Portland Motorcycle Examiner

Hareport Scrambles

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:41:04 -0700

The 2009 NMA Off-Road finale proved to be one of the most challenging tests racers would see all season. The Hareport Scrambles, hosted by the Bremerton Cruisers Motorcycle Club, were extremely popular in their debut last season. This year was no e...

2009 Hareport Scrambles photos and video

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:23:42 -0700

Additional photos and video clips of the 2009 Hareport Scrambles.

Ben Baucum

Almost 25 Hours of Starvation Ridge

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:05:11 -0700

It is extraordinary for off-road racers to participate in a team event. It is even more rare for them to compete after dark. The 24 Hour Race at Starvation Ridge provides this opportunity annually. This year the relay fell on Hall...

Trials Terminology the 180 Flip Turn

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:27:10 -0700

The 180 flip turn takes a lot of strength, control and practice. There are some circumstances in trials where this skill comes in handy.Max slowly approaches the top of the hill at a steady speed and looks for a good lip to give the rear tire ...

Trials Terminology the Drop Off Rear Wheel First

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:36:51 -0700

In this scenario Max is dropping off a rock that is roughly 4 feet high and angled up at the edge. The most practical way for him to descend this drop, is to land rear wheel first.Max approaches the edge of the rock at a slow pace, keeping his...

Trials Terminology the Undercut Drop Off

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:57:07 -0700

Drops can be more intimidating than vertical climbs. The going over the bars and hitting the ground in a wad of pain is a possibility, but with the right technique and practice it can be one of the more rewarding skills to master. Here ...

Trials Terminology the Front Wheel Floater

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:39:02 -0700

In trials, picking good lines is paramount. Here Max needs to make a tight right turn that is uphill. Rocks block the easiest path so he uses them to assist with flection. The maneuver is called a front wheel floater off an object.Max starts by ge...

Trials Terminology the Stoppie

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:59:40 -0700

There are times when corners are too tight to make, even with the steering head fully locked. This is when practicing tricks are rewarded in a practical environment. In this situation we see Max using a stoppie (or nose wheelie) as a st...

Trials Terminology the Roll Up

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:40:47 -0700

This is a first in a series of articles highlighting the art of trials riding. Each lesson will be instructed by Max Nelson who will define then demonstrate how to master each skill. Max is an extremely accomplished trials rider who fini...

A solo view of the almost 25 hours of Starvation Ridge 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:44:36 -0700

Almost 25 hours of solo racing seems like an impossible nightmare for most. Turning in grueling laps around a course that gets progressively more rough with each hour. Skin starts to separate from the meat of the palm on mortal racers after one pas...

Almost 25 Hour pre race photos

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:08:17 -0700

The story is coming soon.

Ben Baucum

Dirt bike greatness a YouTube compilation II

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:53:09 -0700

More impressive videos gathered from YouTube for your viewing pleasure. Beautiful. Solo Freeride from steven haughelstine on Vimeo. Something you don't see every day. Trials on the street/walls. ...

Great Pumpkin Team B video production

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:15:03 -0700

Ben Baucum

The Great Pumpkin Hare Scrambles video

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:33:42 -0700

Video clips of the 2009 Great Pumpkin Hare Scrambles. The starts. On the trail. For the story and more photos from the 2009 Great Pumpkin Hare Scr...

The Great Pumpkin Hare Scrambles photos

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:16:42 -0700

Photos of the 2009 Great Pumpkin Hare Scrambles. Ben Baucum For the story and video of the 2009 Great Pumpkin Hare Scrambles please visit http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-9668-Po...

The Great Pumpkin Hare Scrambles

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:09:12 -0700

Dark and spooky clouds loomed over Riverdale MX Park, the site for the 2009 Great Pumpkin Hare Scrambles. Team Tortoise Racing promoted the event hoping that a good course layout and pro payout would squash any doubts cast by Mother Nature's we...

Clark County Dual Sport Poker Run for Dave Schelske

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:49:45 -0700

On August, 20th a catastrophic case of a bad thing happening to a good person unfolded on the infield of Thursday Night Motocross at Portland International Raceway. Dave Schelske was taking photos of the action and was clobbered by a tumbling ...

Swamp Creek GP 2009

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:14:27 -0700

Morning rain did its best to repel racers bound for the 2009 Swamp Creek GP held near Triangle Lake. Many die-hard participants and their support crews roughed the cold and wet conditions while dodging the occasional parking lot cow pie. ...

Swamp Creek GP 2009 photos and video

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:09:54 -0700

Photos and video from the 2009 Swamp Creek GP.

Ben Baucum

First wave.

Second wave.

Third wave.

Dick Jagow Memorial GP 2009 video and slideshow

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:08:31 -0700

Photos and video of the Dick Jagow Memorial GP. Pat Handley had a rough start in the 40A class, but worked his way back up to 6th at the finish. Open B start. 30 B start. Am start. O...