Tag "KTM Canada"

Catching Up with…Shawn Maffenbeier

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

Cole Thompson’s KTM Practice SX Track Transfer Sequence

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 Orange Brigade Camp 2016 – Monday Photos from Cahuilla Creek MX

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

Video: #11 Kaven Benoit Training at Club MX

Video: #11 Kaven Benoit Training at Club MX By Billy Rainford 2-time Canadian MX2 champion, Kaven Benoit, is currently down in South Carolina training at Club MX in Chesterfield, SC. Having won the 250 title the past two years, Kaven will be moving up to face new challenges in the premiere class in 2016. We spoke to him about this and other things and watched him spin a few laps

Cole Thompson – A1 Conversation

Cole Thompson – A1 Conversation By Billy Rainford Brigden, Ontario, rider #127 Cole Thompson is the sole Canadian competing in the 2016 250 West SX series. With that in mind, we’ll try to catch up with him each week after Saturday’s event. We caught him earlier today after he finished riding the Supercross track at Pala.Here is what the Slaton Racing Royal Distributing Fox KTM Canada rider had to say