We stretch before we run, we stretch before we lift weights, Rossi stretches before he rides, as does every professional motorcyclist. So why don’t you? It doesn’t matter if you’re touring, doing a track day, or riding single-track, stretching can benefit everyone by helping to give you full range of motion while also getting your muscles warmed up to work more effectively. If you’re sore after a long day of riding, stretching can help if done immediately afterwards as well as the next morning before saddling back up. You want to keep those muscles from becoming short and tight, which causes them to function less efficiently and can lead to injury. Another tip to help with muscle soreness … More
The Indian brand has been away from professional Flat Track racing for more than 60 years but its Scout FTR750 has taken the manufacturers’ title at its first attempt.
A second place finish for Jared Mees at the Peoria TT clinched the title for Indian. Teammates Bryan Smith and Brad Baker finished in fourth and fifth places.
Gary Gray, Vice President – Product at Indian Motorcycle, said: “Securing the Manufacturer’s Championship after 14 races is an unbelievable accomplishment. To return to professional flat track racing after more than 60 years …. More
With 500 riders lined up at the start of the race on the quarry floor of the Iron Giant, the tension and anticipation of what was to follow was menacing. 25 sections covering over 35km of the toughest enduro terrain known to man stood between those riders and the finish line, with the majority of the line up knowing they’d never make it.
Over a year ago, Robbie Maddison made his dream of riding his dirtbike on the ocean a reality. Since then, he’s spent his time perfecting his bike and working towards a bigger goal: riding some of the biggest waves in the world. We set out to the legendary “Killers” break off of Isla Todo Santos to ride with Robbie as he attempted to catch 30+ foot waves.