Mastering Whoops

Whoops are one of the toughest objects on a motocross course. Period.  They are intentionally designed to slow you down and rob you of momentum.  Because of the degree of difficulty, many riders struggle through them and are intimidated to practice them.  If you watched the Supercross Final in Las Vegas, I?m sure seeing Stewart [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/mastering-whoops/

John Draper Doug Dubach Ryan Dungey

Getting more out of Practice

I want you to do something next time you go to the track.  Look at all of the riders who just ride around the track, aimlessly looking for more speed.  What do you go to the track to do?  You go there to get faster and have better technique.  When you learn math in school, [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/getting-more-out-of-practice/

Rick Burgett Jimmy Button Michael Byrne

Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki?s Ryan Dungey Claims a Third-Place Podium in Arlington

Team Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey showed off his determination, consistency and the power of his Yoshimura-equipped Suzuki RM-Z450 while claiming a third-place podium finish at the 13th round of the 2011 AMA/FIM Supercross Championship at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. It was a thrilling night of racing, with a packed crowd of 51,509 there [...]

Source: http://emotocrossblog.com/archives/1063

Andre Malherbe Paul Malin Jacky Martens

Rough Jump Faces

There is nothing better than a freshly groomed track in the morning that is perfectly tilled.  The track might as well be an interstate which can make anyone feel like a pro.  However, once things get rough, you have pick and choose lines as well as deal with the challenging jump faces.  Those who ride [...]

Source: http://www.mxtrainingblog.com/riding-techniques/rough-jump-faces-2/

Gunnar Johansson Peter Johansson Rick Johnson

Kawasaki Girls get ready for X Games Moto X Racing Women (Supercross)

Here is a brief video, courtesy of Kawasaki and Natalie Simmons, of Kawasaki riders getting ready for the 2011 X Games Supercross (officially called Moto X Racing Women) at the Staples Center this coming Saturday.

This video includes WMX riders Vicki Golden, Sara Price, and the 2008 FIM Women's World Motocross Champion, Livia Lancelot from France.

Source: http://www.supercross.com/features/kawasaki-girls-get-ready-for-x-games-moto-x-racing-women-supercross

Les Archer Nicolas Aubin Rene Baeten

Ryan Dungey?s Blog: 2011 Dallas Supercross

After another wild weekend in Toronto, the 2011 AMA Supercross Championship changed dramatically as some of the top contenders were hit with some misfortune. I was able to get the start that I needed and ultimately won my first race of the season, which felt amazing. Based on what happened behind me, I also ended [...]

Source: http://emotocrossblog.com/archives/1066

Damon Bradshaw Goat Breker Sven Breugelmans