Source: http://imxmag.blogspot.com/2011/10/sandstorm-postponed-to-october-23.html
dinsdag 26 juni 2012
maandag 25 juni 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
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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2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series Preview: High Point
This Saturday is round four of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship Series. You'll find coverage of this race coming Saturday here on Supercross.com.
A preview of the High Point / Mt. Morris PA race this Saturday should start with a look back at last week's race in Colorado, where Ryan Dungey won the 450 Motocross class, and Justin Barcia did the same in the 250 MX Lites class. Last week's race coverage in Colorado is here, including results, points and photos.
In addition to Barcia and Dungey winning, James Stewart had a crash in the first moto that knocked him out of action for the entire day. Dungey went on to sweep both motos and takes over the points lead ... although James is expected to be back in action tomorrow in PA. And while Barcia won the overall, Blake Baggett maintains his 250 MX Lites series points lead over Kenny Roczen.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/2012-lucas-oil-pro-motocross-series-preview-high-point
Photos: 2013 Yamaha YZ's!
Here, directly from Yamaha, are photos of their 2013 line up for Supercross and Motocross - The YZ line up!
There is the YZ 450 F, and YZ 250 F, which are four stroke models. Yamaha also has the YZ 250, YZ 125, and YZ 85 - all three of those are two strokes.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/photos-2013-yamaha-yzs
Short, sweet solo ride to Palmyra Church
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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zondag 24 juni 2012
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
Ashley Fiolek on Conan O'Brien's TBS TV program
Ashley Fiolek, the defending AMA Women's National Motocross Champion, and X Games Gold Medalist in Women's Supercross, was on the Conan O'Brien TV show last night.
The videos below (part 1 and part 2) are courtesy of Team Coco.
part i
Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/ashley-fiolek-on-conan-obriens-tbs-tv-program
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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zaterdag 23 juni 2012
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/
MX Adventures
A Supercross is usually filled with its share of dramatic moments. From the jump off the gate to those first turn pile ups, all the way to that finish and everything in between, the action at Supercross is always nonstop.
The 2010 Phoenix Supercross had more dramatic moments than your normal race. However it was in those days that followed that the drama grew with various opinions that were blasted across message boards and blogs. I certainly appreciated the hot topics brought to the surface by the many people who love the sport of Supercross. And like you I have my own thoughts on the James Stewart and Chad Reed 'incident' ...
It was just one year ago when a controversy made headlines with Jason Lawrence, Josh Hansen and Steve Boniface were 'fighting'.
The backlash for those guys were met by AMA officials. Last year the Rules stated that the following offense is subject to disciplinary action:
An attack on a Racing official and/or engaging in a fight. This includes any person who attacks or is involved in a fight anywhere on the premises prior to, during, or after an AMA Supercross meet. There will be no maximum fine or suspension period for this offense.
My point here is that Supercross is no stranger to its share of drama but in the aftermath of last year, and now Phoenix, what does it take to show some true sportsmanship and character in tough occupation?
James commented thru his blog initially. Info on Chad Reed came thru Kawasaki and Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Mike Fisher stated that Chad would not return to racing until he is 100 percent. Chad is expected to miss a minimum of six weeks to heal his broken left hand. Six to seven weeks puts us near the Daytona Supercross and by then there will still be eight races left on the schedule.
Source: http://www.supercross.com/rss-features/mx-adventures
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
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:
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