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Posts Tagged ‘Moto

Success and Thank Yous!

November 12, 2010

I won my race. Not the Over Fifty Novice race — the race with myself.

Finished Strong…Near the Back of the Pack!

November 7, 2010

On the second moto I went out steady, then rode steady “slower” and built my confidence.

Gotta Get a Faster Start

November 6, 2010

I got toasted off the line in the first moto…hit a guy who fell on this huge hill and laid the bike over. I kept it running and got it off the track and back on, only lost about 45 seconds.

Racing Update

November 4, 2010

Last Saturday’s practice was great! We dialed in the bikes, double checked the gear, rode a few laps to make sure, and we’re traveling today. As I was putting my bike and gear on the truck to send it to California, I remembered the words of one of my coaching clients who needed to release […]

Personal Best in Motocross

January 28, 2010

The only thing I’ve done differently: I’ve spent several hours pretending to ride the bike on the stand in my garage, sound effects and all!