Frid’Eh Update # 5 Presented by Gamma Powersports By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford In 2017, #5 belongs to #800 Mike Alessi. Mike was back in action last summer and really seemed to enjoy his time north of the border. Mike could always be found hanging around the starting line before the MX2 motos chatting with riders and giving gate pick advise to those who asked. Mike has always been known
Frid’Eh Update #4 Presented by Shot Race Gear By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to Week #4 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week brought to you by Shot Race Gear. Well, it was good while it lasted. We knew a rider like Brett Metcalfe couldn’t stay in Canada forever, didn’t we? Heading into last season, when we heard that the likeable Australian was coming back to Canada to
Frid’Eh Update #2 Presented by Leatt By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Hello and welcome to Week #2 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update Presented by Leatt. #2 for 2017 will be the former Canadian MX1 champion who is currently chasing the Amsoil Arenacross championship down south. Matt Goerke is the rider who won the dubious honour of winning our ‘Worst Starter’ award simply for the fact that he found himself coming
Frid’Eh Update #1 Presented by KTM Canada By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to another #1 here at Direct Motocross. We’ve been doing these Frid’Eh Updates for quite a few years now, but only a select few riders get to grace the lead photo and lead interview as #1. We like to think it’s a big deal. So, here’s DMX Frid’Eh Update #1 Presented by KTM Canada. Having said
Frid’Eh Update #53 Presented by Motovan By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Here at Direct Motocross, days have 25 hours, weeks have 8 days, and years have 53 weeks…apparently. Bonus Week #53 belongs to the rider we got to know a few years ago when he won the Bronze Boot at the Parts Canada TransCan at Walton Raceway. To be honest, his winning it was a bit of a surprise,
Frid’Eh Update #52 Presented by Yamaha Motor Canada By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to the DMX Frid’Eh Update #52 Presented by Yamaha Motor Canada. There are 52 weeks in a year and so #52 is always a special number to get in our Canadian MX Nationals each year. This year, this honour goes to Quebec rider, Vincent Lauzon. Vincent raced all 6 of the eastern rounds of the
Frid’Eh Update #51 Presented by Atlas Brace By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford To put it in rather British parlance, welcome to the penultimate Update of 2016 (said in my best Jackie Stewart voice). Yes, another year has come and gone in Canadian Motocross. It was a year that saw probably the deepest MX1 talent we’ve ever seen within our borders, so it was a thrill to have witnessed it.
Frid’Eh Update #50 | Presented by Gamma Powersports By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Hello, and welcome to week #50 of the Direct Motocross Frid’Eh Update Presented by Gamma Powersports. Week #50 goes out to the Redemption Racing KTM rider who calls the city of Oshawa home, Alex Jeffery. Alex comes from what can only be described as a ‘Motocross Family.’ The Jefferys have been staples at the races for
Frid’Eh Update #49 Presented by MP County Line By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford Welcome to Week #49 of the DMX Frid’Eh Update this week presented by MP County Line. In 2016, #49 was Victoria, BC native, Graham Scott. Graham came into the season hoping for good things and had a great result at round 2 at the wastelands in Nanaimo. He finished that one with a 12th overall (16-10)
Frid’Eh Update #48 | Presented by MP County Line By Jeff McConkey and Billy Rainford (not really) Welcome to Week #48 of the Direct Motocross Frid’Eh Update this week presented by MP County Line. In 2016, #48 belonged to American rider, Shawn Rife. He only raced a handful of nationals in 2015 and earned 74 points. Here’s a look at his brief season: I wasn’t able to get in touch