LONG BEACH — While Australians took home the top honors last year, Southern California waterskiers Todd Haig and Erin Saunders won first place in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at this year’s Catalina Ski Race, July 16.
Hosted by Long Beach Boat and Ski Club, the 62-mile challenge started between Island White and Island Grissom in Long Beach, where powerboats towed skiers to Avalon’s Descanso Beach before heading back to the finish line in Long Beach, off Queen Mary’s bow.
European FMX legend Tom Pagès has seen the highs and lows of freestyle motocross more than most. Within the first two years of his FMX career, Tom and his brother Charles had gone from riding in their backyard to appearing before the entire world at X Games and X-Fighters events. The two brothers were among the very first riders to land the incredible frontflip on motocross bike, as well as attempt various other ground-breaking tricks.
They were considered some of the world’s best FMX riders, a position that most aspiring freestyle motocross athletes can only dream of achieving.Unfortunately Tom had lost sight of the true meaning of riding, and in the following few years chose to take a step back from the spotlight and mainstream competitions. He simply wanted to enjoy riding again and focus on the things really mattered.
Back when men were men…yada yada yada, and all that. You know, the real interesting thing about watching this footage from 1985 is, well…how interesting the racing is to watch  … More