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This week, Vox Footwear heads out east to catch up with Comfort Skate Shop and local skateboarders around Tennessee. Vox rider Marcus Savage also jumps in on the trip and puts in work at some amazingTennessee skate spots. Next stop…Virginia! Enjoy.

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Turkmenistan will be hosting a Slalom event for the 2014 PWA World Tour, in July. The former republic of the Soviet Union is the latest surprise in the windsurfing world.

The Karakum Desert, which covers much of Turkmenistan, is one of the driest deserts in the world. You won’t find many people living there.

Fortunately, there’s more than the arid sands of Karakum   …  More

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The 70’s: The Beginning

The women in the United States had their first national event in 1974, dubbed the “Powder Puff National Championship.” This event brought out over 300 riders and over 9000 spectators, all eager to be a part of the rise and acceptance of women in the sport of motocross. The first national championship was won by Nancy Payne. The following year, the championship was renamed the Women’s National Championship. By 1979, women’s motocross had attracted enough attention it had caught the attention of ABC’s Wide World of Sports who covered the national that year.

Champions By Year 1974 – Nancy Payne 1975 – Sue Fish 1976 – Sue Fish 1977 – Sue Fish 1978 – Carey Steiner 1979 – Sue Fish

The 80’s: Acceptance

By the 80’s, women in motocross had   …  Pictures and more

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