May 14, 2009
“I grew up camping in the desert. Riding was always a family event, and still is. Mostly I ride with my dad, brothers and a few friends, but we still have several weekends where the whole family comes out: grandparents,
May 14, 2009
Stunt coordinator for Ironman, stunted on over 100 films, doubled Keanu Reeves on Point Break and Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey. Raced on the AMA National Motocross series, one of the original 12 members of Brand X (elite stunt group).
May 14, 2009
Clean as a WhistleI’m 13 years old and I ride a 2008 DR-Z 125. Lately I’ve been riding in a lot of mud. My bike is always chocked full of mud. I clean it after every ride but still there
May 13, 2009
ASV InventionsPowercablewww.asvinventions.com714.861.1400The cable with pulleys promises to make cable pull (read: clutch pull) lighter, and with cams in the pullies, you can adjust for easier pull, or quicker (but harder) pull. This could be a pretty sweet set up for
May 12, 2009
Editor’s Note: Nick Victor completed this story as part of a Senior Project requirement for high school graduation. He enlisted the help of our own Karel Kramer as a mentor for his project and spent some time with Kramer interviewing
May 7, 2009
Be SmartFirst off, I would like to say that Dirt Rider is the only magazine that I subscribe to because it reminds me of myself: clever and well put together with a mix of off road riding and motocross. But
May 7, 2009
Boyesen Factory racing custom clutch coverswww.boyesen.com1-800-441-1177Years ago only the factor guys could get cool engine covers like this. Now Boyesen offers them, customized with your name and number, for just $149.99.
May 4, 2009
Breanna brings in Team 55 with a strong finish. Fortunately, when it was my turn to ride, Lori had some good tips and information about the course that calmed me down. I jumped on the bike with butterflies in my
May 3, 2009
Rhyme TimeI’ve written several letters over the past couple of weeks concerning the ban on kids’ bikes due to lead content. I got tired of writing negative letters and decided to write a poem instead. I thought this might catch
April 29, 2009
Baja DesignsDiablo battery powered light kitwww.bajadesigns.com800.422.5292Many bikes simply can’t be converted to run good lights, and then there are people who don’t want to mod their bike’s ignition. Those people can now experience the thrill of riding at night with
April 23, 2009
Before someone has the brilliant idea of throwing the first stone, let me start with this: I’ve always wear expensive Japanese helmets, top of the line boots, and even a carbon-fiber pair of knee braces. I am, therefore, safety-conscious enough
April 23, 2009
WORCS:Hollister, Ca. April 19, 2009Race Day:I was pretty confident about my gate pick and knew the start was going to be really important. The off-road sections were going to be hard to pass and a little on the dusty side
April 23, 2009
Series: AMA National EnduroLocation: Forest Hill, LADate: April 5, 2009The 4th round of the AMA National Enduro series made its way to the southern part of Louisiana and the conditions where absolutely perfect. The race had originally been scheduled for
April 22, 2009
Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper and S-Works Tarmac SLwww.specialized.com408.779.6229These bikes aren’t cheap, but if you’re serious about training, these bike will be worth it. James Stewart uses these exact models when he trains on the road or trails. $7700 for the mountain
April 15, 2009
OgioStepUp Moto Rampwww.ogio.com 800.922.1944This ramp looks broken, but the one taking a break will be you, because you can push your bike half way up, stop, climb up into your truck (don’t you hate your lift kit when you’re loading?)