Setting up for Corners Mid-Flight

Saving time on the track is always a priority.  If you can master a technique to get faster, you better take advantage of it.  When things get tight during racing, it?s the little things that add up and make a big difference in the end, especially if you can set up for corner more efficiently.  [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/setting-up-for-corners-mid-flight/

Carl Nunn Johnny O Mara Zach Osborne

Rutted Corners

There are two obstacles you will always have to face on the track: ruts and corners.  Combine the two and traversing themcan be frustrating.  The power and torque that modern four strokes produce is pretty incredible and lines get dug out quickly.  Corners are the backbone of speed which makes it essential to be extremely [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/rutted-corners/

Torlief Hansen Marcus Hansson Doug Henry

Motocross of Nations 2011: First Photos and Report

It's Thursday, September 15, 2011. We just arrived at the Motocross of Nations track in St. Jean d'Angely, France. Although only Thursday, lots of things are happening as the most prestigous MX race of the year gets ready to 'blast off'.

If you want to watch the Motocross of Nations, either live or VOD, you can do so thru Youthstream's video system, which is available here on Supercross.com: http://www.supercross.com/mx-gp-vod

On Saturday, Septebmer 17, there are five and half hours of video programming available. Noon to 5:30pm local time. That is 6am Eastern Time start, 3am Pacific Time start.

On Sunday, video programming starts at 1pm local time, which is 7am Eastern Time, and 4am Pacific Time.

Here is a page with all the links we think you'll find useful for the 2011 Motocross of Nations.

More coming from the 2011 FIM Monster Energy Motocross of Nations on Supercross.com every day!

Here are some photos to give you a taste of what's happening here in France. Tomorrow (Friday) all the teams and riders are expected to arrive, and we'll have our next report on that tomorrow:


Panorama of track at St. Jean d'Angely. Click on the photo to view the panorama in Full-Size.

More photos below:

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/motocross-of-nations-2011-first-photos-and-report

Julien Bill Pierre Karsmakers Vladimir Kavinov

Motocross of Nations 2011: Friday, photos tell the story

Friday, September 16, 2011 at St. Jean d'Angely, France. The most prestigous MX race of the year is under way. Although 'just Friday', the vibe in the air, and the activity all throughout the paddock is tangible. Riders getting together that haven't seen each other in a long time, old friends meeting up again, lots of hugs and handshakes and smiles, and team camaraderie on a level that only happens once a year.

The first 'official' event of the day - opening press conferences. You'll read more about that below. And photos below will help tell the story of today's activities.

If you want to watch the Motocross of Nations, either live or VOD, you can do so thru Youthstream's video system, which is available here on Supercross.com: http://www.supercross.com/mx-gp-vod. On Saturday, Septebmer 17, there are five and half hours of video programming available. Noon to 5:30pm local time. That is 6am Eastern Time start, 3am Pacific Time start. On Sunday, video programming starts at 1pm local time, which is 7am Eastern Time, and 4am Pacific Time.

The opening press conference started with Mr. Giuseppe Luongo, President of Youthstream speaking. He was followed by the President of the French Federation, and then the President of Moto Club local organizer, then the Technical Director for the French Federation, and last to speak was FIM Motocross Commission President Dr. Wolfgang Srb.

The first team to be presented - Team USA. Ryan Villopoto - 2011 AMA Supercross Series Champion and Motocross Champion, Ryan Dungey - 2010 AMA Supercross Series Champion and MX Champion, Blake Baggett, and Team Manager Roger De Coster. (More below.)
 

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/motocross-of-nations-2011-friday-photos-tell-the-story

Travis Pastrana Gautier Paulin David Philippaerts

The 5th Annual MX Ride for the Cause

The 5th Annual MX Ride for the Cause was once again held at Cahuilla Creek Motocross park in Southern California. It was another great turnout where riders and spectators were treated to a wonderful event which included: a raffle, an FMX show, a male pole dance competition, and the famous Bra Parade, which included the former World MX2 champion, 2-time AMA National Champion and 2-time Supercross lites champion Grant Langston.

Laurie Cary founded "MX Ride for the Cause" to raise money and awareness for breast cancer in a fun and positive atmosphere. She decided to combine her love of motocross with her compassion for women dealing with breast cancer, after her mother passed away in 2001, after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. The money raised from the event goes to "Michelle's Place," the local breast cancer resource center that helps newly diagnosed women through the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/the-5th-annual-mx-ride-for-the-cause

Victor Leloup Aigar Leok Tanel Leok