Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/suzuki-podiums-at-monster-cup-sx.html
dinsdag 31 juli 2012
NVAR ride honors, remembers veterans
Here’s a great opportunity to honor veterans and participate in a unique tribute ride. The annual National Veterans Awareness Ride (NVAR) starts in Auburn, California on May 15 and concludes on Sunday, May 27 in Washington, D.C. It’s a full agenda of greeting veterans at VA hospitals, conducting wreath-laying ceremonies at veterans’ cemeteries, and celebrating the legacy of veterans at sites across the country. The ride is conducted each year by the National Veterans Awareness Organization, a non-profit organization started in 2005 to honor all veterans.
The NVAR ride passes through Iowa on Sunday and Monday, May 20-21, with stops in Council Bluffs, the Freedom Rock at Greenfield, Van Meter, Des Moines, Marshalltown, Iowa City, and Davenport.
Visit the full NVAR website at www.nvar.us for a complete ride schedule
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MX Adventures - Supercross Racers go Pink
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Supercross will undergo a 'Pink' transformation this weekend in Anaheim to show their support and help promote Breast Cancer Awareness, including contributions to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Orange County.
Expect to see a lot of masculine Supercross guys wearing pink riding gear, or somehow sporting the color to show their support for this great cause. Also it is a Valentines weekend, so many of the guys are getting all kinds of lady love ...
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/mx-adventures-supercross-racers-go-pink
Interview: AMA Women's Motocross Champion Jessica Patterson
Jessica Patterson is the 2010 AMA Women's National Motocross Champion. Here is Supercross.com's latest interview with JP$.
Jessica, congratulations on your 2010 AMA Women's National MX Championship. You walked away with some amazing trophies from this summer's race wins .... where do you put all those great awards, and what does it mean to you when you see them?
Thanks Annj. I usually go straight to my parents house and drop them all off and let my mom decorate the house with them. But recently she told me that I have started to bring home too many, and to figure out where to put them at my place because her place is now full.
Her suggestion to me was to rent a storage unit if I didn’t want to keep them all over the house. They are all just hanging out at her house right now, and eventually when I decide where I want to move, then I will take them with me and start the decorating.
To see the trophies is pretty cool. It is what I have been working so hard for, and after struggling for for two years and now coming back and winning the championship in 2010, it makes it that much better. Seeing that I have all those number 1 trophies from each race except for two, it reminds me of how good of a year it really was, so it makes me really happy and makes me want to keep pushing.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/interview-ama-womens-motocross-champion-jessica-patterson
MX Adventures: Leaving the West Coast ... talking with Kevin Windham
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Who dat?
This week I caught up with Kevin Windham. In the video below, Kevin Windham talks about the Superbowl Champions, the NFL's New Orleans Saints, his family, his future plans for racing and beyond.
The Superbowl XLIV champions, the New Orleans Saints, have many fans - among them is none other than the number 14 in Supercross, Kevin Windham. While the NFL season started when Supercross was in its off season, Kevin was able to take part in season tickets to his favorite NFL team - da' Saints. Eventually the 2010 Supercross season got underway in January, which meant Kevin was flying off after those Saturday night Main Events back East to watch the New Orleans Saints Playoff games.
On February 7, 2010 the New Orleans Saints headed to the Superbowl in Miami, Florida and Kevin Windham and his wife Dottie made arrangements to attend this momentous occasion. First, however Kevin had to finish up a Supercross race in San Diego the night before.
maandag 30 juli 2012
Setting up for Corners Mid-Flight
Saving time on the track is always a priority. If you can master a technique to get faster, you better take advantage of it. When things get tight during racing, it’s the little things that add up and make a big difference in the end, especially if you can set up for corner more efficiently. When the outside is not available or you need to make a pass on the inside, sometimes setting up mid air for a corner can help get that pass made.
If there is a berm already there, you don’t have to do this, but if the inside is flat off the downside, this technique will come in handy. You want to make sure that you have the jump sized up before trying to sit down and set up mid air. If you come up short or over shoot it, this will hurt. Especially guys. Once you have everything timed right, you want to loosen up in the air, trying to get the back end of the bike out just slightly. You can let the outside leg out and lean in to get the rear end moving.
As you approach the down side, you want to start moving into the correct position for the corner. You don’t necessarily have to be seated in the air, but as long as you are ready for the landing and corner, this transition will be smooth. When you land, make sure that your inside leg is ready for the forces of gravity; keep it high and stiff.
If traction is not a problem, you can apply a handful of throttle and accelerate towards the corner. Remember to keep weight on the outside foot peg and outside elbow up as this will plant you into ground for more traction. If the downside is harder, you will have to apply the throttle with grace as you don’t want to the rear end to break loose.
This is something that you should start small on and on a jump you are comfortable with. No sense in trying this on a new jump and getting hurt.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/setting-up-for-corners-mid-flight/
Red Bull Teka KTM factory motocross rider Steffi Laier "Ready to Race" in 2011
When Steffi Laier, Red Bull Teka KTM factory rider and two-time Women's MX World Champion takes to the track in the pre-season MX races in Valence, France, this weekend it will be her first competitive ride for 2011. Steffi has been training hard on the bike since mid December and in Valence tests herself against a field of male riders.
At the French pre-season special, she faces off with a strong lineup of riders including those from the Nestaan JM Racing KTM squad led by Joel Roelants, Yentel Martens and young talents like 125 European champion Jordi Tixier of France and Austrian Pascal Rauchenecker. Also in the field are other KTM riders like British rider Nathan Parker (PROPPA-COM KTM and French riders Loïc Leonce (B G R KTM) and Loïc Larrieu (WOLFF KTM). But these and other top riders hold no fear for Steffi who his very well known for her toughness, skill and courage when attacking any MX track.
Fun with flags: ride to Brooklyn, Iowa
What a crazy summer! We had a very short break in the heat recently, then back up into the upper 90′s and low hundreds for a couple more weeks – yikes!! Now here we are at the end of July already – but, thankfully I have three days off from work and temps are only going to be low 90′s so I’m going riding! Hopefully I will have a few more adventures to share soon!
Did have one lovely ride back in early July, what a neat day this was! I’d heard about this small town called Brooklyn that has a large display of flags from all 50 states and several other nations. I thought it sounded like a perfect reason to ride, so off we went. Our group consisted of Steve and I, Garry, street-rodding-turned-biker-pal Dave R., and Howard and Jayka.
We took off in the afternoon heading east along one of my favorite roads – it starts out as Broadway Ave. in Des Moines, becomes 8th St. SE in Altoona, then morphs into County Road F48 and finally old Highway 6. This is just a beautiful road – pretty and curvaceous between Des Moines and Grinnell, then a straight bit east from Grinnell to Highway 63, where we made a right turn into Brooklyn.
Once in Brooklyn we stopped at a tiny convenience store that seemed to be the hub of Sunday activity in this town of just under 1,400 people. After a beverage I walked from the store up to the flag display, which was on the adjacent property. It includes 3×5 flags from every state, plus several special-interest (military service) flags and a 20 x 38-foot US flag at the center on an 80-foot pole, all installed along a pretty walkway next to the Brooklyn Historical Society Museum.
Gave me vertigo standing under the US flag, looking up… thought I was gonna fall over backwards!
Here are some of the state flags on display. This photo looks back toward the street.
Also thought this was neat, something I’d never seen before: the name of the street actually etched into the cement of the curb. Neat detail!
The international flags are displayed in smaller groups along the two main streets of town. You can barely glimpse a few of them on the left side of this streetscene.
Across from the convenience store stands this old Standard Oil station – looks to be about mid-1930′s to me. As I walked over to it to take a picture, a guy drove up in a ’50 Chevy. What a great photo opp! I flagged him down and asked him to pause for a picture – he told me he had just bought the car that day. I took a neat photo of his 50′s car in front of the 30′s gas station, then gave it a little ‘retro’ effect in my photo editing program to create a cool vintagey snapshot.
Here are a couple more pictures of the gas station – just because I know you love this stuff as much as I do!
Brooklyn also has several oldie-but-goodie buildings along its two main streets. This opera house…
… and my favorite, the First National Bank.
All of this exploration only took us about an hour, so it seemed in no time we were back on the bikes and headed home along the same route we’d come in. Along the route I noticed two bridges named for Civil War generals James Wilson & James Weaver, and in looking them up I learned that old Highway 6 (which runs coast-to-coast, by the way) is also known as Grand Army of the Republic Highway. I’ve long been aware that the GAR is/was the veterans organization serving Civil War Veterans, but I didn’t realize that Highway 6 was named for it. There are several commemorative markers and named bridges along the route.
Few things are better in my book – a perfect blue sky day for a ride along scenic Iowa roads, a stop in a pretty small town with a unique or interesting feature, and a little bit of history thrown in for good measure.
More adventures coming soon!
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Stanmore Motocross Club to re-open
Funds which were intended to be used to develop the Stapylton motocross
facility will now be used to make improvements to the existing motocross track Stanmore. The improvements will be primarily noise protection measures. Stanmore MX should be able to re-open until construction isready to start although no dates have been given at this time.
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/stanmore-motocross-club-to-re-open/
zondag 29 juli 2012
Photos RedBud MX 2012
Photos from the 2012 RedBud MX National ...
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Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/photos-red-bud-mx-2012
WMX Rider Insight: Jackie Ives
In only her second season as a professional Motocross racer, Jackie Ives is currently sitting in 16th position for the WMX point standings through the first four rounds of the 2010 AMA Woman's Motocross Championship Series.
Jackie Ives (17) cheezing on the line at Thunder Valley
You might think 'How cool is it to be racing professional motocross all over the USA!' But it's a lot harder and a lot more work than you might think! Not all racers get the big bucks and the factory rides like James Stewart, Ryan Dungey, and Chad Reed. As a matter of fact, most of the woman racers in the USA have to work quite hard during the week just to make it to the race track!
Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/wmx-rider-insight-jackie-ives
Global Supercross News - Aussie SX series ties into MotoGP
In breaking news, the Australian Supercross Series has announced a tie-in with MotoGP. By tying in with MotoGP, specifically the famous Moto GP race at Phillip Island, supercross will benefit worldwide by exposing the sport to millions of new fans that follow MotoGP.
MotoGP is run by DORNA. The Australian Supercross Series is run by International Entertainment Group.
All the events will be at Phillip Island, this coming October 26 thru 28.
The supercross race will be round two of the Australian Supercross series, at a brand new track at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.
The current MotoGP world champion is from Australia, Casey Stoner. The current Australian Supercross Champion is Jay Marmont.
Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO, Andrew Westacott, said the announcement means a ticket to the AirAsia Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is now better value than ever (because fans can attend the supercross race at no extra charge). (READ MORE BELOW)
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/global-supercross-news-aussie-sx-series-ties-into-motogp
Ride to eat: Williamson
In addition to the graduation and Memorial Day activities we enjoyed this past weekend, we also managed to squeeze in a ride. (I actually squeezed in a solo ride, too.) On Saturday, we took off on a short “ride to eat” trip with Garry and Shirley to the tiny town of Williamson, Iowa.
This trip took us southeast along Highway 5 out of Carlisle to County Road S45, which we took south through Melcher-Dallas, then a short jog on State Highway 14 and in to Williamson.
At our destination, lunch at the Williamson Tavern was large and cheap – it was also the only thing to do in this tiny town of under 200 people. The view from the main road in either direction is testimony to the “sleepiness” of this little place, which is still three times bigger than Millerton! (Garry & Shirley also ended up buying us lunch – what Williamson lacks in venues it also lacks in ATM’s. Thanks guys, next time we’ll try to remember to bring cash!)
After lunch we headed back out along the same route, but stopped in Melcher-Dallas for a couple of pictures. We had detoured through this hyphenated town on our way down (instead of passing right by), and I wanted to go back and catch pictures of a bridge and a mural.
Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find any information about either of these local features. My “keen eye for the obvious” tells me the bridge is very old, given the weathered boards showing through under the top layer of asphalt. It arches over train tracks that run parallel to the highway. Heading into town isn’t as tricky as heading back out – the bridge dumps you right at the highway with a very short approach and a sharp downhill slope.
The other photo opp was this really neat mural painted on the back wall of the Melcher-Dallas Coal Mining Heritage Museum. A small landscaped seating area provides space to enjoy the artwork, which is signed simply “D.E. Adams, ’98.”
I posted more pictures from this ride on the BCN Facebook Page.
After taking my pictures we headed home along a route that included G76 west and S23 north. We did have one near-incident along S23 – I spotted what I thought was roadkill in the middle of the road up ahead, but quickly figured out that it was actually moving (walking) right to left. Uncertain whether it was something that could quickly reverse course, I slowed way down and went around it on the right – turned out to be a large turtle – my friends followed, but not before riding up on each other a bit too quickly. Of course I didn’t see this happening behind me, but I learned later that by slowing I had almost caused them to wreck in the back. Not good!
This, plus another near-incident on my solo Monday ride and my recent bike drop in the garage, have sort of caused me to wonder if I’m “off my feed” this year for some reason… maybe thinking too hard, or not thinking enough… anyway, it feels like I need to take a breath and push the re-start button on this riding season!
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Welcome to E’s Motocross Blog
Welcome to E’s Motocross Blog, a fan-powered hub for all power sport enthusiasts. Whether you are into Motocross, Supercross, Endurocross, Pit Biking, or any other type of dirt bike riding, emotocrossblog.com is the place to find all kinds of interesting and informative blog posts on these sports.
This blog is updated frequently so you always have the most recent news, stories, and posts at your disposal. The blog itself covers a variety of topics including: upcoming dirt bike races and events, new and current places to ride, bike maintenance tips and how-to’s, professional news, events, and updates, articles on your favorite riders, and anything else related that I feel like writing about. So if you are an avid biker or racer, or are just a beginner that wants to learn more about the world of dirt biking, check out our blog now.
Browse through the archives to find almost anything you are looking for in the dusty manly world of dirt biking. We link out to lots of other websites where you can find even more information on whatever power sport subject you are searching for. The blog is not just a great source of information on the world of dirt biking and racing; it also serves as a sort of search engine where users can share websites with valuable information.
After looking through the blog, I encourage you to add your own insight to the blog. It’s the readers like you that truly what make this website the success it is. So share your dirt bike information, tips, stories, ideas, and suggestions.
And don’t forget to have fun!
Your fellow motocross enthusiast “E”
Source: http://www.emotocrossblog.com/welcome-to-es-motocross-blog/
Behind the scenes: Team USA for 2010 Motocross of Nations - together for the first time
I was back out at Pala Raceway for something very special. I had already been there for four days for the Finale of the 2010 AMA MX season and the Awards Banquet.
But, as I mentioned, this was something special - the first official get together of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations. Team Manager Roger De Coster, racers Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short, Trey Canard, and all the support staff needed for an effort like this.
Ryan Dungey, Roger De Coster, Trey Canard, Andrew Short and Mitch Payton
I felt very privileged to be invited to such an event. I soon came to realize that the most unique and moving part of the day was seeing the look of real happiness, the feeling of true honor, and the comraderie for each person involved, as 'The Team' came together for the first time. It was contagious. They seem to be a real 'team' already, working together well, and have great things to say about each other. Again, it was contagious!
Chrome Divas come to Des Moines
I’ve been keeping this under my helmet for awhile, but am so excited to finally be able to mention that the CHROME DIVAS have come to Des Moines – and that I am a founding member!
While poking around on the Web one night last summer I did some reading about this organization for women motorcycle enthusiasts, founded in 2002. I was surprised to learn that although there was a very large and active chapter in the Cedar Rapids area, there was not yet a chapter here in Des Moines.
So, together with my gal pals Shirley, Susan (Coyote) and Stephanie (Iowa Harley Girl), we launched the Chrome Divas of Des Moines in August 2011. We’ve added two additional members since then – Janet (“Seven Over”) and Penney (“One Cent”).
The Chrome Divas is simply an organization for women who share a passion for motorcycles – all brands, all levels of riding. We currently meet monthly, and we’ll be creating opportunities to ride together and work on behalf of some our favorite community organizations. Our primary mission is four-fold:
- Promote a positive image of women who ride, and of motorcycling in general.
- Provide a social atmosphere for women who ride or simply love motorcycles to gather and get to know each other.
- Give back to our community by participating in local non-profit events and activities.
- Ride and have fun!
We’re lucky and thankful to have Sambetti’s, a local bar and grill, as the “official home of the Chrome Divas of Des Moines.” A big THANK YOU to Paul Strome, owner of Sambetti’s, for his encouragement and support of our little group! (I personally recommend the “10 oz top” special, the chicken strips, the house dressing on the crisp, cold salads, and – OMG – the ONION RINGS!! Lunch, dinner or drinks – Sambetti’s is one of my favorite spots in Des Moines!)
As for membership, right now we’re keeping growth slow and purposeful so as not to get too big too fast, but we are excited about being part of this great organization and are definitely planning to increase our numbers!
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zaterdag 28 juli 2012
2 New Videos: Kenny Roczen, Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg
Here are two new videos, courtesy of Alli Sports.
Let's start with Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg.
This video by Alli of Jeremy is described like this: Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg comes from the original days of FMX. Freestyle motocross didn't exist when he was offered his first paycheck to jump, a surreal beginning to a never-ending epic. Twitch has done it all from X Games Gold to staring in his own film, 'Twitch's 420% All Natural.' Recently, Twitch teamed up with Famous Stars and Straps to create his own JS signature line of clothing. Still taking the FMX world by storm, Twitch is expanding his scope into the world of SuperLite off-road truck racing where he has already been making a solid name for himself. Take a few minutes and get to know one of the best in the business in this Alli Show featuring Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg.
And now, onto World MX 2 Motocross Champion Kenny Roczen. This video by Alli highlites Kenny at the recent Lucas Oil Budds Creek AMA Pro Motocross race. Ken Roczen, #70, gives you some insight to how his day went at Budds Creek. With great starts in each moto, Roczen started things off with speed. Taking a second place finish in the first moto and then another second place in the second moto, Roczen finished with a respectable second place overall finish for the day. Hear from the rider himself as Roczen invites you to hang out with him at Budds Creek in this Day With.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/2-new-videos-kenny-roczen-jeremy-qtwitchq-stenberg
2012 Lucas Oil Millville Spring Creek AMA Pro Motocross Highlight Video
Ryan Dungey and Eli Tomac were the big winner's in Saturday's Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross event at Spring Creek MX Park in Millville, Minnesota. Ryan also extended his series points lead in the 450 Motocross class, and Blake Baggett retained his points lead in the 250 MX Lites class.
Below is the highlight video, courtesy MX Sports.
For results, points and more from "Spring Creek" race, click here.
Ride like a girl!
Today is International Female Ride Day! Here’s hoping you have the opportunity to get out and ride!
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Headshake Solutions
When I first started riding big bikes, I was so stoked to finally have all of the power I wanted. However, with great power, comes great responsibility…courtesy of Uncle Ben from Spiderman. Sometimes, we can get ahead of ourselves on a rougher track and the braking bumps fight back. Most of the time, the chop and speed result in head shake. This uncontrollable shaking can be thwarted with a few adjustments.
One of the most common reasons for head shake is fatigue. When you are fatigued, your form goes out the window and it gets worse as the moto progresses. Your elbows drop and you cannot get enough leverage to keep the bars straight. As you get more and more head shake, you begin to grip harder with your hands and the forearms pump up to bricks. Sound about right? When your upper body feels like rubber, the need to grip with your legs becomes even greater. Again, the quadriceps and hamstrings are a much larger muscle group that can support greater loads of stress for longer periods of times. Start the moto out with a conscience effort of using your legs more than your arms and you will be better off.
Another problem is RPM range. The relationship between the motor and suspension is pretty crazy when you really think about it. When you hear pros run through whoops and moguls, they are running a higher gear. The RPMs are lower and take some of the load off of the forks and shock. They travel smoother and won’t bind, which gives you that bouncing effect through the rough stuff. If you shift down AFTER the braking bumps, you allow your suspension to ride with you, instead of against you. The forks will travel through the entire stroke and do their job; soak up the terrain.
Weight distribution is also important. Maintaining your attack position through the rough chop will help keep your elbows up and in good form. This attack position will place your weight evenly over the bike, allowing you to make changes if need be. As I have said before, riding on the balls of your feet will give you some extra “suspension” and forces you to grip the bike with your legs.
By throwing good form and the right gear together, head shake will be a thing of the past. Of course, making sure your sag is set on the shock and your clickers are dialed is important, but the rider can make a big difference. As always, remember the basics and keep it fun.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/headshake-solutions/
Women's AMA Motocross National Championship numbers for 2011 season
Beginning last season, MX Sports Pro Racing implemented a new numbering system for the Women's AMA National Motocross championship. In years past, riders selected their numbers based on availability and order of selection was determined by where a rider finished in the standings the previous season. While the champion was designated to wear the number one plate, all other competitors were permitted to select any number that was available.
The 2010 campaign marked the debut of a new numbering system that determines a rider's number by where she finished the previous season. As a result, one's finishing position in the championship would serve as her number for the following season.
While Women's MX Champion Jessica Patterson will enter 2011 with the #1 plate on her bike, jersey and helmet, below is a list of the remaining numbers for next season's MotorcycleUSA Women's Motocross Championship in accordance to each woman's position in the final standings for 2010:
Russian Evgeny Bobryshev looking forward to home MX Grand Prix this weekend
Courtesy Honda World Motocross.
This weekend sees the Grand Prix series return to Russia after a 10-year absence with round 11 of the MX1 World Championship taking place in Semigorje, which will play host to Evgeny Bobryshev’s home race and an important weekend for the Honda World Motocross team.
Following on from an improved performance last weekend from rider Rui Gonçalves, who finished fourth overall in Latvia, along with Bobryshev, who had a mixed fortune throughout the races but with some solid results, this weekend marks a special race for the Honda World Motocross squad. One of the team’s major partners Investment Trade Bank, whom also sponsor the World Championship series, is based in Russia and the race is Bobryshev’s first ever home event, as the Honda pilot began Grand Prix competition after the last Russian race in 2002.
Traversing Flat Corners
One of the great things about a worn down track is the help from ruts and berms. Sure they can make things difficult, but they essentially help us keep our speed up in the corners. Just like in NASCAR, the angled surface allows the bike to lean over and still find plenty of traction. However, there are situations where you don’t always have this luxury and you must bring out your inner flat tracker.
Since you don’t have any help with your leaning, the entrance needs to be a little bit different. When approaching the corner, take a wider approach than you normally would. If you have ever watched any kind road racing, drives use wide lines that are smooth arcs. Traction is very important here, so you want to get all of your braking done before you start to lean in. When you are upright, the tires have the most bite for better braking. Just like normal turns, you want to be in the attack position and keep looking ahead.
When it comes time to sit down, remember that this is one, fluid motion: get off the brakes, sit up on the gas cap, leg out and apply the throttle. The smoother you are, the easier the corner will be. Sitting up close to the gas cap will put as much weight on the front wheel as possible for optimal traction which will give you some confidence when you lean in. The best way to sit is on the outside edge of the seat. This keeps your weight centered and straight down, rather than out and away.
The basics really play a big role in this situation. That outside elbow better be up and the outside peg should be weight. Again, this puts more emphasis on traction. If you feel that the rear wants to drift out still, you can drag the rear brake to weight the back end down. This is a great technique to use on the exit when power is put to the ground. However, if you have a steady throttle hand, you won’t need to use this as often.
Drifting out too wide can leave the door open for a pass. Keeping your elbow up and weight on the outside peg gives you the traction to power through the turn and avoid drifting out. Unlike riding through a wide arc, squaring up flat turns robs momentum and drive. It is time consuming and a waste of energy. Once you find that balance between leaning and twisting the throttle, these corners become excellent passing opportunities.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/traversing-flat-corners/
Photos RedBud MX 2012
Photos from the 2012 RedBud MX National ...
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Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/photos-red-bud-mx-2012
vrijdag 27 juli 2012
Long Ruts on Straights
Nothing reminds me of motocross more than a rutted up, fast, flowing track. This is the pinnacle obstacle that separates the men from the boys. If you watched Southwick this past weekend, then you saw the insane ruts in the moist New England sand. Most beginners find themselves nervous approaching long ruts and often end up on the ground. It doesn’t matter if a rut is in a corner, on a straight or on the face of a jump, you will encounter one sooner or later. Some look at this as a burden, but you can actually use these to your advantage.
A lot of people can go fast on a straightaway. It’s pretty simple; open the throttle as far as possible. That’s generally how ruts get formed on straights. People actually use the power of their bikes and it trenches out the soil. Obviously, the main line will get dug the deepest. In the beginning of the day, this won’t be a bad choice to use. It just depends on how it sets you up for the next section. However, a majority of the time, the main line usually gets too deep and ends up slowing you down.
When the whole straight gets rutted out, things start to get a little tricky. The middle of the track is going to have deeper ruts than the edges of the track. So, by taking the edges of the track, you can avoid the choppy mess made by the slower riders and you can save your energy for more important times in the moto.
As with any rut, approaching it with both wheels in line is very important. You want to keep both wheels in the rut, preventing you from getting cross rutted. You also maintain your momentum and forward drive, as well. Once, you have both wheels lined up, keeping your head up and vision ahead is very important. Staring at the ground right in front of you will only send you one place, the dirt. That is not where you want to be. A good guide is to keep your vision a few bike lengths ahead of you. The faster you go, the further you want to look.
Depending on how deep the ruts are, a good idea is to ride on the balls of your feet (and point your toes in, gripping the cases). This prevents your feet from getting caught in the rut and ripping your leg off the peg. As always, you want to be gripping the bike with your knees and applying steady, consistent throttle. As you get to the end of the straight, there are more than likely going to be braking bumps. This is where you want to start shifting your weight back slightly to keep you from going over the bars.
Like I said, if you can conquer ruts, you can conquer anything. It is mind over matter and just keeping good form and looking ahead. Stay loose and relax; you’ll get through them sooner than you think.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/long-ruts-on-straights/
2nd Annual DC Moto TF Ride Day and Invitational Poker Tournament
Supercross 2011 is right around the corner! So much is going on, both publicly, but also behind the scenes. One public and noteworthy item - DC Shoes has a new three year contract with Monster Energy Supercross!
Adam Cianciarulo
I was invited to the 2nd Annual DC Moto TF Ride Day and Invitational Poker Tournament at Pala Raceway. It was a full day's 'work' for the DC Athletes; group photos, action shots, interviews, and lots of MX riding at Pala. And there was good game of Poker to raise money for Road 2 Recovery. The list of Athletes sponsored by the DC Shoes brand is a very impressive group making this Supercross assignment unique fun for me!
2012 Lucas Oil Washougal AMA Pro Motocross Highlight Video
Ryan Dungey and Justin Barcia were the big winner's in Saturday's Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross event at Washougal MX Park in Washougal, Washington. Ryan also extended his series points lead in the 450 Motocross class, and Blake Baggett retained his points lead in the 250 MX Lites class.
Below is the highlight video, courtesy MX Sports.
For results, points and more from Washougal race, click here.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/2012-lucas-oil-washougal-ama-pro-motocross-highlight-video
Two-Time World Motocross Champion Marvin Musquin to Race Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas October 20
Feld Motor Sports has announced that Red Bull KTM's Marvin Musquin, originally from France, but now from of Murrieta, Calif., will race in the second annual Monster Energy Cup at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium on October 20. (The Monster Energy Cup is a unique, once a year event, run on a hybrid supercross / MX track.)
Marvin is a two-time World Motocross Champion, having won the MX 2 class in 2009 and 2010.
R4TC: 2010 Ride for the Cure at Cahuilla Motocross Park
I haven't hit the track much in 2010, but knowing that the 4th Annual Motocross Ride for the Cure Event was coming, I dusted off the KTM, dropped it off at Malcolm Motorsports for some fine tuning, hit Milestone Motocross Track for a handful of warm ups and I was ready to enjoy the funnest event of the year hosted by motocross enthusiast herself, Laurie Carey, who is constantly raising the bar for fundraising, support, education and interaction for Breast Cancer Awareness!
The morning started off amazing, perfect day to moto! The sky's were bright blue and littered with dark fluffy rain clouds! Dropping rain in perfect track watering patterns, the day was in full swing and the pits were packed! Tons of Factory support lined up for the event, they even had a never ending Freestyle show in the works! Mike Metzger, the God Father of FMX was doing his thing and dozens of other talented riders busting out tricks for the fans.
I pretty much settled into a pack rat of MXGirls, WMA Pro Rider Elizabeth Bash, Race Techs Michelle Marshall, and Mission Motorsports Brooklyn McClendon. We had a blast mixing it up on the main and vet tracks, sporting our decorated "Ride for the Cure" Bra's and having a blast spinning laps, saving boobies!
In the end I was amazed at the growth this event has accumulated over the years, by far the most impressive outcome I've seen. I'm looking forward to next year's event, but more importantly, it's touching to see all the work Laurie Carey puts into the Support and Awareness of Breast Cancer.
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Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-blog/r4tc-2010-ride-for-the-cure-at-cahuilla-motocross-park
donderdag 26 juli 2012
Flashback - 2008 US Open of Supercross - Las Vegas
James Stewart wins both nights in Las Vegas at the U. S. Open of Supercross in Las Vegas, riding for Yamaha for the first time
MGM Grand Garden Arena
Day 1 - Friday, October 10: There was a very good buzz this morning and this afternoon in the pits at the 2008 Rockstar US Open of Supercross, Day 1, in Las Vegas. A lot of happy people - people that hadn't seen each other in a while, people preparing for a new season, fans that came out to see their favorite riders, including a lot of kids and their families that were racing in the KJSC and 85cc invitational races.
Of course, much of the attention in the world of supercross is focused on the two best riders in the world in supercross - Chad Reed and James Stewart. For James, the focus was on his new ride with Team L & M Racing/San Manuel Mission Indians/Yamaha. James was just officially announced on the team last Friday, after spending his entire professional career riding for Kawasaki. And for Chad, the defending AMA/FIM Supercross Champion, the focus was on him making his American debut riding for a new team - the Rockstar Makita Suzuki team.
Sad news came the sport's way officially today as well - Grant Langston announced the he has melonoma/cancer of his eye, and had surgery as well on it last week. As a special tribute, Chad Reed is riding this weekend with Grant's AMA #8 on his bike, and on his side number plates the words 'For GL' (see photos below). A nice tribute by Chad to a nice guy such as Grant.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/flashback-2008-us-open-of-supercross-las-vegas
Welcome to E’s Motocross Blog
Welcome to E’s Motocross Blog, a fan-powered hub for all power sport enthusiasts. Whether you are into Motocross, Supercross, Endurocross, Pit Biking, or any other type of dirt bike riding, emotocrossblog.com is the place to find all kinds of interesting and informative blog posts on these sports.
This blog is updated frequently so you always have the most recent news, stories, and posts at your disposal. The blog itself covers a variety of topics including: upcoming dirt bike races and events, new and current places to ride, bike maintenance tips and how-to’s, professional news, events, and updates, articles on your favorite riders, and anything else related that I feel like writing about. So if you are an avid biker or racer, or are just a beginner that wants to learn more about the world of dirt biking, check out our blog now.
Browse through the archives to find almost anything you are looking for in the dusty manly world of dirt biking. We link out to lots of other websites where you can find even more information on whatever power sport subject you are searching for. The blog is not just a great source of information on the world of dirt biking and racing; it also serves as a sort of search engine where users can share websites with valuable information.
After looking through the blog, I encourage you to add your own insight to the blog. It’s the readers like you that truly what make this website the success it is. So share your dirt bike information, tips, stories, ideas, and suggestions.
And don’t forget to have fun!
Your fellow motocross enthusiast “E”
Source: http://www.emotocrossblog.com/welcome-to-es-motocross-blog/
New Motocross Course Opening in Adelaide
It turns out that the rumors are true, and there will in fact be a new Motocross course built in the city of Adelaide, South Australia. Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is located between the Spencer Gulf Coast and the Adelaide Hills. The city also stands close to some of the major wine growing regions in Australia. Adelaide has beaches, parks, great wines, good food and a busy cultural life. And now the city will also be home to motocross racing.
The course is named Adelaide Raceway and will be located on the lower east side of Adelaide, within the small suburb of Murray Bridge. Adelaide Raceway will begin construction on June 1st, and is expected to be completed by late July. The course will contain aspects of Motocross, Endurocross, and Supercross racing. The Raceway will contain two Schlamm courses, one throughout a forested area, and the other through a multiple terrain setting with sand, dirt, and asphalt bases. The Raceway will also include one Endurocross course that contains many different obstacles including rocks, boulders, logs, sand, mud, a water-hole and various special obstacles (like giant tires and pillars). The final aspect of the course will be the Supercross section which will include four 30 foot ramps, and one giant 55 foot “Money Booter.”
The course was determined to be built because of a petition started by a group of young motocross riders in the area. The nearest motocross course to Adelaide is over 120 miles away in the town of Port Richard in Queensland. With this new course, thousands of dirt bike riders will have a much closer arena for their sport. The new course will also include a three story parking garage for users to leave their bikes for up to a week at a time. This will be very convenient for many riders that do want to go through the hassle of transporting their bike to and from every day they want to go riding. Now riders can simply car hire from Adelaide to the Raceway, and their dirt bike will be there waiting for them.
This course will also be a host to many dirt bike competitions and invitationals. The first event scheduled to be held at the Adelaide Raceway is the Australian Amateur Invitational that will be held on August 15, 2012. This invitational will be for racers ages 13 and up, and will consist of over 50 different races throughout the day.
Source: http://www.emotocrossblog.com/new-motocross-course-opening-in-adelaide/
Interview: AMA Women's Motocross Champion Jessica Patterson
Jessica Patterson is the 2010 AMA Women's National Motocross Champion. Here is Supercross.com's latest interview with JP$.
Jessica, congratulations on your 2010 AMA Women's National MX Championship. You walked away with some amazing trophies from this summer's race wins .... where do you put all those great awards, and what does it mean to you when you see them?
Thanks Annj. I usually go straight to my parents house and drop them all off and let my mom decorate the house with them. But recently she told me that I have started to bring home too many, and to figure out where to put them at my place because her place is now full.
Her suggestion to me was to rent a storage unit if I didn’t want to keep them all over the house. They are all just hanging out at her house right now, and eventually when I decide where I want to move, then I will take them with me and start the decorating.
To see the trophies is pretty cool. It is what I have been working so hard for, and after struggling for for two years and now coming back and winning the championship in 2010, it makes it that much better. Seeing that I have all those number 1 trophies from each race except for two, it reminds me of how good of a year it really was, so it makes me really happy and makes me want to keep pushing.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/interview-ama-womens-motocross-champion-jessica-patterson
woensdag 25 juli 2012
2nd Annual DC Moto TF Ride Day and Invitational Poker Tournament
Supercross 2011 is right around the corner! So much is going on, both publicly, but also behind the scenes. One public and noteworthy item - DC Shoes has a new three year contract with Monster Energy Supercross!
Adam Cianciarulo
I was invited to the 2nd Annual DC Moto TF Ride Day and Invitational Poker Tournament at Pala Raceway. It was a full day's 'work' for the DC Athletes; group photos, action shots, interviews, and lots of MX riding at Pala. And there was good game of Poker to raise money for Road 2 Recovery. The list of Athletes sponsored by the DC Shoes brand is a very impressive group making this Supercross assignment unique fun for me!
Black Duck Valley motocross park to reopen again!
The operators of Black Duck Valley Motocross park have resolved issues that prevented access to the park and have commenced cleaning up in an effort to reopen the facility. The latest update on the website suggests that it will reopen some time in the coming weeks. I really thought the dirt bike park was closed for good this time but its soon to be back up and running yet again!
Update – 25th APRIL 2012
Access issues to the park have now been resolved. Cleanup has now commenced and we will be back in operation as soon as possible. Please contact the park on 07 54629116 for further details. Regular updates will be made to the website over the coming weeks.
Can I insure my Dirt Bike?
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/black-duck-valley-motocross-park-to-reopen-again/
Mastering Starts
Listen to any pro’s interview and they will always say they need to work on start. The start is one of the single most important aspects of winning. If you can holeshot, you just saved yourself a lot of tear offs. Shawn Simpson (European GP MX2 racer) has once said that “Getting the holeshot is 50% of any race. If you don’t get away with the top three, you have lost 15 seconds or so by the end of the first lap, not to mention getting filled with roost and having to pass a lot of other crazy fast riders.”
So, what is a solid way to get good starts? First of all, you have to see yourself getting the holeshot. Like I said in my visualization article, see yourself getting the start from your perspective, then through the eyes of a spectator. If you can conquer this mental monster, you have beat half of the guys on the line who doubt their abilities. Now, don’t get cocky; just know you have as good a chance of coming out first as any other rider on the gate.
Most of the gates now are dirt; even the Supercross and National races are all natural. For me, I always had an easier time with dirt because I could “feel” my rear wheel spinning. I have had the best results with gates that have the straightest rut outside of the gate. When you come off the line, you don’t want to follow a sideways rut from a 450 Beginner. You will lose forward drive and momentum. So, if you are allowed, try and get a peek before your class lines up. Be warned however, that the shortest distance to the first turn is not always the fastest line. You have to take into consideration of getting cut off or pushed out. That is why you want to look for the straightest line.
Once my gate is picked out, you have two choices for prep. You can either put some more dirt back into the rut and pack that down or you can clear the loose dirt out of the rut and pack it down. Both have drawbacks. If you put dirt in the rut, you run the risk of not packing it hard enough and your rear wheel will just spin. However, if you choose to clear it out and pack it, your rut will be deeper and you have a greater chance of wheeling out of the gate; this forces you to slip the clutch and loose drive. Each gate and every soil is different. Experimenting with different scenarios would be a smart thing to do each time you ride.
Now that you are set up on your gate, start to go over the visualization again. Get into that “zone”. For dirt starts, a solid spot on the seat is that “dip”. Maybe a little bit further up depending on your weight. You want your weight shifted forward, but not too much because you will spin the rear wheel if you are too far forward. When that 30 second board goes sideways, it’s time to get those RPMs up. When looking at the gate, some people say to look at the pin holding the gate up, others look at the actual gate itself. However, it is up to you.
As for throttle amount, I like a little more than half throttle at the gate. That way I can still get on the gas harder (if need be) or if I mess up, I can still let off a bit. A good way to tell if you have the clutch out enough is when your chain tightens up. This is the point where the clutch is almost un-engaged and all you have to do is GENTLY let it out. When you let the clutch out, don’t dump it and stab the throttle. You want everything to be in motion, smooth motion.
For 250f’s, you can get away with 2nd gear. For the bigger bikes, it is personal preference. Once you are out of the gate, you want to keep both feet down (start with both feet down on the gate, placing all your weight on the seat) throughout the gear you started in. If I started in second, I want to keep both feet down until I have to shift up. When I need to shift up, I bring both feet up. Shifting with your heel is spotty at best. Try to get it normally.
It’s a lot to take in, but this is a broken down process. Try it a few times and it will get easier.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/mastering-starts/
Ride like a girl!
Today is International Female Ride Day! Here’s hoping you have the opportunity to get out and ride!
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dinsdag 24 juli 2012
Traversing Flat Corners
One of the great things about a worn down track is the help from ruts and berms. Sure they can make things difficult, but they essentially help us keep our speed up in the corners. Just like in NASCAR, the angled surface allows the bike to lean over and still find plenty of traction. However, there are situations where you don’t always have this luxury and you must bring out your inner flat tracker.
Since you don’t have any help with your leaning, the entrance needs to be a little bit different. When approaching the corner, take a wider approach than you normally would. If you have ever watched any kind road racing, drives use wide lines that are smooth arcs. Traction is very important here, so you want to get all of your braking done before you start to lean in. When you are upright, the tires have the most bite for better braking. Just like normal turns, you want to be in the attack position and keep looking ahead.
When it comes time to sit down, remember that this is one, fluid motion: get off the brakes, sit up on the gas cap, leg out and apply the throttle. The smoother you are, the easier the corner will be. Sitting up close to the gas cap will put as much weight on the front wheel as possible for optimal traction which will give you some confidence when you lean in. The best way to sit is on the outside edge of the seat. This keeps your weight centered and straight down, rather than out and away.
The basics really play a big role in this situation. That outside elbow better be up and the outside peg should be weight. Again, this puts more emphasis on traction. If you feel that the rear wants to drift out still, you can drag the rear brake to weight the back end down. This is a great technique to use on the exit when power is put to the ground. However, if you have a steady throttle hand, you won’t need to use this as often.
Drifting out too wide can leave the door open for a pass. Keeping your elbow up and weight on the outside peg gives you the traction to power through the turn and avoid drifting out. Unlike riding through a wide arc, squaring up flat turns robs momentum and drive. It is time consuming and a waste of energy. Once you find that balance between leaning and twisting the throttle, these corners become excellent passing opportunities.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/traversing-flat-corners/
Traversing Flat Corners
One of the great things about a worn down track is the help from ruts and berms. Sure they can make things difficult, but they essentially help us keep our speed up in the corners. Just like in NASCAR, the angled surface allows the bike to lean over and still find plenty of traction. However, there are situations where you don’t always have this luxury and you must bring out your inner flat tracker.
Since you don’t have any help with your leaning, the entrance needs to be a little bit different. When approaching the corner, take a wider approach than you normally would. If you have ever watched any kind road racing, drives use wide lines that are smooth arcs. Traction is very important here, so you want to get all of your braking done before you start to lean in. When you are upright, the tires have the most bite for better braking. Just like normal turns, you want to be in the attack position and keep looking ahead.
When it comes time to sit down, remember that this is one, fluid motion: get off the brakes, sit up on the gas cap, leg out and apply the throttle. The smoother you are, the easier the corner will be. Sitting up close to the gas cap will put as much weight on the front wheel as possible for optimal traction which will give you some confidence when you lean in. The best way to sit is on the outside edge of the seat. This keeps your weight centered and straight down, rather than out and away.
The basics really play a big role in this situation. That outside elbow better be up and the outside peg should be weight. Again, this puts more emphasis on traction. If you feel that the rear wants to drift out still, you can drag the rear brake to weight the back end down. This is a great technique to use on the exit when power is put to the ground. However, if you have a steady throttle hand, you won’t need to use this as often.
Drifting out too wide can leave the door open for a pass. Keeping your elbow up and weight on the outside peg gives you the traction to power through the turn and avoid drifting out. Unlike riding through a wide arc, squaring up flat turns robs momentum and drive. It is time consuming and a waste of energy. Once you find that balance between leaning and twisting the throttle, these corners become excellent passing opportunities.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/traversing-flat-corners/
FMX Team
FMX Team 3 is not here yet but FMX Team 2 is an online game which will give you hours of fun in the comfort or your own living room. A great way to get through the times when you can’t get out there and hit some ramps for real!
Play it now for free when once it loads below…
2nd edition of FMX Team. With downhill, big jump, new tricks, custom bike tuning and much more!
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/fmx-team-3/
The 2010 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Season Celebration
This year's AMA Motocross Banquet & Season Celebration was held in a magnificent banquet room at the Pala Resort & Casino. The room was decorated beautifully, lined with motocross décor, as well as a stage decorated with the championship bikes and awards. The line-up of food, appetizers, desserts, and beverages was very elegant and delicious.
After dinner, the awards ceremony began. Jason Weigandt, along with Tim Cotter hosted the show. And of course Jason started it just like he does many of his shows - after slamming down an energy drink.
Jason went on to talk about each round of this summer's AMA Motocross Nationals, with a list of funny jokes pertaining to all the good and bad situations at each of the races. After that, the awards and trophies were handed out.
The night was filled with special memories, good times, and laughs. One poignant moment was when Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'. Kevin always has a great way of expressing himself, but made a great comment towards his friend & the team manager, Mike LaRocco. He commented on Mike's motivation, that pushed Kevin to work hard and do his best ... it was touching, but at the same time very funny.
Kevin Windham accepted the award for 'Sportsperson of the Year'
maandag 23 juli 2012
Black Duck Valley motocross park to reopen again!
The operators of Black Duck Valley Motocross park have resolved issues that prevented access to the park and have commenced cleaning up in an effort to reopen the facility. The latest update on the website suggests that it will reopen some time in the coming weeks. I really thought the dirt bike park was closed for good this time but its soon to be back up and running yet again!
Update – 25th APRIL 2012
Access issues to the park have now been resolved. Cleanup has now commenced and we will be back in operation as soon as possible. Please contact the park on 07 54629116 for further details. Regular updates will be made to the website over the coming weeks.
Can I insure my Dirt Bike?
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/black-duck-valley-motocross-park-to-reopen-again/
FIM Motocross Commission 2013 Provisional Calendars
The FIM has released provisional calendars for 2013 World Motocross. The Motocross of Nations will be in Germany, and, the MX1 and MX2 Grand Prix series will have 17 rounds, including the first ever MX GP in Thailand, and a return to the historic venue of Maggiora, Italy. Provisional schedule below.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/fim-motocross-commission-2013-provisional-calendars
Behind the scenes: Team USA for 2010 Motocross of Nations - together for the first time
I was back out at Pala Raceway for something very special. I had already been there for four days for the Finale of the 2010 AMA MX season and the Awards Banquet.
But, as I mentioned, this was something special - the first official get together of Team USA for the 2010 Motocross of Nations. Team Manager Roger De Coster, racers Ryan Dungey, Andrew Short, Trey Canard, and all the support staff needed for an effort like this.
Ryan Dungey, Roger De Coster, Trey Canard, Andrew Short and Mitch Payton
I felt very privileged to be invited to such an event. I soon came to realize that the most unique and moving part of the day was seeing the look of real happiness, the feeling of true honor, and the comraderie for each person involved, as 'The Team' came together for the first time. It was contagious. They seem to be a real 'team' already, working together well, and have great things to say about each other. Again, it was contagious!
Short, sweet solo ride to Palmyra Church
If you read this blog regularly, you know that my favorite way to ride is gather some friends and take off for an interesting Iowa destination, find some new curvy roads or a good local diner, or – when the stars align – all three! Sometimes though there’s not time, or I just want to simplify, so it might just be me an’ hubby Steve. Then other times, he’s working on a project or otherwise occupado, so I go by myself.
So today I took off by myself for awhile – did less than 50 miles, took 90 minutes doing it, and came back feeling quite refreshed! I headed south on my trusty county road R63 which goes south out of Des Moines down to Highway 92 at Indianola. I was going to ride west to Winterset then do the St. Charles & Truro loop that my gal pals and I missed last year, but I left home later than I intended (and needed gas anyway) so instead of going west on 92 I went east into Indianola.
Once through town I turned north on S23, the “Palmyra Road.” Stopped to snap a couple roadside pictures (much easier to do when riding alone – no group to worry about!), then continued north. As I was passing through the tiny town of Palmyra, I noticed the neat old church that we always see when we are headed to Bike Night, and as I passed it I thought I should stop and take some pictures. So just because I was alone and could do so easily, I slowed and did a U-turn and went back to the church.
I am a huge fan of peeling, chippy paint and old buildings, and the Palmyra Church is a neat little gem in a town of about 500 people. Built in 1870 (1870, people!), the church had its heyday through the 1940′s and went into decline, and around 1979 was on the “short list” for demolition. Thank goodness the descendents of the original builders were still in the area and got wind of the plan, because they got together and the church now rests on its laurels upon the National Register of Historic Places. A bit of restoration occurred, and a bit more is planned. Although the church doesn’t have a congregation, it is available for special events and hopefully one day the bell will be restored to the bell tower. (Read a bit more in this neat article from the Mason City Globe Gazette.)
Cute little gothic country church…
The NRHP agrees.
Another view:
Just look at that chippy goodness!
These windows are completely awesome.
Happy to have found the place – neat little ride!
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