Kenneth Gundersen continues steady recovery plans but may miss Zolder and
Marc de Reuver has undergone surgery. Team photos now available.

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Kenneth Gundersen is well ahead of schedule in his recovery from a cartilage
operation however it is unlikely that the factory MX1 rider will make the
gate for the first Grand Prix of the season at Zolder on April 2nd-3rd.
The Norwegian is currently at home but will visit a specialist in Sweden
next Tuesday for a check-up on his knee; a full two weeks earlier than was
originally planned. The 23 year old has been training hard and starting to
ride cautiously over the last fortnight. If the initial examination is
satisfactory then Gundersen will continue to work for another two weeks
before returning to Sweden where he will remain for several days undergoing
more comprehensive tests on the strength and durability of the knee. Once
through this phase the super-fit rider should then have a green light to get
up to full GP speed.
“We are happy for Kenneth because everything seems to be progressing nicely
and he is feeling more confident,” stated Team Manager Toby Gustafson. “His
leg muscles have returned to normal and he can fit his knee braces properly
again. We hope that the next few weeks will continue in the same way. I am
doubtful if he will be able to ride at Zolder but a return with the first
three GPs is a certainty.”

Marc de Reuver has had surgery on the three ligaments broken in his right
knee. The operation was performed last Wednesday and the 21 year old now
embarks on the slow, lengthy road of recovery and rehab. The Dutchman is now
certain to miss the majority of the 2005 FIM World Championships but is
optimistically eying a return to action for round sixteen, his home GP at
Lierop in September.

“Everything went OK last Wednesday,” he commented. “When I had the MRI scan
the injury was worse then they had originally expected. The three ligaments
were broken and I needed a total reconstruction. I am wearing a brace now
and have to walk with crutches; it swells up easily. I have to be really
careful in the first few weeks not to make any more damage. There is limited
movement with the knee and I know that I will have lots of rehabilitation
work, like cycling, ahead. It is going to be at least four months before I
can go near a bike so it will be six months before I can think about GPs. I
plan on being at Zolder to watch on the Saturday. I am already excited about
making a comeback at Lierop and I want to be really strong.”