Mike Downey Tells a Ross Pederson Story Called ‘The Night We Almost Died’ By Billy Rainford Lake Elsinore MX was closed and it was raining so I turned around and headed for the coast. As I was leaving I saw a BC license plate so I decided to knock on a random door. Out popped Mike Downey from Kelowna, BC and he proceeded to tell an old Ross ‘Rollerball’ Pederson
Kade Walker – A New Direction on His Home Continent By Billy Rainford We’ve known Kade Walker from Quebec, Canada since he was ripping up tracks across North America on 50’s. He’s got a Loretta Lynn‘s title from 2009 and was ready to set the sport on fire. He decided to head to Europe to see what he could do on the world stage and never looked back…until now. Since
Frid’Eh Update #52 | Tyler Shewchyk | Brought to You by Yamaha Motor Canada By Billy Rainford Welcome to week #52 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week brought to you by Yamaha Motor Canada. Yamaha has been a partner with us here at Direct Motocross since Day 1 and we look forward to another great year with the gang at bLUcRU in 2023. We’re in the final couple days
Out of the Blue | Taylah Maurice | Brought to You by Schrader’s By Jensen Amyotte Name: Taylah Maurice Date of Birth: 13th of September, 1997 Hometown: Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Grade or Occupation: Accounting Student/Project Coordinator Race Number: 303 Bike: YZ250F Race Club: Alice Springs Motocross Club Classes: Pro Lites Who/what inspired you to get into the sport of motocross and how long have you been racing/riding? It
Frid’Eh Update #51 | Josh Cartwright | Brought to You by Leatt By Billy Rainford That moment when the hair on the neck lifts. When the flesh prickles. When adrenaline sparkles through your body. When every cell in your system screams with sheer delight. This is the thrill and this is why you do it. ~ Leatt So, right now, Canada is like: We’re getting hit all across the country,
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | December 2022 By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans. As some of you know, I wait all year for this moment; drum roll please…Happy Festivus!!! As we embark on a new year and close out an existing one everyone always talks about reflection. For me, this year held many ups, more downs, a lot of challenges, and triumphs. Through it all, I’ve had yet another
By Billy Rainford We’ve only got a couple Mondays before we’re lined up at A1 to find out who has done their homework and who is ready to take on this new Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series and try to dethrone Eli Tomac in what has to be his swan song SX season. We say it every year, but this sason could be the best one ever! Lol I think
Frid’Eh Update #50 | Jason Burke | Brought to You by Race Tech By Billy Rainford Race Tech Suspension has over 36 years of creating hi-performance suspension solutions for motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles. RT specializes in revalving stock suspension components using proven Gold Valve Kits that can be user or dealer installed. RT can rebuild most stock and aftermarket suspension components. For many models RT manufactures complete replacement Custom G3-S
Catching Up with Daniel Elmore | Brought to You by Atlas Brace By Billy Rainford #13 Daniel Elmore from Telkwa, BC finished 7th overall in the 2022 Canadian Triple Crown 450 MX Nationals and ended the season with a 4th place in the final moto at Walton Raceway. And yet, the quiet-but-fast rider finds himself on the outside looking in when it comes to a ride for the upcoming season.
Podcast | Steve Simms Tells His Injury Story By Billy Rainford Steve Simms was landed on while riding this past fall and sustained some serious internal injuries that had him in an induced coma while he dealt with complications. Well, he’s home now and took some time to take us through the whole ordeal. He also talks about the upcoming season for his SSR TLD GasGas Pro race team. Apple