Going back in time a bit, in anticipation of the local motorcycle show for builders and fans here in Portland, affectionately know as “The One,” I am focused on the races, which are an added bonus to the weekend’s festivities of bikes, beards, and beer… They take place in Salem, at the state fairgrounds, in the livestock pavilion. Salem Speedway, aka 'The fastest indoor track in America,' is where our winter flat track series takes place, and host of “The One Pro Races,” whic

The Dakar Rally is underway and, with now satellite or cable TV, I'm catching up via Red Bull's own Dakar Daily. The highlights program is light on action and heavy on 'features' presented by two a couple of typical presentery-type presenters who tell us how rad everything and emote to camera, which almost makes it unwatchable, but hell, it's free content, stop bitching. Day one's big interview was with Red Bull-sponsored Bryce Hankins, a trophy truck driver from the US, sign

Great sequence caught by James Cox (who shot our Heading South for Winter film) at DirtQuake VI. Notes and observations 1. That second rider is wearing a Hedon Heroine DirtQuake edition helmet. 2. The first rider in the fence is custom bike builder, and soon to be TV personality, Ant Partridge. His Sportster was built for a forthcoming TV show and lasted, well, not very long. It was lovely though. It's been rebuilt now. Ride them, don't hide them... 3. Airfences rule. 4. I to