round 28
The national gates drop this weekend in Calgary, AB. Now that I’m based here, I’ve seen the energy building all week, Wild Rose practice days have been packed with pros getting in last-minute laps before the big show begins.
Plenty of storylines are brewing. Can Dylan rebound after last season’s brutal crash? Will Jess hold onto that red plate after switching to Yamaha? Can Phil get up there and mix it up with the top contenders? And what about the 4–7 spots in the 450 class, completely up for grabs.
The 250 class isn’t any clearer. Will Ryder dominate as expected? Who’s ready to step up and challenge him? And can Preston deliver MX101 a 250 title?
This weekend, the answers begin to take shape.
As much as we claim to steer clear of off-road, it keeps finding its way into the conversation and here we go again. Shelby Turner, arguably the most successful Canadian to race off-road internationally, is organizing a fundraiser for the upcoming ISDE Six Days in October.
From what I understand, this event is essentially the MXoN of off-road racing, and Canada typically fields a strong team, Tyler Medaglia was part of it last year.
With this year’s event set in Spain, the cost of sending a team is no small feat. Shelby’s fundraiser is all about rallying support to get Team Canada overseas and ready to compete on the world stage.
Here’s her IG post if you’d like to get involved, every bit helps, and even a share can go a long way in building the support network:
We dropped a full in-depth rider review for the 2025 season, and we’ve got to say, thank you. The response was strong, and the analytics backed it up.
As most of you know, writing isn’t exactly at the top of our favorites list, but the demand is clearly there, so we’ll keep delivering.
If you haven’t checked it out yet, finish reading this and head over next, before the gates drop on Sunday!
Some exciting international news, but a bit of a hit for our series. We’d all heard the rumors that PR-MX wouldn’t be returning to Canada, but it was one of those things you don’t want to believe until it’s official. Well, last weekend made it clear: PR-MX made their U.S. Outdoor debut and confirmed plans to run the full American series, with no return to Canada on the schedule.
PR-MX, a Quebec-based team, gives Canadian fans a reason to cheer during the AMA Nationals this season. Their presence south of the border also opens the door for more Canadian riders to jump into U.S. rounds during breaks in our own series, something to keep an eye on for the future.
We can’t say for sure, but one of the longest-running Arenacross events in Canada went down last weekend in Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, and as always, it delivered. This event has been a staple for years, drawing passionate fans and strong local talent.
Guillaume St-Cyr made a statement, proudly running the #1 plate after last year’s victory. Quebec continues to show up in force, and this event is no exception. Local legend Tim Tremblay was on hand, keeping the younger riders honest, while Josh Cartwright made the trip up from the South to join the action. In the end, it was Charles Lefrançois who clinched the Pro Open win.
Not many places in Canada can make Arenacross work, but in Quebec, anything on two wheels draws a crowd. It’s part of the reason the Canadian Nationals are making two stops in the province this summer.
Pro Open podium
Photo: Mephotography - Melissa Emond
The Ferguson sisters are dropping some cool tees to help fund their upcoming cross country season. Pre-orders are wrapping up fast shoot them a DM now to lock yours in!
On another note, Ciel Ferguson has picked up a camera and is already capturing some impressive photo and video content. We had her shoot a local race back home in Manitoba to showcase her unique perSPECtive, and the results speak for themselves.
**Quick correction: the Ferguson sisters didn’t sweep 1-2-3 in 250 Intermediate!
Tuesday at the Calgary track was stacked with pros dialing in their final laps ahead of Sunday’s gate drop. Props to the track crew, it was deep, the ruts formed well, and the jumps had a bit of an FMX vibe. Maybe they’re testing something new, but overall the track looked solid.
Shoutout to the Triple Crown crew already on-site, a clear sign that things are being taken seriously. Plus, with the full facility closed until Saturday's amateur racing, it’s great to see all the right boxes getting checked.
Sunday’s forecast is calling for overcast skies and a high of 19°C, potentially ideal for track conditions without the sun baking it all day. But hey, it’s Calgary, the weather shifts by the hour, so don’t bank on it just yet.
One of the highlights this week was actually a snowboard podcast The Bomb Hole, featuring Ryan Villopoto. It was a great listen. He shared stories we’d never heard before and seemed genuinely stoked on life these days as a full-on moto dad.
That’s a wrap for this week, rigs are rolling into Calgary, and it’s officially time to get racing started in Canada!
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