Rossi finds fountain of youth in his academyBy The Manila Timeshome/Sports/Top Sports/Rossi finds fountain of youth in his academyTAVULLIA, Italy: Italian motorcycling legend Valentino Rossi says he has discovered the fountain of youth in his VR46 Riders Academy as he aspires to continue competing at the highest level past his 40th birthday on Saturday. In this unlikely location 11 aspiring riders train alongside their idol, during long “American-style” sessions — two eliminations on each passage before a final four. Rossi enjoyed working within a group so much that he decided to convert an abandoned farmhouse and start the Academy on 65 hectares of his father’s land. For Rossi, who finished third last season in MotoGP, his 18th podium finish in all categories in 23 years, it’s a win-win situation. Competition, day in, day out, that’s what Valentino gets out of the Academy.” AFP

Source: Manila Times February 16, 2019 17:29 UTC