USA BMW GS Trophy Team Training in California

The USA BMW GS Trophy Team, consisting of Bill Dragoo, Iain Glynn and Shannon Markle trained with Jon Beck and the 2008 USA Team.    1300 miles of off road adventure training to be prepared for the Africa event in November.

A lot of training went into riding in the sand dunes.   Shannon had a great dismount in the video below.  Score 8.5 for the hand stand, half twist.  Full 10 if had landed on both feet!




You can also follow Bill Dragoo's blog about the challenge here.

Howlin' at The Moon Rally - Prescott Arizona

The Arizona Trail Riders are proud to be hosting the 'Howlin at the Moon' Dual Sport and Adventure Rally as part of the 2010 AMA KTM National Dual Sport Trail Riding and 2010 AMA BMW National Adventure Riding Series.  This year the 2-Day event will take place in Prescott Valley, Arizona on October 23-24, 2010 at the Prescott Valley Elks Lodge.  Kriega.us will be one of the returning sponsors!

Kriega Sponsors BMW / KTM Riding Series Event - Tri County Sportsmen MC

Kriega and Matrix Motosports, llc is proud to be one of the sponsors for The Tri County Sportsmen Motorcycle Club, Inc. - 2010 AMA KTM National 2 Day Dual Sport Trail Riding Series and AMA BMW National 2 Day Adventure Riding Series. The event will be 11/6 & 11/7/2010
You can click the above title to go to the website.
The flyer is below (click to enlarge)

Kriega USA Donating 5% of Sales to Wellspring International Outreach in September

An Awareness Motorcycle Journey

Neale Bayly, founder of Wellspring International Outreach has been involved with raising funds for buildings and supplies for the children of Moquegua in Peru. In fact Neale just left the USA to make another motorcycle journey to the children, hoping to bring more awareness to their story. We all know Neale Bayly is a photojournalist for Speed TV, Motorcyclist, Ultimate Motorcycling and more. He travels the world extensively for his job. During an adventure motorcycle ride to Peru he met Father Gio, and learned about his work with the poor and needy in some of the more remote parts of the country. With Gio’s death in 2001 Neale was connected with Gio’s sister, Maria Fitzgerald. Maria has been fundraising for the abandoned children of Moquegua since the early 1990s. This resulted in the forming of Wellspring International Outreach, after the duo traveled to Peru in January 2008 to arrange medical care to the children. Neale's goal through Wellspring is to build a new home and a secure future for these children in need



What are we doing?

Kriega's North American distributor, Matrix Motosports llc, has agreed to donate 5% of all Kriega sales starting today through the end of September (9/30/2010) to Neale's program (Wellspring). Neale has been a great friend to Kriega, helping us with video and marketing content and we have to step up again to help him with a program that is near and dear to his heart. Awhile back Neale did another journey to Peru and Kriega supplied gear to outfit the riders. It was a rewarding experience.

What can you do?

If you thought of buying a Kriega product in the future, please consider doing so now. 5% of the sale amount (excluding shipping and any required taxes) will go to Wellspring. There will also be a product item on the home page for you to contribute additional funds. Just select the Donation Icon and select your charitable amount. It will be added to your order and given fully to Wellspring. Anyone adding an extra donation will get a discount code with their product package for future use from 10/01/2010 to 02/28/2011. Might help with the holiday shopping.

Whether it is a small or large order, we thank you all in advance for your contributions to this deserving project and the support given for another motorcyclist's commitment to a humanitarian effort.

Kriega sponsoring the AMA KTM BMW Hammer Run in NJ

Matrix Motosports, llc and Kriega have agreed to assist with sponsorship of the Tri-County Sportsmen Motorcycle Club Hammer Run being held 11/6-7/2010 in New Jersey. An expected 400 riders will participate over the two day event. The full flyer is here

Additional information on the event and club can be found here.

We are always proud to be asked to be a part of these AMA KTM and BMW events. It joins riders at all levels and supports to local riding communities.

Team Kriega Finishes 2nd in Class 40 of SCORE International Baja 500

Team Kriega, made up of Henrik Andersen, Todd Corbitt, Collin Corrigan and Eric Rasmussen, finished the second race of the Tecate SCORE International Series in 2nd place. Team Kriega races in the Class 40 motorcycle group (riders over 40) and again had a great podium finish.

The official score was as follows:
CLASS 40 (Riders over 40 years old)-1. Louie Franco, Sherman Oaks, Calif./Ricky Johnson, Trabuco Canyon, Calif./Brett Helm, Poway, Calif./Jeff Kaplan, Thousand Oaks, Calif./Scott Myers, Menifee, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 10:10:25 (43.13mph); 2. Henrik Andersen, Capistrano Beach, Calif./Todd Corbitt, Irvine, Calif./Collin Corrigan, La Mesa, Calif./Eric Rasmussen, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 12:15:00; 3. Brian Campbell, Bakersfield, Calif./Ron Wilson, San Diego, Honda CRF450X, 12:20:35; 4. Mike Prunty, Temecula, Calif., Honda CRF450X, 12:47:08; 5. Terry Peregoodoff, Canada, Yamaha WR450F, 17:12:37; 6. Duane Dickinson, Canada, Yamaha WR450F, 17:14:58 (8 Starters, 6 Finishers)

Some great images form the race. More to come in images and video

Elements - A Great Free Ride Video from Steve Haughelstine

Steve Haughelstine has departed from the normal track of motorcycle related videos. He has ridden in, filmed, edited and produced a film ELEMENTS, that combines free riding video with wonderful vistas and well as spectacular riding. Solo or with friends, the riding and scenery. mixed with great audio, keeps you tuned in for more and more.

We liked it so much, we contacted Steve and said what's next? After some discussion we agreed to supply him with some equipment for his pending Elements 2 later this year. This type of film making shows the potential of free riding and commitment by Steve and others to keep public lands accessible to riding.

You can see more of Steve's work at his site FreeRideMX. You can alos purchase his video through MotoXCinema.

Cole Kirkpatrick - 6th Round National Enduros

Cole continues his quest for the National Enduro Championship. This past week in Missouri for the 6th Round. We contnue to wish him great success as the events progress.

Images of Cole with Kriega Hydro 3 and Waistpack R3

Family Off Road Adventures/ BMW Yosemite Tour Event Sponsorship

Matrix Motosports and Kriega are proud to be added sponsors of the Family Off Road Adventures Yosemite Adventure Tour Event which is a BMW National Enduro and AMA Sanctioned event. Kriega donated a wide variety of products for giveaways and raffles which will support charities associated with the event.

This AMA Sanctioned “Adventure Ride” event is held at the gateway to Yosemite National Park, Buck Meadows California and is a two day, GPS based, self-guided adventure which includes scenic & historic destinations in and around Yosemite National Park and the Stanislaus National Forest.

Using paved and unpaved roads with options of “dirt” & “paved” splits, you will have approximately 100 miles of fun each day! “Dirt” routes are approximately 80% dirt. “Paved” routes are 100% paved. All “dirt” routes are 2-track and appropriate for large “Adventure” bikes.

Kriega Sponsors Rawhyde Adventure Rider Challenge & BMW GS Trophy Competition

Matrix Motosports and Kriega will participate as a sponsor for the above challenge and competition in California in Late April.

Now in its 4th year and dubbed ARC-X for the roman numeral “10" and named “Double Jeopardy” for the fact that there are two competitions within one event; the 2010 Adventure Rider Challenge (ARC) is North America's most exciting “Adventure Event.” The ARC has grown with each passing year and for ARC X the event that will surpass all previous years activities.

The incredible GS Trophy competition has been added to this years Challenge. Just as a teaser, the GS trophy challenge is your chance to win an all expenses paid trip to South Africa to represent the United States in an international riding skills competition. “Team USA” will be selected from a group of the top 20 competitors in this year’s Adventure Riders Challenge.

Kriega Sponsors Kirkpatrick Racing

Matrix Motosports and Kriega have agreed to participate in the sponsorship of Cole and Cameron Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Racing. Both will be using Kriega products in the training and racing of Lone Star National Enduro (03/28/10, Rad Dad National Enduro, 04/18/10 and Three Palms Torcs Race, 04/24-25/10 and beyond.



Some of the accomplishments:
2009: National Enduro Series 5th place, 24 Hours of Perry Mountain Team KTM Overall Winners, Ozark 100 Miler Champion.
2008: National Enduro Series 3rd place, Multi-time national enduro winner, TSCEC Overall Enduro Champion, TORO Overall Champion, Ozark 100 Miler Champion
007: TSCEC Overall Champion, National Enduro Series 6th place. ISDE Chile Junior Trophy Team Member Silver Medal, RedBull Last Man Standing 7th Place
2006: TSCEC Overall Champion, ISDE New Zealand Gold Medal Winner, Red Bull Last Man Standing 14th Place.
2005: TSCEC Overall Champion, RedBull Last Man Standing Finisher.
2004: TSCEC 2nd place Overall



We look forward to seeing their accomplishments the rest of the year,

SCORE International Post Baja 250 Results

Great News! Team Kriega officially finished 2nd in the Class 40 moto group, just behind Franco and Johnson.

Results (405x):




Gabriel Bolton and Kay Awaad also finished much better than originally thought. Their Sportsman Class (over 250cc) Moto results show them 6th in class and 61st overall, out of all the 257 entries. Great results (see Kay Awaad below - 259x)

SCORE San Felipe 250 Baja Race Sponsorships

Matrix Motosports and Kriega.us are sponsoring two SCORE Mastercraft Safety / Tecate / SCORE San Felipe Baja 250 race efforts.

The first is Team Kriega, comprised of Henrik Andersen, Todd Corbitt and Michael Graber pursuing a win in the motorcycle Class 40 group. This is their first team effort, but full of enthusiasm, commitment and a real desire to win. Look for the Kriega branded Yamaha WR450, number 405x. Go, Go, Go, Go, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The second sponsorship is for Gabriel Bolton, also know as "Baron Bolton" to many on the adventure forums. Gabe, hailing from the UK, has been on a world tour (Gabe's website) along with his soul mate, Char. While visiting Mexico on their journey, the opportunity to do the race came up and Gabe is going for it. Kriega is assisting Gabe with race quality Kriega equipment and other support. Gabe has been spending a month preparing and pre-running the course. We look forward to seeing him successful at the finish line.

The race is the 13th of March and we'll post more as news unfolds.

AdvRider Central Rally III Info

Kriega is one of the sponsors for the AdvRider community Central Rally III event being held in Eagle River, WI - 8/22 to 8/29/10. They just released their event poster. Super cool. Click on the image to open it in a full window.

Kriega sponsoring AZ Beemers Roadrunner Rally 2010

Kriega and Matrix Motosports will participate as a sponsor for the 28th RoadRunner Rally by the AZ Beemers Club in Heber AZ May 15-17, 2010. More information about the event can be found on the AZ Beemers website. It is also a recognized event with BMW MOA.

ADVRIDER.COM Regional Rally Sponsorships

Matrix Motosports llc, and Kriega has agreed to support some of the regional rallies sponsored by local members of AdvRider.com. We will lend some support and product gifts to the following rallies as of now.

Rocky Mountain Adventure Rally, South Fork, CO 07/29/2010 to 08/01/2010

Central Rally III, Eagle River, WI, 08/22/2010 to 08/29/2010

These will both be great rallies with great riding and fun.

Overland Expo 2010 Teaser

Matrix Motosports and Kriega will support our dealer Black Dog Cycle Works as the representative dealer at the Overland Expo 2010 in Arizona. Here is a great teaser video to the expo.

BBC News: Dakar Rally challenge for Scottish lawyer

A Scottish lawyer is quitting his day job for a month to compete in the world's toughest endurance race.
Ten years ago, Paul Carlyle, from South Lanarkshire, could not even ride a motorcycle but he now plans to enter the notorious Dakar Rally in January.

The 38-year-old, who lives in Edinburgh, said taking part in the 5,600 mile marathon was a one-off opportunity of a lifetime.
He has spent five years preparing for the challenge.
Mr Carlye, an intellectual property lawyer and a partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn in the capital, is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Glaswegian Ewan Buchan, who became the first Scot to complete the rally on a motorbike earlier this year.
He will travel the equivalent of the distance between London and Edinburgh, off road, every day for more than a fortnight.
He said: "The Dakar is the toughest motor race in the world.

"It is a test of endurance, speed and navigation as well as luck. Only 40% of the starting riders will finish each year and my target is to be one of them.

"It's a once in a lifetime chance to take part in the top desert race in the world, riding alongside top factory riders."
The rally, which historically ended at Dakar in Senegal, will take place in South America for the second year running in 2010.
Starting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the route will head north over the mountains to the Atacama desert in Chile, before heading south to Santiago and back to Buenos Aires.

Mr Carlyle, who is sponsored by equipment firm Kriega and supported by Desert Rose Racing, said: "It's difficult to know what to expect because the Dakar historically is very much in North Africa and that's where I've done most of my desert racing to date.
"The fact that it's moved to South America makes it a bit harder to assess what it will be like."
The biking enthusiast caught the Dakar bug after getting to know former winner, Frenchman Cyril Despres, at a charity event in the Moroccan desert.
The lawyer has been working hard on his fitness, taking part in triathlons and endurance cycling.

Overland Expo 2010

Black Dog Cycle Works, (BDCW) one of our premier dealers will be attending the Overland Expo 2010 in Amadao Arizona between 04/16/2010 and 04/18/2010. They will be promoting the Kriega brand of products, as well as other lines they carry. Matrix Motosports (www.kriega.us) will attend the expo , supporting BDCW efforts. Whether you ride or drive off road, this is an event to check out.

Kriega.us added as sponsor for Carolinas BMW MOA Daniel Boone Rally

32nd Annual Daniel Boone Rally and Vintage / Classic Ride In

Three states, one rally! Join the group in Boone, NC for the best riding anywhere. Rain or shine ride NC’s Blue Ridge Parkway and High Country, Southwestern Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee. Welcome all Vintage and Classic riders. Dual sport routes are planned. 250-300 attendees.

Matrix Motosports and Kriega.us contributed gift products and other goodies to attendees of the rally. Hope everyone enjoys the event.