Why do we race motocross, because it’s fun? Muscles ache, lungs burn and the heart pounds. Weather conditions vary from skin-prickling cold to scorching heat that pours sweat into your eyes. Rocks and dirt pummel every inch of your exposed body like a blast from God’s own shotgun. It’s close quarters and it’s no BS. Motocross is a man’s sport.Â
Well, not exactly.Â
Women have been riding and racing MX since the sport originated. From scattered die-hard individuals to grassroots amateur gatherings and finally fledgling professional organizations, the sport has evolved into a full-blown pro national championship. Starting in 2009, the rebadged Women’s Motocross (WMX) Championship reached new heights in popularity, legitimacy and acceptance. But it wasn’t always that way … Details
