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Tag Archives: Racing
What is the Dakar Rally?
It’s winter in Ohio, and for many of us, that means the beginning stages of Parked Motorcycle Syndrome. Fortunately, the New Year opens with another edition of the Dakar Rally. For 2024, the Dakar rally will be a 14 day, … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged dakar, dakar rally, GasGas, Honda Racing Corporation, HRC Honda, Husqvarna, KTM, Monster Energy, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Racing, Motorcycle Rally, paris to dakar, Racing, rally, rally raid
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How to Build a Motorcycle Tool Kit
The answer to this question is as unique and diverse as the motorcycles said tool kit will be servicing. That said, at some point a rider is planning a long trip, is nursing an aging machine, or is preparing for … Continue reading
Posted in Gear - Maintenance - Safety
Tagged ADV, Adventure, Dirt Bike, dual sport, Dual-Sport, Maintenance, Motorcycle, Racing, repair, Road Trip, Tool kit, Tools
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Two Strokes Versus Four: Confessions of a Woods Racer
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
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Cross-Country Racing, Dirt Bike, Enuro, Four-stroke, Husky 250, Husqvarna, KTM, KTM 350, motocross, Motorcycle, Racing, Two-stroke
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Racing Dirtbikes: Reflections on Cross-Country Racing
failure is an experience we want to avoid. Wearing mismatched socks, getting toilet paper stuck to your shoes, and dumping your motorcycle in the parking lot tend to induce feelings of embarrassment. Unfortunately, that aspect of human nature can also prevent us from taking risks; which in turn tends to prevent us from experiencing life’s greatest “highs”. Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
Tagged Crosscountry racing, Dirtbike, Harescramble, Kentucky, KXCR, Motorcycle, Racing, XC Racing
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Dirt Bike Tales: First Half of KXCR 2021
“Pain, anguish, adversity, struggle, exhaustion, defeat, financial stress, maintenance nightmares… growth, adventure, challenges, community, accomplishment, satisfaction.” Something I wrote on Instagram a few days ago. Since my departure from the military, I’ve never had such a passion for something, nor … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Cross Country Racing, Dirt Bike, Enduro, Husqvarna, Kentucky, KXCR, Motorcycle, Racing
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Hare Scrambling 101: Your First Cross-Country Race
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Cross Country, Cross Country Racing, Hare Scramble, IXCR, Kentucky, Kentucky Cross Country Racing, KXCR, moto, Motorcycle, Motorcycle Racing, Racing
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Husky in The Holler: KXCR in Clay City
Savage… If I were to sum up “The Holler” in one word, that’s the word. Humbled… by mother nature; but also the tenacity of my fellow racers. Grateful… for the opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, and expand … Continue reading
Posted in Events & Rides
Tagged Clay City, Dirt Bike, Enduro, Hare Scramble, Husqvarna, Husqvarna TE250, Kentucky, KXCR, Off-road, Racing
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It’s Getting Crowded on the Scrambler Farm
As I’ve said multiple times on the new podcast, we live in strange times. Fortunately, motorcycling at its core is a solo sport. “Social Distancing” on a motorcycle is easy, and for many, the whole point. For the protection of … Continue reading
Posted in Bikes
Tagged Dirt Bike, Enduro, Hare Scramble, Husqvarna, Motorcycle, Racing, Two Stroke
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