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Dirt bike riders getting seat time on Texas singletrack, fist bumping during a two‑stroke throttle therapy session.

Taking Andrew Shorts Advice to Get Throttle Therapy

June 25, 2026

Getting some much‑needed throttle therapy on the two‑stroke with riding buddies in the Texas singletrack.

XC / GNCC Nutrition Cheat Sheet graphic summarizing race‑day fueling for dirt bike riders, including carbs and electrolyte targets leading up to race day, race‑morning breakfast, start‑line drink, per‑hour intake during the race, pit stop gel and pit bottle, and post‑race recovery fluids and protein.

Race Nutrition and Hydration for XC, Harescramble, and GNCC Riders

June 15, 2026

Learn how to fuel XC, harescramble, and GNCC races with simple race‑day nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte strategies so you can ride hard from start to finish.

Fly Racing 2027 Patrol Elite and Patrol off-road gear sets overlaid on a trail riding scene with two dirt bikers in the background.

2027 Fly Racing Patrol Elite & Patrol Off-Road Gear

June 9, 2026

Discover the new Fly Racing Patrol and Patrol Elite off-road and ADV gear, with upgraded comfort, durability, and mobility for trail, enduro, and dual sport riders.

Mike Lafferty shares why timekeeping enduros went away.

Why Enduro Racing Had To Change

May 4, 2026

Mike Lafferty, 8‑time National Enduro Champion, explains what timekeepers were and why the format had to change.

Excited dirt bikers showcasing their 350 four stroke setup guide.

How to Setup a 350 4 Stroke for Enduro

April 15, 2026

This 350 four stroke setup guide will help you setup your KTM, GasGas, or Husky so you’re ready to take on the toughest trails.

LuxonMX Gen3 Pro Clamps & Nexus Bar Mounts install tips and ride impressions.

LuxonMX Gen3 Pro Triple Clamps & Nexus Bar Mounts | Install & Review

April 13, 2026

See how Luxon Gen3 Pro triple clamps and Nexus bar mounts with 23mm offset transformed my Fantic XE300, with install tips, setup notes, and ride impressions.

Dirt bike racer blasting a dusty corner on a Fantic XE300 two stroke.

Still Learning the Fantic at the Cross Timbers National Enduro

April 3, 2026

Curious how the Fantic dirt bike feels? Our Cross Timbers National Enduro recap shares how it handled on course and what stood out as we keep learning the bike.

Dialing in the Fantic XE 300 at the Sandwinder Enduro race recap thumbnail

Dialing in the Fantic XE300 at a Local Enduro

March 9, 2026

Race day on the Fantic XE300 at a local enduro—real‑world setup tweaks, map choices, and what I learned racing this two‑stroke in deep sand and heat.

The Motori Minerelli 300cc engine in the Fantic XE300.

Fantic XE300 Review: Italian 300 Two‑Stroke on a Proven Chassis

February 25, 2026

Seat Time review of the 2025 Fantic XE300: Motori Minarelli 300 two‑stroke, fuel injection, e‑start, hydraulic clutch, setup notes, and first ride impressions.

Dirt bike rider sitting on their new used dirt bike.

Used Dirt Bike Buyers Guide: What We Learned From Buying a Beta 200

January 28, 2026

When it was time to buy a used Beta 200 for my son, I also thought it was time to create a Used Dirt Bike Buyers guide to help others in the exact situation we were in.

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