethic, and a beautiful blend of defence and offence are a lethal combination.
Women: Laia Sanz. The irrepressible 26-year-old from Catalan added another world trials title in 2011 – her 11th! That even puts the venerable Dougie Lampkin to shame! And her pre-eminence doesn’t show any signs of abating yet.

Feann Torr: Bikesales Network staff journalist

Marco Simoncelli. Rest in peace mate, you were destined for greatness and you'll be remembered fondly for all the excitement you brought to MotoGP.

Rod Chapman: Bikesales Network contributor

Man: While Casey Stoner would be the obvious one, instead I’m giving the nod to Greg Hancock – not just for taking out the Speedway World Championship, but for claiming the crown at the age of 41, some 14 years after winning it the first time around.
Woman: Spain’s Elena Rosell, who made a few appearances in Moto2 in 2011. It’s fantastic to see a woman competing on the world stage, and there’s talk she may be signing on for a full season in 2012.

Martin Child: Bikesales Network contributor

Marco Simoncelli. His death has taken the spark away from a dying championship.

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