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Moto Mayhem Exclusive Interview with Sarah Troxell Off the Grid Riding In Riverside! Special Photo Edition Trick Tips & More! Volume 1 June 2011 $5.99 Rider:Ryan Foss.Photo:Zach Golay

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Moto Mayhem

Exclusive Interview with Sarah Troxell

Off the Grid Riding

In Riverside!

Special Photo Edition

Trick Tips & More!

Volume 1 June 2011 $5.99

Rider:Ryan Foss.Photo:Zach Golay

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A Word From the Editor

First Issue! I want to give a huge thank you to the awesome riders who are featured in this issue for lending me their valuable time and talent. Without all of you this issue would never have made it to print. I want to give a shoutout to Terril who helped keep

this magazine from falling apart. I would also like to thank the owners of the land we trespassed on for letting us rip up their hills. I would like to give a shoutout to apple because even though i kept going through computers this quarter their new 15 in macbook pro really proved to be a thing of beauty and also a champ. Lastly I would like to thank YOU the reader for purchasing this quality publication and helping us achieve the dream!

Photo Credit: Damian Kim

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The All-New Redesigned

Yamaha YZ250

Prepare for Flight. Photo Credit Damian Kim

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Top Ten Products Continued

In reality, most regular everyday riders can’t afford to go and buy a new pair of boots too often, so getting a long lasting pair is important.

This model Tech 7 is a mid priced boot that retails for $299.99 , so I think it is affordable for most people searching for a quality boot. Remember, top of the line boots are at the $500+ range.Alpinestars has been know to build one of the best looking and longest lasting boots.

I personally have owned a pair of alpinestars tech 8 boots for 8 years and they are still going strong. The Tech 7 model provides a lot of bang for your buck and prove to be a good value.

Alpinestars Tech 7 Boots

EVS F2 Roost Guard

Lightweight ventilated high impact polypropylene construction.Neck brace compatible design offers removable front inserts that allow improved brace comfort.Full modular design features removable shoulder and back guards that transform the F2 into a lightweight compact protector.EVS pivoting system eliminates darting and allows the roost guard to naturally hug and react to your body while riding.Sublimated biofoam molded liner.

When it comes to chest and back protectors, there are a lot of companies to pick from. But if you want one that will fit well, work with neck protection, and not hinder your riding, the EVS F2 roost guard is the perfect fit. We didn’t run into any major issues with ours, and the fact that it can be customized to fit under the jersey or over it is a big plus in our book.

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Top Ten Products That will make you want part with your dough

I’m a freelance motorsports photographer and a regular shooter at Dirt Rider and for someone who makes his living on the road - and I’m on the road 40 weekends a year - good luggage is a necessity. It’s no different than camera gear; you have to have the best if you’re counting on it to last.

My EVS Freighter Rolling Bag does the job. It’s HUGE, with plenty of pockets and padding to protect my gear, a fold out changing mat, and large easy-roll wheels for pulling it around.

on’t try to put this bag in the overhead compartment; it’s not made for that. At 32” x 18” x 16”, the Freighter is made for checking at the ticket counter, and it will get your stuff where you’re going (provided the airlines doesn’t lose it), with room for boots, helmet, riding gear, pit clothes, and after-the-race victory party duds, plus inside and outside zippered pockets for all those little things you can’t do without. At a suggested retail price of $139.00 it’s a small price to pay for convenience on the road. And believe me, I’m into convenience.

EVS Freighter Rolling Bag

Troy Lee Designs GP Glove

The TLD GP glove is a product that performs at great levels. The $34 glove does not just do its job but it will keep its great looks, it will actually protect your hands and perform better than expected. The GP glove fits your hand like second skin and it protects most rubbing areas from common blisters due to grip and glove friction.

The wrist area on the glove is secured with Velcro that works really well by keeping dirt out of the inside of the glove and it maintains your glove in place to avoid any kind of slipping.

Next time you go out to your local dealer looking for a pair of gloves, try on the TLD GP glove just to see how it fits and feels compared to the other brands and experience the difference for yourself. When a product looks great, feels great and is priced right, it’s a product you must have and the Troy Lee Designs GP glove is a must have.

Gear Review

Free Riding Riverside A little spot of Heaven few know about.

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“I love doing extreme sports but flying through the air on dirtbike is a rush like no other” - Ryan Foss

Foss the Boss throwing some no hander action off the 80 footer.

First off I was asked to keep the location of this private compound a secret so all I can say that it’s somehwere off Van Burren but near the 215 South and 20 minutes from La Sierra University. Vague enough for you? Anyways I have alyways been a fan of free riding mainly because it’s exciting and free!

I’m always looking for the next best place to ride. You have to be careful because some spots are only good at certain times of the year. Each time you come back you never know what to expect because the landscape is always changing.

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Content

Sarah Troxell # 92 Norco’s Rising Young Star

Trick Tips : The Wheelie

With Austin Atencio

The wheelie is one of the most fun tricks to master but it takes a lot of practice to find your balance point. Everyone has a slightly different way of pulling the wheelie and it also depends on the type and power of the vehicle you are using.

By following a few steps you can learn how to pop a wheelie. With a little practice you will be able to do a wheelie on any surface and even add your own personal flair.

Trick Tips

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I’m a freelance motorsports photographer and a regular shooter at Dirt Rider and for someone who makes his living on the road - and I’m on the road 40 weekends a year - good luggage is a necessity. It’s no different than camera gear; you have to have the best if you’re counting on it to last.

My EVS Freighter Rolling Bag does the job. It’s HUGE, with plenty of pockets and padding to protect my gear, a fold out changing mat, and large easy-roll wheels for pulling it around.

on’t try to put this bag in the overhead compartment; it’s not made for that. At 32” x 18” x 16”, the Freighter is made for checking at the ticket counter, and it will get your stuff where you’re going (provid-ed the airlines doesn’t lose it), with room for boots, helmet, riding gear, pit clothes, and after-the-race victory party duds, plus inside and outside zippered pockets for all those little things you can’t do without. At a suggested retail price of $139.00 it’s a small price to pay for convenience on the road. And believe me, I’m into conve-nience.

EVS Freighter Rolling Bag

Troy Lee Designs GP Glove

The TLD GP glove is a product that performs at great levels. The $34 glove does not just do its job but it will keep its great looks, it will actually protect your hands and perform better than expected. The GP glove fits your hand like second skin and it protects most rubbing areas from common blisters due to grip and glove friction.

The wrist area on the glove is secured with Velcro that works really well by keeping dirt out of the inside of the glove and it maintains your glove in place to avoid any kind of slipping.

Next time you go out to your local dealer looking for a pair of gloves, try on the TLD GP glove just to see how it fits and feels compared to the other brands and experience the difference for yourself. When a product looks great, feels great and is priced right, it’s a product you must have and the Troy Lee Designs GP glove is a must have.

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Top Ten Products Continued

In reality, most regular everyday riders can’t afford to go and buy a new pair of boots too often, so getting a long lasting pair is impor-tant.

This model Tech 7 is a mid priced boot that retails for $299.99 , so I think it is affordable for most people searching for a quality boot. Remember, top of the line boots are at the $500+ range.Alpinestars has been know to build one of the best looking and longest lasting boots.

I personally have owned a pair of alpinestars tech 8 boots for 8 years and they are still going strong. The Tech 7 model provides a lot of bang for your buck and prove to be a good value.

Alpinestars Tech 7 Boots

EVS F2 Roost Guard

Lightweight ventilated high impact polypropylene construction.Neck brace compatible design offers removable front inserts that allow improved brace comfort.Full modular design features removable shoulder and back guards that transform the F2 into a lightweight compact protector.EVS pivoting system eliminates darting and allows the roost guard to naturally hug and react to your body while riding.Sublimated biofoam molded liner.

When it comes to chest and back protectors, there are a lot of companies to pick from. But if you want one that will fit well, work with neck protection, and not hinder your riding, the EVS F2 roost guard is the perfect fit. We didn’t run into any major issues with ours, and the fact that it can be customized to fit under the jersey or over it is a big plus in our book.

That will make you want part with your dough

Gear Review

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MMEaston EXP 1-1/8 Handlebars

Troy Lee Designs SE3 Helmet

Works Connection Elite Perch

The quality of the bars is excellent. Strength and durability is second to none. The bars aren’t too rigid and offer up great shock absorption and provide excellent feedback to the rider. End plugs help to keep dirt out of the bars in the event of a crash. Shot-peened finish offers a clean appearance.

Not many people might remember, but Easton was the originator of the tapered bar design, making these bars some of the best in the category. The durability, finish, and overall fit push these bars to the top of our list. We haven’t had any issues with ours yet, and don’t see any coming up in the near future.

The Works Connection Elite Perch is an amazing part that not only looks great; it also provides measurable performance gains over stock. In addition to improving the clutch feel at the lever, it is easier to adjust on the track than the stock units that come on modern motocross bikes. We have Works Connection Elite Perch-es on all of our test bikes, save for the KTMs.

The SE3 is by far, the most comfortable TLD helmet, ever, and certainly one of the most comfortable we’ve ever slipped on our heads, period. It’s almost hard to believe how much different it feels than the SE2.-The cheek pads feature a quick-release system for easy medical staff helmet removal in the event of an injury. The SE3 becomes the third high-end helmet to offer this feature, along with Shoei and Arai.

The new Troy Lee Designs SE3 helmet is one of our favorite hel-mets at TransWorld Motocross. Featuring great looks, top-notch construction, a great fit, and unparalleled comfort, the SE3 is a great choice when shopping for a premium motocross helmet.

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The QTM Oversize Rotor Kit consists of a huge 270mm floating rotor, and a hard-anodized 6061 billet aluminum bracket, which relocates the front caliper further away from the fork to accomodate the huge new rotor. Installing the kit took only a few minutes (we actually did it in the pits at the track) and before we knew it, we were back on the track. Unlike some aftermarket brake rotors that we’ve tested in the past, the QTM set-up doesn’t require you to use their own brand of brake pads, claiming that they work best. In-stead, we kept the same partly worn stock pads in. Also unlike some aftermarket rotors we’ve tested, the QTM brake needed no break in time. Right from the first corner, the Kawasaki stopped on a dime. The feel at the lever is solid, yest progressive. One might worry about locking up the front wheel with a rotor this huge, but that is certainly not the case. The QTM rotor provides a lot more stopping power, but maintains the great feel at the lever. We love it.

QTM Oversize Front Rotor Kit

POD MX Knee Braces

Tag Rebound Tech Grips

If you are in the market for knee protection, but don’t want to break the bank and spend the extra dough on custom braces, look no fur-ther than the POD MX knee brace. Of the braces we’ve tested over the years, the POD MX brace is by far the most comfortable and lightweight off-the-shelf brace we’ve put on. It’s also durable, and believe us when we say it, we’ve crashed tested the braces a couple times already and they have done their job.

We have been using these grips for a few months now and very happy with them. The dual-compound provides excellent longevity and seem to reduce fatigue and arm-pump enough to help you last those few last laps of your motos. An added bonus is for riders with slightly larger hands and finger who get a much better purchase on the handle bars. Overall the Tag Rebound Tech grips are an excel-lent grip.

April 2011

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Free Riding Riverside A little spot of Heaven few know about.

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A little spot of Heaven few know about.

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“I love doing extreme sports but flying through the air on dirtbike is a rush like no other” - Ryan Foss

Foss the Boss throwing some no hander action off the 80 footer.

First off I was asked to keep the location of this private compound a secret so all I can say that it’s somehwere off Van Burren but near the 215 South and 20 minutes from La Sierra University. Vague enough for you? Anyways I have alyways been a fan of free riding mainly because it’s exciting and free!

I’m always looking for the next best place to ride. You have to be careful because some spots are only good at certain times of the year. Each time you come back you never know what to expect because the landscape is always changing.

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Doubling up without extra pegs; not the most com-fortable way to travel but hey whatever works!

After caravanning across several streets, passing four no trespassing signs, and rid-ing several miles, we found the perfect spot to set up camp. Right under a large shaded tree.

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When your bike doesn’t come with a kick-stand sometimes you just have to improvise. Ethan making use of this fallen tree near camp.

All eyes on Foss as he gaps the camp with steeze.

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One of the most fun jumps to hit was the 120 foot step up because both the take off and the landing were so long you could hit the jump in almost any gear and be good. That usually isn’t the case for most natural terrain jumps.

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Everyone was sending it big off the 120 foot step up but I have to give props to Aus-tin Atencio on the YZF450. Jumping a 240 pound dirtbike is one thing. Jumping a 350 pound quad is quite a different story. This man rides his quad like it’s stolen and keeps the throttle wide open in all gears. He also wrecks shop on both tracks and trails.

“If you don’t commit to the jump you are going to wreck. Thats why I ride with the throttle wide open”

-Austin

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At the top of this one hill we found a nice and wide kicker that popped you up over the trail. The run in was really rutted and short so you had to keep the throttle pinned and shift quickly in order to clear. Otherwise you were going to case it hard. I know I discovered exactly how short the run in was the hard way...

Ethan poppin the clutch and getting some one wheel action while heading into the jump. (below) Ethan also getting some extension off the kicker. (right)

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This road jump was one of the few jumps out here that were wide enough for a quad.Austin took full advantage of this opportunity and was able to get some much craved hang time.

Austin hauling at the run in as fast as he can in order to clear the gap and not short. (bottom) Austin safely clearing the road gap (right)

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When free riding on natural terrain paying close attention to sketchy lips can mean the difference between a smooth take off or getting twisted sideways and not in a good way....

Ethan Webber trying to correct his course in the air after getting thrown sideways by a not so perfect lip.

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Natural terrain riding while lots of fun requires a different set of skills from the track. Unlike the track there is no one that regrooms the landings at the end of the day.

Ethan Webber carefully sighting a difficult landing between the ruts and whoops.

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Free riding while lots of fun can be quite dangerous. Unseen ruts hidden in soft sand can flip a rider instantly. It is always important to ride with a friend and to bring a cell phone to call for help. However, a lot of good places to ride are off the normal path and may not have cell phone service this is why it is important to ride with a friend.

Ethan hits a rut and goes down hard in soft sand (below)

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Experienced riders know to regularly service their bikes and to check their bikes be-fore each ride in order to ensure they are in proper working condition.

It’s always a good day when you go down hard and can get up with only minor scratches and bruises (below)

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One of the most challenging jumps that we found was this 80 foot kicker. The run in was great the problem was with the very short landing. The timing had to be perfect or else you would case it from shorting or case it from over shooting it.

“Once you pass that point of no return all you can do is hope you stick your landing and pray” -Travis Atencio

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One of the trickiest jumps we found out here was a step up gap to road jump. This jump was difficult because the landing had to be precise. The landing was really short and you had to immediatley hit the brakes and downshift to first in order to stick the sudden turn at the bottom otherwise you get send into the trees. The jump was also very difficult because the lip was so steep and it just popped you way up in the air and then dropped you back down. You also had to make sure you had enough speed to clear the road otherwise you were going to case it hard.

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One of the best things about free riding is simply just being out riding and chilling with your good friends. No stress no worries just chilling with good people and hav-ing fun. Riding with your friends especially if they are better than you pushes you to ride harder and to ride better.

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Sarah Troxell # 92 Norco’s Rising Young Star

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Norco’s Rising Young Star

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Name: Sarah Troxel

Age: 18

Sponsors: Pro Circuit Racing, Milestone MX Park, Scott USA Moto, Renthal, Hin-son Clutch Components, Matrix Concepts LLC.

Years spent racing: 2 years on 85’s, stopped for 4 years and now have been racing for 5 months.

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What is your favorite food? Ravioli’s.

Why dirtbikes and how did you get involved with the sport? My dad introduced it to me when I was 8 and its been my passion since the get-go, the extremes of it suits my personality and I can’t get enough.

What is your favorite place to ride? Milestone MX Park.

Where do you see yourself in five years? Pro WMX Rider.

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Number of races entered? Since I’ve been back racing, 5.

What is your favorite thing about racing dirtbikes? The risk and competitiveness of the sport! Nothing feels better than soaring high in the air and killing the competi-tion.

What is your least favorite thing about riding dirtbikes? Nothing! I love it all.

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What is some advice you have for other female motorcross riders who want to enter the sport? I can’t say a lot seeing as I just started up again... but its a tough sport, and from what I’ve learned go all out and don’t back down and ALWAYS have fun.

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List your competitive highlights: Mammoth LCQ at Pala Raceway 2011. Won 1st place by a 28s margin from 2nd place 1st moto, and a 17s margin 2nd moto.

What are you planning for next season? I plan on racing WMX in the 2012 season.

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What are your plans for the rest of this season? : Mammoth Motocross and Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National

What has been your biggest accomplishment?My biggest accomplishment is the fact that I’ve come back from not riding for 5 years, to becoming a competitive amateur racer in 7 months time of riding, and 5 months of racing.

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What inspires you to compete?Nothing feels more amazing than riding my absolute best, and knowing my best is enough when I win.

What do you want to be when you grow up?Professional Motocross Racer, and graphic artist eventually for motocross helmets, gear, and apparel.

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Do you have any inspiring quotes or something you think about that helps you getin the zone when you race?

My absolute favorite quote for racing is “Racing burns like a fever inside of me. -Troy Lee” and “No matter how fast you are, someones faster.

No matter how hard you train, someone trains harder. No matter how bad you want it, someone wants it more. Be someone.”

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Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

Bicycling at least 15mi and rowing machine everyday. Strength training on Wens-day’s and Friday’s. Ride on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s, Saturday’s, and Sunday’s.

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We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. -2 Corinthians 4:9 thats my favorite verse also.

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Sarah Scanning the track assessing the competition (below)

We expect big things in the future for this young and determined rider. She is going to be an interesting one to watch over the next few years. Her dedication and passion for the sport is inspiring!

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Trick Tips : The Wheelie

With Austin Atencio

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With Austin Atencio

The wheelie is one of the most fun tricks to master but it takes a lot of prac-tice to find your balance point. Everyone has a slightly different way of pull-ing the wheelie and it also depends on the type and power of the vehicle you are using.

By following a few steps you can learn how to pop a wheelie. With a little practice you will be able to do a wheelie on any surface and even add your own personal flair.

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Step 1 Start the dirt bike and ride it for a few minutes to warm the motor and build your confidence on the bike/quad.

Step 2 Stop the bike on an area of dry ground covered in thick grass. Pavement will work as well, but will hurt more if you fall.

3. It is important to be deter-mined to commit to pulling a wheelie. If you are not in it 100% you are going to fail. Be deter-mined.

4. Some people fee more comfort-able standing up while pulling a wheelie and others feel more comfortable sitting down. It is im-portant to find out which is more comfortable for you.

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5. If the vehicle you are trying to wheelie is not as powerful you may have to “pop” the clutch which in other words is to let it go quickly while giving the throttle gas. Instead of just gasing the throttle quickly. Either way you are going to want to give it a burst of gas and pull up on the handle bars. You should also be shifting your weight towards the back of the bike as you give it gas.

*** You can also do something called a seat bounce which is to stand up and bounce off your suspension when sitting down to help create some lift while gasing the throttle. This will help to get the front end off the ground ***

6. Moderate the throttle on your dirt bike as the wheel starts to lift off the ground. Let off the throttle to lower the front wheel and add throttle to continue lifting the wheel.

7. Hold that wheelie and ride away clean with lots of steeze.

Tips & Warnings:

Practice a lot. Do not give up if you fail the first few times. If you keep trying you will learn from your mistakes and eventually master the wheelie.

Be careful not to give too much throttle or you will flip the bike out from underneath you.

You will faill a few times so be sure to wear a helmet and other pads that you deem necessary. Be prepared to flip backwards a few times so plan accordingly.

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Ride

Sweeping Podiums from the 50 - 450

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Sweeping Podiums from the 50 - 450 Photo Credit Damian Kim

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2011 YZF450

Unlock your true potential

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