Your favorite Rider and why?

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gsxrcr28 1/12/2010 9:43am
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Kinetic1 wrote:
I like most all of them but My top favorites are: Mike Alessi: he is all heart you can never question his dedication Ryan Dungey: Truly...
I like most all of them but My top favorites are:

Mike Alessi: he is all heart you can never question his dedication

Ryan Dungey: Truly a nice kid who works hard and believes in himself

Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.
Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.




You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld he said one of the best things about missing the Outdoors was he got to go Church on Sundays.
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Crash82 1/12/2010 9:49am
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Danny Dolan or anyone that rides the whoops like they just don't care. Did you guys see KW swapping in the whoops when he was making his charge? He just gassed it and straightened it out, I hollerd like a dog that just treed a coon. Good stuff.
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This is a fan, or at least a fanatic
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That Barcia kid.

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This is a fan, or at least a [i]fanatic[/i] [img]https://web11.twitpic.com/img/56151305-c8131ec7eec7dfd1069c7c326d016ee3.4b4cb700-scaled.jpg[/img]
This is a fan, or at least a fanatic
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Kinetic1 1/12/2010 10:12am
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I like most all of them but My top favorites are: Mike Alessi: he is all heart you can never question his dedication Ryan Dungey: Truly...
I like most all of them but My top favorites are:

Mike Alessi: he is all heart you can never question his dedication

Ryan Dungey: Truly a nice kid who works hard and believes in himself

Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.
gsxrcr28 wrote:
[b]Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool[/b]. You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld...
Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.




You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld he said one of the best things about missing the Outdoors was he got to go Church on Sundays.
The list of riders who claim to be Christians is pretty big and yes Stewart is in the mix. I like Stewart also but did you see my very first sentence? To go through and list all the riders I like by name would be silly. Mike and Ryan are my top two. And for the record the nationals are on Saturdays. He could still go to church and race the outdoors. Why did you feel the need to point this out is the bigger question?
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Wandell 1/12/2010 10:25am
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My man Ivan "Hot Sauce" Tedesco. He's been my favorite rider since his first year on the Pro Circuit team. I've caught tons of crap from...
My man Ivan "Hot Sauce" Tedesco. He's been my favorite rider since his first year on the Pro Circuit team. I've caught tons of crap from guys on the boards defending IT9, and I'll continue to do so until he retires. The #1 reason that I like him is that he's a class act. He never does anything to misrepresent himself on or off of camera. Take for instance the Alessi incident at Glen Helen. Honestly, how many guys would have remained as calm as Ivan did when you are about to win the Lites Championship and you've got this tool taking you out then pulling his bike on top of yours, standing on your bike and trying to hit your kill switch? Even afterwards, he kept a pretty cool head about it. He rides clean and in control, He's an underdog and I like that. He's not expected to be on the podium. How hard is it to root for James, Chad, or RC? If you're a fan of a guy who isn't one of the top guys, you're a true fan because it's not always easy. Good Luck in Phoenix Ivan!!!
I agree 100%. I like Dungey for the same reasons. IT9 and RD5 are quality people first and foremost.
kiki number 5 1/12/2010 10:29am
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Here is my list and why:
1. James Stewart- Because of his win at all cost attitude, and raw speed. There is no other rider that is still amazing to watch when they are all by themselves.
2. Chad Reed- Because he may just be the toughest guy out there, riding while body parts are practically falling off,puking in his helmet, whatever is in his control(last week was the bike) to stay in the mix.
3. McGrath- Showtime and the most dominate rider ever!
4. JLaw- Mostly just the fact that it seems he says what he wants, and not just the rehearsed speech you hear every week.
5. Sean Hamblin- The guy just keeps coming back, and that is just pure love for the sport.
6. Ryan Hughes- Yeah I know he is retired, but still one of my all time favs. Bar none, toughest guy around!
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FreshTopEnd 1/12/2010 10:31am
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I am a big fan of the sport and of the riders who work hard at it. There obviously are guys with special stories who stand out, like Doug Henry, but I appreciate it both when the underdog wins and when the top performers are on their game. Any rider who displays excellence or effort, or both together, is worth appreciating.
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burnside 1/12/2010 10:42am
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gsxrcr28 wrote:
[b]Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool[/b]. You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld...
Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.




You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld he said one of the best things about missing the Outdoors was he got to go Church on Sundays.
Wafer excuse... they race Saturdays now..

I'd say Tedesco too, or Pourcel. I love how CP doesn't fit in, is so un-apologetic and keeps everyone guessing. Still bummed he missed out on the Outdoors title.
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My favorite rider is Broc Hepler. Blazing fast when healthy, doesn't take shit from anyone, stays quiet and lets his riding speak for itself. Plus he lives in southwestern PA like myself so I gotta love the local boy.

My favorite rider growing up was Tallon Vohland, I'm not even sure why, I'm 20 and barely remember seeing him race but he was my favorite for sure. At a national I just missed him in an attempt to get his autograph as he climbed into his rental car to leave the track. He began to back out and I realize he was about to run over a barrel, so I ran grabbed it and moved it. I got a jersey and an autograph after that. It made my year!

"Mad" Mike Jones was another idle of mine. Having an X games medalist as a neighbor was awesome, having an X games medalist who would come ride your track and have a beer with your old man was epic!

I also love watching Pourcel ride, but he's just plain weird to talk to lol.
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My favorite rider is me. Why? Because I'm the best.
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"Current riders"

I really dig Villopoto. Just like his style, no bullshit, no bling, just ride WFO whenever possible. The weird thing is, I wasn't aware of him coming up as I don't follow the amatuer scene too much... knew of the Alessi's but not him so much.

So, at Glen helen in his first Pro race, I'm standing at the first turn and some dude is going on and on and ON, about this kid and how he's gonna be the next big thing... I'm like "whatever, please stop talking now.." lol.

So, anyhoo, gate drops and here comes the pack, Alessi and some others out front, and this crazy mofo on the PC bike is
fucking FLYING way on the outside of the second turn, WFO in a line where there WAS NO LINE... Sold me! been a fan ever since...

That said I like all the top guys, even Alessi... a little. Smile
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ky_savage 1/12/2010 10:59am
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Void Main wrote:
My favorite rider is me. Why? Because I'm the best.
Best answer yet Cool
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gsxrcr28 1/12/2010 11:21am
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Kinetic1 wrote:
I like most all of them but My top favorites are: Mike Alessi: he is all heart you can never question his dedication Ryan Dungey: Truly...
I like most all of them but My top favorites are:

Mike Alessi: he is all heart you can never question his dedication

Ryan Dungey: Truly a nice kid who works hard and believes in himself

Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.
gsxrcr28 wrote:
[b]Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool[/b]. You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld...
Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.




You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld he said one of the best things about missing the Outdoors was he got to go Church on Sundays.
Kinetic1 wrote:
The list of riders who claim to be Christians is pretty big and yes Stewart is in the mix. I like Stewart also but did you...
The list of riders who claim to be Christians is pretty big and yes Stewart is in the mix. I like Stewart also but did you see my very first sentence? To go through and list all the riders I like by name would be silly. Mike and Ryan are my top two. And for the record the nationals are on Saturdays. He could still go to church and race the outdoors. Why did you feel the need to point this out is the bigger question?
I wasn't sure if you new of his "claim to be Christiian".

I guess you did.
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gsxrcr28 1/12/2010 11:23am
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gsxrcr28 wrote:
[b]Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool[/b]. You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld...
Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.




You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld he said one of the best things about missing the Outdoors was he got to go Church on Sundays.
burnside wrote:
Wafer excuse... they race Saturdays now.. I'd say Tedesco too, or Pourcel. I love how CP doesn't fit in, is so un-apologetic and keeps everyone guessing...
Wafer excuse... they race Saturdays now..

I'd say Tedesco too, or Pourcel. I love how CP doesn't fit in, is so un-apologetic and keeps everyone guessing. Still bummed he missed out on the Outdoors title.
Wafer excuse... they race Saturdays now..



Yeah he's probably lying about that.
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Josh Grant.- 2008 RedBud national on a 250f. I was talking to and getting his autograph when another pro rider(I forgot who) made a $500 bet...
Josh Grant.- 2008 RedBud national on a 250f. I was talking to and getting his autograph when another pro rider(I forgot who) made a $500 bet that he wouldnt do Larocco's leap on the 1st lap of practice. Sure enough, he tells me watch my practice! He goes out and busts it out on the 1st lap! Been a fan ever since.
That is freakin epic!! Josh is a little to thuggish for me, but I've got a ton of respect for how he rides a dirt bike!
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gsxrcr28 wrote:
[b]Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool[/b]. You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld...
Both of them are also Christians which may not matter to most people but I think it's cool.




You must really like Stewy then, on Transworld he said one of the best things about missing the Outdoors was he got to go Church on Sundays.
Kinetic1 wrote:
The list of riders who claim to be Christians is pretty big and yes Stewart is in the mix. I like Stewart also but did you...
The list of riders who claim to be Christians is pretty big and yes Stewart is in the mix. I like Stewart also but did you see my very first sentence? To go through and list all the riders I like by name would be silly. Mike and Ryan are my top two. And for the record the nationals are on Saturdays. He could still go to church and race the outdoors. Why did you feel the need to point this out is the bigger question?
gsxrcr28 wrote:
I wasn't sure if you new of his "claim to be Christiian".

I guess you did.
Why did you feel the need to bring all this crap into what could've been a decent thread?

Someone lists his favorites and you respond with a post about James Stewart.... wtf?

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Tie.My girls are tearing it up lately.Love watching them progress.
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non current, stanton..bayle.....pure class
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70sSuperstar wrote:
non current, stanton..bayle.....pure class
Non current, Stanton for sure!
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Reed...

a. He's a fellow Australian
b. Left home, family and country at 19 with girlfriend to chase his dream on the other side of the world.
c. Won just about everything there is to win (except MXoN although he has won a moto)
d. Never gives in no matter obstacles are in his way.
e. One of the few guys that I feel truly believes they can win on given weekend regardless of who is lining up with them.
f. Never brought the sport into disrepute with off-track behaviour.
g. One of the very few guys who can say that raced and beat the GOAT (in SX at least) on more than one occasion.
h. No disrespect to Americans, but I like to support sportspeople who hail from smaller countries and really stick it to the "superpowers".
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TREY CANARD .... HONOR,HEART,INTEGRETY,HUMILITY,AND FUN
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Dungey. Sx lites title. MX250 title. MXdN winner. Not just in it for the fame and bling. Treats the sport with the reverence it deserves by...
Dungey. Sx lites title. MX250 title. MXdN winner. Not just in it for the fame and bling. Treats the sport with the reverence it deserves by our countries top riders. Never shows up just to take second. Can't say that about many others.
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Agree, the kid has always shown a touch of class and his riding speaks loudly for itself. Currently, he's the world's best combination mx / sx...


Agree, the kid has always shown a touch of class and his riding speaks loudly

for itself.

Currently, he's the world's best combination mx / sx rider. Undisputed.

I'm in total and complete agreement with these gentlemen...and...

That's the best "Main" I've seen in a long, long time.

The way he came back and took a shot at getting the lead back...well...it's about time someone OTHER than JS7 approached a race like it isn't over until the checkers are behind you.

I'm glad I took the family to that race...it made me proud of my sport.

I'm jus' sayin'...
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James Stewart - simply, he is the one rider that most often makes me rewind the tape and watch a turn, a jump, a whoop section, a pass again and again. No question the most exciting rider out there, but sometimes frustrating. Would love to see him go rep the US again.

Jason Lawrence - amazingly talented, never boring, extremely intriguing in a raw human sense, often times frustrating, but honest, and a great interviewee.

Kevin Windham - too much talent to speak of, a family man, lots of staying power.

Jake Weimer - I knew he had more in the tank and Mitch found it. He only lacked confidence and drive when he was on Hondas - the talent was there. Now, on Kawis/PC, he's found his stride.

Ryan Villopoto - Raw talent on a bike, no non-sense, but boring.

Ryan Dungey - Great guy, incredibly talented and great face of the future of the sport, but needs to put in a lot of work on the public speaking front - probably needs to do more things outside of moto.

Truthfully, I can't think of any of the current rider who isn't a favorite.

Can't forget Reed - talented, one of the greats, a warrior and he's always there.
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Khadbaatar Temuujin. team mongolia 2008 mxdn.

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i was born and raised in louisiana so my fav is KW.
always has been even when he was on 80s and always
had the style even as an 80 rider.
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Nick wey... He's funny as hell
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Justin Barcia- brings new meaning to WFO! Most exciting guy to watch since JBS was on 125's.
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current windham smooth as silk

past larocco, bradshaw ,dowd,henry,bailey

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