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I am currently working in my home rather than my office. The rain is absolutely smashing down against the window. The office, which I share with my wife’s business, is located in Vineyard, not far from Windsor in NSW. All roads to it are closed as the floodwaters rise in the Hawkesbury River. At this stage our office is safe and I am incredibly grateful to be able to work with family in the safety of a dry, high-level home. We are some of the lucky ones. That cannot be said for so many who are suffering in our local Hawkesbury area, the Northern Rivers in NSW or south-east Queensland. It’s been an incredibly tough couple of years and watching the heartbreaking scenes around these areas is horrible. The loss of…

Following the Australian success of the Yamaha T7, Yamaha has released the Ténéré 700 World Raid. The World Raid is able to go further than any previous Ténéré and is loaded with features to tackle the toughest adventures. TÉNÉRÉ 700 WORLD RAID KEY FEATURES » 23-litre capacity dual side-mounted fuel tanks » Flat rally-inspired two-piece seat » 5-inch colour TFT meter with mobile notification connectivity » USB type A » 3-mode switchable ABS » High-specification 43mm KYB front forks, 230mm travel » Öhlins adjustable steering damper » Aluminium piggyback rear shock, 220mm wheel travel » High windscreen, easy-to-remove side deflectors and LED flashers » Fully new cockpit area and new front cowling » New larger rider footrests with easy-to-remove rubber inserts » 3-piece aluminium engine guard » New aluminium die-cast engine support » New radiator grille » Quad LED headlights, LED taillight » Position-adjustable (5mm) front mudguard »…

Australian company SX Global, recently awarded the rights to promote the FIM World Supercross Championship, has announced exciting details around the new series. The global series will offer only 10 team licenses to independent owners and provide an unparalleled level of financial support for teams. This will include seed funding for every team entering the series, appearance fees at every event, and logistics and freight support throughout the series. In total, more than $50 million has been designated specifically for team and rider support over five years. In addition, the independent ownership model opens the door for significant sponsorship opportunities at global and local event levels. The World Supercross Championship will feature the richest prize purses in the sport’s history, with a total of $250,000 up for grabs at each event and…

Multiple-time Australian champion Luke Styke has announced his retirement from professional racing. “All boxes are ticked for me racing MX, SX, offroad and I’m happy to call it a career and retire from full time racing, ” posted Styke on Instagram. “2x MX champ, 1x SX champ, 3x Off-Road champ and heaps of 2nd and 3rds. Raced in Europe MXGP for a year, represented Australia at the MXON and ISDE.” Luke will now turn his focus to his landscaping business, Two Six Landscapes. KOREY MCMAHON TO LEAD GASGAS IN THE BUSH Young gun racer Korey McMahon has been given the opportunity of a lifetime, signing as the official factory rider for GasGas Australia. “It’s exciting news for the 2022 season that I’ll be riding for GasGas Australia in the AORC and Australian Four-day as…

RACE FACE SCOTT BISHOP The opening rounds of the AMA Supercross Championship have been a bar-banging affair in many ways with plenty of hits, takeouts, takedowns and a couple of dodgy moves that have kept everyone on their toes. And I’m all for it. You put 20 adrenaline-fuelled, home-schooled egomaniacs on a narrow, 50-seconds-a-lap track with lots of money riding on the outcome and carnage will always follow. Hell, back in the day we used to have $50 a lap for the winner of the one-on-one shootouts and no-one left without scars. Fifty bucks was a tank of fuel for the Hi-Ace and cover charge for the local nightclub — it was a huge reward. The definition of a takeout has changed during the years and, yes, us old guys think these young…

Prior to sliding on a pair of SG-10s, it had been some years since I’d worn Gearne boots. But it really was like sliding on old faithful. The SG-10 is known as one of the best-value boots on the market while still retaining loads of safety features found on the SG-12. The Gaerne Razorback pivot system on display in the SG-10 offers one of the highest levels of ankle protection you’ll find in a boot. The dual-pivot system delivers strong lateral support while preventing ankle twisting and without compromising flexibility or rider comfort. The Gaerne SG-10 is super comfortable, with shock-absorbing material in the footbed to ensure comfort and protection. We’re also big fans of the plastic tie end for extra protection when riding in the bush or rocky terrain. FEATURES » Long-lasting…