DMX Frid’Eh Update #10 Presented by Atlas Brace By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to another Frid’Eh Update here on Direct Motocross. We’ve already hit double digits for 2015. That means we’re at the 20% mark of the year – it happens fast. #10 for 2015 is a rider we’ve all watched grow up. As a young rider, Nathan Bles was always in the radar. He showed promise as
Canadians at Club MX A short video featuring Nathan Bles, Alex Jeffery, and Sylvain LeGad training at Club MX in Chesterfield, South Carolina. Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Ricky Carmichael Amateur SX – Photo Report Photos and captions by Billy Rainford The Ricky Carmichael Amateur SX (RCSX) has grown over the last few years, to say the least. It’s always been a very attractive prospect to be able to ride a supercross track after the Pros have had their turn. This whole scenario has taken that idea to the next level and turned the RCSX into an annual
Out of the Blue: Chloe Metcalfe By Jeff McConkey Name: Chloe Metcalfe Birthday: July 12th, 1996 Hometown: London, Ontario School & Grade or Occupation: Taking a year off school to work part-time and ride. Number: 196 Bike: 2014 YZ 125 Race Club: CMRC, TVR, D-14, AMA Classes: Ladies, Women’s 14+, 125 B/C How did you get started in racing? My dad rode dirt bikes all his life, so I
A Few Photos from Club MX Today Photos and captions by Billy Rainford As this crazy two-week moto tour comes closer to an end, I find myself at the beautiful motocross facility called Club MX in Chesterfield, South Carolina. If you’re wondering if it’s that one you passed on your way somewhere…forget about it. Club MX is nestled in a part of Gamecock State that rarely sees interstate traffic. I
On the Radar: Austin Watling, Marco Cannella, Joey Crown Three familiar names who competed at this year’s Ricky Carmichael Supercross at the Daytona International Speedway are Austin Watling, Marco Cannella, and Joey Crown. While Joey may not be a Canadian, we’ve watched him grow up racing as if he were one of us. He is from nearby Michigan and usually he and his father, Matt, find their way up to
McThoughts: Daytona SX By Jeff McConkey Daytona is a special place when it comes to racing and Saturday night’s race was one to remember. The track was technical and turned into its expected gnarly self. There were ruts on ruts and it looked super tough! Team Red Bull KTM once again showed their dominance by collecting the W in both classes. Marvin Musquin looked so smooth on the nasty Daytona
Monday Morning Coffee By Billy Rainford OK, I’ll admit it, unless you live in Hawaii and we’re calling Hawaii Canada, this isn’t a Monday MORNING Coffee. Welcome to your afternoon coffee. Things have been going full steam here on this southeastern road trip. We were at the Daytona SX Saturday followed by the Ricky Carmichael Amateur SX (RCSX) Sunday and then again this morning. In hindsight, I really wish we’d
A Few Photos from WW Ranch in Jacksonville, Florida Photos and captions by Billy Rainford We were sitting around GPF the other day when I asked where Jeremy Medaglia had been riding that day because he wasn’t at GPF with a lot of the other riders. I was told they had gone to this new track over by Jacksonville. When Jeremy and Shawn Robinson returned, Jeremy raved about the place
Direct Motocross Frid’Eh Update Presented by Loudmouth Intakes By Kyle Carruthers, Jeff McConkey, and Billy Rainford Welcome to week #9 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update Presented by Loudmouth Intakes. We’ve gotten to know this rider pretty well the past few years. He hails from Idaho and has become a staple in Canada, earning a career high #6 for 2013. If you’ve been watching Supercross this season, you may have noticed