2015 ISDE Opening Ceremonies

The ISDE racing starts on Monday morning in Kosice, Slovakia. The opening ceremonies were today, which involved a walking parade through Kosice. At the end of the parade the winning teams from the previous year go up on stage to receive what trophy they won. This year, Team Australia received its Women's award, Team USA received its Junior Trophy award, and team France received its World Trophy award. The final team on the stage was host country Team Slovakia. After the introductions the games this year were officially declared open.

Sunday is a final prep day before the special test clocks start ticking on Monday. Watch dirtrider.com for daily updates, interviews, and photo galleries from Monday the 7th until the event concludes on Saturday the 12th.