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And you calling someone else out for being "biased" toward one series or another is pure comedy...hypocritical, but comedy.
You are too puffed up on patriotic arrogance that you can't see anything with any perspective.
The great thing about traveling is regulating your imagination into reality. Seeing things for what they really are. I had my Americanist view of Europe, but to actually be blessed with the opportunity to see the world, is something i'm thankful for. The chance to broaden the horizons and engage in an ancient discourse and learning. It's not so much you are going to a foreign land, but rather it is you who are foreign.
I often left my trips open for discovery. The 15 countries I visited, I rarely consulted a map. It was always an adventure not exactly knowing where you are going. I find that feeling rather pleasant, compared to the monotamous routine you encounter when being in one place for long periods of time.
"I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel's sake. The great affair is to move" ~Robert Louis Stevenson
It was hard not to label my self as a tourist. Often blamed as being one. I had to remind myself I was here for a job. Being on a dirtbike is the most comfortable place I find myself. At least I thought that before I arrived here. The unfamiliar tracks I visited where the most alien of all places to me. The disection of each, were often met with such massive humbling experiences. Simply put, it was the hardest challenge I have faced as a rider. The legendary sand tracks put to shame anything I have contested before. The many months in Florida riding places like Croom and Dade City could hardly prepare you for bottomless sands of Lommel or Leirop.
The diversity of European cultures is easily comparable to the World GP. Each track relfected its hosting country and had something unique about it. For myself, going to a Spanish or French track ment nothing to me. It was something I would look forward to finding out.
The FIM World GP is an event full of class and regard among the riders and promoters. To be named World Champion of a sport is something that any athlete would dream of being. The talent I imagined I would be racing soon became reality. I got a literal crash course in motocross "101". I found myself struggling many times in attempts to full fill my potential, and own personal ego was deflated by being passed by riders I had honestly had no clue about. That followed shortly with a new found respect and names I would be remembering all season. It was impossible to revert my mental strength back to my amateur days when I was a cocky son of a bitch and nobody else mattered. After my first race in Valkenswaard, I knew it was going to be one long season.
Besides the roller coaster racing season, I had the opportunity to visit many captivating places you've only seen in pictures or movies. These material expressions of the real thing do no justice. Visiting the vibrant coast of Portugal or hiking through the Alps to witness century old castles, is something that I'll for sure remember. Driving through Bulgaria or Romania, you can feel your heart getting heavy. You find yourself thankful for being born with freedoms and luxuries these kids playing in poverty and dirt will never have. The petty problems you have feel very miniscule.
"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted" ~Martin Luther King Jr
Admist my traveling & seeking soul, home is where my heart is and I miss it very much. My family and friends all redefined and put into perspective. I couldn't have made it this far without the support of those closest to me. Not to mention those behind the scenes. I've accomplished some goals and learned from many failures. That in itself is a success. I earned points in the hardest motocross series on the planet and made a decent living doing so.
My journey this summer has changed my focus on my identity to my integrity. Something I think all people should focus on. It's not my name, where i'm from, or what I look like, it's what I stand for. Even if I don't quite grasp it completely, I'm réveillé (awaken) to the fact that I should be.
Watch his speed and great sandriding skills.
MX2 Moto 2 Lierop VIDEO
HERE the replay of the 2nd moto MX1. The track gets rougher and rougher.
Here some posts from our friend SH last year.
8/1/2008 8:28 AM
SH_105 wrote: You know what......Valkenswaard was not that bad!! Lierop and Lommel make that place look like the 91 freeway!!
Believe me I have ridden with James, Timmy, GL and Reedy in Florida sand and I promise it just doesnt compare!! It just gets soooo deep that all your momentum has got to be good other wise it is not fun!! I know we have some really good sand riders here but Calimero and Rattray will most likely dominate this weekend.
SH 105
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Lierop 2009 pics
Pit Row
And neither does Jacob Saylor.
Nor Zach Osborne.
But you do...
Just wanted to get that straight.
That riding is moto porn. Awesome.
Love seeing real sand specialists. That Leirop place is gnarly. Such great racing because guys can make up several seconds in one straight if they get a flow going out of a turn. Proper man's track I reckon.
(In case anyone hasn't noticed...I've been using stinky chum the entire time on this thread...and yet, the fish keep biting...amazing)
It only counts as fishing, if the fish don't know your fishing...I knew you were fishing from the second I read your posts, which is why I replied with my post about how great southwick is...and ever since then it appears peole didn't know they were even on the line....
Screw that, i hate riding any sandtracks. Half a lap and i'm spent.
Post a reply to: Great vid from Leirop !!