The progress of man - Let's get heavy!

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<p>I remember fondly my 1982 YZ250. It was really heavy compared to the competition. Riding that bike is what made me move to the 125cc class in 1983. I went from riding a bike that weighed 240 pounds to one that weighed 190 - or so the manufacturers say in their specifications. Every year, there i...</p>

First race for a 33-year-old Suzuki

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<p>Just like I would have done back in '84, I woke early, jumped in the car and set out to the races. And just like back in the day, I had two bikes in tow. Many motocross racers in the 80s had two bikes; a 125 and a 250. If you wanted to run more than two motos in a day, your only option was to buy...</p>

Celebrate the start of Supercross season

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<p>Yesterday was the start of the Supercross series with Anaheim 1. Ken Roczen won which was no big surprise, he won last year too and the year before. I always get excited for the Supercross series in the same way most other Canadians get excited for the hockey season. </p>