Sylvain Guintoli, Jonathan Rea, Triumph In Assen

A rainy weekend in Assen, Holland, resulted in a very strategic
round of World Superbike racing, reports Cycle News.
In the first race, several riders went down due to the rainy
conditions, including Jonathan Rea. During the restart, Sylvain
Guintoli passed much of the pack and was able to jump out to a
quick lead. The race was eventually shortened due to the slick
conditions, and Guintoli benefited by being out in front, picking
up his first ever win. Davide Giugliano took second, while world
champion Carlos Checa settled for third.
The second race was all about motorcycle tires.
Checa demonstrated how important picking the right tires can be, as
he picked rain tires instead of slicks and was forced to pit,
costing him a lap and leading to an out-of-character
seventeenth-place finish. Rea, meanwhile, rebounded from the first
race by making the correct tire choice. The Honda rider came from
behind in order to pass Guintoli and take the win, his first of the
year and ninth overall victory in the series.
Guintoli settled for second, but ultimately won the weekend overall
with his 1-2 finish. Eugene Laverty came in third in the second
race.