Vienna, 26th November 2010: The Stadthalle in Vienna was the perfect setting for the eleventh round of the NIGHT of the JUMPs / FIM Freestyle MX World Championship. With a flip worthy of Travis Pastrana himself, Brice Izzo secured victory over main rival Libor Podmol to trim the deficit in the championship standings to four points.
The Viennese air was obviously very much to the riders’ liking as they sought to impress in the qualifying round with a sequence of tricks, each better than the one before. Local hero Thomas Wirnsberger treated the home crowd to three backflips in his IFMXF premiere. Alastair Sayer put in a series of solid underflips and Superman Seatgrab Flips. Remi Bizouard performed … Details & Pictures
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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
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Motocross and Supercross
American Honda is pleased to welcome Trey Canard and Josh Grant to the Honda Racing team for 2011 to contest both the AMA Supercross Championship and AMA Motocross Championship aboard Honda CRF450R race machines.
For 37 years Honda has amassed an unparalleled record in AMA Supercross and Motocross, winning more championships than any other manufacturer. Canard added to that tally in 2010 by winning the 250 Motocross Championship.
“Both Trey and Josh have shown  … Details
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Harley-Davidson teams up with biggest names in action sports to thank U.S. troops during Bikes Over Baghdad 3 Tour
Holiday cheer will come early for some of the 50,000 U.S. and Coalition Armed Forces serving in the Middle East. This November and December, Harley-Davidson Motor Company is teaming up with Bikes Over Baghdad for seven unforgettable and adrenaline-packed action sports performances at military bases throughout Iraq and Kuwait, all with one mission in mind: to thank our troops.
“Harley-Davidson shares a deep sense of freedom and patriotism with the U.S. Armed Forces, and we are grateful for their many sacrifices, dedication and hard work,†said Mike McCann, director of core customer marketing at Harley-Davidson … Details
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