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.

Motocross of Nations Preview

The 2013 Motocross of Nations may be a month away but things are already shaping up something fierce. Teams are slowly coming together, with host nation Germany looking particularly strong with a team that includes Ken Roczen, Max Nagal and Dennis Ullrich.

However it is the French who are being touted among the early favourites for a podium finish, with a line up that features Gautier Paulin and Jordi Tixier. Team USA were left scrabbling last week when it was announced that Ryan Villopoto would miss the event through leg surgery, but with Justin Barcia taking his spot alongside Ryan Dungey and Eli Tomac – they could well be the team to beat. Likewise the Dutch team is still struggling to fill their spots after star man Jeffrey Herlings pulled out due to a broken shoulder blade. 

With so many new stars coming through and injuries opening spots to talented youngsters, this should be a great year for the MXN. We’ll be reporting news of the course and final team line ups in coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled like potatoes.

Video High Fives with Trey Canard

Racer X Illustrated recently caught up with Trey Canard to discuss his improvement throughout the year and the team’s mid-season bike change.

Of course, they also caught Tray shredding his backyard course and practicing race starts – which he says has made the biggest difference to his game this year. So check the video and let us know what you think!

2013 Red Bull Pro Nationals Round 1: Landrake

All photos courtesy of Nuno Laranjeira (www.nunophoto.co.uk)

Last weekend saw the first round of the 2013 Red Bull Pro Nationals in Landrake, Cornwall. In front of an audience of 4000, 300 riders competed over the weekend of April 20th and 21st. Take a look at the gallery to see what went down. You can find out more at the Red Bull Pro Nationals Site

RESULTS

MX1:
Kristian Whatley - 1st
Milko Potisek - 2nd
Nico Aubin - 3rd

MX2:
Steven Lenoir - 1st
Graeme Irwin - 2nd
Neville Bradshaw - 3rd

Rookies:
James Harrison - 1st

Big Wheel 85cc:
Jay Hague - 1st

Small Wheel 85cc:
Tom Grimshaw - 1st

65cc:
Gary Ashley - 1st

125cc 2-Stroke Expert:
Lewis Gregory - 1st

125cc 2-Stroke Junior:
Rob Holyoake - 1st

Open 2-Stroke Expert:
Robert Hamilton - 1st

Open 2-Stroke Junior:
Chris Povey - 1st

The Crash That Keeps On Giving

First things must always come first: we borrowed this vid from Brotocross. Crash videos are usually entertaining assuming no-one is injured, but this one offers far more. After watching it once, you're probably impressed but not wowed. On second watch, you see a flying man. On third watch you see the endo from the Honda rider, and if you're willing to continue you'll see the guy who clips his helmet on our riders bike, well after the incident. It's not often you have so much going on in one incident, a solid 8/10 from us!

Barcia + Insane Whips = Win

We're saying nothing. Just watch this, it's really quite epic.

Foreshore MXC Volunteer mentoring programme

Foreshore MXC is a community based off road bike educational project which aims to provide a safe and controlled environment for young people to learn and develop new skills such as: Motorcycle maintenance, Motorcycle riding, Practical groundwork, Physical exercise, Social skills, Vocational training, Numeracy and literacy and Personal development

Engaging with young people in the community helping them develop their skills encourages long term change. The alternative education program has been designed to run for up to 32 weeks and is currently working with groups from Brynyderyn Pupil Referal Unit (PRU).

Foreshore MXC also runs a Volunteer mentoring program working with 16 - 24 who are classed a NEETS (Not in Education, Employment, or Training). The work based training programme looks at supporting volunteers who are in this situation.

The programme supports volunteers in the skills needed to seek out employment, motivation, gaining qualifications, interview techniques, and application form filling and work experience placements linked to the industry of off road bikes sports all of which packaged into a program.

The main aim of the programme is to secure a placement in further education or employment with the volunteer suitably motivated and skilled to carry out the commitment. One young person has already gained, as a result of this program, a full time employment position as a result of taking part in this initiative.

For more information please visit the Foreshore MXC Facebook page at www.facebook.com/foreshoremxc. Alternatively you can contact to Mark Thomas on 02920 445900 / 07814 544244.