MXA Mid Week Report: Training Tips, Meet The Blose Bros. & Katie McGuire, Plus A Whole Lot More!
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MOTOCROSS ACTION MID-WEEK REPORT
By; Zap
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MXA INTERVIEW: Katie McGuire
Name: Katie McGuire
Age: 18
Hometown: Lancaster, CA.
Sponsors: Girlyz Clothing, Hemmme Motor Sports, AXO.
Name: Katie McGuire
Age: 18
Hometown: Lancaster, CA.
Sponsors: Girlyz Clothing, Hemmme Motor Sports, AXO.
MXA: It seems like everyone at the REM races has been talking about you lately, what’s the Katie story?
Katie: “Ive been riding for six years and racing for five. My brother and I started racing after we moved to Lancaster and the neighbors were all riding. My brother doesn’t race anymore, but he helps me with everything. I finished school last year and raced some of the WMA Nationals. I finished 5th at the Glen Helen round, but broke my femur at Hangtown so I didn’t get to ride again until August. I plan to race four or five WMA Nationals this year. I’m also planning to ride an Aprilia 550 in the Baja series and the Las Vegas to Reno race. I think that would be fun and it might help me get some exposure.”
Katie: “Ive been riding for six years and racing for five. My brother and I started racing after we moved to Lancaster and the neighbors were all riding. My brother doesn’t race anymore, but he helps me with everything. I finished school last year and raced some of the WMA Nationals. I finished 5th at the Glen Helen round, but broke my femur at Hangtown so I didn’t get to ride again until August. I plan to race four or five WMA Nationals this year. I’m also planning to ride an Aprilia 550 in the Baja series and the Las Vegas to Reno race. I think that would be fun and it might help me get some exposure.”
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MXA: You’ve been racing two classes at REM including the long Pro moto – what kind of training are you doing?
Katie: “Right now my dad is my coach and trainer and I’ve been doing a lot of weight training. I run five miles a day and I do a lot of track riding versus just riding. I’m always trying to work on getting my corners down.”
Katie: “Right now my dad is my coach and trainer and I’ve been doing a lot of weight training. I run five miles a day and I do a lot of track riding versus just riding. I’m always trying to work on getting my corners down.”
MXA: So what are your goals with racing?
Katie: “My ultimate goal is to qualify for an AMA National. The WMA series is great and I totally supportÿit, but it’s limited in terms of how far you can go forward and make career with it. I plan to start doing a bunch of races to start collecting AMA points. I want to see how far I can go with racing and then I want to join the police academy.”
Katie: “My ultimate goal is to qualify for an AMA National. The WMA series is great and I totally supportÿit, but it’s limited in terms of how far you can go forward and make career with it. I plan to start doing a bunch of races to start collecting AMA points. I want to see how far I can go with racing and then I want to join the police academy.”
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SEATTLE SX RUMORS: Winning gets addictive and so it is with theÿloss of RC that the James Stewart/Suzuki rumor keeps gaining strength. Two million a year? Despite his best showing in years aboard the Works Connection Honda, Kevin Windham is still a tad miffed that Honda reduced their share of his pay – on top of beating the official factory squad riders – so he could be talking toÿa few teams with an eye on the Gibb’s team. There’s a chance that KW might show up for a few outdoor races.ÿEveryone is wondering about who might stay and go at Team Honda. Andrew Short has proved he can lead, but not yet win a Supercross – does he get the short stick?
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SALUTE THE CHAMPIONS – THEY WON THE WARS
Torco Racing Fuel/No Fearÿ- Trey Canard
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Boost Mobile/Yamaha of Troy – Jason Lawrenceÿ
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WHY WE LOVE JASON LAWRENCE: For one of the greatest comments ever made about racing the outdoor nationalsÿClick Here and listen all the way to the end.
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MXA QUIZ: Name The Riders
This O’Neal Racing team shot fromÿthe early 80’sÿconsists of a former National Champ and aÿcurrent team manager and Supercross commentator. Can you guess them all? (answers at bottom of page).
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MXA CROSS-TRAINING: Shimano R300 Shoes
To be a serious and successful racer these days you must be serious about your training and there are few training methods as efficient as cycling. When it comes to footwear there areÿa variety of styles to choose from, but comfort remains the common necessity. Shimano has taken a cue from the world of skiÿbootsÿto now offer a cycling shoe that can beÿcustom fit (or molded) to your foot withÿthe aid of a Susie Bake oven contraption found at participating dealers. The R300 startsÿout as a feature laden, high-end road shoeÿthat weighsÿ550 grams and costs $350. However,ÿwith the aid ofÿShimano’s Thermo-Formÿtechnology, the shoe can be custom fit to your foot inÿa matter of minutes.ÿBest of all, if you can’t acccess the Thermo-Form fitting at your dealer, you can ride the shoe for months in stock form before getting the custom treatment. Sleek, light and stiff, there is also a $249 version and women’s and mountain bike version.
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Features:
* Thermo-form – Moldable upper forms to foot for a custom fit.ÿ
* Next generation NANOTEC carbon fiber outsole – Ultra rigid, lightweight sole transfers your energy straight to the pedals.ÿ
* Thermo-form insole with antibacterial treatment – Moldable insole forms to foot for a precise fit.ÿ
* Anatomical curved last – Improves fit and indreases shoe-pedal stability .ÿ
* Micro-adjust buckle and dual offset straps – Securely stabilizes foot and allows subtle adjustments. Offset straps prevent pressure points.ÿ
* Anti-slip heel lining – Prevents heel lift.ÿ
* Wide type is available with roomier toe box.ÿ
* SPD-SL and Look cleat compatibleÿ
*ÿAvailable in 36, 47, 48, and 37-46.5 in half sizes
* Next generation NANOTEC carbon fiber outsole – Ultra rigid, lightweight sole transfers your energy straight to the pedals.ÿ
* Thermo-form insole with antibacterial treatment – Moldable insole forms to foot for a precise fit.ÿ
* Anatomical curved last – Improves fit and indreases shoe-pedal stability .ÿ
* Micro-adjust buckle and dual offset straps – Securely stabilizes foot and allows subtle adjustments. Offset straps prevent pressure points.ÿ
* Anti-slip heel lining – Prevents heel lift.ÿ
* Wide type is available with roomier toe box.ÿ
* SPD-SL and Look cleat compatibleÿ
*ÿAvailable in 36, 47, 48, and 37-46.5 in half sizes
* Monocoque chassis: integrated carbon sole and heel cup
* Anti-slip heel cup lining knitted with metal fiber prevents heel lift
* Asymmetric strap placement relieves pressure points that can be caused by closures
Forÿmore info, see your local dealer orÿClick Here.ÿ To watch the custom Thermo-Form process, Click Here.
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MXA MINI-VIEW:ÿDr.ÿJonathan Edwardsÿ
Dr. Jonathan Edwards grew up an avid motocross racer who took everything he knew about motocross to medical school. Today he is a multi-talented over-achiever with a predilection to suffering on his road bike as a member of the (Indy car driver sponsored) Paul Tracy Cycling Team. In the past years Doc Edwards has bounced back and forth from the Supercross tracks where he’s advised plenty of up & comers like Zach Osborne to Paris-Dakar where he’s worked as the official medical adviser to the KTM team. We recently sat down with Jonathan as he warmed up for the San Dimas
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MXA: We’ve seen a lot of riders riding stationary trainers before their races ? what’s up with that?
Jonathan: Warming up prior to a Supercross is important. Just as a time trialist does not go from 0 to 90% of their VO2 max in 5 seconds, neither does it make sense for a motocross racer to do so at a Supercross or outdoor event.ÿ The warm-up specifically does many things:ÿ Sets a mental tone for the rider to gauge his body, increases blood flow in the muscles (even the arms), allows a rider’s body to handle the intensityÿright out of the gate, helps decrease arm pump andÿinjury, and many other things.ÿ For Zach’s warm up, I do not want it to be outÿon the track the very first time that his heart sees 180, so I have him do a warm up session and then a blow-out to about that heart rate, and he has done well with this.
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MXA: What other riders do you work with?
Jonathan: I do a lot of VO2 max testing and designing basic training programs for the up and coming KTM riders – Michael Hall, Jason Anderson, Tommy Weecks, Max Anstie.ÿ I also work with Matt Goerke on some specific arm pump stuff, Nick Wey on his breathing and medical issues, Ryan Sipes on his training and medical, and Kurt Nicoll with just about anything he needs help with.
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Yamaha of Troy’s Zach Osborne gets ready to race.
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MXA: How much time does Zach spend on the bike per week?
Jonathan: The shortÿanswer is aboutÿ7 to 10 hours a weekÿdepending on which season it is.ÿ Keep in mind he does aÿlot of hard intervals andÿa long ride each week.ÿ
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If you’d like to contact Jonathan, please call (702) 808-8555.
PRESS RELEASE: New Cycra Web Site
Cycra Racing invites you to visit an updated, user friendly version of CYCRA.COM.ÿ Enhanced organization allows you to easily view and research the latest products and applications.ÿ Download or print the most recent Cycra catalog or request to receive one by mail.ÿ If sponsorship is what you’re seeking, visit the “rider support” page to submit your information.ÿ Keep up on the latest happenings of Cycra supported riders and teams.ÿ An improved checkout system makes it even easier to complete your secure transaction and take advantage of internet only special offers.ÿ So don’t waste any time, Click Here and see what you have been missing out on.
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A WORD FROM THE POMEROYS
The Pomeroy Family extends a deeply sincere “Thank You” to the wonderful people of motocross both near and abroad. The global outpouring of kindness, prayers and support has filled our hearts with gratitude and chests with immeasurable pride. Your collective kindness has helped our family hold our heads high with pride as we try to come to terms with the tragic loss of Jimmy.
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We are confident in our hearts that Jimmy would have wanted it no other way. Your kindness proves that Jim’s loving personality, his generous heart and unforgettable laughter not only touched the lives throughout the MX world, but reached well beyond the fans, sponsors, riders and mechanics. He made friends throughout his life and travels. Young, old, rich or poor, you remind us of the lives Jimmy touched. He never forgot where he came from and we are immensely proud that the World will not forget him. Many things may trigger the grief we feel when we are reminded of our loss.(Yours & ours) We are able to embrace it with such pride because of all of you throughout the World. Forever he lives through all of us.
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If you have a “Jimmy” memory or a photo you would like to share, please do so. Some folks have already shared their story personally or through letters and email. We know there are many more out there that the family has never heard. We would love to hear from you. The Pomeroy Family
The Pomeroy Family extends a deeply sincere “Thank You” to the wonderful people of motocross both near and abroad. The global outpouring of kindness, prayers and support has filled our hearts with gratitude and chests with immeasurable pride. Your collective kindness has helped our family hold our heads high with pride as we try to come to terms with the tragic loss of Jimmy.
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We are confident in our hearts that Jimmy would have wanted it no other way. Your kindness proves that Jim’s loving personality, his generous heart and unforgettable laughter not only touched the lives throughout the MX world, but reached well beyond the fans, sponsors, riders and mechanics. He made friends throughout his life and travels. Young, old, rich or poor, you remind us of the lives Jimmy touched. He never forgot where he came from and we are immensely proud that the World will not forget him. Many things may trigger the grief we feel when we are reminded of our loss.(Yours & ours) We are able to embrace it with such pride because of all of you throughout the World. Forever he lives through all of us.
ÿIf you have a “Jimmy” memory or a photo you would like to share, please do so. Some folks have already shared their story personally or through letters and email. We know there are many more out there that the family has never heard. We would love to hear from you. The Pomeroy Family
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PRESS RELEASE; MDK Titanium Pegs
MDK Speed Equipment now offers its ultra light MDK cast Titanium Factory foot pegs to the retail public. These foot pegs were designed and built by MDK Speed Equipment for the MDK/KTM Factory Teams and MDK Honda Teams to be the lightest and strongest foot pegs available.
Features:
?ÿ20% wider over stock OEM peg width.
?ÿ50% lighter than the stock OEM peg.
?ÿSuper-grip tooth design provides more positive feel.
?ÿ6al-4v Titanium cast construction is stronger and lighter than any welded Ti peg.
?ÿSelf cleaning design keeps from trapping mud.
?ÿAvailable to fit KTM and Honda models.ÿ Other brands available soon.
?ÿRetail $189.00
For more info, Click Here.
Features:
?ÿ20% wider over stock OEM peg width.
?ÿ50% lighter than the stock OEM peg.
?ÿSuper-grip tooth design provides more positive feel.
?ÿ6al-4v Titanium cast construction is stronger and lighter than any welded Ti peg.
?ÿSelf cleaning design keeps from trapping mud.
?ÿAvailable to fit KTM and Honda models.ÿ Other brands available soon.
?ÿRetail $189.00
For more info, Click Here.
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MXA MINI-VIEW: The Blose Brothers
Michael and Chris Blose are two up & comers out of Arizona who like so many other riders these days are doing their best to patch together whatever support they can as they work their way up the ladder of throttle twisting success. If the Blose name sounds familiar to the oldtimers among you it’s because they are the nephews of back in the day Arizona star, Chappy Blose. Here’s what Michael had to say about the exploits of one of the fastest brother teams on the circuit.
MXA: How did the season end up for each of you?
Michael: Well the season has gone pretty well so far but it could be better. My brotherÿended up 14th overallÿand Iÿcame in at 19th overall.ÿI had missed a few rounds to bad luck. We have been working really hard before the season started and it has been a little hardÿto get used to it for me since I was out of racing for a year with an ACL injury.
Michael: Well the season has gone pretty well so far but it could be better. My brotherÿended up 14th overallÿand Iÿcame in at 19th overall.ÿI had missed a few rounds to bad luck. We have been working really hard before the season started and it has been a little hardÿto get used to it for me since I was out of racing for a year with an ACL injury.
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MXA: For each of you, which SX race was your best event?
Michael: I did the best in San Francisco and so did Chris. I ended up 10th and Chris ended up 8th
Michael: I did the best in San Francisco and so did Chris. I ended up 10th and Chris ended up 8th
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MXA: Do you know if the team will be back next year?
Michael: I hope the team will be back next year because we love the atmosphere there. Tanya and Lyle Mcknight, the owners, have been like a second family to us. Greg Lynk, the team manager, is so open minded and willing to do whatever it takes. Everyone on the team works just as my brother and I. We just love the team.
Michael: I hope the team will be back next year because we love the atmosphere there. Tanya and Lyle Mcknight, the owners, have been like a second family to us. Greg Lynk, the team manager, is so open minded and willing to do whatever it takes. Everyone on the team works just as my brother and I. We just love the team.
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MXA: Has Chappy or your dad given you any advice about how to “make it”?
Michael: Yeah our whole family is involved in our racing so much. They give us a lot of advice on and off the track and we love them all to death for it because it has shaped us as people, we couldn’t have been here without them. But the most advice they give us is to work hard and never give up.
Michael: Yeah our whole family is involved in our racing so much. They give us a lot of advice on and off the track and we love them all to death for it because it has shaped us as people, we couldn’t have been here without them. But the most advice they give us is to work hard and never give up.
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MXA: What was the most important thing you learned from the SX season this year that you’ll apply to your career?
Michael: I would say the thing we have learned is to be patient and work hard.
Michael: I would say the thing we have learned is to be patient and work hard.
MXA: Now that the west coast series is over, what’s on plan for the Blose brothers?
Michael: I’ll be riding for Riley MX, a team out of Scottsdale Arizona. The deal is only for about half the Nationals and I will probably just put my bike with the Warthog guys for the others. And my brother is riding for Wonder Warthog guys and doing the Nationals for them. We’re both going to be on Hondas so I’m excited about that and we will be riding the 450 class which I am pumped about because I have always loved riding the 450.
Michael: I’ll be riding for Riley MX, a team out of Scottsdale Arizona. The deal is only for about half the Nationals and I will probably just put my bike with the Warthog guys for the others. And my brother is riding for Wonder Warthog guys and doing the Nationals for them. We’re both going to be on Hondas so I’m excited about that and we will be riding the 450 class which I am pumped about because I have always loved riding the 450.
Fun Center Cycles/Suzuki sponsors: Fun Center Cycles, Suzuki, Rockstar, Fly Racing, Bill’s Pipes, Ten Ten Clothing, Six Six One, Sunline, Pirelli, Torco, Factory Effex, Wiseco, Motion Pro, Ambition Motors, Boyesen, CV4, Fasst Co., Galfer, Hinson Clutch Components, RG3 Suspension & Clamps, RK Chain, Scott, Twin Air, VP Racing Fuels, and Works Connection.ÿ
Riley MX Racing sponsors: MDK, Answer, Pro Taper, FMF, Dunlop, Works Connection, Pro Wheel, Scott USA, Race-Tech, ZR-1 Suspension, Decal Works, Hinson, AP Brakes, SDG Seats, No-Toil and Rehab Masters.
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MXA QUIZ ANSWERS
Back row (l-r): “Flyin” Brian Myerscough, 1982 500cc National ChampÿDarrell Schultz, current Team Honda managerÿErik Kehoe, Steve Martin. Front row (l-r): Billy “Sugar Bear” Grossi, “Radical” Ron Turner, Scott Burnworth and Jim “Hollywood” Holley.
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FOREVER WITH US: Jim “Bimbo” Pomeroy
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