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Comment your top 3 riders
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For todays Snow Bike Cross X-Games event in Aspen Colorado.
Winners will be randomly chosen and contacted tomorrow January 27, 2019
Good luck! Have fun, and be sure to share this with your friends.
1st winner will receive Hat, Tumbler, and stickers
2nd winner will receive stickers
3rd winner will receive stickers
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Southern Alberta is home to some awesome biking locations that we think would be perfect for any enthusiast; we’re going to cover a couple here, as well as things to do and see well you are around the area.
Located above the Drumheller region it offers bikers unsurpassed scenery along with many nearby amenities. Drumheller Off Road Vehicle Association is 100% non-profit; they are run solely by volunteers with a member elected board of individuals at the heart of the organization. The board is responsible for the operation, promotion and maintenance of the facility in Drumheller.
DORVA is also the host of round eight of the AMSA series in 2018. You can learn more about DORVA MX or become a member by visiting them online at dorvamx.com.
Located 2 KM north of Raymond Alberta, the track is operated by the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club on land that is eased from the Town of Raymond. The main track is approximately 2 kilometers long and features sand, hard packs and lots of natural elevation changes. It also hosts many obstacles both man-made and natural including a 100’ triple step-up in the back; the “tunnel” jump at the center of the track; the all-natural uphill sand whoops also known as The Equalizer; and various others.
In addition, Temple Hill also offers their peewee track for bikes less than or equal to 85cc and a turn track east of the main starting gate for shaking that early-season arm pump.
After a long day of biking you can easily imagine a heavy appetite awaiting. Here are a few places to check out and fill up on after a long day on the track.
Since 1913 the Rosedeer Hotel has been standing in the tiny coal mining hamlet of Wayne, about a six-kilometer drive outside of Drumheller. With a population of just 27 the saloon and hotel have as much character as you would imagine from a small town. Cocktails in mason jars, homemade pies and all kinds of curious qualities (not to mention a few gunshot holes in the walls). During summer, the saloon turns into a live music venue with locals playing every Saturday night.
In the slumber, but excitable summer high, town of Elkwater, a campaign and cottage community about 40 minutes out of Medicine Hat, Camp Cookhouse and General Store pampers you with an amazing breakfast, lunch and dinner, regardless of whether you are just waking up from the camp or heading into town for a quick bite to eat, they always welcome their guests with the best of the best.
A unique dining experience aboard the 1887 Diefenbaker right in the heart of Alberta. Whether a Sunday brunch or Friday Prime Rib, the genuine, friendly and informative staff will guide you through your experience. Aspen Crossing offers an amazing experience in the Pullman dining car restaurant. The traditional train car was once the private business car of former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker.
Located in a quiet rural setting on the banks of Red Deer River, Dinosaur Trail RV Resort & Cabins is in the heart of Alberta’s Badlands, they have 250 full service, partial service and tenting sites. With over 221sites the resort offers a variety of styles including treed and open area’s with all types of camping. There is also a general store with all the necessities; with a dinosaur theme. In addition, there is a laundry mat, washrooms and showers close to all sites.
If you’re coming to Waterton Lakes National Park one place you should check out is the Bear Mountain Motel, the name celebrates the majestic mountain that towers above the motel named by the Blackfoot Indians as Bear Mountain. Located right in the town site, they offer easy access to the marina, local cuisine, shops, beach paths and scenic attractions. From single rooms to 3-room kitchenettes or full kitchens, they always welcome guests both old and new.
Randy and Ginny Donahue are your hosts of Sierra West Cabins & Ranch Vacations. Both born in southwestern Alberta and raised with the ranching way of life. Sierra is nestled at the base of the majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta, is a working cattle ranch called Sierra West. Sierra has three log cabins set on the banks of Todd Creek and have now built a small town. “Cowtown” equipped with the Longhorn Saloon, a Cantina and 3 Bunkhouses have been added to accommodate more quests and larger groups.
Located in the heart of the Waterton townsite, the Aspen Village provides the widest variety of sparkling clean hotel accommodations. Simple, clean and comfortable would be some of the easiest ways to describe Aspen. They are steps away from all of Waterton’s amenities; golf, shopping, tennis, playground and spray park.
Located about two and a half hours east of Calgary, the park is situated in the valley of the Red Deer River, which is noted for its striking bad land. The park is well known for being on the richest dinosaur fossil locales in the world with 58 dinosaur species discovered in the area.
In the prairie grasslands of southern Alberta, Writing-on-Stone is a sacred landscape. The Milk River valley contains the largest concentration of First Nation rock carvings and paintings on the great plains of North America.
An oasis in the prairies of Alberta, the city sits center of Alberta’s vast natural gas fields. Plan to tour the historical sites of the city, especially the old Medalta plan, once a supplier of fine china for all Canadian Pacific hotels. Or the Saamis Teepee, the world’s largest teepee standing nearly 20 stories tall, built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, it now rests on a Saamis Indian archaeological site.
An unforgettable cultural experience. Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden combines the beauty of nature in a serene setting. From the first spring blossom to the final leaf in autumn. Step through the entrance gate, leave the stress of everyday city behind.
If you want to experience a great ride, good eats, restful nights and a whole lot of history we can’t imagine a better place to visit then Southern Alberta. We hope to hear your stories about the visits, let us know on Facebook or in the comments below.
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If you are big into snow biking then I am sure you have heard of the X-Games. The 2018 games were in Aspen at Buttermilk Mountain this year and SnowBike Cross was in full swing.
SnowBike Cross has become a big part of the X-games and many Canadians are now participating in this exciting sport.
Cody Matechuk was the gold medalist followed closely by Brock Hoyer who won silver.
The really exciting part for us here at Bike Binderz is that both Cody and Brock use our products on their snow bikes.
Cody is from Cochrane, Alberta and Brock is from William’s Lake BC – it is amazing to see that a product that we designed, produced and manufactured is making its way to professional sporting events around the world.
If you would like to find more information out about these incredible athletes you can find them at the links below:
Cody Matechuk:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Matechuk111/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matechuk111
Website: https://www.codymatechuk.com/
Brock Hoyer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brock.hoyer.7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brock_hoyer/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrockHoyer
We are so proud of these men for representing our nation and are incredibly grateful that they see the value and high-quality of our products.
We wish all the best to both these men in their upcoming events. We will be watching and cheering you on!
Photo Credit: the amazingly talented Jacquie Matechuck!
Find her here: https://www.photocrowd.com/broughttolife/
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-ID
-Backpack
-Money
-Any medications you may need
-Safety certification card (if required)
-Insurance
-A phone (with a charged battery)
-Snacks
Safety Equipment:
Most of these items are for emergency situations but having them with you at all times is important as you never know when an emergency may arise.
-Fire starter
-Flashlights
-Batteries
-A spare key
-A GPS (fully charged)
-Flares
-Ice picks attached to a cord (if travelling on frozen lakes and rivers)
-BCA probes & Shovels
-BCA Float avalanche air bag
-Two way radio
-Avalanche transceivers
Tools:
-A strap
-A knife
-Pliers
-Electrical or Duct Tape
-Rags
-Bungee Cord
-Basic tool kit
-Spare parts / sparkplug / red loctite
First Aid Kit:
-Bandages
-2-inch compresses
-4-inch compresses
-A roll of 2-inch gauze
-A roll of 1-inch gauze
-Adhesive tape
-A thermal/space blanket
-Scissors
-Alcohol wipes
-Antibiotic ointment
**Keep all items stored in a waterproof container.
We hope that you never end up in a situation where you need to use most of these items but having a plan and the proper equipment with you will help if any unfortunate circumstances arise.
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If after all the snow we’ve been having this winter, you are thinking of getting into snowbiking, I would highly recommend reading this article (and I would suggest paying special attention to #10…)
If you have any questions, please let us know!
Is this the year you are going to experience this amazing and exhilarating sport?
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Speaking of record breaking snow falls the snow-sports industries have also had a record breaking year with sales. We heard Timbersled sold 5500 aro kits! For us here at Bike Binderz we have doubled our sales and growing along side this amazing dynamic industry.
What is your season and what is your sport? My family all participate in winter sports but we typically lean to summer, particularly the ones that involve water.
We could have not made it this far without our support from our customers! Thank you. Your feedback, cheers and recommending friends has been the greatest high five we could get!
We don't slow down for our next season. We are heading into Spring and our dirt-bike kits have already been flying out the doors. Do you switch your bike over in summer?
]]>Snow-bikes have radically improved over the past decade, reliability, track design and improved suspension year after year. Whether you prefer the fully carbon fiber yeti snow mx, with that incredible front ski or the time tested timbersled pushing the limits with it's new ARO kit, there is definitely a kit for everyone. Many would agree the snowmobiles have had some major wins too, horse power being the major advantage. I will start by saying there is no right or wrong answer. Anywhere you wanna go VS Braaap. This reminds me of the 2 stroke / 4 stroke battle still going on today.
When we asked our buddies, we asked one's who have ridden both machines. More than half mentioned the costs of their winter sport and their summer sport. Snowmobile in winter, and dirt bike in the summer. Snow-biking offers the versatile of 2 opposite sports using 1 machine. Makes good financial sense. Of course any motor head knows how to blow the budget. For snowmobilers its all light weight parts and turbos, and for snow-bikers its engine mods, ECU's, heated handle bars and much more, and of course that's where we fit in.
The next commonality was how easy snow-biking is. A sport the wife and kids could certainly be a part of. Both sports are family orientated. No limits. Going where no one has gone before. The mature 40+ were our most passionate riders. They love riding dirt-bike but the wipe outs change with age. Snow-biking gave them the exhilaration experienced in their younger years. Their eyes lit up as they talked about how much fun they had!
The snowmobilers are loyal. They are die-hards, and for many great reasons! The power behind a snowmobile is incredible. Lets face it, their reputation dominates in the backcountry for a reason.
It doesn't matter which side of the fence you sit on, just have fun! Less Strap more Braaap!
www.bikebinderz.com
#burnyourtiedowns #moto
Photo credits:
Snowmobile picture is courtesy of Snowest Magazine
Featured image courtesy of Brock Hoyer @brock_hoyer
Truck photo courtesy of Cody Matechuk @matechuk111
Snowbiker motion shot courtesy of Cody Matechuk @matechuk111
2018 Winter X-Games Gold Metalist
Written by Ashley Hildebrand and his side kick ;)
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For some kids, it’s in their genes. For others, the motocross bug bites early. And still for others, it develops later on as part of a new, emerging interest. Children of all ages and from all walks of life find themselves drawn toward motocross. Whether you’re the parent of a passionate youngster or a young person yourself, here are 33 reasons why motocross is great for kids.
Like most sports, motocross can be enjoyed as a spectator or a competitor. Kids of all levels and involvement in motocross can benefit from it. In this article, we’ve identified ways that motocross is a positive influence for a child whether they’re a motocross enthusiast, a dirt bike rider or someone who already races – or all three.
Many children – especially boys – are naturally drawn toward entertainment that provides thrills and excitement. For most movies and video games, this means a series of violent (and sometimes downright disturbing) images. While motocross is inherently dangerous, it is extremely non-violent, even compared to other sports. Direct physical contact on the track between competitors is avoided on every occasion.
The roots of motocross are out in the open, on outdoor tracks spread over a good distance. Motocross proper is still raced in this same format. Because tracks are relatively long, spectators are often able to watch the race right from the sidelines. (Supercross and arenacross are the exceptions since they occur in stadiums.)
Motocross is a physically demanding sport. As such, it requires racers to maintain optimum health at all times. Unlike most sports which require obvious physical effort, motocross appears deceptively easy to the uninitiated. When children discover how physically demanding it can be and the lengths racers go to in order to stay in the best shape possible, they better realize how important good health really is – even for those activities which may not appear to require it. (Just check out this article detailing champion Ryan Dungey’s exercise routine.)
Because motocross is dangerous, all professional racers utilize safety equipment and precautions. Even at the most amateur of races, no competitor is on the track without at least a helmet, goggles and boots. This is an important lesson that has implications in all aspects of everyday life. The risk isn’t worth it. Plus professional motocross makes safety look cool.
As kids start following the careers of individual riders instead, they learn that all the big names have large sponsorships. While racers initially get sponsorships because of skill, keeping them involves a great deal of maintaining positive relationships. Pro racers can end their career by burning one bridge too many.
Most professional riders recognize that they are where they are in part due to the help of others. Many are paid to publicly acknowledge sponsors, but most offer genuine words of gratitude to their backers (financial or otherwise) during interviews.
Motocross is popular enough that there are fans everywhere. However, it is still small enough that the general population simply isn’t very interested. Motocross enthusiasts tend to forge friendships faster than followers of other sports because there aren’t as many children who share those same interests.
Because motocross hasn’t reached a high level of penetration in television and film, youngsters need to read to feed their passion. There is plenty of great material available online or in print. While some motocross magazines are written purely with an adult audience in mind, others are appropriate for all ages.
If a rider doesn’t take safety seriously, it can end their riding really quick. This focus on safety will extend to other facets of their life as well.
Riding a dirt bike takes place outside and requires a good deal of physical exertion. This helps kids achieve a healthy lifestyle. It’s a much better choice than many of their indoor counterparts make.
Posture really does make a difference in riding ability, and once kids realize that, they want to maintain the best posture possible. This choice, while made simply to improve performance on the bike, can help become a healthy habit off of it too.
As with all performance-related objectives, skill on a dirt bike only comes with practice. A child’s passion for motocross can keep them practicing longer than they would on other tasks, but the satisfaction of achievement will reinforce the positive value of practice in other aspects of their life as well.
Riding a dirt bike can only occur in specific locations (off-road locations which usually need to be traveled to) and for a limited amount of time (based on the amount of gas available on any particular excursion). Because of this, a youngster is given adequate reason to work hard to improve with the time they have. This is unlike activities which they may participate in at any time or for as long as they want.
Dirt bikes have throttles, front brakes, rear brakes, clutches and handlebars. In order to ride one, kids have to manage all of the controls while they steer at the same time – and keep the bike upright through proper balance. For beginners, it isn’t easy, but operating multiple controls simultaneously is a skill that they can use in other facets of their lives as well.
Few people ride motorcycles, but nearly everyone learns how to drive when they’re at licensable age. By learning how to ride a dirt bike while young, kids have a driving advantage over their peers later on. While it’s true that driving a dirt bike and driving an automobile are quite different, many skills are the same or at least transferrable – speed judgment for nearby vehicles, peripheral awareness, responsiveness to unexpected obstacles, etc.
Let’s face it – many adults don’t know how to use a clutch. While a manual transmission in a car and a dirt bike have differences, the concept is the same. Knowing how to use a clutch on a bike will transfer when it comes time to learning in a car.
Motocross is a sport that has a relatively high cost of entry. Instead of purchasing a $20 basketball, people who want to participate in motocross must be able to afford a dirt bike that costs at least several hundred dollars used. This doesn’t even include any performance enhancing accessories or any riding gear. This means that if they really want to pursue riding, they need to work for what they want (even if the costs are subsidized to a degree by their parents).
Along the lines of the last point, most kids have to patiently wait until they or their parents can afford to upgrade parts or gear (or get a bike at all).
Regular maintenance is key to keeping a dirt bike running properly. This helps kids learn how crucial it is to take care of what they have. This is an important habit that will carry over into their adult life when they own a car or a home.
Not only can kids learn the value of maintenance, they can also learn how to perform it as well. Of course, most things are best left for the adults, but kids can safely check tire pressure, tighten spokes, clean an air filter (depending on the cleaning fluid used) and more. Performing mechanical work also helps children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
A dirt bike is first and foremost a machine. Kids who learn basic mechanical repairs alongside their parents build a foundation of mechanical skills (and basic mechanical logic) that will translate into other areas of their life.
At the racing level, kids needs additional support from their parents. This involves simple aspects like transportation to races, but it also involves emotional support as well. It’s not just up to the dedication of the racer – the parents need to be dedicated as well.
A race – like any organization – requires someone to be in charge. That person is not a parent, nor is it someone that the child is (or will become) familiar with like a teacher. Instead, it is someone who was previously a stranger, will have little personal connection with the child for the day, and will exit the child’s life as quickly as they entered it. This is not something many children are accustomed to, but they need to act appropriately if they want to race.
Unlike many sports, motocross all comes down to the individual. Because there is no team, there is no one else they can blame for poor results if they don’t fulfill their responsibility.
Despite the race itself being a solo endeavor, it takes a team effort to pull it all off. From family and friends to riding coaches, there are many who participate and support the racer. Quite simply, they just can’t do it on their own.
The performance and results of each race provide important experience and motivation to set goals for the next time. Kids who race in motocross learn that if they want to see good results, they need to set goals and adequately prepare. For example, many racers time their laps on practice days and consistently set goals to shave seconds of their lap times.
As with any game or sport, motocross has rules. In fact, each track may have a unique set of rules. Children must learn that for everyone to participate and have fun, all must obey the rules.
Motocross communities are usually a fairly tightknit bunch, and families that attend multiple races often start getting to know one another. Kids who participate in racing meet other children with similar goals and aspirations as their own. They learn the value of encouraging and supporting each other even though they might be competitors on the track.
Unlike other sports or situations where there is a single winning side and a single losing side, everyone except for first place faces a degree of loss. Since children can watch others who are experiencing the same bitter feeling of defeat as they are, they can learn how to accept it in an appropriate manner and with dignity. Since many of the competitors get to know each other, it’s easier for children to congratulate those who beat them in a race. With the right support and encouragement from their parents, they can discover that racing (and competition in general) is about having fun, not winning.
No one wins their first race, but hopefully all children eventually get to feel the thrill of placing well. Since they have probably lost multiple times previously – and since they likely know a few of the racers that they beat – they can understand the importance of accepting a win with both excitement and grace.
Except for the most elite riders on the professional level, no motocross racer has every part, accessory or tune-up that they would like to enhance their bike’s performance. In motocross, kids have no choice but to accept that they can’t have it all, and there is always someone else at the track who has a better bike. Motocross teaches them that they should give it their best anyways and that they still have a shot due to their personal dedication.
In line with the previous point, kids who race motocross discover that their personal dedication and willingness to give it their all is ultimately more important than their bike or anything else. Motocross is a sport where the underdog really can win if they have enough heart.
With most sports, the emphasis is all placed on beating the other team. In motocross, competitors in the same class are all out at the same time, but everyone is really having the same battle with a single opponent: the track. When it all comes down to it, kids who race learn that in order to be at their most competitive level, they must block out the chaos around them and just do their personal best on the part of the track they’re on.
Motocross is sometimes viewed as wild, rowdy or crude from the outside. But this isn’t the case at all. Instead, it’s an excellent passion for kids to nurture and excel at. It provides a proving ground to build essential life skills and experience that kids will be able to draw on throughout their school years and long after they’re adults. The same skills and values that motocross teaches will come in handy everywhere from social settings to the workplace.
Source: https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/rm-rider-exchange/33-reasons-kids-motocross/
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