Larry Linkogle is talking about flirting with the flame, and he’s not just referring to the days when he intentionally set himself on fire during his outrageous motorcycle freestyle shows.
At lunch over sushi in downtown Oceanside, one of the most notorious action sports athletes considers a life of wild contrasts … Pictures and more
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Defending champions Sam Willoughby and Connor Fields will defend their titles at the UCI BMX World Championships in Auckland later this month.
Willoughby (Australia) won the overall title in Birmingham last year while Fields (USA) earned the rainbow jersey in the Super Time Trial. Both stars today confirmed that they will head to New Zealand, joining double Olympic gold medallist Maris Strombergs who announced his entry last week for the UCI BMX World Championships at the Vector Arena in Auckland on July 24-28.
The 21-year-old Willoughby is the hottest rider on the planet this year … More
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Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has purchased a minority stake in Erik Buell Racing. The Indian manufacturer will invest $25 million in the American company, earning a 49.2% share. Hero will have two directors and one observer on the EBR board of directors, but EBR founder Erik Buell will remain Chairman and CEO.
A press statement from Hero announcing the move states the $25 million investment will be … More
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