INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN CMA STRATEGIC PLANNING - join the Motocross of Nations working group

One of the components of our Strategic Planning process is an assessment of Canada's participation in three FIM World Championship Team events; the historical background, the current situation and where we would like to be short and long term, from 2011 and beyond.

We will be creating 3 separate working groups; one each for ISDE, Motocross of Nations and Trial des Nations. The work will be coordinated by the CMA office and be carried out by email and teleconference over the next year.

It is important that input comes from as diverse a group of people as possible; riders, organizers, industry etc. If you are interested in participating, please send us your request for the particular group you wish to participate in, along with some information about your experience in Enduro/Cross Country, Motocross or Trial as the case may be.

The deadline for application is November 27th.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Marilynn Bastedo, Chief Executive Officer
THE CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 448, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 8C4
Telephone (905) 522-5705
FAX (905) 522-5716
Email: registration@canmocycle.ca
http://www.canmocycle.ca/

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Please welcome Tyler Medaglia to our Team and to the Blackfoot Family.

 Tyler will join Kyle Beaton, who will be continuing with our team,
riding the new Yamaha 2010 YZF250 in the MX-2 Series for next year.
We believe that with Tyler's experience and his professional work
ethic he will become an integral part of the Blackfoot effort.

Congratulations to Tyler for making the commitment to the #1 team in Canada.

We are very pleased to say we are now a full Canadian MX National Team
for 2010 with returning Champion Colton Facciotti and National #2
Dusty Klatt.

Jason Mitchell

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Racer X Online - Monday Conversation: Dean Wilson

I first met Dean Wilson in the early evening of Saturday, October 3, 2009 in the pit area of the Autodromo Daniel Bonera in Italy. Team Canada, of which the 17 year-old was a member of, had missed qualifying for Sunday’s 63rd Annual Motocross of Nations by one spot. Disappointed, Wilson, who had raced to a fine eleventh in the frighteningly competitive MX2 qualifying moto, was shrugging it all off, hoping to fare better in Sunday’s B Final. And he did, easily beating the other 36 riders on the gate to take the win. The winner of the 2009 AMA Horizon Award and the champion of the 250 and 450 A classes at the Air Nautiques/Amateur Nationals, the Scottish-born-Canadian-raised rider had decided to forgo the last four Nationals of 2009 to make his professional debut in Italy. A polite, friendly kid with a determination in his eyes that seems to burn, Wilson received a bit of very good news recently when word came out of the big white building located smack off the side 91 Freeway in Corona, California, that he had been chosen by racing boss Mitch Payton to join the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit Kawasaki team for 2010. Excited almost beyond words, today we spoke with him while he caught his breath and watched a couple of hose toting workers water down the sun-burned Kawasaki test track

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BC's Cory Graffunder has been contracted by Husqvarna Motorcycles North America to compete in the 2010 season. In addition to the full AMA EnduroCross series, the 21-year-old British Columbia native will ride select local, national and international

Rapidly rising off-road star Cory Graffunder has been contracted by Husqvarna Motorcycles North America to compete in the 2010 season. Although the talent scouts have had their eyes on the likeable young Canadian rider all season long, it was his ride at Round #2 of the AMA EnduroCross Series that landed him and his Husqvarna on the podium that really opened some eyes."Cory's first ride on a Husqvarna at the EnduroCross in Oklahoma proved to us that he is someone we should have our eyes on," said Husqvarna Sales & Marketing Manager Scot Harden. "We're very pleased to have him join our Zip-Ty Racing team for 2010." In addition to the full AMA EnduroCross series, the 21-year-old British Columbia native will ride select local, national and international events, including the newly established World Endurocross Championship as well as the time-honored extreme events such as the Erzberg Rodeo in Austria, Hell's Gate and the Red Bull Romaniacs in Romania."Cory is a good choice for our team," said Zip-Ty Racing owner Ty Davis. "He's young and skilled, and he thinks when he's on the bike. His height and riding style also make him strong in the extreme races where you've got to ride smart." Under Davis' tutelage, motocross training will also play a role in Graffunder's training throughout 2010. "Cory has a lot of potential with a very bright future ahead of him.”
 
"Joining Team Husqvarna and Zip-Ty Racing is a dream come true for me," exclaims Graffunder. "I'm excited about it and happy that all of my hard work has paid off. Things really started to click this past Spring. After I finished in 18th place at Erzburg in 2008, I knew I had to really step up my game," Graffunder explains."I went home to BC and did my homework. In 2009 I finished 5th overall at Erzburg and 7th at the opening round of the EnduroCross... then I got on the Husky and things really started happening! I had never ridden a Husqvarna before, but I really wanted to be on the 250 4-strokes this year. Even with me being a big guy at 190 lbs. I was blown away with both the torque and the fact that the bike was so light," claims Cory!"The big Canadian kid also looks forward to riding the other products in the Husqvarna range like the WR300 2-stroke. "Ty and the guys really proved to everyone just how good the WR300 is by putting it on the podium at the Glen Helen 24 hour endurance race," Cory concludes.

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World Enduro Canada series tentative dates and locations for 2010

2009 Royal Distributing Canadian Enduro Championship, the World Enduro Canada organizers have released tentative dates and locations for 2010:
July 3 & 4 - Alberta 
July 10 & 11 - British Columbia 
September 11 & 12 - Ontario
September 18 & 19 - Quebec
  www.worldendurocanada.com

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The Vancouver Island CMRC Fall Series came to an end this weekend

Motocross Fall Series comes to an end
Canada.com - Don Mills,Ontario,Canada
... 2009 12:00 AM The Vancouver Island CMRC Fall Series came to an end this weekend in ... Great motocross racing for Garrett Egli of Mill Bay this weekend. ...

Frid'Eh Update #44 Presented by BlackfootDirect.com | Direct ...
By Steve Matthes
It's cool because it has gates full of Enduro guys jamming on a sweet looking motocross track. The bad thing is the announcer is talking in some weird language. Just turn off the sound and watch it anyway. Check it out below, ... Now none of us at DMX have talked to the CMRC yet regarding this so I'm labeling it as a rumour since we didn't get the info straight from the horse's mouth. Anyways, the rumour has already generated concern and I did speak to a lot of moto folk, ...
Direct Motocross News - http://www.directmotocross.com/

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Tillsonburg Indoor MX Opening day Saturday October 24th at 10am.

Indoor practice track is built and getting watered daily  for the
 
7 days a week. (always check the web or call for special events blackouts)
 
You can pay as you go (same as last year)  the same prices as last year
or
NEW for 2010 a lowered price riding pass and membership combo for only $350.
 
More info to follow........
 
Chesterman Power Products
Tillsonburg Indoor MX
www.chesterman.ca
519-842-5977

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St. Williams Forest Open House OCTOBER 17TH AT 1PM The Lynn Valley Dirt Riders and OFTR have sent several letters to the MNR regarding this forest.

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BLIND-SIDED...
St Williams Forest Open House
 
OCTOBER 17TH AT 1PM
 
The Lynn Valley Dirt Riders(LVDR) and the OFTR have sent several letters to the MNR regarding this forest. We asked them to keep us advised of any planning meetings or legislative changes proposed.

 
We never heard from them...

 
OCMC Club Enduro (Just for fun!) and POT LUCK DINNER

An invitation from Lloyd Heacock and the OCMC to all OFTR members....

Attention all ocmc members and friends. Lloyd Heacock  [ wally ] is looking for riders to ride the club enduro Oct 24th

Approx 70 km, no experience needed, bring a friend to ride it with you

OCMC membership/ganaraska pass not required , head or tail lights not required a quiet motocross bike will do F. I. M.  / Lloyd's rules
no special time keeping clocks  required, just a wrist watch will do

 
2009 OFTR Presidents Council Conference
at the New Ganaraska Forest Centre
November 13th to 15th, 2009
 
 
The OFTR Presidents Council Conference is a planning session where we decide what our plans are for the following year.

We hope to see at least one representative from each club, you may send as many as you wish for participation in the planning sessions. Consensus votes will be one per club only.

 
 
OFTRFREE...
 
 TO ALL ONTARIO TRAIL BIKE DEALERS

In order to attract more members and let new riders know who we are, the OFTR has printed thousands of 'Handlebar Hangers' designed to be hung on the handlebars of off road motorcycles in dealerships.

It lets potential members know that...
"WE'VE GOT THE DIRT ON TRAIL RIDING IN ONTARIO"

We also left a blank space on the front or pricing/financing information and a tear-off peice on the bottom for people to take away with them.

To order your FREE Handlebar Hangers just email Tracy   (info@oftr.ca) and she will ship them to you.

Members, feel free to order a few hangers and talk your dealer into using them or print a copy from the link below.

Cick here for a full sized version to print and take it to your dealer
Our Newsletters are always sponsored by:
OFTR

Parker Bros. Powersports
825 Kipling Ave. Toronto, Ontario, M8Z 5G8
Phone: (416) 234-5750
Toll Free: 1-800 862-4662
Fax: (416) 234-5752

http://www.powersports.ca

 

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Pit Bike Racing Indoors @ Tillsonburg Indoor MX starts Nov 1

(download)

Pit bike - Play Bike - Kids Racing
 
Last year we had a lot of requests to keep the Pit bike race series going all winter so here it is.
7 Race dates starting Sunday November 1 2009 and ending with the final race on Sunday March 7 2010.
Pitster Pro will again be sponsoring us with some cool swag. We even have competitive pit bikes by Pitster in stock starting at $1499. How can you race any cheaper?
 
Now I know that we are late getting the word out so here is what you can do for me. Print off the attachment and post it at your local Motocross Hang out. Tell your friends about it. Post it online in you favourite MX Chat room. Please help get the word out. Most importantly bring your small bike to the races.
 
Dave Chesterman
 
Chesterman Power Products
Tillsonburg Indoor MX
www.chesterman.ca
519-842-5977

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The Ontario Federation of Trial Riders announces $233,000 partnership with the City of Kawartha Lakes for trail improvements in the Somerville Forest

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Gooderham, October 8, 2009:The Ontario Federation of Trial Riders (OFTR) announced today that has entered into a partnership with the City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) to invest$233,352 in improvements to the trail systems and signage in the Somerville Forest west of Kinmount.

The CKL has released $116,676 from its forest reserves for trail improvements and the OFTR was able to match those funds using a grant from the National Trails Coalition (NTC) Stimulus Program.www.ntc-canada.ca
 
2009 OFTR Presidents Council Conference
at the New Ganaraska Forest Centre
November 13th to 15th, 2009
 
 
The OFTR Presidents Council Conference is a planning session where we decide what our plans are for the following year.

We hope to see at least one representative from each club, you may send as many as you wish for participation in the planning sessions. Consensus votes will be one per club only.

 
 
OFTRFREE...
 
 TO ALL ONTARIO TRAIL BIKE DEALERS

In order to attract more members and let new riders know who we are, the OFTR has printed thousands of 'Handlebar Hangers' designed to be hung on the handlebars of off road motorcycles in dealerships.

It lets potential members know that...
"WE'VE GOT THE DIRT ON TRAIL RIDING IN ONTARIO"

We also left a blank space on the front or pricing/financing information and a tear-off peice on the bottom for people to take away with them.

To order your FREE Handlebar Hangers just email Tracy   (info@oftr.ca) and she will ship them to you.

Members, feel free to order a few hangers and talk your dealer into using them or print a copy from the link below.

Cick here for a full sized version to print and take it to your dealer
Our Newsletters are always sponsored by:
OFTR

Parker Bros. Powersports
825 Kipling Ave. Toronto, Ontario, M8Z 5G8
Phone: (416) 234-5750
Toll Free: 1-800 862-4662
Fax: (416) 234-5752

http://www.powersports.ca

 

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