Category Archives: Braaap!

Third time’s a charm!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Admin

April 2-2023 Desert 100, Odessa, WA. Some of you may remember my post about the Desert 100 from last year, where I had to ditch my goggles five miles into the race due to dust on the inside of the … Continue reading →

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2022 Desert 100

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Admin

There I sat, eyes burning like someone poured gas into them, sanded them with 80-grit, and then threw some salt in for good measure. When my vision finally cleared, I could see a dirt road just off to the right. … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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A Date With The Past!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Admin

It’s been 42 years since I rode this bike, but today, I race the CR-125 Elsinore for the first time. You would think I would have taken the bike somewhere to practice a little bit first, but because this was … Continue reading →

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