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The only test rider to have ridden every motocross bike of the last 40 years, Jody Weisel is also the most educated motocross editor with Bachelors, Masters and Phd degrees (in gerontology). Jody runs the largest test crew in magazine history, with 7 test riders racing new models every weekend. MXA's hands-on approach to testing is invaluable in getting to the heart of each bike's performance.

THE BEST OF JODY’S BOX: IGNORANCE IS BLISS, AND I’M NOTHING IF NOT BLISSFUL

Jul 12, 2020

A true story of Lovely Louella's deception, but don't tell her that I told you
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“PASHA 125 OPEN” TWO-STROKE RACE REPORT: 107-DEGREES IN THE SHADE & EVEN HOTTER…

Jul 12, 2020

Pasha comes riding out of Hollywood to save the 125 class, spread the wealth and fry eggs on the top of his helmet
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IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2020 CANADIAN MOTOCROSS NATIONALS (UPDATED)

Jul 12, 2020

There is a new Canadian National race schedule in the last three days. See it here! Anyone want to bet that it will change again?
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MIKE ALESSI INJURED BY HIT-AND-RUN DRIVING WHILE TRAINING ON HIS BICYCLE

Jul 12, 2020

The complete rear end of his bicycle was torn off in the crash—from the bottom bracket back
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FIRST LOOK! 2021 YAMAHA TWO- & FOUR-STROKE MOTOCROSS MODELS

Jul 11, 2020

The big focus for the Yamaha engineers was updating the 2021 Yamaha YZ250F— here are the changes they made to all their motocross bikes
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RUMORS, GOSSIP & UNFOUNDED TRUTHS: THE MXA TEST RIDERS PLIGHT—WHAT TO RIDE NEXT?

Jul 11, 2020

If the MXA test riders got paid by the lap they would have to take a pay cut if Honda offered them Ken Roczen's salary. Guess what? Most people racers would do the laps for free
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MXA’S 2021 OFF-ROAD BUYERS GUIDE: YOU HAVE 80 DIRT BIKES TO CHOOSE FROM — SEE THEM ALL

Jul 11, 2020

What's new? We are just waiting for the release of the 2021 Honda CRF450 and the 2021 TMs and Suzukis
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ASK THE MXPERTS: WHY DOES MXA HATE THE WORLD MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP?

Jul 11, 2020

We don't, but we do hate their business practices, dictatorial rule, unwillingness to pay purse money, third-world venues and very flexible rule book
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MXA TWO-STROKE VIDEO: WE RIDE COOPER WEBB’S KTM 300SX SMOKER

Jul 11, 2020

No loud music, no shoes no service, must wear a shirt, no talking, but a lot of smokin'
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MXA’S BIRTHDAY BOY: HIS NICKNAME CAME FROM HIS SHOES

Jul 11, 2020

Kent Howerton — First man to do something 44 years ago and, making it even better, no one else can ever do what he did back then
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TANEL LEOK INTERVIEW: 20 YEARS BEHIND BARS

Jul 7, 2020

This year is Tanel Leok's 20th in the FIM World Championships — when the MXDN rolls around he will have been on Team Estonia for two decades
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THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: THEY ARE ALL GETTING OLDER, BUT STILL LOOKING GOOD

Jul 7, 2020

Bengt Hooperton, Jimmy Mac, Adam Duckworth, Todd DeHoop, .David Philippaerts, Anthony Rodriguez, Destry Abbott, Steven Frossard, Mitch Oldenburg, Robbie Maddison & more
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FORGOTTEN MOTOCROSS TECH: HURRICANE HANNAH’S MOST INNOVATIVE IDEAS

Jul 7, 2020

Bob Hannah owned Hannah Racing Products (HRP), and, as you would expect from such an eccentric person, his gear ideas were very unique
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BARE BONES: HIGH-SPEED IS YOUR FRIEND

Jul 7, 2020

Bones Bacon wonders, "Have you ever touched your high-speed adjuster?" Please do!
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BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: 1960 AERMACCHI 250 CROSS

Jul 7, 2020

Way before Harley-Davidson went racing with Sonny Defeo, Rex Staten or Rich Eierstedt in the AMA Nationals, they were carving up Italy in 1960
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PASHA 125 TWO-STROKE OPEN TOMORROW AT GLEN HELEN

Jul 7, 2020

Plus, there will be a 250 support class for riders who need a little extra help up Mt. Saint Helen
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THIS WEEK AT GLEN HELEN: TUES, THURS, SAT PRACTICE , PLUS OTMX, ARX AND CALVMX & H.O.W RACES

Jul 6, 2020

But the big news is that the Pasha 125 Open will be held on Sunday as part of the Old Timers race
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THE BEST OF JODY’S BOX: ICONOGRAPHY ENCOURAGES SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

Jul 6, 2020

The strange power that the stickers in the back window of your truck have on the people behind you on the freeway
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MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: VINTCO VINTAGE MOTOCROSS PARTS—FOR 1970 THROUGH 1980 BIKES

Jul 6, 2020

VintCo makes a wide range of new parts to replace the hard-to-find components you need to keep your vintage bike performing
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BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: THE TRUE STORY OF THE 1992 CZ 125MX

Jul 5, 2020

CZ was positive that there was someone out there who would buy the 1992 CZ 125MX, there was but that was back in 1976
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MXA’S ULTIMATE KTM 300SX MOTOCROSS BIKE VIDEO: HOW DARE WE SPEND $20 GRAND ON A KTM 300SX

Jul 5, 2020

If there was a part, mod or specialist who could make it better, we wanted his expertise on our 300SX
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LATEST 2020 MXGP RACE SCHEDULE: TWO TRIPLEHEADERS, ONE DOUBLE HEADER, 6 COUNTRIES AXED & MXDN…

Jul 5, 2020

Racing in the "Time of Coronavirsus" means taking drastic measures—even borrowing ideas from the American Supercross and National series
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MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 2020.5 FXR PODIUM LE PATRIOT GEAR

Jul 5, 2020

The FXR 2020.5 Patriot pants are built on the M-2 chassis from lightweight, perforated, four-way stretch fabric that benefits from FXR's new Slim Fit knee design
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MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: EVS TECHNICAL UNDER GEAR (TUG) COLLECTION

Jul 4, 2020

Every size, shape and style of moto shorts you could ever want from vented to padded to low-profile to impact to long legs
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TRUE CONFESSIONS OF THE FIRST MXA TEST RIDER

Jul 4, 2020

The name may not be familiar to the new crowd, but if you've been around, you've seen photos of Pete Maly
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MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: JUST1 MOTOCROSS RACEWEAR

Jul 4, 2020

Looking for bold, clean, uncluttered designs? Maybe it's time you scoped out Just1 motocross gear
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MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: THE UNFATHOMABLE MYSTERY OF THE PANDEMIC & BIKE SALES

Jul 3, 2020

Some things are not easily explained—and why India is trying to buy England is one of those mysteries
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ASK THE MXPERTS: SAYING NAY TO EFI & HELLO OLD SCHOOL TECH

Jul 2, 2020

Can you really go back in time and find happiness with a Keihin?
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BIKES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE: 1965 RICKSSON 360

Jul 1, 2020

Based on the most popular Husqvarna entry-level bike in Swedish history and ridden to fame by Arne Kring, the Ricksson is virtually unknown outside of Sweden
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THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAY BOYS: FIERCE FINN, SHORT STACK, MARLAND, RJ & LARS

Jul 1, 2020

Who's having a big birthday bash this Fourth of July weekend? Who's having a party where all the presents will be face masks?
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