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It always amazes us how fast the summer goes by once the Triple Crown Series begins. Here we are on the eve of Round 5, and it’s time for another Matrix Concepts Canada Pit Tour. This week we’re looking at one of the cleanest-looking bikes in the paddock, Shawn Maffenbeier’s 2023 MX101/FXR Racing/Yamaha YZ450F. Kevin Tyler and his MX101 Yamaha ...

Every rider who has ever raced has been in a position where regardless of how much work you put in sometimes things just don’t go your way. That was the case for Marco Cannella this past season after he spent months training down south and entered the 2022 Triple Crown Series as one of the title favourites in the 250 ...

Well, we’ve reached the backside of summer, and man, did it ever feel like it flew by! I’ll hit you with the old cliché line of it feels like yesterday that we were getting ready to start the season. Now, our new bikes aren’t new, our fresh gear isn’t so fresh, and if you’re anything like me, you’re worn out ...

*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 ...