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’07 AMA Endurocross championship, Round 3, Orleans Arena
Las Vegas
Knighter wins ’07 AMA
Endurocross championship
Red Bull KTM Off Road Race Team rider David Knight claimed his second
championship of ’07 this passed weekend when the two-time Enduro 3 world
champion added the AMA Endurocross title to the Grand National Cross Country
championship he claimed at the end of October. Winner of the opening two
rounds of the ’07 Endurocross series staged in Colorado and Oklahoma,
Knight arrived in Vegas eight points ahead of his closest championship rival
Damon Huffman and ready to win his second Endurocross title.
Easily winning his qualifying heat and impressively fast around the
challenging course housed within the Orleans Arena Knight looked all but
assured of claiming his second Endurocross title after Huffman, the
championship’s second most consistent rider at rounds one and two,
struggled through the LCQ to make it into the final. Starting well Knight
was soon into the lead of the 10 rider main event.
Knowing all to well that one mistake could rob him of the Endurocross
title the Manxman put in several faultless laps to open up a small gap at
the front of the field. Behind Knight KTM mounted Pole ‘Taddy’ Blazusiak
quickly worked his way up into second and for three laps the two riders were
separated by nothing at all. As the race neared its close, and not wanting
to get into a battle with his team-mate that might result in neither of the
two riders winning the race should they have collided with each other,
Knight let Taddy take over the lead and one lap later the win. In winning
the race Taddy stopped Knight from claiming the $50’000 Motorcycle
Mechanic’s Institute prize money that was available to him had he have won
the race.
Extremely disappointed at having not won the sizeable prize purse
available to him Knight was pleased to have ‘won back’ his AMA
Endurocross title. In doing so David secured his second major US off-road
championships in ’07.
David Knight: "That was one of the hardest races I've ever done.
Not because the track was too difficult, it wasn't it was a great track, but
because I couldn't push as hard as I wanted to try and win the race because
I knew winning the championship was more important. Taddy was riding really
well, and bumped me in a few corners, but it was too risky for me to ride
hard - one mistake indoors and your race can be over. If that had happened
then I could have lost the championship, who knows what could have happened.
So I decided to move over and let him passed, which was hard. But like I
said winning the championship was more important than winning the race.
Yeah, I'm pissed about not winning the money, who wouldn't be. Winning the
GNCC and Endurocross championships in the same year is great, but tonight
things didn't go the way I thought or hoped they would."
Results – ’07 AMA Endurocross Round 3, Las Vegas
- Taddy Blazusiak (KTM) 8 laps
- David Knight (Red Bull KTM Off Road Race team) 8 laps
- Mika Ahola (Honda) 8 laps
- Colton Haaker (Montesa) 8 laps
- Nick Bozobvich (Yamaha) 8 laps
- Geoff Aaron (KTM) 8 laps
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Top GB enduro star Rob Wrayford
has teamed up alongside Wheeldon Farm adventure park to bring a whole season
of world class enduro training schools to the South West.
Apparently
agreements have been made to utilise the fabulous Wheeldon farm as the main
training venue for Rob's renowned schools throughout 2008. The good news is
that not only is this a terrific arrangement for clients as regards venue
and facilities, but also that there looks like the possibilty of running one
every month of the year. As they are looking at starting in December 2007
anyone who contacts Rob - or Wheeldon quickly may be lucky and get an early
start over their competitors!
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OFF Season Training
Anyone??
Ian's Cycle Centre in Taunton - run by
popular enduro lads Ian Musgrove and Ian Burton - have just informed me
they have the latest 2008 Saracen bikes arriving now. Saracen is a range
which offers great value for money for either the casual or serious rider,
or for those who just want to stay fit !
Mantra 1 in stock now. Ideal for winter training or teenage xmas present.
HOT SPECS:
- Frame Hardcore and profiled 7005 T6 aluminium, designed for 120mm travel
suspension frame with hardcore gusseting and reinforcements
- Fork RST STRIKE oversized stanchion suspension fork with 120mm of
pre-load adjustable travel
- Gears Shimano Easifire 24 speed trigger shifters with Shimano Altus rear
derailleur and Suntour 44/34/24 alloy chainset
- Wheels Tough alloy EX-S hardcore rims with "Centerpoint" alloy disc hubs
and 2.35" hardcore wide footprint tyres
- Brakes Tektro IOX cable operated disc brakes front and rear with 180mm
front rotor and 160mm rotor
- Finishing Tough Saracen Durocover saddle , BMX style platform pedals
and Saracen Blade seat post, stem combo
- Sizes 15/17/19" (S,M,L)
- Price: Only £300
Order now for xmas.
Also very limited number of Saracen Vortex XC MTB;
7005 T6 gusseted frame. Suntour XCM lockout fork. Shimano Alivio 24 speed transmission.
Tektro Hydraulic disc brakes. All this for ONLY £350.00!!!!
 PS.
Don't forget Ian's Cycle Centre
also stock Pirelli and Michelin tyres. Silkolene and rock oil, plus lots of
other essential Enduro and MX spares and accessories. So get down there and
say hello to them ASAP.
Or click HERE and visit
their website:
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Steve Ireland wins Ceri
Ironman...
....with an amazing 13 laps completed. Steve
was only pipped on overall laps by the two man team of P Herbert and R
Morris who between them managed to squeeze in a total of 14 laps. Full
Results HERE
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Dorset Police MCC is staging their annual Hare and Hounds on Sunday 3rd
February 2008 at a brand new forest venue nr Bovington, Dorset.
Past Winner - Nick Life
The large forest is adjacent to the military training area and the Police club are
genuinely excited about the prospect of staging another of their challenging
events. A five mile lap has already been identified by work parties and further distance is expected to be added on the run up to the event.
Winner of the Police events in 2006 and 2007 Nick Life will be absent due to an
unfortunate date clash with the Le Touguet beach race therefore a new name will top the results in 2008. The entire course will be in the forest with
numerous fire roads linking the varied forest going, and to make things interesting this forest benefits from a couple of interesting hills which
will feature hard and easy routes. The event will be run under ACU regulations but the Police club will only be
charging £7 for those that need an ACU day licence.
Get the Regs from HERE
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The rider registration deadline for Red Bull Last Man Standing is Friday,
November 23. A total of 300 A level riders will be accepted by registering
at www.redbulllastmanstanding.com. The registration fee is $100, with a 100% payback.
The third edition of Red Bull Last Man Standing will take place at the Red
River Motorcycle Trails in Bulcher, Texas. Qualifying is Friday, December 7
and the top 100 qualifiers will take off at the blast of the cannon on
Saturday, December 8. David Knight is the two-time winner of the event.
The course, designed to challenge the world’s best riders, will undergo
changes for this year’s event. The race will once again consist of two 35
to 40-mile laps, one during the day and one at night, with the night course
reversed. It will again feature special “element” sections that will test
riders’ mettle. New this year, to alleviate rider bottlenecks, the course
will gradually increase in difficulty. By the six-mile mark, riders will
enter complex terrain, which will become more difficult with every mile.
The course will also bring the riders back into the pit/spectator area,
which will allow them to stop for gas and let spectators watch more racing
action.
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South West Enduro star trains for London
Marathon
Ian Musgrove is taking part in the Flora London Marathon 2008 on 13/04/2008 to raise money for NSPCC and would really welcome your support.
"Please take a moment to sponsor me. It's really easy - you can donate online by credit or debit card at the following address:
http://www.justgiving.com/ianmusgrove
All donations are secure and sent electronically to NSPCC. If you are a UK taxpayer, Justgiving will automatically reclaim 28% Gift Aid on your behalf, so your donation is worth even more. Please join me in supporting NSPCC and a fabulous cause.
Thanks and best wishes,
Ian"
*** About donating online ***
It's very easy to support Ian online - just go to their page at the web address below where you can make a donation.
Web Address: http://www.justgiving.com/ianmusgrove
Donating takes a matter of minutes and is totally secure. You can leave a message with your donation too.
If you pay UK tax, Justgiving will automatically reclaim and add 28% Gift Aid to your donation at no cost to you, so it's even better for the charity.
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SCEC News...
Hi Guys
It’s all WFO here at SCEC in preparation for our next event at Somerley Park
near Ringwood on the 9th December. This is yet another superb new venue -
totally different to anywhere else we’ve been this year - and is based
around the superb network of flowing sandy tracks around Somerley Park. It’s
fantastic and exciting mix of fast and knadgery - but never too fast, and
never too knadgery – just perfect! There are still places left but it’s
filling fast so if you want a ride please do try and get your entry in as
soon as you can.
Talking of entering you can now enter and pay on-line if you prefer. You can
use Paypal or any major credit or debit card. Just click on the ‘Forms &
Documents ’ tab.
That’ll do for now - hope you can join us on the 9th!
All the best
Gary & the team
SCEC - Races by racers, for racers.... Enjoy the Ride!
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MidWest 2008 Race Dates
- Feb 3rd
- March 30th
- May 11th
- June 29th
- July 27th
- Sept 28th
- Oct 26th
- Nov 30th
All events will be 3 hour multi-lap Hare & Hounds type events in the Wiltshire, Gloucester and Somerset areas with classes for Expert, Veteran Expert, Clubman 2T, Clubman 4T, Veteran, Sportsman 2T and Sportsman 4T. Entries are open to Midwest Motor Cycle Club members and non-members. Day licences will be available at a cost of £5 per event. Club membership, licence and event entry forms are available from Midwest Motor Cycle Club. Entry fee of £40 for club members or £47.00 for non-members/late entry per event. All late entries will be charged £47. Club membership is £20.00 per annum. Non-members will not receive championship points.
Best 7 results from 8 championship rounds will count towards overall championship.
Each class will start separately as a group with dead engines by flag, but you will be allowed to warm your machine beforehand.
For any information please contact Midwest Motor Cycle Club at Unit 9, Enterprise Centre, Lysander Road, Bowerhill Ind. Est. Melksham, Wilts SN12 6QP or call 01225 791179 or
www.mwmcc.co.uk
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2009
'Husaberg Unveiled'
Yes the motor is the right way
up!
Facts - Husaberg 450FE 2009
Engine 1-cylinder 4-stroke SOHC, 4 valve
Displacement 448.6 cc
Bore/Stroke 95/63.4 mm
Compression 11.9:1
Starter Electrical, 6 Ah
No of gears 6
Fuel management Keihin EMS with EFI
Clutch Multi disc, wet, Magura hydraulic operated
4 Stroke Dirt Bike engines are
changing forever...
Frame Perimeter Chrome-molly
Sub-frame Polyethylene (plastic)
Handlebar Tapered aluminium
Suspension front WP USD 48, fully adjustable
Suspension rear WP PDS 5018 DCC, fullt adjustable
Susp travel Front 300 mm, rear 335 mm
Brakes front/rear Two piston/ single piston, Brembo
Wheels front/rear 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18" Excel
Tires front/rear 90/90-21"; 140/80-18“
Steering angle 63.5°
Wheelbase 1.470±10 mm
Ground clearence 390 mm
Seat height 930 mm
Tank capacity 8,5 liter
Dry weight 112 kg
Many thanks to Midwest Racing for
supplying the info and photos.
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2008
- BEC, WEC, UEM,
- Enduro Fixtures
27/01 Inter Centre Team Enduro South Eastern Enduro Combine
24/02 Munjac Enduro Diss & DMCC British Solo
09/03 Radnor Enduro Central Wales Auto Club Ltd British Solo
15-16/03 FIM Enduro Ostersund, Sweden FIM
22-23/03 Grampian Enduro Grampian MCC British Solo
29-30/03 FIM Enduro Vale de Cambra, Portugal FIM
05-06/04 FIM Enduro Sitges, Spain FIM
19-20/04 UEM Enduro Italy (Sicily) UEM
10-11/05 UEM Enduro Portugal UEM
14-15-06 FIM Enduro Kwidzyn, Poland FIM
26-27/06 Welsh 2 Day Enduro Mid Wales Centre British S/Car
06/07 Powys Enduro MWTRA Ltd British S/Car
19-20-07 FIM Enduro Hafren Forest, Llanidloes, Great Britain FIM
26-27/07 FIM Enduro Uzerche, France FIM
02-03-08 Dyfi Enduro MWTRA Ltd British S/Car
02-03-08 UEM Enduro Latvia UEM
09-10/08 Crychan 2 Day Enduro WTRA British Solo
23-24/08 Dyfed Enduro Dyfed Dirt Bike Club British S/Car
01-06/09 ISDE Serres, Greece FIM
06-07/09 MWTRA Enduro MWTRA Ltd British S/Car
20-21/09 SCEC Enduro SCEC British Solo
27-28/09 FIM Enduro Piediluco, Italy FIM
04-05/10 Natterjack Enduro BAFMA British Solo, S/Car
11-12/10 FIM Enduro Ales, France FIM
17-18-10 UEM Enduro Holland UEM
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The Casimo Group feature in
the latest 'Business Spotlight' feature - It's all about timing....
Casimo are resposible for the fabulous Race
Lap Timer Pro software that is set to become a massive hit all over the
globe. Originally written to help a local Enduro club, the timing software
is now attracting interest from 4x4 clubs, downhill mountain bike race
organisers and clubs from abroad.
We managed to get along and see the latest
version in action in summer - and now you can read all about it in our
latest FEATURE - HERE.
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THE OPTOMA LOANS GB ISDE TEAM HEAD FOR CHILE
On Friday 2nd November the ACU Optoma Loans Great Britain Enduro Team set
off on their journey to the 82nd International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) the World Team Championships in Chile.
Great Britain is sending 2 teams to Chile with six riders in the National Trophy Team and four in the National Junior Trophy Team (under
23 years of age) to compete against 32 countries from around the world. The ISDE is known as the Olympics of Motorcycling and is one of the
oldest Enduro races in the sport. Each rider will ride up to 280 Kilometres in seven hours each day over varied and rough terrain.
The GB Team includes a previous World Champion, current and former British Champions and the Junior Team of under 23 year olds are all
promising ISDE riders.
The Trophy Team has been named as former four-time world champion and multiple British Champion Paul Edmondson, cousins, Edward and Dylan
Jones, regular world champion rider and this years E3 British champion, Scot, Euan McConnell, Chris Hockey and current British Enduro Champion
and former European Junior Enduro Champion Tom Sagar with reserve and outrider Richard Hay.
The Junior Team is made from a group of rising stars; Lee Edmondson, younger brother of Paul in the Trophy team, Greg Evans, runner up in
this years E1 European Junior Enduro Championship Ollie Moyce and Ashley Wood.
Optoma Loans GB ISDE Team Manager, Andrew "Dusty" Martin said: "The Optoma Loans GB ISDE Team will be competing against the best riders in
the world in what is known as the Olympics of Motorcycling, all the riders in the GB team have prepared well and I know they are really
looking forward to it. I believe we stand a good chance, we definitely have the experience and skill to bring home a good result. The
assistance we have received from Optoma Loans has helped tremendously and I am looking forward to showing Andrew (Seymour) exactly what the
team is all about."
Optoma Loans Chairman and CEO, Andrew Seymour said: "I am so proud to be
associated with this team as they are a fantastically talented bunch of riders. I will be traveling out to Chile to support the team and wish
them the very best of luck in the Championships."
This announcement increases Optoma Loans' presence in Motorcycle sport. Optoma Loans sponsors the Virgin Media Optoma Loans Yamaha team with
Tommy Hill in the British Superbike Championship, Steve Plater at the Isle of Man TT, Brad Anderson and the Pioneer Yamaha Team in British
Motocross and Britain's most successful Dakar Rally rider, Mick Extance.
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SHOCKING NEWS from CCM…
Thor Motorcycles in Bodmin have just
aquired CCM's latest off-road tool.
... AND
IT’S A TWIN SHOCK!!
The new SR40 from CCM celebrates the heyday period of the 60's & 70's
classic scramble bike, with this 400cc retro styled dirt iron. They have
made it as close to a typical bike of that period as possible - except this
one has great brakes - discs front and back - and also an electric start.
Items now considered essential to have fun in modern times.
These will be very exclusive as CCM plan to only build 80 of these Old
Timers!
Yes these are brand new
CCM's.
The bikes are full of special trick parts, including hand made tanks,
special Hagon shocks, Paioli 40mm forks and with a seat height of only 800mm
will be ideal for any elderly shrinking dirt biking man or woman ;o)
Full Price: £ 5,701 on the road. But Thor's demo is
available for test rides now and Colin Trellevan MD of Thor, tells me the
best news is, that their actual bike can be bought from Thor right now at a
bargain price of only £5,000.
Why, they've even made it sound like a scrambler from the 60's. If you
are interested you had better check it out quick…
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TnTHUSQVARNA
SPONSORDED WINTER SERIES
Tnt's 07/08
Winter Series Dates are now online - Events
& Regs - When all five Winter
series events have been completed the four best results are calculated for
the final points championship calculation.
...see
Events & Regs
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MIDWEST NEWS-
2007 Hewitt National Cross Country
Championship Round 8
Midwest MCC produced a brilliant offering for
penultimate round of the Hewitt National XC Championship at a superb new
venue in Somerset. Overlooking the site of the world famous Glastonbury
music festival a full line up of over 200 competitors faced an exciting new
venue consisting of steep woodland and undulating grass farmland.
The experts were first away and with current
championship leader Jason Fraser leading the way until he fell on some
slippery rocks leaving him to try and battle his way back... Read
Full Report & Results HERE
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Wheeldon Club Nights Anyone?
Wheeldon
Farm Off-Road Adventure Centre are offering 'Club Nights' from November,
right through until March, on their fabulous indoor race track.
Bring your own bike or ride theirs - the
choice is yours!
Large and small groups catered for - Ideal
for Xmas parties!!
To read more details click the poster, or
visit Wheeldon's website.
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Online Off-Road - Price
Reduction...
Andy writes: Just a little update on our web site, We have now been able to reduce the
cost of our deliveries and reduced the figure for free postage to £50 from
£100.
On the product front we now have our heavy duty lightweight aluminium
loading ramps in a choice of powder coated KTM Orange or Black and also have a
range of Predator Brand motocross pads at very good prices as well as some on
the way for the Trials riders. The Vee Rubber Trials tyre and road legal enduro tyres are now building a good following among the enduro riders and remain
great value especially with our new postal charges. Checkout onlineoffroad.com
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FREE - Natterjack 2007 Video
Charlie Ellis has produced a video from both
days action of this years Natterjack enduro, - the last round of the BEC.
...and he has kindly uploaded it to youtube for us to view.
For
those not in the know, A British round is very diferent from a 3 hour hare
and hound. The top riders which are in the Championship and Expert class
will always be riding fast and flat out, but the lesser mortals - probably
like most of us, - will just be trying to stay upright and last for two 50
mile laps - each day!!
200 miles is a long way on
a dirtbike on soft sand with thousands of trees and tree roots!
Its not easy and some
of the guys on the video that look slow are just trying to survive - riding
in a soft sandy wood is very tricky. Thats why so many crash doing it.
Anyway its great fun -
Watch Charlie's Natterjack video HERE
Thank you Mr Ellis.
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TOUGH ONE EXTREME SPRINT
ENDURO.
Saturday 26th January 2008 …. NANTMAWR QUARRY..BE THERE!
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SCEC 2008 dates...
Hi Guys
We have some dates lined up for next year - they’re not set in stone
yet but we’ll work to them as best we’re able.
17th February - Hare & Hound Enduro @ Blandford
16th March – Hare & Hound Enduro @ Six Penny Handley
18th May - Hare Scramble - venue tbc
6th July – SCEC Hare Scramble - venue tbc
20/21st September - SCEC BEC (British Enduro Championship) round at
Ringwood Forest (to be confirmed)
12th October - Hare Scramble - venue tbc
7th December - Hare Scramble - venue tbc
other events…
Dorset Police Forest Hare & Hounds Enduro – 3rd February @ Bovington
Forest.
Rogershill Raceway 3 round Summer Evening Series - dates tba
SCEC/Royal Marines MEXE race - date tba.
You’ll notice we’ve started calling our events either ‘Hare Scrambles’ or ‘Hare & Hounds Enduros’ depending on the style of
the event.
Hare Scrambles will tend to be faster more flowing circuits over open
terrain (often including moto-x tracks) and suitable for riders of all abilities whereas ‘Hare & Hounds Enduros’ will tend to be much
tighter, more technical (enduro style) terrain for more experienced riders or ambitious newcomers. We hope the new definitions will make
it easier for riders to choose events to their liking.
Meanwhile we’re only 4 weeks away from this years next event at Milton Abbas. It’s a ‘Hare Scramble’ meaning it’s fast and
flowing and it’s at yet another stunning new venue – we’re really excited about this place because we know you are gonna love
it. It’s awesome. Guaranteed!
Hope you can make it! Regs are attached or available from the website
and we very much look forward to seeing you there.
Till then all the very best,
Gary & the team
SCEC - Races by racers, for racers.... Enjoy the Ride!
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ENDURO News - Regarding Front Sprockets
All competitors are reminded of the regulations included in the ACU Handbook. As
Follows:
' if the primary transmission is exposed, it must be fitted with a guard as a safety measure. The guard must be conceived in such a manner that under no circumstances can the rider come into accidental contact with the transmission parts. A guard must be fitted to the gear box sprocket.'
So take note BEFORE you next take your
bike to scrutineering !
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The
2007 ISDE
The hosting nation already has its
website up and running - so you can keep in touch with progress - http://www.isde2007.cl/isde_en/index.html
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NOTE:
Event Lists, Dates
& Regs are
all listed HERE
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VIDEO & PHOTO
ENTERTAINMENT:
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HOT
- WEC 2007 video action:
We've just added some terrific video
links in the Features & Stuff section.
So if you want to see great film clips taken at this years World Enduro
Championship rounds - go Check out the WEC 2007 video
section.
for video clips of Italy, Spain & Portugal.
(Italy's my favourite, just check out the huge KTM crash - ouch, ouch !!!)
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Natterjack 2006 a great Video by
'downhillmonkey'
Suggestion
- turn the sound right down for the first minute, the sound track gradually improves after that. The video work is very good and gets especially good in the seriously wet
special test at the end - just a shame about the (lack of) music taste !!!
Video Link HERE
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- The Ultimate Dirtbike - Yes Please!
Now here is a brand new dirtbike with stunning acceleration and
what a beauty - lots of go and incredibly attractive!
Photo courtesy of photographer - jamieau/Jamie
View the Ultimate Dirtbike - Photo HERE
- BikeBall - are you nuts!!!
If you're bored with MX, Trials and Enduro, try this
Watch video clip HERE
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Travis
Pastrana
Double backflip's at X-Games
Click
to see
awesome backflip video
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Triumph
- old marketing film. Video
Link
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Michael Jackson GP
rider !!! Click HERE
to laugh.
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Electric MX stunt bike
- Click HERE
to watch video
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MX TV - now on your PC
Are the FREE LINKS Worth watching? - You decide:
Whats on...
2006 Future West British Supercross - Sheffield - Episode: 7
Watch the Opening Show from the Sheffield International Supercross. Riders - Jason Thomas, Brad Anderson, Mike Alessi, Gordon Crockard, Neville Bradshaw, Billy MacKenzie and David Vuillemin get interview in front of a 6000 strong crowd at the Hallam FM Arena.
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Sheffield
Supercross Introduction |
FREE |
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David Vuillemin
Interview |
FREE |
View |
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Sheffield
Trackwalk with Danny Tollet |
FREE |
View |
| 4 |
Jason Thomas
Interview |
FREE |
View |
| 5 |
Billy MacKenzie
Interview |
FREE |
View |
| 6 |
Ryan Voase
Interview |
FREE |
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Opening Show |
FREE |
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Brad Anderson
Interview |
FREE |
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DEFRA Regulating
Vehicles in the Countryside.
A Government Paper:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife...blah....regulating-motorvehicles.pdf
(It takes a while to display - they
probably don't want us to read it!)
If you can't get the above link to load
up - try this one, its quicker and gives you more choice what to
read!!
http://www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-countryside/cl/mpv/
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