Monday Morning Coffee|Presented by PR-MX.ca By Billy Rainford Hey, how’s the weather where you are? I have to say, we had a really gentle winter in my neck of the woods this year. London, Ontario, sits in what has always been called ‘The Snow Belt’ and this year we must have been wearing suspenders because we didn’t really get many snowfalls. Of course, having said that, we got a spring
Frid’Eh Update #15 Presented by Husqvarna Canada By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford 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 well back in 2009
Cole Thompson’s KTM Practice SX Track Transfer Sequence By Billy Rainford While we were out at the KTM practice track this past week in Murietta, California, #4 Cole Thompson was enjoying his new set up so much that he went for this transfer instead of going straight back to the pits. I guess he likes the feel of the bike.
KTM Canada Thor Racing Team Photo Shoot|Behind the Scenes By Billy Rainford Did someone say they liked behind the scenes photos? Well, grab a drink, sit back, and read on… We’ve been out here since last Friday with the crew from KTM Canada, and having a blast. We’ve been to downtown San Francisco, the Santa Clara Supercross, Pismo Beach, Maverick’s, Cahuilla Creek MX, and now the KTM head office, WP
On the Radar: Riley Heinrichs By Jeff McConkey Name: Riley Heinrichs Age: 18 (I turn 19 on April 21) Hometown: Abbotsford, British Columbia School and Grade: Graduated Number: 115 Bike: 2015 YZ 250 Yamaha Race Club: CMRC Classes: Intermediate, Youth, Pro Am How did you get started in racing? I started riding when I was 7 and just rode trails and in my back yard. Then, when I was
#KTMRoadTrip|Wednesday Photos By Billy Rainford It was our final day out here in Southern California. It’s been a really interesting week full of racing, training, and sightseeing. Today, we were taken to the KTM, WP, and Husqvarna North American headquarters in Murietta. Here are a few photos from what ended up being a very enjoyable and informational day.
Out of the Blue: Carly Hill|Presented by Schrader Motors By Jeff McConkey Name: Carly Hill Birthday: September 15th, 1996 Hometown: Fort St. John, BC Occupation: Instrumentation Technician, currently taking my Level 3 at SAIT. Number: 96 Bike: YZ250F Race Club: Peace Motocross Association Classes: In the Peace Motocross Association I race the Ladies class and MX2 Intermediate, and then the Women’s Pro. How did you get started in racing? When
Video – My Way|Topher Ingalls Our old friend, Topher Ingalls, has made the move from Pro motocross racer to real estate salesman. Check out this unique video that will have you wanting to move to California and buying a house from the former Canadian Pro National racer.
KTM Orange Brigade Camp 2016 – Monday Photos from Cahuilla Creek MX By Billy Rainford It was Day 1 of the KTM Orange Brigade Camp today at Cahuilla Creek MX just outside Temecula, California. Canadian OB riders, #81 Jacob Piccolo and #184 Tanner Ward, joined a host of very fast American amateur riders for a long day in the hot sun getting instruction from Nathan Ramsey and Buddy Antunez. It
Faces at the Races – Santa Clara SX By Billy Rainford Here’s a look at some of the people and riders who were in Santa Clara this past weekend.