Out of the Blue: Katy Hopkins By Jeff McConkey Name: Katy Hopkins Birth Date: Dec 5, 1989 Hometown: Kamloops, BC School & Grade or Occupation: Since graduating in 2007, I have been working in the moto industry for the most part. For many years I have been a parts woman at Leading Edge, a Kawasaki/Arctic Cat dealer. Number: 89/554 Bike: Kickin’ it “old school” on my old faithful 2009 KX250f
25 Days of Christmas: Day 15 – Dragon Staple Line Icon Tee With what Santa considers the coolest logo in the industry, the Dragon Staple Line Icon Tee is always underneath his bright red suit. He says he wears in in case he’s flying over a motocross track somewhere in the world and he has to look ‘fresh’ as he walks around checking out the riding. It’s like Superman with
$2 Tuesday – 2010 Pink Palaces: Thompson Training Compound We go back to 2010 for this edition of $2 Tuesday. Jay Thompson gives us a rather comical tour of the TTC/MX Schools grounds. Along the way, we run into Kyle Beaton, Kyle Worthington, PJ Stratton, Johnny Silgren, and Kyle Keast. We’ve really got to bring this feature back.
25 Days of Christmas: Day 14 – Yamaha TT-R50E Yes, this is another ‘big ticket’ item, but if you’re planning on getting a youngster into riding, it’s tough to find a better place to start. Or, this thing will fit into anyone’s trailer as the perfect little bike to get around once you get to the track. Santa Claus is old school and has bumper brackets on the back of
Monday Morning Coffee By Billy Rainford The part of me that cares about the future of the planet is worried about this crazy warm December weather, but the guy who enjoys moto and cycling is absolutely loving these double-digit temperatures we’ve been experiencing here in Ontario! Seriously, I’m going to head out on my Scott Solace 15 for a road ride after lunch. That’s usually only something the die-hard cyclists
25 Days of Christmas: Day 13 – Fox Youth Bambooz Beanie This one is a complete no-brainer. What kid wouldn’t love to open up one of the Fox Youth Bambooz Beanies Christmas morning? None of them. Santa Claus uses his to make it look like he’s paying attention and looking right at you as he puts the sleigh on cruise control and zones out over some of the less populated
25 Days of Christmas: Day 12 – Rekluse Core EXP 3.0 Clutch OK, this is a bit of a ‘big ticket’ item, but it never hurts to aim a little high with Santa Claus. Worst case scenario? Maybe he brings you a gift certificate for 50% of the price. How do you think Santa gets off one roof and onto the neighbour’s without stalling his sleigh?! Distributed in Canada by
25 Days of Christmas: Day 11 – Matrix Industrial Can Things sure have changed since Santa was a young ripper on the circuit. Gone are the days when riders simply dumped their waste liquids into the magical sewer grate out front of their houses. (It’s true, people used to do this regularly!) If you’re looking for something to buy the rider in your life who seems to have everything, maybe
25 Days of Christmas: Day 10 – 1.7 6-Pack Combo Kit There’s really only one 6-pack a true racer needs when it comes to racing. The 1.7 6-Pack Combo Kit w/ Bottle Rack is that pack. Santa remembers back in his racing days when a pump water can, some Windex, and a screwdriver was all they had to clean their bikes between 40-MINUTE MOTOS. Times have changed and Santa has
25 Days of Christmas: Day 9 – Husqvarna Factory Snapback Hat With the announcement of the new global partnership between Rockstar Energy and Husqvarna, these little gems would put a smile on any rider’s face Christmas morning. If that special someone on your list is older then they will love the nostalgia involved with the Husky name. If they’re young, they’ll appreciate a sweet hat from that new white brand