Guides
Best Motocross Bikes for Kids by Age
Finding the Perfect Motocross Bike for Your Young Rider AGES 4 TO 6 4 to 6 years of age—First of all the subject of training wheels comes up. We feel you should not have to use training wheels very long. The idea is to ween them off training wheels as soon as possible. Have a […]
Motocross Diet For Motocross Racers
By Drew Robertson Looking to improve your overall riding by changing your eating habits? Join Drew Robertson and Iain Hayden to take part in our MPA Motopark Motocross Academy and read this article to get some basic knowledge about healthy eating. Some Good Rules to Live by: First and foremost, eat to be healthy not […]
Youth Motocross Training
By: Drew Robertson Youth training, the biggest question is when is to young to train? Well that can depend on multiple factors, injuries for example, as well as what type of training you are considering. Lets say a young athlete has broken his leg, well going into a conditioning program that involves heavy lifting right […]
Canadian Motocross History 1970 – 1975
1970 was the start of what became known as the golden years of Canadian Motocross. By 1975 all of the manufacturers had large teams, most featuring foreign riders. A number of riders where receiving salaries and expenses. The Western Canadian Husqvarna distributor, Steen Hansen, started things off in 1969 by importing Gunnar Lindstrom from Sweden […]
Canadian Motocross History 1966 – 1969
The Americans–500 c.c. Mel Ganscos, BSA, Dick Bettencourt, CZ, George Cunha, Triumph and Tom Cygnor, Matchless. 250 c.c.–Joe Bolger, Bultaco, Rick Wyman, Bultaco, Allan Niles, Bultaco and Ron Jeckel, Bultaco. July 16, 1966 and the motocross community converged on Quebec & St. Agathe Des Monts for what was called the “Motocross Des Nations”. We had […]
Canadian Motocross History 1960 – 1965
The 1960 Canadian Scrambles Championship was held at Mosport Park on Labour Day Sept. 4. Hamilton’s Steel City Riders provided B. E. M. C. with the staff. Comments by writer Ron White included. “Expert class. Sharpless & Sauren, a thrilling duel for first, two of the best at their best.” Winners were as follows: 200 […]
Canadian Motocross History 1956 – 1959
By the mid fifties it was common to have competitors travel from province to province and even have visits from some of the early pioneers from the U. S.Another thing to note was that right up to the late 60’s, the majority of riders rode more than just scrambles. Many Roadraced, rode trials, enduros and […]
MOTOCROSS COOKBOOK
By Carl Bastedo Motocross, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner A guide for motocrossers whose Mothers or Better Halves have decided its time for you to cook for yourself. First some Cooking hints for your Major meals just in case any of you reading this are first timers. Do this when making larger meals. Most people have […]
Motocross Training
By Carl Bastedo TRAIN TO WIN! When you hear Motocross referred to as one of the most physically demanding sports in the World, they are referring to the professional level. The sport is very physically demanding at any level, but the faster a rider goes and the longer the race, the more demanding the sport […]
Canadian Motocross History 1950 – 1955
The earliest writing I’ve found describing Scrambles in Canada are in the CMA news publication from 1951. The British Empire Motor Club, headed by the late Eve White, wrote that they had been searching madly for a suitable Scrambles course close to Toronto and had finally found one with riders out practicing every Saturday. They […]
1991 Canadian Motocross Nationals Round Up
Ontario Riders Supreme Another Triple Crown For Pederson Instead of retiring in 1991 like he had threatened to do Ross “Rollerball” Pederson chalked up another 3 for 3 nationals season by claming the title in the 125, 250 and 500cc Classes. The Medicine Hat Alberta native, at 30 one of the oldest Expert Riders on […]