Dialed by Donk

Ahhhh, the TransCan hangover… not the alcohol kind.What a week, man. I’m drained, physically and mentally. The emotions that come Monday morning and into this week after the Walton TransCan are always interesting to me. For years, it’s marked the end of the summer, the end of a “family” travelling the country together and hanging out every weekend. For me, ...

Respect your elders! How about a round of applause, better yet, stand up for the old boys! I think it’s about time we give a little recognition to 3 guys who are all eligible for the vet class yet continue to show the kids how to do it every weekend. I think it’s just plain awesome and I have an ...

Hands down, this is my favorite time of the year. I love the heat, the long days, and 95% of all the thingsthat come with summer. The 5% I don’t enjoy is whatever causes my allergies to explode, and man, I justdo not enjoy cutting the grass, lol perhaps because I am allergic to grass. Ha!This time of year just ...

Now and then the ugly side of this sport rears its head and we are forcefully reminded of the very potential, and extreme consequences that come with doing what we love. And man, it is one hell of a hard pill to swallow.  I often speak about how professional riders have to get themselves to a certain and specific place ...

*Editor’s Note: Since this is a busy week for Donk we decided to send him a few questions that we’re sure a lot of people want the answers to. MXP: This summer you’re wrenching again for Shawn Maffenbeier. What goes into getting a bike ready for a rider at Shawn’s level? SD: Yes sir! I’ll be back with Shawn for ...

Is it insensitive to stay away from all the news and horrible things that happen in the world these days? Obviously, I’m referring to the latest “thing” that happened in Texas. It’s horrible, it’s devastating, and those words merely scratch the surface as far as describing that event. I literally could not imagine.I’m not one for drama, news, or anything ...

I’m getting good at this being late thing… I apologize. It’s been a hell of a week, to say the least. Our family has been battling the latest round of ‘whatever bug the boys brought home from daycare this time’ for just over a week now. If you have kids that are in daycare, you 100% understand what I mean. ...