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Two-strokes always get the most love. Here FMF creates a KTM with a KX500 engine. It is a beast to ride.

2015 YAMAHA YZ125 & YZ250 INTRODUCTION THROUGH JOHN BASHER’S LENS. YEP, WE LOVE THOSE TWO-STROKES

WE HAD AUSTIN POLITELLI RIP AROUND ON THE 2015 YZ125

DARYL ECKLUND ON THE 2015 YZ250

HUGE TSUNAMI FLIP ON A MOUNTAIN BIKE. A MUST WATCH

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AC takes a selfie at the gym in-between sets while his trainer Aldon Baker checks emails.

Levi Sherwood’s nickname should be “Gumby”.

LACR is for sure going to be reopening its doors in the near future! We cannot wait. Located in Palmdale, CA.

Justin Hill is ready for battle (and he will be at KTM in 2015).

Jason Anderson is putting his work in on his new Husqvarna FC450.

K-Dub and his ranch on Google Earth.

TP199 gets some slam dunks with a little help.

Who ever thought FMF would become a huge clothing brand.
K-Roc shredding in the dunes for the Fox Racing shoot.

Not sure what they are teaming up for?

Davi adds another one to the Millsaps family.

THE 2015 HONDA CRF450 INTRODUCTION THROUGH PHOTOS AND ONE VIDEO

Zaca Station is always a great place to ride. The track is awesome the landscape is breathtaking. Here the 2015 CRF450 sits pretty.

Dennis Stapleton destroys a berm for Daryl Ecklund’s camera.

Our own Travis Fant gets the CRF450’s beauty shots.

Dennis showing some speed. The next day he was on a plane to Buklgaria.

Spencer Rathkamp caught Daryl getting sideways .

From Dennis’s perspective he has a great view of the land.

Well this is interesting. The 2015 CRF450 has all its adjustments on the top of the forks. Hi/Low compression, Hi/Low rebound and air pressure in both forks.

 JUSTiN BARCIA MAKES JOHNNY O’MARA HIS TRAINER

The question is, can Johnny O’Mara make Justin Barcia into a champion again? This is a tough question. Why? Because I don’ t think it is his fitness that is holding him back. It is the way he rides the bike that doesn’t allow him to ride to his full potential. He is stuck riding it like a 250F. Revving it to the moon and abusing the clutch. A 450F does not work like that, especially a Honda CFR450 with limited top end and over rev. His old trainer Coleen Millsaps tried to drill new techniques into him, but he was never willing to change. If Justin has come to turns to what is holding him back then there is a chance. This will not be easy. It is no simple task to teach an old dog new tricks. Johnny has been the best and worked with the best so he knows what it takes. Come A1 we hope to see a new and improved Bam Bam curdisey of Johnny O.

MXA FITNESS TIP OF THE WEEK: BOX JUMPS

WHY?

The biggest benefit of the box jump is that it improves the reaction of fast-twitch muscle fibers throughout the body. You work your entire body while getting your heart rate pumping. This exercise requires your leg and core muscles to contract quickly so you can generate maximal force with each leap. The higher and more explosive you jump, the more muscle tissue that is activated. Box jumps are also very demanding on the metabolic system making them a great exercise to incorporate in your fat loss training.

HOW?

To perform box jumps, you will need a stable surface,  preferably a plyometric box between 12-36 inches, depending on your abilities. Assume an athletic position, with your feet about shoulder-width apart, at a comfortable distance from the box. Start the box jump by quickly getting into a quarter squat while engaging the hamstrings and glutes. Then, forcefully extend your hips, swing your arms and push your feet though the floor to propel yourself onto the box. When landing, think of absorbing the force instead of sticking the landing. Landing soft and quietly is your goal. You should land in a squat position with your knees slightly above 90 degrees with your chest up.

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 LOOKING FOR SPONSORS? HERE ARE A FEW COMPANIES LOOKING FOR YOU!

CST TIRES  2015 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Press Release: Taking its place among sponsors of major racing action, CST is gearing up for its first-ever sponsorship program in 2015. The company is now accepting applications from riders, drivers, teams and event coordinators at both the grassroots and professional level. Applications may be submitted from September 1 through October 31. Application forms, which should be submitted online, can be found here: http://www.csttires.com/us/getsponsored/. Mailed applications will not be accepted. Applicants may attach event proposals, racing resumes and photos to their application if so desired, and will be notified of their application’s status by November 11. Potential sponsored riders, drivers, teams and event coordinators will have until December 1 to accept CST’s sponsorship.

DUNLOP 2015 SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Press Release: Dunlop is proud to announce the launch of a new, completely revised website, powered by Hookit, for Team Dunlop at www.teamdunlop.com. This new site is mobile-friendly, features a new look and offers added functionality for placing videos, photos and posts, and linking up with other members of the Team Dunlop community. In addition, now is the time to apply for 2015 sponsorship! Since its founding in 2007, Team Dunlop has grown into one of the nation’s premier rider-support programs, highlighting the ongoing achievements of its young, and outstanding amateur motocross racers. A select group of Team Dunlop Elite national riders are picked every year to receive special tire support, preferred treatment service at select races, plus advertising and promotional opportunities in national media and on the Team Dunlop website.

The new, revised site features dynamic updates of the Elite Team Dunlop riders’ results, photos and videos using a revolutionary platform that tracks, quantifies, and ranks Dunlop athletes’ exposure and activity to effectively measure commitment, performance and reach. In addition, all members of the Team Dunlop community from the pros to local competitors and enthusiasts have a way to track their progress, see where they stack up against other athletes, friends and pros. Team Dunlop riders can enjoy special tire pricing, rider support, tire tips, the opportunity to network with other riders and the ability to post videos, photos and new updates to gain exposure on this special members-only website. Since Team Dunlop’s inception eight years ago, many of the team’s National riders have made successful transitions to the professional ranks, including Justin Barcia, Eli Tomac, Blake Baggett, Ashley Fiolek, Justin Bogle, Matt Bisceglia, Justin Hill, Adam Cianciarulo, Jessy Nelson and Joey Savatgy, to name a few. Visit www.teamdunlop.com today and check out all the possibilities that open up with membership in the Team Dunlop community and start dreaming about what the new season might bring!

BOYESEN UNVEILS RACTORY RACING RIDER SUPPORT FOR 2015

Press Release:  Boyesen Engineering is pleased to announce our 2015 Factory Racing Direct Rider Support program for the upcoming 2015 race season.  Boyesen’s Factory Racing Support is one of the world’s most generous rider support programs, and exists to provide riders with direct access to special support offers, and all-access technical product support without using a third party provider. When you are sponsored by Boyesen, we take pride in assisting your racing efforts directly. We would like to invite all MX and Offroad riders to submit your application for Boyesen’s Direct Factory Rider Support.  The process is simple and easy. Visit Boyesen.comand access our Factory Support application found under SPECIAL PROGRAMS – Rider Support. Fill out your application on our website and you will receive your final support account confirmation at the email address that you provided during signup. Factory Racing Direct Signup Application: http://www.boyesen.com/rider_support.php