woensdag 29 februari 2012

The FIM Motocross of Nations and the MX Grand Prix returns to Maggiora, Italy

On February 3rd 2012 a historical agreement was made between Youthstream and Schava SRL. Schava is a company represented by Mr. Stefano Avandero and Mr. Paolo Schneider, which will organize the FIM Motocross World Championship Grand Prix of Italy and the FIM Motocross of Nations in Maggiora.

The Motocross of Nations is the most prestigious MX race in the world annually.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/the-fim-motocross-of-nations-and-the-mx-grand-prix-returns-to-maggiora-italy

Jacky Martens Christophe Martin

Videos Atlanta Supercross 2012

Interviews from the Dallas Supercross with Ryan Dungey, Ken Roczen, and of course, Frank who talks about Justin Barcia's win.

 

It's Frank! Holy @#$%! He talks on behalf of tonight's 250 East Lites Regional 15 lap main event winner - Justin Barcia!

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/videos-atlanta-supercross-2012

Jaroslav Falta Claudio Federici

GEICO Endurocross Series ends on a high note in Las Vegas

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/geico-endurocross-series-ends-on-high.html

Auguste Mingels Marty Moates

Dungey to Make KTM Debut at Monster Energy Cup

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/dungey-to-make-ktm-debut-at-monster.html

Marty Moates Guennady Moisseev

CMX @ MotoPark

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/cmx-motopark.html

Christophe Pourcel Sebastien Pourcel

OTSFF Sports Signs Richard Grey For 2012 MX Season

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/otsff-sports-signs-richard-grey-for.html

Doug Henry Broc Hepler

Happy Hiatus 2011!

Well hi! Remember me? Once again I seem to have taken my traditional, annual, accidental hiatus from blogging… I swear, it’s getting to where you can set your seasonal clocks by me, no? Well I’m happy to report that things are humming along just fine, I just ran out of steam like I usually do [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikerChickNews/~3/RfFwv1SWOMc/

Jorgen Nilsson Graham Noyce

dinsdag 28 februari 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

Ake Jonsson Julien Bill

WMX Rider Insight: Sayaka Kaneshiro

At the 13th annual 'A Day in the Dirt' I got a chance to talk with Sayaka "Teriyaki Sauce" Kaneshiro, WMX Pro #15

How was your racing today?

It was good, I thought we had a practice first, I went out and it was actually a race. I was just racing and riding around, I felt like ... WOW!


Photo by Heather Majcherek

What did you think of the event overall?

It was to difficult racing for me, because I didn't ride my pace. I rode about 6th place, less than I wanted to. I got the same number as last year, I just tried to do my best.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/wmx-rider-insight-sayaka-kaneshiro

Larry Brooks Mike Brown

Gold Coast Junior Motocross Club to re-open

After a forced closure by Gold Coast city council 2 years ago due to noise complaints. Mike Hatcher’s junior motorcycle club has been given the go ahead to re-open with an initial 6 month lease due to start later in December 2011. The club has been home to a number of well known champion racers [...]

Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/gold-coast-junior-motocross-club-to-re-open/

Vic Eastwood Daryl Ecklund

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 [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/long-ruts-on-straights/

James Stewart Jr Brian Stonebridge

The Dignity Memorial Wall Experience

This past Saturday we took some time to visit a unique site that has some significance for our family. The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Experience is a traveling three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and it was recently installed at Resthaven Cemetery here in the Des Moines area. Since 1990, the [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikerChickNews/~3/uVF-NPrMoTA/

Gary Jones Mark Jones

KADE WALKER UPDATE

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/kade-walker-update.html

Jim Pomeroy Christophe Pourcel

Photos Atlanta Supercross 2012


Cole Seely is riding Trey Canard's 450 for American Honda Muscle Milk

Check here to see photos from the 2012 Atlanta Supercross.

Atlanta Supercross Photo Gallery:

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/photos-atlanta-supercross-2012

Bob Hannah Donnie Hansen

maandag 27 februari 2012

WMX Rider Insight: Sayaka Kaneshiro

At the 13th annual 'A Day in the Dirt' I got a chance to talk with Sayaka "Teriyaki Sauce" Kaneshiro, WMX Pro #15

How was your racing today?

It was good, I thought we had a practice first, I went out and it was actually a race. I was just racing and riding around, I felt like ... WOW!


Photo by Heather Majcherek

What did you think of the event overall?

It was to difficult racing for me, because I didn't ride my pace. I rode about 6th place, less than I wanted to. I got the same number as last year, I just tried to do my best.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/wmx-rider-insight-sayaka-kaneshiro

Mike LaRocco Jason Lawrence

The Scrub

Watching the pros, you can guarantee that every rider is going to scrub.  Even amateurs are perfecting the “Bubba Scrub.”  This is not just something they do for fun.  This is a technique that can help you stay lower in the air and get back on Mother Earth and on the gas.  If you see [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/the-scrub/

Jaromir Cizek Guy Cooper

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

Tim Ferry Ashley Fiolek

The Scrub

Watching the pros, you can guarantee that every rider is going to scrub.  Even amateurs are perfecting the “Bubba Scrub.”  This is not just something they do for fun.  This is a technique that can help you stay lower in the air and get back on Mother Earth and on the gas.  If you see [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/the-scrub/

Tommy Searle Gary Semics

Wojo at WEC #7 at Burnt River

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/wojo-at-wec-7-at-burnt-river.html

Christophe Pourcel Sebastien Pourcel

Super X 2011 – Where’d everbody go?

Super X 2011 Well it’s that time of year again. The Australian Super X series starts this weekend with the opening round in Melbourne. The series is lacking the usual promise of top US riders taking on some of the best in Australia. No mention of the main draw card of the previous series with [...]

Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/super-x-2011-whered-everbody-go/

Arne Kring Brad Lackey

Photos Dallas Supercross 2012

Check here to see photos from the 2012 Dallas Supercross.

Dallas Supercross Photo Gallery:

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/photos-dallas-supercross-2012

Yves Demaria Gilbert De Roover

zondag 26 februari 2012

Ski Jumps

The best thing about riding a motocross track is the elevation change.  This gives you more dimensions to the track and allows you to “spice up” some obstacles.  One of these obstacles is the ski jumps.  Most of the time, you find these jumps right before a downhill and there is no real lip or [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/ski-jumps/

Bob Hannah Donnie Hansen

Tarah Gieger and TLD extend racing relationship for 2011

Troy Lee Designs / Lucas Oil / Honda is happy to announce that Tarah Gieger is racing under the tent for the 2011 WMA Series.


Photo: goongraphix

Tarah's out here in California preparing for the nationals already and she's looking stronger than ever!

Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-news/tarah-gieger-and-tld-extend-racing-relationship-for-2011

Kent Howerton Neil Hudson

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!

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/behind-the-scenes-team-usa-for-2010-motocross-of-nations-together-for-the-first-time

Kent Howerton Neil Hudson

SUZUKI’S HUNTER VALLEY SX DOUBLE

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/suzukis-hunter-valley-sx-double.html

Ricky Carmichael Danny Chandler

SUZUKI PODIUMS AT MONSTER CUP SX

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/suzuki-podiums-at-monster-cup-sx.html

Michele Rinaldi Joël Robert

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 [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/headshake-solutions/

Tony DiStefano Jamie Dobb

WMX Rider Insight: Vicki Golden's 2010 Season Review

When Vicki Golden turned pro in 2009, she went into the season open minded; she just wanted to see how she'd do in the Pros. It worked out pretty well for Vicki as she consistently finished in the top 4 in the first 5 rounds of the 2009 WMX season. After a season ending injury to Trey Canard, Geico Honda gave Vicki an opportunity to ride Trey's bike the remainder of the season of the Women's Motocross Series. It was a great experience as she finished 4th in Colorado, but her season ended prematurely as she injured herself in a practice session at Perris Raceway before the 6th round in Washougal.

In 2010 Vicki came back healthy and was picked up by Moto Concepts Yamaha. She wasn’t as consistent as she expected, but she did finish the season 4th overall points, with a 3rd place finish at the Pala Raceway National. In 2011 she will be running the #4 plate in the AMA Women's Motocross Series.


Vicki Golden sitting on the line at the inaugural Pala Raceway National

Vicki got back from Geneva, Switzerland a few weeks ago where she participated in a women’s supercross exhibition race with some pretty stiff competition.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/wmx-rider-insight-vicki-goldens-2010-season-review

Marc de Reuver Michele Rinaldi

zaterdag 25 februari 2012

Dungey to Make KTM Debut at Monster Energy Cup

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/dungey-to-make-ktm-debut-at-monster.html

Eric Cheney Alessio Chiodi

Noora Naraghi from Iran chasing her motocross racing dream

Noora Naraghi recently traveled from Iran to the USA to pursue her motocross racing dream. Her MX dream? To learn how to ride and race motocross from Stefy Bau, former 2 time Women's World Motocross Champion and owner/instructor of 211 MX school. 211 MX is the elite world wide motocross academy based in Florida, and designed specially for women riders and racers.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/mxgirls-feature/noora-naraghi-from-iran-chasing-her-motocross-racing-dream

Gary Jones Mark Jones

Stringer Report: Fall Creek Winery

My pal Shirley is once again in Texas for the winter. Here’s a look at what she’s been up to! by Shirley Patterson Okay, so we’ve been in Texas since the first of December and, although I promised to do so, I have not yet written a ride report. You may have heard that Texas [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikerChickNews/~3/5EXXwSoxczQ/

Mike Alessi Thomas Allier

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

Gautier Paulin David Philippaerts

Videos Dallas Supercross 2012

Let's start with defending East Coast Regional Supercross Champion Justin Barcia! Click here to watch video on YouTube - Justin talks about defending his championship, Roczen, Wilson, and more!

And here is Supercross.com / Honda Racing's Andrew Short talking about last week's crash, and racing today in Dallas! Click here to watch Andrew on YouTube - Click here to watch Andrew on YouTube

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/videos-dallas-supercross-2012

Jimmy Ellis Jeff Emig

Photos San Diego Supercross 2012

Check here to see all of the photos from the 2012 San Diego Supercross.

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San Diego Supercross Photo Gallery:

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/photos-san-diego-supercross-2012

Torlief Hansen Marcus Hansson

Tyla Rattray Injury Ends 2012 Supercross Season

Tyla Rattray sustained a severe concussion and a small fracture of the C7 vertebrae during his heat race at the Oakland Supercross. Here is the official press release:

Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki’s Tyla Rattray was injured during his heat race at the Oakland round of the Monster Energy Supercross. Rattray was unable to race the remainder of the evening due to his injury.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/tyla-rattray-injury-ends-2012-supercross-season

Jorgen Nilsson Graham Noyce

vrijdag 24 februari 2012

Freedom Rock ride 2011

Our warm-weather days are numbered here in central Iowa, but October has been a really beautiful month for end-of-season riding. We noted today at brunch that we hadn’t yet visited the Freedom Rock this year, so we decided to head over to Greenfield to take a look at the 2011 mural painted by Ray “Bubba” [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikerChickNews/~3/GfIM0yvLlSY/

Marc de Reuver Michele Rinaldi

MARITIME MOTORSPORTS HALL OF FAME 2011 INDUCTEES INCLUDE NATIONAL LEGENDS

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/maritime-motorsports-hall-of-fame-2011.html

Mark Jones Ake Jonsson

Brian Deegan Unveils the Metal Mulisha Monster Truck

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/brian-deegan-unveils-metal-mulisha.html

Sylvain Geboers Broc Glover

Wojo at WEC #7 at Burnt River

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/wojo-at-wec-7-at-burnt-river.html

Trampas Parker Travis Pastrana

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!

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/behind-the-scenes-team-usa-for-2010-motocross-of-nations-together-for-the-first-time

Josh Grant Billy Grossi

Latest info on Trey Canard - January 26

Torrance, CA: Team Honda Muscle Milk rider Trey Canard underwent surgery Tuesday night after sustaining a back injury at Saturday’s Supercross event at Dodger Stadium. The purpose of the procedure was to stabilize the injured area. “The surgery went exactly as planned,” said Trey’s brother Aaron. “He is still in some pain and discomfort but is able to deal with it better and better. He is staying positive and his spirits are up, which is great to see. Depending on how the next few days go, the doctors are hoping he can be released to go home by the end of the weekend.”

Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/latest-info-on-trey-canard-january-26

David Bailey John Banks

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/

Bob Hannah Donnie Hansen

donderdag 23 februari 2012

The 5th Atlantic Motorcycle and ATV Show @ Moncton Coliseum February 10 -12, 2012

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/5th-atlantic-motorcycle-and-atv-show.html

John DeSoto Tony DiStefano

2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, an FIM World Championship - Anaheim 2 Recap, San Diego Preview

Updated Friday 4pm! Only a few short weeks ago, moto fans couldn’t wait for the start of the 2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. Now, we already find ourselves five rounds deep and more than halfway through the West Coast Lites Championship. Anaheim II saw repeat winners in both classes for the first time this year, with Ryan Villopoto taking home the premier class win, and Eli Tomac capturing his third dominant win in a row in Lites racing.

At the start of the day, Justin Brayton came away with a surprise fast lap, claiming the number one qualifying time in the last practice session. The Honda rider’s speed did not stop there, as he would go onto nearly holeshot the main event, and then battle with the front pack of riders before finishing fifth for the night. Brayton seems to have stepped up his pace since Los Angeles, where he failed to qualify for the main event.

With the Anaheim II track being one of the best of the series so for, there were some excellent battles during the heat races, but the most attention-grabbing incident happened to be when a rider was on his own out front. James Stewart was leading the first heat when he made a mistake in the first rhythm section that sent him to the ground violently. The JGR rider lay on the ground for a quite a while with the Asterisk medics at his side, until he was able to walk off the track on his own. The crash forced Stewart into the Last Chance Qualifier, which he won handily.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/2012-monster-energy-ama-supercross-series-an-fim-world-championship-anaheim-2-recap-san-diego-preview

Jean Michel Bayle Pit Beirer

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

Richard Eierstedt Jimmy Ellis

Wyaralong Motorbike Park

The Queensland government in association with Motorcycling Queensland is set to open a new motorbike park south of Brisbane at Wyaralong between Beaudesert and Boonah, Queensland. Bookings can be made at Nominate The park offers trail bike riding and a natural terrain motocross track and in the future will cater for motocross, supercross, stadium-cross and [...]

Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/wyaralong-motorbike-park/

Tommy Searle Gary Semics

Deegan joins Pastrana in all-action Team USA

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/deegan-joins-pastrana-in-all-action.html

Vic Eastwood Daryl Ecklund

Canadian MX Reigning Champ Colton Facciotti signs with KTM for the next 2 years!

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/canadian-mx-reigning-champ-colton.html

Gary Semics Andrew Short

Graham Jarvis has taken victory at the Wildwood Rock Extreme Enduro

Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/11/graham-jarvis-has-taken-victory-at.html

Jean Michel Bayle Pit Beirer

woensdag 22 februari 2012

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

Jeremy van Horebeek Kent Howerton

A neat guest-blogging opportunity (thanks Allstate!)

I do have a couple of really neat rides to report on… more on those soon, but first a little horn-tooting if I may. I was recently offered the opportunity to write a guest post for the Allstate GoodHands Community website. They invited me to submit several topics for consideration, centered around motorcycling from a [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikerChickNews/~3/xHRnRhkDEik/

Marnicq Bervoets Fritz Betzlbacher

2012 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series, an FIM World Championship - LA Recap, Oakland Preview

We are now three rounds deep into the 2012 Monster Energy Supercross Series, and things are beginning to heat up. Last weekend in Los Angeles, two riders rode off with solid wins - Chad Reed in the premiere 450 Supercross class, and Eli Tomac in the 250 Lites West Regional Supercross class.

There was a serious crash involving Trey Canard and Ryan Morais. We will continue to keep you updated as to their health status whenever we receive updates. Both Rick Johnson and Jeremy McGrath in their blogs of this past week commented about the crash:

Rick Johnson / RJ Says blog

Jeremy McGrath / King's Korner blog

Chad Reed took his first win of the season in the Supercross class, while Eli Tomac did the same in Lites racing. But the way the two riders accomplished their feats was completely different.

In the initial gate drop for the 450 Supercross class, Ryan Dungey grabbed the holeshot, mere inches in front of Defending AMA Monster Energy Supercross Champion Ryan Villopoto, but by the second turn, Villopoto had already taken over the lead. Considering his lap times in the heats and practice, the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider looked to be on his way to another runaway victory. But then the red flag came out (because of the crash involved Trey and Ryan) which forced a restart. Before you continue below

Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/2012-monster-energy-ama-supercross-series-an-fim-world-championship-la-recap-oakland-preview

Darryll King Shayne King

Levi Sherwood injured in Las Vegas

“My bike skipped into neutral on the takeoff — I don’t know how or why, I haven’t really quite figured it — but I came up short and broke two bones in my left wrist, lacerated my liver, bruised my lung, banged my kidney around a bit, and fractured a couple of vertebrae,” said Sherwood, [...]

Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/levi-sherwood-injured-in-las-vegas/

Gordon Crockard Craig Dack

Ski Jumps

The best thing about riding a motocross track is the elevation change.  This gives you more dimensions to the track and allows you to “spice up” some obstacles.  One of these obstacles is the ski jumps.  Most of the time, you find these jumps right before a downhill and there is no real lip or [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/ski-jumps/

Danny Chandler Eric Cheney

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!

Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/behind-the-scenes-team-usa-for-2010-motocross-of-nations-together-for-the-first-time

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