$2 Tuesday: 2010 Ste. Julie MX National Photo Report Here’s a look back to when Ste. Julie was still on the schedule. From July 26, 2010: Ste Julie, Quebec, was the setting for the 6th Round of the Monster Energy CMRC Canadian Motocross Nationals this past weekend. The small town is a suburb of Montreal and sits about 20 kilometers to the east. Getting through Montreal unscathed is almost always
Motopark Ride Day Photos|Presented by Husqvarna Canada By Billy Rainford Ontario was fooled into thinking it was going to have an early spring a few weeks ago, but then Mother Nature changed her mind and made everyone wait until this past weekend for the temperature to rise to the point of making the Motopark track rideable. This past Saturday they held a Ride Day that attracted 248 riders of all
McThoughts – St. Louis SX|250 East By Jeff McConkey The 250 East has been anything but predictable this season. Going into St. Louis we had yet to see a repeat winner. One week someone steps up, only to falter the next race. As a fan it’s great, and it’s been great racing every round. The sand section was very tricky for most and may have changed the outcome of this
McThoughts – St. Louis SX|450 Class By Jeff McConkey Round 14 took place this past weekend in St. Louis. The track was once again a little soft, and that made it hard for a lot of the guys. Ken Roczen kept his good starts going and challenged the champ before a small mistake cost him. It was nice to see Chad Reed start his 200th start in the 450
In case you missed it… Catching Up with…Blake Savage By Billy Rainford For 2016, #16 belongs to the rider out of Utah we got to know very well over the past few years. Blake Savage could be one of the nicest riders you’ll ever meet. The fun-loving rider has blistering speed and now calls California home. I spoke with Blake for a long time in January out in California. You
Monday Morning Coffee|Presented by PR-MX By Billy Rainford Some Monday Mornings, I sit here at my computer and I’m not really sure where to start. Well, this strange feeling in my right arm tells me exactly where to begin. Here’s the thing, although I’m buried below my eyeballs in this sport these days, rarely does it give me the chance to actually ride. As anyone will tell you, a job
Frid’Eh Update #16 Presented by Label It By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to week #16 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update, this week brought to you by Label It Custom Labels and Decals. For 2016, #16 belongs to the rider out of Utah we got to know very well over the past few years. Blake Savage could be one of the nicest riders you’ll ever meet. The fun-loving rider
On the Radar: Mitchell Frank By Jeff McConkey Name: Mitchell Frank Age: 14 Hometown: Haliburton, Ontario School and Grade: Haliburton Highlands Secondary School, Grade 9 Number: 279 Bike: 2016 Yamaha YZ250F Race Club: MMRS Classes: 250 Open, 250 C How did you get started in racing? I bought a YZ85 and just used it on trails like a pit bike. We have a cottage friend that races at MMRS and
Out of the Blue: Isabelle Thibault|Presented by Schrader Motors By Jeff McConkey Name: Isabelle Thibault Birthday: April 1st, 1999 Hometown: Victoriaville, Qc School & Grade: Student Number: 192 Bike: 2015 Yamaha 250f Classes: Women’s A How did you get started in racing? In 2005, my step-father bought a Suzuki 250 and shortly after he bought a 50PW for me. As a little girl, did you ever expect to be this
Catching Up with…Shawn Maffenbeier By Billy Rainford In case you missed it in last week’s Frid’Eh Update… Welcome to week #15 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week presented by Husqvarna Canada. For 2016, #15 will belong to Swift Current, Saskatchewan’s Shawn Maffenbeier. Shawn has been a staple on the Canadian scene for a long time and most people forget he’s only 23 years old. We got to know him very