CAIRNS Motorcycle Club female riders are not afraid to mix it with their male counterparts, but this year they may have to do so less often.
Club publicity officer Matt Crawford said an influx of junior female competitors, mirroring an overall increase from 120 to 260 male and female members, had opened up the possibility of …Â Details
When Amy Hope was six, Santa brought her a bike. Â
But not just any bike, hers could speed across the terrain, thanks to its motor, and to the patience of her mother. Â
“I learned to ride in a field,†said Hope. “I would get out on my motorcycle and I was gone.â€Â Â
When she was 7, she taught herself jumps by going up a hill and flying across the clothesline, only to find herself in trouble …Â Details
MotoGP riders tested at Sepgang for the second time today, after waiting for the Malaysian track to dry out from the looming rains. For their second outing, Ben Spies gets the most improved award, as the Texan rookie moved up from yesterday’s 12th place testing position (2′03.142) to being the 5th quickest man around the track (2′02.266) today. Spies had complained of jetlag yesterday, but with nearly a second dropped off his pace, it would seem  … Details
Strength and prevention of injuries can keep riders going in motocross, a young man’s sport.
Motocross is a relatively new sport, so it’s difficult to say how long a career in it can last.
It’s not easy to imagine motorcycle riders sticking around deep into their 30s, since the money doesn’t exactly pile up and younger performers are typically the most innovative … Details