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Also, how would you feel about a 22 race SX series involving 5 added races outside the US, since it seems to be a possibility for the future ?
My question is, does it creep you out knowing GoRide has a tattoo of your signature on his chest?
I was not a fan of JMB early in his career. I just wasn't. But how could you not respect the guy for what he did. He was an amazing rider.
Thanks for the reply CP.
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Your riding style is such a beautiful thing. When I ride, I always try to put lots of emphasis on line selection and finding lines no one else is taking.
Your supercross championship in 2009 was incredible considering what you've been through. What was going through your mind after clinching the title realizing you achieved your dream after coming through so much??
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One of, if not the most memorable things we have ever seen was at Freestone when you were on the Pro Circuit 250 team. We watched from the side of the track in the blazing sun right at the wall jump before the gnarly whoop section and one lap you hit a little pre-jump before the wall and just perfectly hopped over the wall like it was nothing! Nobody had done it like that and you didn't do it again, but wow, that was poetry in motion!
A couple of years later you were on a Yamaha 450 and had to pull off there at the same place with a flat rear tire. What a disappointment that was to us because you had been doing pretty good before that. Thanks for all you bring to the sport!
I probably didn't get to have the best experience with kehoe because there was so much other stuff going on within the team and things that didn't make it fun. He is a nice guy to work with, and he was supportive of me. I am pretty happy where I am now with my team, but I would not say no to working with him again. We will see what changes they make to the schedule... I would prefer to gain more MX races than SX races. They have to remember as amateurs you race MX your whole life, its the root of the sport.
It was a good feeling, moments I won't forget! I had my mom with me, so it was nice to share that with her.
I practice at home in Florida, i used to have a track at my house, but now i practice at a friends private track. My favorite tracks are Unadilla, Daytona, and Ernee (in france). When I am racing i feel very focused! and then tired after... haha Its good to feel confident but you don't feel it all the time, but when you do it helps so much. I don't think about points when I'm riding unless i really need them at the end of the season, but the goal is to get as many points in the weekend as you can.
Even more so a fave of mine.
First off, thank you for taking your time to do this. Such a cool thing for you to interact with the fans here.
Everyone considers you one of the most technical and smoothest riders in the world, what rider(s) do you think have a lot of technical skill and ride the smoothest?
Also, what rider besides yourself would you say has the most natural talent?
Thank you and good luck next season!
Thank You very much for your time and insight! The information you have shared gives many of us a new perspective of your trials, racing achievements, and continuing accomplishments within the sport.
My questions focus on bike setup and it's importance: How has the transition been going from aluminum framed bikes to steel? From the KXF's to the KTM's to the YZF's to the FC's - A rider of your caliber can, presumably, adapt quite quickly, but have there been many setup differences between the brands that have surprised you?
Also, I believe you tested a Geico Honda around 2011, but a racing arrangement never came to fruition...How important is quality equipment at your level and was this a factor on the CRF?
Thanks Again and I'm glad you're back Stateside on Factory tier equipment for all of us to enjoy!
Another rider who has a lot of technical skill and rides very smooth would be Stefan Everts. I've always liked to watch him ride. Besides myself, I would say JMB is another rider who has a lot of natural talent. Thanks!
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Its been different going to steel, but i like it, its more flexible and gives the bike a different feel. No, I haven't had many big changes from one bike to another, for me its always getting the power where i like it. Yes, having quality equipment and technicians is important, its part of the reason I left to go back to Europe in 2011 because there was not a opportunity for me here after Kawi passed me up. With the CRF, i tried Metcalfe's setting and it was not good. We all have our own settings that we like and this one was just not good for me.
I often wonder how your career would have progressed that they signed you instead, I think you would have done very well. But I guess you've just got to deal with the hand you are dealt.
What is your best riding tip for us weekend warriors that don't have trainers or dads to became "faster". Just do laps, or try to train ourself via videos etc?
You have lived here in the US and in Europe off and on for the last 10 years and it sounds like you want to settle here. What is the best and worst aspect of living in the US versus Europe/France that you have noticed?
And thank you, Christophe. Your honesty is much appreciated.
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