Check out Derek Howerton shredding up Cycle Ranch on his KTM 250SX!

Medford, Or. – Get revved up for the second annual 2013 125 Dream Race presented by Motorcycle Superstore Sept. 15th. After a very successful inaugural event last year, Motorcycle Superstore has partnered up with Motothenw.com and the Pacific Racing Organization to make this year even better.

Last weekend at MX207 for the Scott Motosports Vurb Classic, legendary two-stroke rippa Jimmy Decotis took 1-1 scores on Saturday in the 125cc Madness class. While the first moto was a runaway, Pennsylvania’s Scott Meshey gave JimmyD a run for his money this entire second moto, eventually falling only corners before the checkered flag.

The decision to add, of all things, a completely new two-stroke model to the brand new Freeride segment may seem strange – but only at first glance. And mostly to those who have not yet had the chance to enjoy the punch of a burly two-stroke within a light and agile off-road chassis. However, those who have had that pleasure know: Such an engine epitomizes the kind of response you want from a FREERIDE, because after all, the hot, burning gases hit the piston twice as often. This means that even KTM’s two-stroke enduros, designed for maximum power, churn out gut-wrenching torque from the low rev range in an absolutely glorious manner. And as the FREERIDE 250 R’s engine, true to the Freeriding ideal, is designed not for maximum power, but for a pleasant torque response and optimum rideability, this is where the concept of enjoyable off-roading comes to full fruition.

The TM of Nations rolled in to the Washbrook Farm MX facility in the UK where 12 teams from 9 countries went head to head on their TM machines. If you like your 2 strokes you will love this!

A few months back at the Muddy Creek National we met a kid named Nathen LaPorte. He was there trying to qualify on his personal ’13 KTM 250SX. He came to the TSM pits and introduced himself, I knew who he was from keeping an eye on his qualifying results from previous rounds. His bike was rough, so I offered him some spare parts we had. A short time later we had a spot open up on the team, I asked Nathen if he would like to ride for us.

Next month Sleepy Hollow MX Park will be holding the 3rd annual 2 Stroke Shootout in Fredericksburg, PA.

This event has grown over the last few years. Come join us for a great weekend and watch the pro’s battle for the $10k purse.

Follow Robby Marshall through the weekend with us at Unadilla, find out why he rides.

Shane Mac’s been around the New Zealand motocross and enduro scene for quite some time. A former national competitor, dirt bike mag editor and recent entrant in the international Red Bull City Scramble event, Shane’s seen a lot. TSM had a chat to Shane about what makes him tick and why, after all these years on a plethora of bikes, he still chooses the two-stroke engine.

It’s a strange world we live in. When you begin something new, you are never aware of what will happen as time goes by. In my case something to make my friends smile and hopefully laugh turned into a worldwide force of nature.