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Billed as the ‘toughest single day off-road race in the world’, the Red Bull Hare Scramble is the highlight of the four day weekend that is the Erzbergrodeo – the one weekend a year where the Erzberg (also known as the Iron Giant) mine shuts down so that 500 riders can make their way up from the bottom of the …

Last month I shared a couple of versions of Richard Thompson’s 1952 Vincent Black Lightning. Recently a new cover was released with artwork with some fascinating artwork – I think it’s time we go back to this classic motorcycle song.

Nitro Circus is currently celebrating their 10th Anniversary with a tour of Australia, and they debuted three “World’s First” tricks that are worth a look or two. Or ten.

I’ve got a ton of content to go through from the Quail (and I won’t be able to review it all until I ride back home), but I wanted to at least share a teaser from what ended up being a wonderful show – here’s a quick timelapse of yesterday’s winners!

While researching yesterday’s Nimbus Sport, I stumbled upon a Danish short film featuring said bike and I think it’s worth sharing.

Monster Energy has just released the first episode of their five part series on Valentino Rossi, one of the greatest motorcycle riders of all time. The story is told by “those who know him best, and the man himself.” Here’s Episode 1 of 5: I forgot how much I missed when he was completely dominating MotoGP…and is there anyone out …

Someone on Reddit’s r/motorcycles has shared full Australian catalogs from Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki in 1994 (with a bonus of Kawi’s catalog from 1993) as well. Come take a trip down memory lane.

Checkpoints is a just-released 40 minute documentary about what it’s like when you dedicate your life to off-road racing. It features five riders between the ages of 15 and 75, and it’s now availble for free on YouTube! Come take a look. The piece was created by Traction eRag and Motojournalism, and it was partially funded via this Kickstarter project. …

As if Alan Stulberg and his cronies didn’t have enough to do with running Revival Cycles and the Handbuilt Show, they’ve started a podcast. Their first guest? Paul d’Orleans – aka The Vintagent or the guy whose last name no one can pronounce.

The lyrics (courtesy of Lyrics Mode) if you care to sing along: Said Red Molly to James that’s a fine motorbike A girl could feel special on any such like Said James to Red Molly, my hat’s off to you It’s a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952 And I’ve seen you at the corners and cafes it seems Red hair and …

Senator David Leyonhjelm represents New South Wales in Australia, and while you may not agree with all of his political views, I assume you’ll still appreciate this speech he presented in office last fall.

Topher Ingalls was a privateer motocross racer who’s recently transition into a career in real estate. Normally that wouldn’t merit much a mention here, but he madea little advertisment for himself that’s worth a look…or two.