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I was born and raised on two-wheels, learned the hard way about everything and sometimes it hurt like hell. When riding a motorcycle, sometimes you don't see the ass-kicking coming!

Old Friends, Dirt Bikes and Singletrack

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Admin

It’s been 20+ years since this group has ridden together but one thing still remains true after all these years-our love of riding dirt bikes. Even though Ryno and I had never quit riding some of our buddies gave it … Continue reading →

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Dead Weight

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Admin

She told Ryno “if you want to win you need to get rid of the dead weight!” This is my buddy’s wife Denise referring to yours truly! Ya know, she’s not wrong but sun-of-a-bitch that stung! It doesn’t matter, you … Continue reading →

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The Tracks Were Already Laid

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Admin

The year is 1987 and I’m working two jobs, one at an injection molding company during the day, and the other at the motorcycle dealership my father and I started together in 1984. The business is aptly named “Chesney’s Sport … Continue reading →

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Ken Luneack

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Admin

I just got news today that my dad’s best friend (Ken Luneack) has bladder cancer and probably will not live another month because they cannot treat it with his current heart condition. This news is really ironic because I was … Continue reading →

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Moto-Not Just A Lifestyle!

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Admin

In the midst of this Pandemic, racial tensions, and a strained economy, I’m always amazed at the generosities I witness at the motocross track. It’s early August, 2020 and I’m visiting my hometown track minutes from where I grew up. … Continue reading →

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A New World

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Admin

I think it goes without saying that we are living in a new world. Even my Father who is 86 years old has never been told to stay at home and self-quarantine. As much as I understand the ramifications of … Continue reading →

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2019 Desert 100, Odessa Washington

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Admin

Just three short weeks ago my friend Harold from Giant Loop Moto said to me “Hey, you should race the Desert-100! I promptly replied, “what’s the Desert-100?” Harold said to me with a straight face “it’s the largest race in … Continue reading →

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2018 Motocross of Nations

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Admin

Red-Necks and Red-Bud This year the 2018 Motocross of Nations was held in my home state of Michigan. I had been dreaming about MXoN coming to RedBud as long as I can remember and this year that fantasy finally came … Continue reading →

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New Biker Wave

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Admin

My wife and I recently traveled by motorcycle to Astoria Oregon and back, taking mostly all backroads. It was supposed to be a very relaxing four days of riding the Oregon backcountry and getting to know a coastal town known … Continue reading →

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Heritage Motorcycle Brands are DEAD!

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Admin

Remember Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, and every other American-made heavyweight cruiser? They’re all dead! Why? Because the next generation and the ones to follow could care less about heavy, loud, gas-farting noisemakers. Polaris Industries invested in the wrong brand, sure … Continue reading →

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