Catch highlights from the Kenyan National MX Championship

 

Some great riding and an impressive rider-progression setup

East Africa isn't known as an MX hotspot, but the guys at Transworld Motocross recently pointed out a highlights reel from Kenya's National Championship.
Although the dust probably makes staying in front a little easier once you get there, the track looks good, riding's awesome, and we like the structure of it. With an abundance of engine displacement classes there's space for riders of varying ages and abilities and a clear path for progression. One to keep an eye on!

Inside the Outdoors

The series that reveals the real lives of MX riders continues this week with a portrait on Coleen and Davi Millsaps, one of the most successful mother/son teams in amateur history. It’s a surprisingly emotional episode, as we learn about the struggles that parents must endure when helping their child through amateur seasons that cost upwards of $100,000. We think it’s a must watch for any MX fan, if only to counter-balance the glitzy world of parties, models and photo shoots that are regularly touted on the pro circuit.

DC SHOES: MOTO - DEFINED BY DC

DC promised to drop this video on the 15th January so we've been waiting with bated breath to see what would be in store when the like of Pastrana, McGrath, Maddison, Canard, Stewart,Cianciarulo and other DC athletes got together to have some fun for a big promo movie.


In the office, the final result has divided opinion. Some have declared it "One of the most epic moto movies they have seen for a long time", with "Great riders, great locations, massive hucks, Pastrana and fireworks!" Others feel like such a build up has left them slightly underwhelmed. What's with the random clay pigeon shooting? Could the only afford about four rockets for the fireworks scene? Why so little bike sounds?

Take a look at the video and make your own decision. What do you guys reckon?

James Stewart Announces His New Official Motocross Gear - Seven MX!

Rumours have been circulating for a while but James Stewart has finally announced his official line of MX gear, created by Troy Lee Designs. As the man himself points out, this isn't a lazy collaboration with his name attached - this is a custom range that he claims will be "sports driven and performance balanced... Seven brand will be completely different. If you're a serious motocross racer or just a guy that wants to have fun, Seven brand is going to give you a benefit over everything else."

Bold claims, Bubba but we've got to admit that the kit looks sick! Fingers crossed that we'll get some for the FreestyleXtreme store very soon. Keep an eye out and we'll let you know as soon as we get our hands on it! In the mean time, you can follow Seven MX on its Facebook page

Motocross Training This Saturday At Arncott Moto Parc

MX Training day this Saturday October 27th at Arncott Moto Parc 10 till 2 pm, Covering starts,throttle control ,cornering , wet weather riding,and braking for further info or to book a place call 07814 544244

Motocross Training Schools

Last Saturday at Arncott Moto Parc , nice weather greeted the riders for a full days training , riders working on thier Starts , braking techniques and basic jump techniques.

New delivery of KTMs stolen, 36 new junior motocross bikes stolen from lorry

A delivery of 36 new KTM junior motocross motorcycles has been stolen from a lorry in Kent on the evening of Friday December 9.

Thieves took 35 KTM 50 SXs and one 65 SX. The bikes were still in their individual transportation boxes, still requiring a small amount of assembly from the dealerships they were intended for.

The 50 and 65 SX Sport Minicycles are incredibly popular motorcross machines for junior riders.

The theft has many implications and not only makes availability of the 50 SX extremely difficult but will very much spoil Christmas for many families as the majority of the bikes stolen were pre-ordered via KTM dealers ready to arrive as gifts.

Even though these are off-road bikes, each machine has a unique VIN (vehicle identification number) and engine number that can be used to trace its identity. Police and KTM dealers have these details and, together with KTM UK, will be working with motocross clubs and tracks across the country to make sure these stolen machines are returned.

Shaun Sisterson, Managing Director of KTM UK, said: “This theft has a massive affect on availability of the bikes and will result in a lot of disappointed children this Christmas as we are aware that many of the bikes stolen were earmarked as gifts.

“We’re doing all we can to get additional replacement units in time for Christmas, however these models are in short supply. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this has caused but the theft has been a matter out of KTM’s control.”

Anybody with potential information regarding these bikes can contact KTM UK on 01280 709500.

Winter Motocross Training Schools, Dates And Venues.

November 27th Carmarthen Bancyfelin 10am – 3 pm Flat corners and high speed turns

December 3rd  Arncott Moto Parc 10am – 3 pm Jumps basics, over taking 

December 11th Carmarthen Bancyfelin 10am - 3pm Starts and braking jump basics

December 17th  Arncott Moto Parc 10am - 3pm Jumps and starts and braking

Christmas Break Mid Week Venues and dates TBA

January 8th  Bancyfelin 10am - 3pm Corners and Berms And banked corners

January14th Arncott Moto Parc 10am - 3pm Braking in turns ruts and flat turns

January 22nd Bancyfelin 10am – 3pm Race conditioning, reading the track ahead, lines

January 28th Arncott Moto Parc 11am - 3pm Flat corners and high speed turns

February 5th Bancyfelin 10am - 3pm Corners and starts

February 11th Arncott Moto Parc 10am - 3pm Jumps basics, over taking

 February 19th Bancyfelin 11am - 3pm Jumps and starts and braking

February 25th Arncott Moto Parc 10am – 3pm Race conditioning feed back and evaluation 

March 4th  Bancyfelin 11am - 4pm Berms and banked corners, Race conditioning feed back and evaluation 

Dates and venues for 2010/11 Sunday Motocross Training Schools

November 7th Carmarthen Bancyfelin 10am – 4 pm Flat corners and high speed turns

November 21st Bancyfelin 10am – 4 pm Jumps basics, over taking

November 28th Arncott 11am - 4pm Starts And Braking

December 5th St Claires 10am – 4 pm Heol Gerrig Jumps and starts and braking

December 12th Arncott 11am - 4pm Corners and Berms And banked corners

December 19th Bancyfelin 10am - 4pm Braking in turns ruts and flat turns

Christmas Break Venues and dates TBA

January 3rd Arncott 10am – 4 pm Race conditioning, reading the track ahead, lines

January 10th Arncott 11am - 4pm Flat corners and high speed turns

January 17th Bancyfelin 10am - 4pm Corners and starts

January 24th Arncott 11am - 4pm Jumps basics, over taking

February 7th Arncott 11am - 4pm Jumps and starts and braking

February 14th St Claires 10am – 4pm Race conditioning feed back and evaluation

Febuary 21st Arncott 11am - 4pm Berms And banked corners

Motocross Training Sunday Schools in Oxford

MX Training day this Sunday at Arncott Moto Parc 11 till 4 pm, Covering starts, body positioning, braking and jump techniques for further info or to book a place call 07814 544244

Bancyfelin Motocross Training Schools Skill Review

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