Vital MX Forum QNA: Mike Alessi

Mike Alessi 800 wrote:

Hey Travis, I'm going to try to answer this the best I can. I don't know if it will make sense but I hope I can...

Hey Travis,

I'm going to try to answer this the best I can. I don't know if it will make sense but I hope I can give a little advice.

I feel everyone handles life in their own way. I know I am a very competitive person as I believe my brother is. As kids we always were very competitive with each other. Jeff has a lot of natural talent and I feel I have a better work ethic. We both had success and we both had failures. I believe being encouraging to each other when we were young kept us close. I know there were times we shoved certain things in each others faces as a lot of siblings do.

When you live your life in the "limelight" it takes a certain balance to handle it. I'm not going to lie, there have been times I have gone on here or other social media sites and things people have said have really bothered me… Some things stuck with me for days. I finally learned that it doesn't matter what people I have never met or maybe met a few times have to say about me. I know who I am as a person and I try to be the best person I can be every day. I try to stay humble and let people see me as a person and not a famous superstar that a lot may think I am.

I think the best thing you can do for your sons is to always encourage them and let them know how proud you are of them, even if they don't win a race or get the holeshot lol. Make sure they know you will always support them and be there for them. If one seems to progress more then the other try to balance the "great jobs" between them. Don't give one more attention because he does better or is more talented,

I don't know if this will make any sense to you or will help but I feel its the best answer I can give.

P.S. I wear the tinted goggles because I am very sensitive to light

Mike Alessi 800 wrote:

i really enjoy the 2-stroke. Its a lot of fun to ride.

kiwifan wrote:

Hi Mike, congrats on a stellar career, I look forward to seeing you race for another couple of years at the top. A guy in here...

Hi Mike, congrats on a stellar career, I look forward to seeing you race for another couple of years at the top.

A guy in here (Black Diamond) made a bitching CR250, you should hassle him about riding it in next years 2 stroke champs! :-)

Mike Alessi 800 wrote:

Hey Travis, I'm going to try to answer this the best I can. I don't know if it will make sense but I hope I can...

Hey Travis,

I'm going to try to answer this the best I can. I don't know if it will make sense but I hope I can give a little advice.

I feel everyone handles life in their own way. I know I am a very competitive person as I believe my brother is. As kids we always were very competitive with each other. Jeff has a lot of natural talent and I feel I have a better work ethic. We both had success and we both had failures. I believe being encouraging to each other when we were young kept us close. I know there were times we shoved certain things in each others faces as a lot of siblings do.

When you live your life in the "limelight" it takes a certain balance to handle it. I'm not going to lie, there have been times I have gone on here or other social media sites and things people have said have really bothered me… Some things stuck with me for days. I finally learned that it doesn't matter what people I have never met or maybe met a few times have to say about me. I know who I am as a person and I try to be the best person I can be every day. I try to stay humble and let people see me as a person and not a famous superstar that a lot may think I am.

I think the best thing you can do for your sons is to always encourage them and let them know how proud you are of them, even if they don't win a race or get the holeshot lol. Make sure they know you will always support them and be there for them. If one seems to progress more then the other try to balance the "great jobs" between them. Don't give one more attention because he does better or is more talented,

I don't know if this will make any sense to you or will help but I feel its the best answer I can give.

P.S. I wear the tinted goggles because I am very sensitive to light

Electro21 wrote:

This is awesome and in my opinion the best QNA so far on Vital. You have spent a lot of time responding to questions and I...

This is awesome and in my opinion the best QNA so far on Vital. You have spent a lot of time responding to questions and I am sure you have a pretty busy week between races. Its also cool how your brother comes and posts on here; interesting to hear from a pro's perspective from time to time. You guys have taken a lot of flak from keyboard warriors, but I think you guys have handled it very well. Thanks again for doing this, it is always neat when your favorite athlete actually responds to forums like this. Good luck to you and Jeff this weekend!!!


P.S., Sorry, but buy your Mom the mower!!!! lol

Electro21 wrote:

Can't blame you for being nervous, this place hasn't been the most friendly to you and your family. I am glad the way it has turned...

Can't blame you for being nervous, this place hasn't been the most friendly to you and your family. I am glad the way it has turned out. I am from Kansas City and used to love going the St. Louis Supercross. Actually got to sit at a table in Planet Hollywood right next to Team Yamaha after Doug Henry won a race there and I got to see Emig beat Mcgrath in 1996. Always been a fun race to go to for me.

I must be out of the loop, but why does it start at 2 pm this year? Might be a nice change of pace the riders? How do you like it being different? Does it mess up your routine at all? I am sure you guys get into schedule, but sometimes change can be nice.

j368 wrote:

Mike, Thanks for coming on here, sure seems like you're adding to the 800 fan base. You've always had a great work ethic. During the race...

Mike,

Thanks for coming on here, sure seems like you're adding to the 800 fan base.

You've always had a great work ethic. During the race season, both SX and MX. What's you're typical week like Monday thru Friday? How many hours a day on the bike, and at the gym training? What's your go to form of cardio training? Everyday? How many hours a week?

Thanks again for doing this. By the way, your speed through the whoops has really picked up a lot! Keep up the great work, and good luck in St. Louis!

Sully wrote:

Legit question this time: Since you have the option to ride whichever brand you want to, what was the deciding factor in choosing the Honda over...

Legit question this time: Since you have the option to ride whichever brand you want to, what was the deciding factor in choosing the Honda over the Suzuki you've been riding for so long?

The_Giz wrote:

Hey mike we have met once or twice and I'm a huge fan of you and your team mate Friese because of the kind of young...

Hey mike we have met once or twice and I'm a huge fan of you and your team mate Friese because of the kind of young upstanding guys you are. Your honest, humble and fun loving, in addition very giving when you don't have to be, and when many others wouldn't be. I'm proud to be considered one of your fans and friends because of who you are off the bike and on.

On a different note, congrats on a well prepared, hard working and successful 2016 SX series. Many people would not have believed that you would been able to make the mains in this very stacked field but yet week in and week out your right there in the mix. Your a true pro in every way that many other racers aren't able to match in so many ways.

Stay being the guy you are.

P.S. You are a bad ass racer.

Giz

Sully wrote:

Legit question this time: Since you have the option to ride whichever brand you want to, what was the deciding factor in choosing the Honda over...

Legit question this time: Since you have the option to ride whichever brand you want to, what was the deciding factor in choosing the Honda over the Suzuki you've been riding for so long?

Mike Alessi 800 wrote:

During the off season Motocross Action was nice enough to let me try some of the 2016 bikes. I didn't get a chance to try the...

During the off season Motocross Action was nice enough to let me try some of the 2016 bikes. I didn't get a chance to try the Kawi or Husky. In my test I really liked the Honda and the KTM. The Suzuki I had been racing on for the past 4 years prior was a 2012. I really liked the chassis and the way it flexed.The problem was the bike was too outdated to continue with. When I rode the KTM the power was really strong. In the end I picked the Honda because I liked how light and nimble the bike was. It was really easy to handle and to turn. Hope that helped.

KennyT wrote:

This thread is a perfect example of the kind of person MA is to the public/fans. When I have had the pleasure to talk to him...

This thread is a perfect example of the kind of person MA is to the public/fans. When I have had the pleasure to talk to him he always took the time to be answer any questions and was as down to earth as anyone I've met. His answers on here are very well thought out and not the typical 1 sentence responses we see so often on the Q&A's

Best Q&A session by far. Thanks GuyB for asking Mike and thank you MA for taking the time for your fans

Spydee wrote:

Mike, if motocross wasn't your forte which other sport would you have envisaged yourself succeeding in? Would you rather have robotic arms or legs? Oh and...

Mike, if motocross wasn't your forte which other sport would you have envisaged yourself succeeding in?
Would you rather have robotic arms or legs?
Oh and what did you think of Apex MX track when you rode it over in Worcester (England) last year? Did they give you the track to yourself or did they make you pay the £500 hire fee? Haha!
You've always been a cool dude in my books regardless of what people say. Just remember you have fans across the pond too man.
Take care and all the best.

Mike Alessi 800 wrote:

Motocross is what I have known my entire life. I started riding when I was 3 and racing when I was 4.I suck at golf, and...

Motocross is what I have known my entire life. I started riding when I was 3 and racing when I was 4.I suck at golf, and basketball. I can play a mean game of t-ball… and air hockey. Thats about it though lol.
I liked the Apex track. It was really close to my buddy Brad Turner's house.
Thanks for the support. I had a great time in England last year. I will probably be back.

Spydee wrote:

Mike, if motocross wasn't your forte which other sport would you have envisaged yourself succeeding in? Would you rather have robotic arms or legs? Oh and...

Mike, if motocross wasn't your forte which other sport would you have envisaged yourself succeeding in?
Would you rather have robotic arms or legs?
Oh and what did you think of Apex MX track when you rode it over in Worcester (England) last year? Did they give you the track to yourself or did they make you pay the £500 hire fee? Haha!
You've always been a cool dude in my books regardless of what people say. Just remember you have fans across the pond too man.
Take care and all the best.

Mike Alessi 800 wrote:

Motocross is what I have known my entire life. I started riding when I was 3 and racing when I was 4.I suck at golf, and...

Motocross is what I have known my entire life. I started riding when I was 3 and racing when I was 4.I suck at golf, and basketball. I can play a mean game of t-ball… and air hockey. Thats about it though lol.
I liked the Apex track. It was really close to my buddy Brad Turner's house.
Thanks for the support. I had a great time in England last year. I will probably be back.

Spydee wrote:

Thanks for the reply Mike! :) I can't help but agree with the majority on here and say that you really have stepped up the game...

Thanks for the reply Mike!

I can't help but agree with the majority on here and say that you really have stepped up the game on these QNA sessions and have solidified this as being the front runner so far I reckon. We really do appreciate the time and effort you've put into the responses and I for some really hope you stick around like your bro Jeff does from time to time because this has been really fun to read, so it'll be a real shame when it's over!

So before you leave us, here's some inspiration for you (and your mum):

Starcrossed wrote:

About the chickens... which breed(s) are preferred at the Alessi homestead? designer, heritage, barnyard mix? Are they free range or do you keep them penned? Do...

About the chickens... which breed(s) are preferred at the Alessi homestead? designer, heritage, barnyard mix?
Are they free range or do you keep them penned? Do you have any issues with predation? hawks, weasels, foxes?
Would your mom consider a few goats as opposed to the ZTR mower?
I've been a fan for many years and have always admired your talent, commitment, and work ethic. You are deserving of all the success which your effort and dedication has led to.
How do you feel about the implementaion of a "chase" format in Supercross?
Thanks for coming on and making this one of the best QnAs to date.

Starcrossed wrote:

About the chickens... which breed(s) are preferred at the Alessi homestead? designer, heritage, barnyard mix? Are they free range or do you keep them penned? Do...

About the chickens... which breed(s) are preferred at the Alessi homestead? designer, heritage, barnyard mix?
Are they free range or do you keep them penned? Do you have any issues with predation? hawks, weasels, foxes?
Would your mom consider a few goats as opposed to the ZTR mower?
I've been a fan for many years and have always admired your talent, commitment, and work ethic. You are deserving of all the success which your effort and dedication has led to.
How do you feel about the implementaion of a "chase" format in Supercross?
Thanks for coming on and making this one of the best QnAs to date.

Kimberly_Scott wrote:

No goats. Just a zero turn around modified to go faaaaaast.

SlowyGonzales49 wrote:

Hey Mike, I'm a fan of yours from Australia! Ever planning on coming to race down under?

-Adam

Starcrossed wrote:

About the chickens... which breed(s) are preferred at the Alessi homestead? designer, heritage, barnyard mix? Are they free range or do you keep them penned? Do...

About the chickens... which breed(s) are preferred at the Alessi homestead? designer, heritage, barnyard mix?
Are they free range or do you keep them penned? Do you have any issues with predation? hawks, weasels, foxes?
Would your mom consider a few goats as opposed to the ZTR mower?
I've been a fan for many years and have always admired your talent, commitment, and work ethic. You are deserving of all the success which your effort and dedication has led to.
How do you feel about the implementaion of a "chase" format in Supercross?
Thanks for coming on and making this one of the best QnAs to date.

travis-grant wrote:

Mike, How have you and your Brother dealt with different levels of success? it's just something i see in my own sons, and how each of...

Mike,

How have you and your Brother dealt with different levels of success? it's just something i see in my own sons, and how each of them deals with the other doing certain things better than the other.

Please let me reiterate that i see it both ways, with different sports, but you have had the limelight a little more in MX so i would just like to know how you deal with it. So in years to come i can have some solid advice (not that i would ever let slip who told me)

pp.s why have you always worn the tinted orange goggles.

Mike Alessi 800 wrote:

Hey Travis, I'm going to try to answer this the best I can. I don't know if it will make sense but I hope I can...

Hey Travis,

I'm going to try to answer this the best I can. I don't know if it will make sense but I hope I can give a little advice.

I feel everyone handles life in their own way. I know I am a very competitive person as I believe my brother is. As kids we always were very competitive with each other. Jeff has a lot of natural talent and I feel I have a better work ethic. We both had success and we both had failures. I believe being encouraging to each other when we were young kept us close. I know there were times we shoved certain things in each others faces as a lot of siblings do.

When you live your life in the "limelight" it takes a certain balance to handle it. I'm not going to lie, there have been times I have gone on here or other social media sites and things people have said have really bothered me… Some things stuck with me for days. I finally learned that it doesn't matter what people I have never met or maybe met a few times have to say about me. I know who I am as a person and I try to be the best person I can be every day. I try to stay humble and let people see me as a person and not a famous superstar that a lot may think I am.

I think the best thing you can do for your sons is to always encourage them and let them know how proud you are of them, even if they don't win a race or get the holeshot lol. Make sure they know you will always support them and be there for them. If one seems to progress more then the other try to balance the "great jobs" between them. Don't give one more attention because he does better or is more talented,

I don't know if this will make any sense to you or will help but I feel its the best answer I can give.

P.S. I wear the tinted goggles because I am very sensitive to light

kkawboy14 wrote:

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huck wrote:

It's not how fast you mow, it's how well you mow fast!

huck wrote:

It's not how fast you mow, it's how well you mow fast!

Kimberly_Scott wrote:

I am certain I will mow very well while going extremely fast. I just need the darn mower to prove it.