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A1 Trip | Story of the Day #1

A1 Trip | Story of the Day #1 By Billy Rainford Thursday was my first full day out on the west coast in California for Anaheim 1. I’m staying at Viney Ranch with the Viney family, originally from Ottawa, Ontario. I’d like to thank them for making me feel at home here in Murrieta. We were supposed to be hanging out with the Partzilla/PRMX team here at Viney Ranch but

10 Top Stories of 2021

10 Top Stories of 2021 By Billy Rainford It’s that time of year again when we get to make Top 10 lists out of just about anything we feel like. I grew up as a massive David Letterman fan, so countdowns are something I just can’t stay away from (…from Wahoo, Nebraska…). To be honest, I’ve pulled over to catch the top 2 songs of a countdown while driving across

Interview | ADRA President Chris Bauman Talks about the LRX Alberta AX Championships

Interview | ADRA President Chris Bauman Talks about the LRX Alberta AX Championships By Billy Rainford Photos supplied Indoor racing returned to Alberta this past weekend for the LRX Alberta Arenacross Championships at the Silver Sage Community Corral in Brooks, AB. Lots of racers and families turned out and the event was a huge success. We grabbed Alberta Dirt Riders Association (ADRA) President, Chris Bauman, to talk about how it

What’s Next for Al Dyck and His Team?

What’s Next for Al Dyck and His Team? By Billy Rainford Al Dyck from Abbotsford, BC managed to claim the 2021 Canadian Triple Crown Series 250 MX championship with Jake Piccolo. Jake’s teammate, youngster Julien Benek, was another bright spot in his rookie season in the series. Both riders are also from BC but both riders have moved to different teams. Jake is now a member of the Red Bull

MTB Trail Review | Hanna Park – Jacksonville Beach, Florida

MTB Trail Review | Hanna Park – Jacksonville Beach, Florida By Billy Rainford So, I thought I’d do something a little different today. I’m going to review a mountain bike trail. I sort took a “me” day today. I went to bed last night and didn’t set my alarm for 5:30am after getting to bed at 1:00am like I did all last week. It was amazing to sleep until I

Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | October

Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | October By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans.  I hope everyone has figured out their Halloween costume and is ready for a self-induced sugar coma.  Those candy Mellowcreme pumpkins always do it for me!  P.S…Not sure if I can use that in the beginning of my column, but I’m rolling with it!  We are 6 days out till my birthday. I hope everyone has their

Amateur Spotlight | #151 Travis Gibbs

Amateur Spotlight | #151 Travis Gibbs By Billy Rainford There are always a few amateur riders who grab your attention at the races. Whether it’s blinding speed shown at a young age or simply a positive attitude, people like me are paying attention at every event. The list of riders who impressed me at rounds 1 and 2 of the Future West Moto Canadian Arenacross Championships in Chilliwack, BC is

Alberta Riders Dominate in Chilliwack

Alberta Riders Dominate in Chilliwack – The Future Looks Bright for Alberta Motocross – By Billy Rainford There’s no denying the correlation between racing the Future West Moto Canadian Arenacross Championships at a young age and excelling at the Pro level. History shows that riders who make the effort to race the longstanding indoor series do very well throughout their careers. Being trackside at the first two rounds of the