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Think You Can Ride? (Motocross Related) - Snapshots from MX3 World Cup Start in Heinola, Finland

19 August 2008 2 Comments

Whatever your take on motorsports, it is pretty hard to deny these guys can ride. Even for mountain bike geeks like us this stuff is very inspiring. Talk about making it look easy! I bet everyone that rides something two-wheeled can learn from watching these guys (and even skiers and snowboarders would probably learn a thing or two from motocross riders I guess?)

Too bad I forgot my own camera - I had to loan my father-in-law’s snapshot pocket cam. It was quite difficult to capture the action as its best but I think I managed half-decently with few shots.

The Finns did well in the event but the Belgian Sven Breugelman took the victory. Antti Pyrhönen had to settle for the second place and enduro specialist Juha Salminen was fifth. Check out the results and some more info here. I’ll let the pictures do the talking. The shots are from the first start of the MX3 (500cc) class.

Race action just after the start

Classic Moto Whip

Smallish air

Speed bump

Good action in both sides of the fence!

Berm Turn!

Would you hit this?

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  • Danny said:

    Now THAT looks like fun. Surfing + mud + motorbikes = good times. I don’t care how dangerous motorbikes are supposed to be, I’m trying it one day for sure. Great pictures btw!

  • Janne said:

    Yes, motocross is fun as hell! I’ve tried it only twice but liked to do it again for sure. It is also very very scary and a humbling experience…:) You get the feeling that you can kill yourself pretty easily.

    That said, you’d love it I guess!

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