Frid’Eh Update #36 Presented by Scott By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to the 36th week of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week presented by Scott Sports. For 2015, the #36 belonged to Hayden Halstead. We’ve gotten to know Hayden over the years as much for his outgoing personality as his speed on a dirt bike. Hayden is always the first to say yes to helping out on the
TLD Thursday Wallpapers – 2015 Baja Brawl By Billy Rainford This week we head back to last weekend’s Baja Brawl at Baja Acres in Millington, MI. The track pretty much stands o its own, but when you throw in a 3-day annual event and add nightly festivities and great prizes, you’ve made a good thing even better. Decorate your desktop with a few shots from the racing action on Monday.
2016 KTM 450 SX-F Test Ride By Todd Kuli 2016 KTM 450 SX-F Highlights If asked for maximum power there is no other way but the KTM 450 SX-F. This model has proven itself in championships around the world over the years. Thanks to its compact SOHC engine that delivers explosive but controllable power, it is the weapon of choice for the US KTM Factory Team’s successful 2013 & 2014
Catching Up with…Marcus Nilsen By Jeff McConkey When we first saw the fast 3-digit rider in Kamloops on the Husqvarna this summer, many of us were left scratching our heads wondering who it was. From the moment we walked up and spoke to Marcus Nilsen, we knew the friendly Florida rider would be a perfect fit for the Canadian series. Should he return in 2016, he will turn in his
Out of the Blue: Danielle Bechard By Jeff McConkey Name: Danielle Bechard Birthday: November 18, 1994 Hometown: Chatham, ON School & Grade or Occupation: Going to college in 2016 for firefighting Number: 18 Bike: CR 125 Race Club: CMRC, AMA, TVR Classes: Ladies, Junior B How did you get started in racing? My brother and I used to have an XR70 we would ride around at our grandparents’. In 2007,
2015 Baja Brawl Photo Report Photos and captions by Billy Rainford I’ve been meaning to get to my all-time favourite track to ride to check out the Baja Brawl at Baja Acres in Millington, Michigan, for a few years now, but the stars just haven’t lined up until this season’s event. My hope was to swoop in on the final day of the 3-day event and grab coverage of the
Frid’Eh Update #35 Presented by Husqvarna Canada By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to the 35th week of the Frid’Eh Update Presented by Husqvarna Canada. Week #35 goes out to the rider from British Columbia who is also becoming a very competitive university rower out at the University of Calgary. Matthew Davenport had an up and down season in 2015 – there were times when he was up in
TLD Thursday Wallpapers – Ironman MX Indiana National By Billy Rainford Let’s have a look back at the final round of the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championships at Ironman MX in Crawfordsville, Indiana, for this week’s TLD Thursday Wallpapers. Decorate your desktop with some of these shots.
Out of the Blue: Summer Knowles By Jeff McConkey Name: Summer Knowles Birthday: May 27th, 1995 Hometown: New Westminster, BC School & Grade or Occupation: I finished the Primary Care Paramedic program in March. I’m currently teaching swimming lessons and life guarding. Number: 9w for 2015/ 441 Bike: CRF 250 Race Club: Future West and CMRC Classes: Ladies and Junior How did you get started in racing? My brother
Women’s East – Report Card By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford The Women’s East Nationals ran a 3-round series again in 2015 with rounds at Gopher Dunes, Sand Del Lee and Ulverton. Quebec rider, Eve Brodeur, defended her title in dominant fashion and the only blemish on her results sheet came when one of the best female motocrossers to ever ride a bike, Jessica ‘JP$’ Patterson, came up to race