Danny ‘Magoo’ Chandler was one tough customer. Known for his showmanship, Danny was a fierce competitor who did not believe in the word quit. Notice the missing saddle! This is McGill Cycle Park, now Prairie City. He led until the tank came off , it was a Golden State race. Thanks to dg533’s IG post and rosiersmikedes and comment giving the photo meaning.
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THE YOUTH ELECTRIC REVOLUTION
OSET BIKES TO INTRODUCE HUNDREDS OF KIDS TO MOTORCYCLES AND TRIALS
Today there are hundreds of schemes designed to try and get kids more active. But how many of them are sustainable and can measure success year on year? OSET Electric Bikes believes kids need a passion for sport – whatever sport they choose. In a bid to introduce more kids to motorcycles and the sport of trials riding, which is the art of riding over obstacles without putting your feet down, they launched the first OSET Cup ten years ago. It attracted eight kids. Fast forward a decade and 2020 will see over a dozen OSET Cups across the UK attracting upwards of 800 children.
This race, the French Extreme Challenge, Extreme Peyratoise was tagged as the Return of the Gilles Lalay Classic- Pretty much the first Extreme Enduro ever. Team Sherco dominated with Wade Young (below) winning, followed by Mario Roman (above).
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The Tech 7 Drystar® Enduro Boot features Alpinestars patented waterproof Drystar® membrane for proven weather performance and breathability. A specifically engineered, compound sole provides Enduro riders superior grip, feel and levels of structural rigidity. This CE-certified boot promotes core stability and flex via a bio-mechanical pivot while offering excellent ankle protection. The boot chassis has been designed to give complete feel and optimized interaction with bike controls, while the innovative buckle system allows an easy yet precise closure.
With more and more OEM’s equipping their bikes from the factory with oversized, 1-1/8” handlebars, it is important to have handlebar options for all price points. Enter the Carbon Steel Oversized Handlebar by Moose Racing. Constructed of 2mm thick carbon steel for optimal strength, the Carbon Steel Oversized Handlebar is the perfect way to freshen up your controls on a budget. The Moose Racing oversized Handlebar features a 1-1/8” clamping area and taper to 7/8” to allow standard-sized controls and grips to fit. Plastic end caps prevent your grips from getting damaged in a crash and the included crossbar pad keeps you looking good. Suggested retail $27.95.
Ah 1994, ISDE Qualifier in Washington State. I made the team that year racing a Husaberg 501. The bike was brilliant, being powerful, revved like a 2-stroke and was very light. I fit up a Marzocchi fork, Honda wheels and brakes and ran the motor stone stock. Those hand guards on my bike were a test set of protectors that Dick Burleson made. The main aluminum bar warded off hard blows, and DB hated full wrap guards just in case you hand fell through on a big hit so they did not connect at the bar end.