MOTOCROSS LEGENDS JEFF WARD & MICKY DYMOND TAKE ON RACE ACROSS THE WEST TO
BENEFIT ROAD 2 RECOVERY
Fan “Round Up” Contest Announced with Major Prizes.
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, two of the most iconic figures in American motocross — Jeff Ward and Micky Dymond — will take on one of the most demanding endurance cycling events in the world: Race Across the West (RAW).The 860-mile journey from Oceanside, California to Durango, Colorado will push the legendary duo through extreme heat, high altitude, sleep deprivation, and relentless mileage — all in support of the Road 2 Recovery Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping injured action sports athletes rebuild their lives after catastrophic injuries.
As part of the fundraising effort, Road 2 Recovery has launched an interactive fan contest: “Round Up for Recovery”.
Two ways to enter:
• One-Time Tax-Deductable Donation of $10 or more: comment “LEGENDS” = 1 entry. Enter as many times as you want—donate whatever you can afford! (Some moto fans have sent $1000 or more!)
• Monthly Donation of $10 or more. (cancel anytime) = 3 entries
• Enter here: https://4agc.com/donate/road2recovery
Contest Prizes*:
• 1st: Specialized road bike
• 2nd: Garmin training bike & merchandise bundle
• 3rd: TBD merchandise bundle
“These prizes reflect the spirit of performance, endurance, and community that this challenge represents,” said representatives from Road 2 Recovery. “It’s an incredible way for fans to engage with the ride while directly supporting athletes who need it most.”
*prizes subject to change for items of equal or greater value.
About Road 2 Recovery: Founded by former motocross champion Jimmy Button, Road 2 Recovery has served as the safety net for injured motocross, mountain bike, and action sports athletes for more than 25 years. When injuries change lives, Road 2 Recovery ensures athletes and their families are not left facing recovery alone.
They did the Race across America a few years back.
They said on Pulp that they’re trying to set the record which is insane. They mentioned less than a handful of hours sleeping over the course of 50ish hours to complete it in tandem. BEASTS! Very cool
https://www.vitalmx.com/features/Bailey-Ward-Dymond-and-Henry-Complete-The-Race-Across-America,5400
I listened to Wardy on the Pulp show on Monday night and wondered why they were talking about sleeping in the chase vehicle, only doing 15 minute sessions, hoping to do 17.5mph average, and making such a big deal about riding a motorcycle for 860 miles...... then someone mentioned they are doing this on bicycles and I almost shit a brick.
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In 2017 Micky and Wardy teamed up with David Bailey and Doug Henry for the even longer Race Across America. That team, with Bailey and Henry in hand-cycles, took second in the 4-man 3,000-mile race from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland. Were it not for a few miscues, they could have won!
Here's some video from that year when they went through Monument Valley.
I give these bros credit….I”m good for about 25-30 miles…
Congrats to the 2026 Trailblazers Hall of Fame inductees - Brad Baker, Ronnie Jones, Jim Holley (Flanders Lifetime Achievement Award), Dave Arnold, Kel Carruthers (Dick Hammer Award recipient), Mitch Payton, Jeff Ward and Randy Hall.
JEFF WARD: 2026 Trailblazers Hall of Fame Inductee
Wardy was among the honorees at the Trailblazers Awards Banquet held this past Saturday in Carson, California.
Wardy was recently on Pulp MX talking to Matthes about the Race Across the West. The link below will take you to when Ward joins the show.
The finish line of the 2017 Race Across America with Jeff Ward, Micky Dymond, David Bailey, and Doug Henry.
On the finish-line stage of the 2017 Race Across America. With Doug Henry and David Bailey on handcycles, and Micky Dymond and Jeff Ward on bicycles, the four completed their 3,070-mile journey from Oceanside, California to Annapolis, Maryland in seven days, 19 hours, and 58 minutes…an average speed was 16.33mph. They finished second in their category (four-person 50-59 team), about four hours behind a team all competing on regular bikes.
It takes such a crazy level of fitness to do this. This isnt a club level.century
WATCH THEM START!
Micky and Wardy will begin their 860-mile race to Durango, Colorado at 12 noon on June 16 at the Oceanside Pier. Come out to cheer them on!
You're also invited to follow their preparation leading up to the race, and to see photos, and videos during the race at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572031613399
While Jeff Ward and Micky Dymond are legends in the moto world, they're relative unknowns in ultra-cycling. In this video Podcast with UltraCycling Magazine, the two are introduced to the people-powered 2-wheel world.
A few years ago the two joined up to lay out a new motocross course in Sturgis, South Dakota.
These guys are animals, especially Wardy. Check him out on the Whiskey Throttle show to see how hard this dude still trains.
Pit Row
Wardy and Micky did 80+ miles on Saturday. Then Wardy did 50-something on Sunday.
REPORTS DURING THE RACE
Zapata Espinoza, the former staffer at Motocross Action, and editor of Mountain Bike Action and Road Bike Action, will be in the support vehicles during the race. His photos, videos, and written commentary will be on Legends of the Road/Road 2 Recovery Facebook page. Follow it here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572031613399
There will also be previews before the race starts on June 16, and videos and follow-up photos after.
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