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MX Trainer Jonathan Mascola Interview | Scott Sports Canada By Billy Rainford We talk to MX Trainer Jonathan Mascola about what riders should be doing to get and stay ready to race when we eventually get back to the tracks to start the 2020 season. He runs free Zoom workout sessions once a week. Find him at motofitness_qc on Instagram. Presented by Scott Sports Canada.
By Billy Rainford We talk to multi-time Canadian motocross champ Dusty Klatt from Campbell River, BC to talk about the jump that was named after him back in 2009 at the River Glade track in Moncton, New Brunswick, “The Klattapult.” We go over his entire career from amateur to the pros and also talk about what’s keeping him busy these days. He says he’s got something he’ll be unveiling to
By Jensen Amotte Name: Autumn Purdy Date of Birth: Dec 12, 1993 Hometown: Bobcaygeon, Ontario School/Grade or Occupation: Racing Quarter Horse groom Race Number: 78 Bike: 2016 KTM 125sx Race Club: N/A Who introduced you to dirt bikes? Simply coming across the YouTube account of Ami Houde really sparked my interest in bikes. She made it look SO fun. What was it that got you hooked on riding your bike?
Brock Hoyer X Games Gold Medal Tribute Video Kourtney Lloyd put together a video to celebrate Williams Lake, BC rider #2 Brock Hoyer‘s historic gold medal in the first-ever Snow Bike races at the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado. Brock Hoyer X Games Gold Medal 2017 from kourtney lloyd on Vimeo.
Catching Up with…Mike Alessi By Billy Rainford #800 Mike Alessi has been racing Motocross for as long as he can remember. The California native came up through the amateur ranks as one of the fastest riders ever. He’s raced all over the world and has most recently found a home racing our Rockstar Energy MX Nationals. Mike finished 5th last season and hopes to finish on the top step of the
Monday Morning Coffee By Billy Rainford Well, if you’re only going to watch one football game all year, that was the one! Remember when the race at the LA Coliseum was called the ‘Superbowl of Motocross?’ Man, that was one you looked forward to every year and tried to find on TV if you could. Check out this Youtube video from a time when the top 3 or 4 riders
McThoughts | Oakland SX | 450 Class By Jeff McConkey Photos by Billy Rainford The best 450 riders in the world looked pretty shaky at times on the tough Oakland track. Everyone but Eli Tomac. Eli was once again on a complete other level than the rest of the field. It’s almost like he didn’t realize that it was rutted and super sketchy. He caught and gapped Ryan Dungey after
McThoughts | Oakland SX | 250 Class By Jeff McConkey Photos by Billy Rainford Oakland was a man’s track on Saturday night. The wet conditions made for very scary sections, and almost everyone had issues. You were taking off in ruts and somehow hoping to land in a rut. Once again, our points leader was forced into the LCQ, and once again he somehow turned that into a good start
Frid’Eh Update # 5 Presented by Gamma Powersports By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford In 2017, #5 belongs to #800 Mike Alessi. Mike was back in action last summer and really seemed to enjoy his time north of the border. Mike could always be found hanging around the starting line before the MX2 motos chatting with riders and giving gate pick advise to those who asked. Mike has always been known
Photo Report | A Newby’s Trip to the Winter X Games | Presented by Shot Race Gear By Billy Rainford