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
Yamaha Ride Day at Motopark | Greg Poisson Rides the 2022 YZ’s By Greg Poisson Photos by Isaiah Reid Pulling up to a freshly-groomed Motopark track in the fall you can’t help but get those butterflies we all got when we were young. Mix in some brand new Yamaha 2-strokes and it brings out a feeling of excitement that is hard to ignore. I was here to try out the
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 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 – 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
Race Tech/AGR Suspension Review By Greg Poisson As you know, Honda completely redesigned the CRF450R in 2021. For 90% of us mere mortals a 450 machine is more motorcycle than any of us will ever need. So what’s the main focus we should focus on for upgrades? Suspension and handling. Putting that power to the ground and making it manageable. We took my 2021 CRF450R provided by Barrie Honda Powerhouse
Things to Watch for at Supercross Rounds 3 and 4 By Billy Rainford As we head into the final two rounds of Canadian Triple Crown Series Supercross to determine champions, here’s a quick look at a few things to keep your eyes on at Gopher Dunes. 450 Class #2 Marshal Weltin tied with #15 Jess Pettis for 2nd (39 points behind #1 Dylan Wright) in the 450 MX portion of
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross | August By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans, Time is an interesting subject. It depicts the past, present, and future. We plan and arrange events in our schedules based on how much time we think we have. We measure how much time it will take to pursue a goal or how long it will take to complete a task. We figure out the controllable variables, get to
Jess Pettis Toughs Out 2nd in the 450 MX Championship By Billy Rainford #15 Jess Pettis from Prince George, BC took one of the scariest crashes we’ve ever seen at MX Deschambault back on August 2nd. His list of injuries included cracks to 3 vertebrae and a broken sternum. One would think that was the end of his season with one more round to go at Walton Raceway, but that
Off the Cuff with Jacqueline Ross By Jacqueline Ross Greetings, Humans! Only 21 weeks and 4 days till Christmas! Random, I know, but seriously this year is flying by! Here is something that is not random. It is a word used in the form of a noun or adjective and is a constant in every individual’s life on a daily basis. This word, in my opinion is significantly underrated. Drum roll, please,