Category: Motocross

90’s No Fear

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I was recently fed a pretty nostalgic video on Youtube about No Fear, its history – and the rise and fall of the company in the 90’s. It was a brand I really resonated with. I had a bunch of the all black posters on my walls and although I wasn’t particularly extreme, a lot of the sports and interests I had were.

Bodyboarding, Motocross, Skateboarding were not the type of sports on the list to pick from at Selborne College. The brand resonated with me because it was edgy, a little off beat and had some rebellion in it – When looking back the slogans do have a touch of “cliche” or cheese in them, but they made the 13 year old me think long and hard about life, and any distraction from school work was easy to justify 🙂

After watching the documentary I spent some time scouring the web and found a few of the posters/slogans which I remembered. Fun times. read more

List: Favorite Motocross Photos

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These some of my most memorable photos from my motocross days.

My dad and a couple of his mates in Port Alfred
1986 CR125 – First Bike @ 13
First ride out at the West Bank in East London
The East London MX Track on the West Bank
This was at the Transkei Enduro in around 1999
First national event in Hammarsdale
Second National Event in Cape Town
Port Elizabeth National in 1999 or so
Local Newspaper picture from a Border Motocross Race
Some of my first races in the US were with the JMX Series, this was at Parker Valley in Belwood, NC
Spent a ton of time practicing at TNT in Chester, SC
Andrews MX in Concord, NC
Andrews MX in Concord, NC
Andrews MX in Concord, NC with my dad
Ironcity MX
Sandhills MX
Center Road MX
Center Road MX
Center Road MX
Tom took this great pic at TNT
Service Honda CR500 Testing at Trick Tank
Husky Testing at Iron City MX

Eastern Dirt Article: MX vs ATV Reflex Game Review

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Games have come along way since my all time favorite Excite Bike on the NES but with today’s consoles pushing out more power than your moms microwave, there is no wonder companies like THQ are coming up with awe inspiring graphics, excitement and realism while being so immersive.

Like many of you I’m sure, I have spent countless hours playing the demo of MX vs ATV reflex. I know Sugar Ridge better than my local track and even started dreaming about nailing the elusive quad after the rolling whoops. When I finally received the final version I was excited to get to play a couple more tracks and get online to battle some of my moto rivals. The first part happened but second fell well short, but more on that in a minute. read more

Eastern Dirt Article: Stream Crossings

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Stream Crossings

Trail Riding or racing in our part of the country it seems inevitable you are going to come across a stream, creek or small river to cross. In most cases it’s a fairly easy path to the other side but sometimes it can be tricky, consider these tips while navigating the water sections on your next crossing and it may end up being easier than you thought.

Some keys to remember:

9/10 times the rocks underneath are going to be pretty slick
Look for the shallowest and shortest point to cross
If you are unsure about the depth or strength of the current, get a stick and check before crossing!
Make sure you have an exit point to aim for on the other side read more