Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/cmx-motopark.html
maandag 31 december 2012
Saving Energy on the Track
One of the most important things to remember is to stand up. I know this is probably a no brainer, but some people will still ride as though the track is still smooth. Most of the time, you will have to stand up later into corners and then get up sooner when exiting. For rougher corners, it is even a good idea to stand up through the whole turn and look to the edges of the track for smoother lines. Many European riders will do this because the course gets so brutal, if you sit down; your back will take all of the impact. This is not the best idea because your back could tense up and result in some serious pain.
This next tip goes hand and hand with standing up: gripping with your legs. I have said many times before that you will save yourself from arm pump and getting tired quickly if you squeeze the tank. The quadriceps are large enough to take the impact from a rough course and they can handle this stress much better than your forearms and biceps/triceps. You almost want to think of your arms as hinges to your core. Relaxing your grip on jumps will also keep your “hinges” from cramping and pumping up too much. To help get through extra tricky sections; you can even apply pressure to one side of the tank with your leg to help steer the bike.
If you watched the 250’s, then you saw Barcia killing it everywhere. Other than his crazy style, he was doing something that caught my eye more than a few times during the second moto. If you notice, he was riding on his back wheel, a lot. The deep holes and moguls were not as bad when he could get the front wheel up. The back wheel would just roll over the bump and the rear shock absorbs the tire’s vertical travel. If you go through a rough section with both wheels down, it just rocks you back and forth. I am not saying to do a full blown wheelie here, but just getting your front tire to skim or get over the rough stuff will make life much easier. Remember that riding in a high gear will help the suspension work properly in the chop and provide you with more traction to get the front tire up.
One final tip is to just relax! If you know that the track is rough, just accept it and ride. When you tense up, any bump and hole you hit is sent throughout your entire body. If your breathing is deep and even, you should be able to roll your shoulders back and ride smoother. By your rolling them back, you can keep that attack position much easier and you open up the diaphragm for this more efficient breathing. Like I said earlier, this is not hard stuff. Keep it simple and remember the basics!
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/saving-energy-on-the-track/
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/
zondag 30 december 2012
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 Scrub
The first thing is to approach the face at a slight angle. If you plan on leaning to the right, you want to angle yourself to be pointing slightly to the left. This allows you to turn the bars and lean the bike without scrubbing off of the track. As the front wheel comes off of the lip, you want to begin to turn the bars the same way you are leaning. You don’t want to try and make this like a turn. That will only throw the rear end out and you will still be upright, defeating the whole purpose of this. Keep this in mind and just lean. As I said before, this is a unique technique, so it you prefer to stand, stand up. If you like to sit down, have a seat.
Once you feel you are off of the jump, you want to keep turning the bars down. This gets the motion of the whip going. You really want to try and pivot and squeeze with your legs. This is not just a movement with your arms; you want to help the bike through the flow with your hips and legs. As you approach the peak of your flight, you will start to feel a point where you need to bring it back. I have not brought it back in time and I can tell you, it hurts.
You will feel the bike want to come back to its normal, upright position. To get this process going, simply turn the bars back the other way. Combine this with a little bit of gas (to get the rear wheel spinning) and the centripetal motion of the wheels will get you back to the right position. Don’t forget that apply pressure on the foot pegs so you can help bring the bike back with your legs.
When you get the bike straight, be sure to get on the gas. This will help you drive through any swaps or any problems you have with the scrub when you land. Like I said, this is a one of kind technique. You need to practice this and start small. Jumps that are slower and have long faces will help you out a lot and when you feel comfortable enough, transition to faster, shorter jump faces. Everything should be a fluid, smooth motion. It will come faster than you think and you will be throwing scrubs like James himself.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/the-scrub/
Five (woops – six!) more cool places in Iowa you must see
1. Lincoln Highway Bridge – the last remaining original Lincoln Highway Bridge in the United States, people! In Tama, Iowa, northeast of Des Moines.
2. Palmyra Church - just a neat little place to stop and appreciate some chippy Gothic goodness, in the tiny town of Palmyra, southeast of Des Moines.
3. Freedom Rock/Iowa Veterans Cemetery – A giant boulder near Greenfield, Iowa, painted annually by Ray Sorensen, celebrating the valor of the U.S. Military; and, a beautiful cemetery just for veterans and their spouses, set in the hillsides of Dallas County just outside Van Meter, Iowa, west of Des Moines.
4. Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge – A high-quality museum dedicated to the native flora and fauna of Iowa. Just outside Prairie City, east of Des Moines.
6. Iowa Arboretum – A beautiful natural area and “library of living plants” northwest of Des Moines
And, a few new places I’ve added to my own list of future rides:
1. Lineville, Iowa – simply because of the curvy road that gets you there! South of Des Moines, near the Missouri border. (Hence, “Lineville.”)
2. Allerton, Iowa – home of a hundred-year-old restored round barn, and pioneer-era restored church and school. Southeast of Des Moines, on the way to or from Lineville.
3. Jefferson, Iowa – five-story bell tower donated by William & Dora Mahanay, looking out over 30 miles and five counties, northwest of Des Moines.
4. Lake Panorama – Apparently it’s a bit of a curve-hugger’s dream riding around the perimeter of Lake Panorama near Stuart, Iowa (or at least the part you CAN ride around), so it seems like something I should check out.
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zaterdag 29 december 2012
Stewart injury out of 2012 AMA supercross for now
James Stewart’s crash at Indianapolis will prevent him from racing this weekend at Toronto. James has been
under observation over the last few days and has stated that the crash “aggravated a couple old injuries and I’ll need time to fully recover from that”
James will continue to work hard on recovery and will re-evaluate is injuries and race readiness before Houston. But for now he is not ready to compete at the level required. “’I wouldn’t be able push myself at the pace needed to run with the guys out there”
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/stewart-injury-out-of-2012-ama-supercross-for-now/
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/
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 face. This sort of jump can be used to your advantage, if you do it correctly.
The most important part of this type of jump is approach. You want to be in the attack position so you are ready for the upcoming drop. Depending on the situation, there could be a lot of braking bumps, and being in the attack position really helps you get through the bumps without the bike dancing underneath of you. Don’t forget to grip with the knees and look ahead.
As you are about to make the drop, you want to be slightly leaning back. If you are leaning to far forward, your front end is going to drop because there is no lip to give you that “pop” and raise the front wheel. It also helps to be on the gas, if possible. If it’s not, stay in a higher gear so the engine braking doesn’t drag the front down.
As you leave the ground and make the descent, you want to make sure your front tire is slightly higher than the rear. When landing down a hill, you don’t want to land front wheel first. This throws a lot of your weight and momentum to the front wheel and you have a greater chance of going over the bars. So, land rear wheel first and be on the gas. Most down hills are going to be rough; so, getting on the gas when you land gives you forward momentum through the rough stuff. It helps to jump a little further than everyone too. This isn’t normally the case with average jumps, but in this case, when you jump further, you keep your speed and momentum up. Plus, you have a chance to jump past the slower riders’ bumps. These jumps are usually low visibility, so make sure you know what the next obstacle is or you could end up like Doug Henry (i.e. broken back).
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/ski-jumps/
vrijdag 28 december 2012
The Scrub
The first thing is to approach the face at a slight angle. If you plan on leaning to the right, you want to angle yourself to be pointing slightly to the left. This allows you to turn the bars and lean the bike without scrubbing off of the track. As the front wheel comes off of the lip, you want to begin to turn the bars the same way you are leaning. You don’t want to try and make this like a turn. That will only throw the rear end out and you will still be upright, defeating the whole purpose of this. Keep this in mind and just lean. As I said before, this is a unique technique, so it you prefer to stand, stand up. If you like to sit down, have a seat.
Once you feel you are off of the jump, you want to keep turning the bars down. This gets the motion of the whip going. You really want to try and pivot and squeeze with your legs. This is not just a movement with your arms; you want to help the bike through the flow with your hips and legs. As you approach the peak of your flight, you will start to feel a point where you need to bring it back. I have not brought it back in time and I can tell you, it hurts.
You will feel the bike want to come back to its normal, upright position. To get this process going, simply turn the bars back the other way. Combine this with a little bit of gas (to get the rear wheel spinning) and the centripetal motion of the wheels will get you back to the right position. Don’t forget that apply pressure on the foot pegs so you can help bring the bike back with your legs.
When you get the bike straight, be sure to get on the gas. This will help you drive through any swaps or any problems you have with the scrub when you land. Like I said, this is a one of kind technique. You need to practice this and start small. Jumps that are slower and have long faces will help you out a lot and when you feel comfortable enough, transition to faster, shorter jump faces. Everything should be a fluid, smooth motion. It will come faster than you think and you will be throwing scrubs like James himself.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/the-scrub/
Chrome Divas come to Des Moines
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!
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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Go Pro Moto – QLD Moto Park MX1 Motocross
Some footage from my Go Pro Moto helmet cam. Riding a CRF450 on motocross track 1 at Queensland Moto Park. The track is rutted and has the normal braking and acceleration bumps as it doesn’t seem to be prepped that often. Like track two it has a handful of table tops but with a mix of tight and wide corners and short straights.
Overall the track is not bad considering what off road riding parks are available in Queensland.
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/go-pro-moto-qld-moto-park-mx1-motocross/
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/
Rutted Corners
There are two obstacles you will always have to face on the track: ruts and corners. Combine the two and traversing themcan be frustrating. The power and torque that modern four strokes produce is pretty incredible and lines get dug out quickly. Corners are the backbone of speed which makes it essential to be extremely proficient in riding at any situation.
One thing that has always helped me is to concentrate on one corner that is giving me problems. Try to get to the track later in the day when it is rougher and not as many people are there. Find your corner and enter the track safely in the section before, then hit the corner and go back to the previous section to repeat. If there aren’t many people, this will allow you plenty of time to find what you need to work on.
The first aspect you need to look at is your entrance technique. You want to be in the attack position all the way through the chop. Braking should be gradual; do not lock the back tire up or the rear end can sway side to side. For inside ruts, putting more emphasis on the front brake will get your front forks to squat lower so you can carve harder. As for outside lines, it is better to use the back to keep more momentum up.
One overlooked method is to stay relaxed. Ride with the turn and don’t try to blast through it. Don’t tighten up so much and worry about messing up. You know how to ride a bike so have confidence in your abilities. Take some time to get this down and you will be making up time on every one.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/rutted-corners/
donderdag 27 december 2012
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.
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!
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BikerChickNews/~3/LAF2RG7IU0Y/
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 ride with the ugly soul
Just wanted to share my little solo ride from back on Memorial Day. Now I have to be honest, it wasn’t so much that I really wanted to go for a ride, it was just that it was a beautiful day and I wasn’t at work, so I felt kind of obligated to take advantage of it.
I thought I would ride down to Winterset again, and pick up the St. Charles/Truro loop that the girls and I had missed out on due to closed roads last Fall. So I set off along my usual route to points South – down R63 to G14, across G14 through Norwalk and Cumming and over to 169 South. (Yes, Iowa has a town called Cumming. Go ahead and snicker quietly to yourself, I’ll wait.)
I pulled off the highway onto a narrow concrete approach alongside Sweeney’s, put down my kickstand, and snapped a few photos. Getting back on the bike revealed the problem I had created for myself: because of the angle of the approach, which I had thought was flat and level, I couldn’t lean the bike over far enough to the right to get the stand back up, without tipping the bike all the way over. I tried a couple strategies to correct this, but they only served to inch me forward so that by the time I decided it really couldn’t be done, I had run out of approach and was left with very sketchy footing on the right-hand side. For the second time in as many weeks, my right foot was holding up the entire weight of the bike and I was in danger of going over, with no immediate “fix” and no companion around to help me out.
Fortunately for me, this is a well-trafficked highway and it was only a moment before another vehicle came along, so I managed to flag them down. A very nice guy named Troy pulled over and helped me steady the bike, get the kickstand up, and get on my way.
I beat myself up plenty over this little faux pas for the rest of the day – I admit it clouded my enjoyment of the remainder of the ride, but at least I did get to experience the Madison County loop I’d been studying all winter.
At one time I thought these bumps in the road were the result of badly engineered repairs. But it appears they are actually places where the road has buckled up to the point of needing repair. In any case, they are raised sections of the road (always at a seam in the asphalt) that lift you up out of your seat and re-arrange your innards by the time you land on your ass again. (No kidding – I actually felt like I was sitting on my liver by the time I stopped.)
I had hoped to be able to call this the prettiest route through Madison County – but, just like elsewhere in life, it’s not worth being pretty if you have an ugly soul. And the crappy roads and the lingering bad karma were definitely the “ugly soul” of this ride. I did make it home without any further stupid decisions, so I’m happy to say I’m tanned, rested and ready for the next opportunity not to waste a day off!
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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 face. This sort of jump can be used to your advantage, if you do it correctly.
The most important part of this type of jump is approach. You want to be in the attack position so you are ready for the upcoming drop. Depending on the situation, there could be a lot of braking bumps, and being in the attack position really helps you get through the bumps without the bike dancing underneath of you. Don’t forget to grip with the knees and look ahead.
As you are about to make the drop, you want to be slightly leaning back. If you are leaning to far forward, your front end is going to drop because there is no lip to give you that “pop” and raise the front wheel. It also helps to be on the gas, if possible. If it’s not, stay in a higher gear so the engine braking doesn’t drag the front down.
As you leave the ground and make the descent, you want to make sure your front tire is slightly higher than the rear. When landing down a hill, you don’t want to land front wheel first. This throws a lot of your weight and momentum to the front wheel and you have a greater chance of going over the bars. So, land rear wheel first and be on the gas. Most down hills are going to be rough; so, getting on the gas when you land gives you forward momentum through the rough stuff. It helps to jump a little further than everyone too. This isn’t normally the case with average jumps, but in this case, when you jump further, you keep your speed and momentum up. Plus, you have a chance to jump past the slower riders’ bumps. These jumps are usually low visibility, so make sure you know what the next obstacle is or you could end up like Doug Henry (i.e. broken back).
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/ski-jumps/
woensdag 26 december 2012
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/
Effective Braking for Faster Cornering
Telling yourself to hold the gas on a split second longer is easier said than done, but it can be a life saver on the start. Unlike road racing, there are no markers to tell us how close the corner is. However, we can use simple objects like rocks, fencing or foliage. Finding a marker can help you visualize your spot on the track and help you hold the throttle down longer.
Many people have their own theory on how to brake properly. Some prefer just the front while others like the back. I believe that there is no definite answer. Each brake has different purposes. The front brake is great for diving into inside ruts and coming to a stop quickly, while the rear keeps the rear wheel planted to the ground and keeps your momentum up. Another interesting thing that seems to help me is to “push” the bike in the ground. Trying to weight front or rear down will put more force on the ground to get that extra friction for added stopping power.
One thing that aids in your momentum and drive is to avoid locking the brakes. When you lock up the rear brake, there is no control over the traction and where the wheel goes. All of your RPMs drop and it just creates braking bumps even faster. Your best bet is to “chatter” the rear. This is a method where the rear wheel is spinning, but at a much slower rate. This is great for maintaining drive in deep soil and it squats the rear end down to avoid swapping out.
Each situation is different, but remembering how your brakes control deceleration, you can utilize each one to its maximum potential. If you have an outside line in a corner that looks good, use more rear brake than front. For insides, you would be better off grabbing the front and getting that front end down. Becoming comfortable with both brakes can allow you to have faster entry speed in any corner.
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/effective-braking-for-faster-cornering/
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/
dinsdag 25 december 2012
No more seniors at stanmore motocross track
Gold coast city council has made the decision to prevent seniors from riding at Stanmore motocross track indefinitely. The decision handed down by Senior Recreation Officer Bruce Flick bflick@goldcoast.qld.gov.au means the end of the road for a club which has operated for over 30 years catering for senior and junior motocross.
The decision also stipulates that the club could be reopened for Junior riders supporting up to 250cc bikes. One might ask why not seniors up to 250cc as a compromise if noise is the only issue. However further constraints on any future operation of the club facilities are biased towards gold coast residents over both committee and general club members who live in other outer Brisbane and Sunshine Coast districts.
The Gold Coast council is also supportive of the Gold Coast motorcycle club at Reedy Creek facility looking into town planning approval for the future use catering of the location for all bike classes.
Bruce Flick
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/no-more-seniors-at-stanmore-motocross-track/
Basic Guide In Storing Motor Vehicles
Motorcycle owners can safely put away their bikes in storage units for the winter. It is a good alternative from putting it inside the garage where it is vulnerable to damages and scratches. People and pets passing through may accidentally bump into it. Self-storage facilities can help secure bikes protecting it from other tucked away boxes or stuff. Preview several options http://www.graceselfstorage.com.au to have an idea on which self-storage facility can work to your advantage.
Prior to taking the bike to a storage unit for the rest of the season, make sure to drain all gas and other liquid. This is to avoid formation of rust and other accumulation that may damage the inside parts of the bike. Remove the battery, too, and change to trickle charger in the meantime. The bike must also be tidied up inside and out; wash, wax, and lubricate. Again, this is to avoid accumulation of dirt and rusts. A dust cover or cloth will help in protecting the bike, too.
Bikes can either be stored individually or in a bigger storage unit. Individually storing a bike in a single storage unit can guarantee protection from other stored items that can possibly scratch it. Single storage units have enough space to fit one bike without harming it. Large self-storage units are also available; this is more suitable for people opting to store more than one bike for the winter.
When renting a small storage unit for a single bike, make sure that the opening would allow the motor to pass through. Measure the doorway to confirm. For bigger storage space, which may include other boxes and equipment, pile them up in a safe manner. Organization still matters inside a self-storage facility. This will guarantee that none of the contents inside would be damaged because of accidental drops. It is best to cover the bike with a durable cover to make sure it is safe from bumps with other equipment.
Source: http://www.emotocrossblog.com/basic-guide-in-storing-motor-vehicles/
How to Relax before a Motocross Race
Dr. Cohn came up with proven mental game strategies to enhance confidence and improve race focus for championship performances. He developed the RacePsych program that improves mental skills for race driver and the race team’s success.The Mental Power of RacePsych is about developing prepare routines and mental strategies to enter the zone faster, regain composure when stress or frustrations are high or when things go wrong, master the strategies to enhance teamwork and maximize your winning potential, and maintain confidence and momentum to keep you focus throughout the race.
Source: http://www.emotocrossblog.com/how-to-relax-before-a-motocross-race/
Saving Energy on the Track
One of the most important things to remember is to stand up. I know this is probably a no brainer, but some people will still ride as though the track is still smooth. Most of the time, you will have to stand up later into corners and then get up sooner when exiting. For rougher corners, it is even a good idea to stand up through the whole turn and look to the edges of the track for smoother lines. Many European riders will do this because the course gets so brutal, if you sit down; your back will take all of the impact. This is not the best idea because your back could tense up and result in some serious pain.
This next tip goes hand and hand with standing up: gripping with your legs. I have said many times before that you will save yourself from arm pump and getting tired quickly if you squeeze the tank. The quadriceps are large enough to take the impact from a rough course and they can handle this stress much better than your forearms and biceps/triceps. You almost want to think of your arms as hinges to your core. Relaxing your grip on jumps will also keep your “hinges” from cramping and pumping up too much. To help get through extra tricky sections; you can even apply pressure to one side of the tank with your leg to help steer the bike.
If you watched the 250’s, then you saw Barcia killing it everywhere. Other than his crazy style, he was doing something that caught my eye more than a few times during the second moto. If you notice, he was riding on his back wheel, a lot. The deep holes and moguls were not as bad when he could get the front wheel up. The back wheel would just roll over the bump and the rear shock absorbs the tire’s vertical travel. If you go through a rough section with both wheels down, it just rocks you back and forth. I am not saying to do a full blown wheelie here, but just getting your front tire to skim or get over the rough stuff will make life much easier. Remember that riding in a high gear will help the suspension work properly in the chop and provide you with more traction to get the front tire up.
One final tip is to just relax! If you know that the track is rough, just accept it and ride. When you tense up, any bump and hole you hit is sent throughout your entire body. If your breathing is deep and even, you should be able to roll your shoulders back and ride smoother. By your rolling them back, you can keep that attack position much easier and you open up the diaphragm for this more efficient breathing. Like I said earlier, this is not hard stuff. Keep it simple and remember the basics!
Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/saving-energy-on-the-track/
maandag 24 december 2012
2012 AMA Motocross Schedule
2012 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Schedule:
- May 19 – Hangtown Motocross Classic – Rancho Cordova, CA
Phone 1 800 HANGTOWN
Map of race track area
- May 26 – Freestone Raceway – Wortham, TX
Phone 1 877 77-CLICK
Map of race track area
- June 2 – Thunder Valley Motocross – Lakewood, CO
Phone 303 697-1003
Map of race track area
- June 9 – High Point Raceway – Mt. Morris, PA
Phone 304 284-0084
Map of race track area
- June 16 – Budds Creek Motocross – Mechanicsville, MD
Phone 301 475-2000
Map of race track area
- July 7 – RedBud MX – Buchanan, MI
Phone 269 695-6405
Map of race track area
- July 14 – Spring Creek Motocross – Millville, MN
Phone 507 753-2779
Map of race track area
- July 21 – Washougal Motocross – Washougal, WA
Phone 360 837-3975
Map of race track area
- Aug 11 – Moto-X 338 – Southwick, MA
Phone 413 569-6801
Map of race track area
- Aug 18 – Unadilla Valley Sports Center – New Berlin, NY
Phone 607 965-8784
Map of race track area
- Sept 1 – Steel City Raceway – Delmont, PA
Phone 304 284-0084
Map of race track area
- Sept 8 – Lake Elsinore MX Park – Lake Elsinore CA
Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/2012-ama-motocross-schedule/
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