Tag Archives: Hare Scrambles

Two Strokes Versus Four: Confessions of a Woods Racer

Posted on August 2, 2022 by MotoADVR

After riding and racing a Husky two-stroke enduro for two years, I sold a bike despite my passion for two-stroke engines. Why would I do such a thing? But first, a woods rider’s perspective on an age old debate. Continue reading →

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Posted in Opinion | Tagged Cross-Country Racing, Dirt Bike, Dirt Bike Maintenance, Dirt Bikes, Enduro, Enuro, Four-stroke, Hare Scrambles, Husky 250, Husqvarna, Husqvarna TE250, KTM, KTM 350, KTM 350 XCF-W, motocross, Motorcycle, Off-Road Racing, Racing, Two-stroke, Woods Riding | 12 Comments

Shinko Off-road Tires: Longterm Review

Posted on October 25, 2021 by MotoADVR

At the beginning of this year, I contacted Shinko Tires about their off-road offerings. Since I had plans to compete all season in Kentucky Cross-Country Racing (KXCR), Shinko sent me 3 tires to test. Full disclosure, Shinko didn’t ask me to publish any particular content, use any specific language, or even link back to their website. The words that you read here are all mine, Shinko only asked that I ride and test the tires and share my thoughts on my channels. Moreover, as the season progressed, I purchased, with my own money, 3 additional tires, coincidentally Shinko branded buns. With the housekeeping details out of the way, let’s talk about some “tars”. Continue reading →

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Posted in Reviews | Tagged Dirt Bike Tires, Enduro Tires, Hare Scrambles, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Tires, shinko 216mx, Shinko 505, Shinko 520, shinko 520dc, shinko 525, Shinko 525 Cheater, Shinko Tire Review, Shinko Tires | 7 Comments

Hare Scrambling 101: Your First Cross-Country Race

Posted on February 27, 2021 by MotoADVR

So you bought a dirt bike after some nagging from your riding buddies? You’ve noticed photos on Instagram of your friends crossing logs and splashing through the mud with numbers on their helmets. Suddenly you’re feeling more and more curious about this whole racing thing, but you don’t know who to ask or where to start?

Last spring I bought a race bike and spent the year competing in a full season of local cross country races (hare scrambles). I’m obviously not a pro, but here’s a year’s worth of lessons I’ve learned, most of which, the hard way. Continue reading →