For those of you who like to read, here are nine books written by very inspiring and phenomenal women. I’ve read Biker Lady and American Borders – both of which are very good books that aptly describe the female affinity for adventures on two wheels. I can’t wait to pick up the other seven as soon as money allows! Enjoy!
– Rachael “Thundercat†Westfall
Title: Biker Lady: Living and Riding Free!
Author: Sasha Mullins
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“In this empowering and inspiring book, renowned motojournalist Sasha Mullins explores the unique sisterhood of bikerladies-old and young, mothers and daughters, sisters, wives, grandmothers, executives, celebrities, artists, teachers, and more who race on a track or ride the endless highways and … Details
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On Thursday, October 7, at The Grove of Anaheim in Southern California, TransWorld Motocross is pleased to be honoring Rick Johnson with the 2010 Legend Award during the annual TransWorld Motocross Awards Show. Rick Johnson was one of the greatest AMA motocross and Supercross racers of all time. He has been riding dirt bikes since he was three years old, winning his first National championship for Yamaha in 1984 at age 20. Â
“Ricky Johnson is one of the guys I grew up idolizing as a kid. Sadly, my career as a journalist didn’t overlap his amazing racing career, but I’ve still been fortunate enough to become friends with RJ,†said TransWorld Motocross Editor in Chief Donn Maeda. “I think everyone can agree that Ricky Johnson is one of our sport’s most beloved legends.â€Â   … Details
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Guy Coulon is Colin Edwards’ crew chief on the Tech3 Motogp team. When Guy isn’t directing the building and maintenance of exotic race bikes, he spends his time exercising his skills building exotic engines and bikes for himself like this tube frame, 300cc inline 6 cylinder racer, an extremely impressive engineering project. I hesitate to use the word “homebuilt” since he obviously has the shop resources of a race team at his disposal but it’s, nevertheless, his own design and work. Starting, I believe, with two CBR250 engines, he machined his own cylinders and crankcase, machined a crankshaft from solid alloy and even designed his own gearbox … Details & Pictures
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Zach Osborne became the first British Motocross Champion from America this century when typical English rainfall flooded the Hawkstone Park circuit last Sunday and forced the final round of eight in the highly-competitive 2010 Maxxis series to be cancelled. The 20 year old was already on the cusp of sealing his first major professional honour with the Bike it Cosworth Yamaha team thanks to a 47 point advantage with just 75 points remaining.
Three weeks ago Osborne celebrated becoming the highest-placed American in the FIM Motocross World Championship since 2000 after finishing fourth in the fifteen Grands Prix of the MX2 category (250cc four-strokes) with three podium results. Sitting under the soaking awning of his British team at Hawkstone on Sunday … Details
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