Welcome to Getting Social, a new blog feature on Motosport where we tackle the week’s biggest news and explore social media avenues to fill you in on what’s going on in the world of motocross.
The biggest silly season news so far has been James Stewart. Any time the “fastest man on the planet” is trying to work… Read More
Josh Hill is back!
Josh Hill made his first appearance back on the bike last week after a crash that nearly ended his career over a year ago.
“It has been a long road back to riding well on the track. I had a few setbacks with pressure sores and with my ankle that forced me to get my… Read More
Posted in Around the Globe, Uncategorized | Leave a commentJustin Bogle made a huge impact as a rookie graduating from the amateur ranks. He challenged for podium finishes in each of the last four outdoor nationals and is now marked as a potential race winner heading into supercross. But this article isn’t about Justin Bogle. It’s about another Justin that, if things go the way he plans, could make… Read More
Posted in Dirt Bikes, Up and Coming | Leave a commentEvery journey begins with a single step, so it’s important you get that first step right. The Alpinestars Tech 8 Lite Boots are the motocross boots trusted by the pros to make sure that when you are riding, you don’t have to worry about what your feet are doing. In 2011 Ryan Villopoto wore Alpinestars while he was… Read More
Posted in Product Reviews | Leave a commentMotocross Strength Training for Beginners
Never been to the gym? If you do go, do you wonder aimlessly around the gym, randomly using machines? Do you just want a place to start?
This feature for MotoSport.com provides a basic, full body strength training program for a true beginner in the weight room. This program is for motocross athletes who have… Read More
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The King is dead. Long live the King.
It’s a phrase that may seem a little strange at first, but once you understand it’s meaning, it’s actually a pretty apt heading for this week’s Looking Forward. Basically, this was chant used in the olden days when a King passed away, to celebrate both the death of a leader… Read More
Posted in Look Ahead | Leave a comment2012 Thor Core Pro Circuit Combo
What do Thor and Pro Circuit have in common? Success, that’s what. Thor has been the brand of choice for top motocross athletes from around the world for decades. In 2011 alone Thor athletes took home both the 450 and 250 Outdoor titles and the 250 West title. Not to mention… Read More
Posted in Product Reviews | Leave a commentThe 2011 FIM Motocross of Nations turned out to be anything but predictable. Well, almost. True, the United States was the heavy favorite and they were able to pull out another win, but it was anything but predictable.
Heading into Sunday’s A Final, team USA was flying high after qualifying with perfect 1-1-1 scores on Saturday. But as team… Read More
Posted in Around the Globe, Dirt Bikes, Race Report | Leave a commentThe Friday before the weekend of the Motocross of Nations is always an interesting day. On one hand, all the riders are there, they are all in a pretty happy state of mind ready to answer questions, sign autographs and smile for pictures. But on the other hand you just know that clawing away at their insides is a beast,… Read More
Posted in Around the Globe, Dirt Bikes | Leave a commentHey everyone! I’m back home from Pala and what a trip it was! There’s just nothing like jumping in your rig, leaving one race and making a 20 hour mad dash to SoCal to make it to another race! Oh the things we do for a shot of adrenaline. I have a renewed respect for the privateers who criss-cross the… Read More
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