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/

Alessandro Puzar Gaston Rahier Steve Ramon

Two-Time World Motocross Champion of MX2 class Marvin Musquin to Race Inaugural Monster Energy Cup on KTM

Red Bull/KTM's Marvin Musquin - 2009 and 2010 FIM World Motocross Champion in the MX 2 class, will race in the inaugural Monster Energy Cup at Las Vegas Sam Boyd Stadium on October 15.

Marvin said: I'm really happy to race at the Monster Energy Cup. It should be a fun race on my 350cc KTM. I've been told the track should be a mix between motocross and supercross, so I am looking forward to seeing the final layout. My goal is to have fun and be out in front with the other big supercross riders and get some valuable experience before next year.

Marvin is coming off his best finishes of his first season in the USA, earning third overall at each of the final two race on the AMA MX Championship, and will represent the growing list of international riders competing in the Monster Energy Cup.

The unique hybrid track will consist of supercross / motocross terrain and will have a tremendous MX style influence, making it unlike any other stadium race in the world. This track will be the perfect blend of supercross and motocross, combined and created into the ultimate battleground. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000 purse, awarding the winner a $100,000 check, and for the first time ever, $1 million will be paid to a rider that wins all three main events.


This coming weekend, Marvin will be riding for Team France in the Monster Energy Motocross of Nations, which you can watch on Supercross.com Septebmer 17 and 18 - http://www.supercross.com/mx-gp-vod

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Source: http://www.supercross.com/news/two-time-world-motocross-champion-of-mx2-class-marvin-musquin-to-race-inaugural-monster-energy-cup-on-ktm

Frederic Bolley Xavier Boog Damon Bradshaw

Twitch quits Metal Mulisha

After weeks of speculation and rumors, X Games Medalist Jeremy ‘Twitch’ Steiberg announced yesterday that his 11 year relationship with the Metal Mulisha must come to an end. “We originally started out as a group of guys that just loved to ride dirtbikes and hang out and hey if we could earn a little money [...]

Source: http://www.superfreestylemotocross.com/blog/twitch-quits-metal-mulisha/

Andrew McFarlane Brett Metcalfe Heikki Mikkola

Road closed? What-EVER, still a great ride!

Wow, it’s been a hectic summer, and it’s almost over already! I guess once again I’ve been on a brief hiatus… oh yes I’ve been enjoying the bike as much as possible, plus we’ve gone to a couple car shows to enjoy the Corvair, and we’ve embarked on the adventure that is my daughter’s senior [...]

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Craig Dack Roger De Coster Ken De Dycker

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

Marcus Hansson Doug Henry Broc Hepler