Who is the greatest Off-Road Racer America has ever produced?Â
To those who really know how to measure such an accomplishment the answer is easy – Johnny Campbell. The Baja 1,000 is the oldest, longest and toughest Off-Road race in the world. Less tame than the Wild West, racers in the Baja must overcome mountains, deserts, forests, rivers, wild animals, banditos and fierce competition at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour for 1,000 miles just to finish. To be victorious is superhuman and to win again and again is almost impossible. Many consider the Baja 1,000 the greatest test of man and machine in the world. And Johnny Campbell is the undisputed “King of Baja”; residents of the famous peninsula call him “El Campion.” Johnny Campbell has won the Baja 1,000 a record 11 times! But this is more than the story of a great racer, this is a story of a boy who overcame personal tragedy, who followed a calling and navigated his way to become a great champion who literally took, the road less travelled. Join us as we follow Johnny’s incredible life and career through the eyes of family, friends, and competitors. This is an intimate look inside the continuous test of will, mind, body and faith that it takes to be a True Champion
Day one has ended at the Catalina Grand Prix and, as the sun sets over the hills, the harbor city of Avalon is still bustling with riders and fans alike. Regardless of how the racing went during the course of the day, the atmosphere on the island is something that will not be soon forgotten. With riders coming from as far east as New Jersey, and as far south as Argentina, everyone has a story to tell about their day-one experience on Catalina Island.
Husqvarna Motorcycles, a part of the BMW Group since October 2007, are making changes here in the U.S. for 2011.
Originally founded in Sweden in 1903, Husqvarna motorcycles have been designed and manufactured in Varese, Italy since 1987. With the might of BMW behind the brand, changes have been afoot.
“We are happy to announce changes that will position Husqvarna North America to serve the U.S. off-road market like never before,” says National Marketing Manager Corey Eastman … Details
As riders, we’re a different breed of human being. We’re people permanently tethered to a two-wheeled machine. We’re an impulsive, passionate bunch that cannot be tamed or contained by any societal norm. So how do we, the people who draw outside the lines, find room for a functioning relationship amongst the chaos of speed-driven addiction?
Like any other relationship, there is compromise. You can read about the ups and downs and secrets to keeping love healthy in any newsstand magazine or online self-help website. But that’s not the point of this blog. As riders, we not only have to accommodate each other’s needs as people, but also as motorcyclists. So how do you make love last with another human being who is as driven toward a moto-based life as you? It seems the answer would be  … Details