Motocross Stories

My favourite photo

There is so much emotion in this photo— the only one I can find from 1983

To properly tell the story of this photo, a little back-story is necessary. In the summer of 1980, Bernie, my oldest brother moved home from Dryden, Ontario with his wife to join the family business. With him he brought all...

Unadilla MX Rewind

Mark your calendar: June 10-12 MX Rewind Vintage MX Weekend!

Now this is something to aim for. I have been to Unadilla twice to watch the big show, actually riding that track would be amazing. To ride the same track that nearly every elite rider circulated on. Bring a chest protector, 'dilla is...

I am now a Vintage Motocross racer

I am now a Vintage Motocross Racer!

Actually, I have yet to enter a vintage class race, but I will next year as I plan to attend at least one race. So how did this come to be you ask, it happened gradually.

I have been a motocross racer on and off since I bought my first true motocross bike in...

The Carburetor

The Carburetor was badly plugged.

Not suprising, the carburetor of the old bike was plugged solid but what is surprising is that the guy that owned the bike was able to get it started at all. When I found the bike on kijiji, there was a video that showed the bike running, not moving, just running....