James Stewart Discuses Supercross, The Internet and His Future with Mike Martin

April 28th, 2009 • Comments Featured, Interview
Tags: Chad Reed, cycling, Interview, James Stewart, supercross, Twitter

James Stewart took the win in Salt Lake City. Photo by Brendan Lutes of TWMX.

James Stewart is a superstar of the motocross industry. He rides with incredible flow and style and is constantly raising the sport to a new level. In addition, he is the most well known motocross rider, outside of the industry.

After writing an article on Stewart’s new website and Twitter account, I recently got a chance to interview the motocross sensation. Below is the interview in both audio and text format. Enjoy!

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Phil Keoghan of the Amazing Race Rides Across America

April 23rd, 2009 • Comments Cycling/Fitness
Tags: America, Cycling/Fitness, Multiple Sclerosis, Now One Square Meal, Phil Keoghan, The Amazing Race, Tour de France, Tour Down Under, Tour of California

There’s the Tour de France, Tour of California, and even the Tour Down Under. But how about the Tour of America? While it hasn’t happened yet (although it’s in the works for 2009), Phil Keoghan, host of The Amazing Race has decided to make his very own Tour of America as he makes a 42 day long trek across America, from Los Angeles to New York.

While the official purpose of this ride is to raise money and spread awareness for Multiple Sclerosis, his ride is also sending another message - one of leading a healthy life supplemented by exercise and good nutrition.

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Music Which Gets Me Pumped to Ride

April 19th, 2009 • Comments Cycling/Fitness, Motocross Tips
Tags: Clipse, cycling, Cycling/Fitness, Disturbed, Immortal Technique, Lil Wayne, motivation, motocross, music, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, System of a Down

Music is a great motivator for cycling and motocross. Photos by Jonathan Shield and Paul Buckley

Both motocross and cycling are very intense adrenaline pumping sports. As a result, music is a great motivational factor for both activities. While “good” music is obviously a very subjective thing, everyone is always looking for good music, and because of this, my favorite motivational music for riding is listed below. Feel free to check out the artists and leave your comments/recomendations at the end of the article.
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I’m Going to Greece and Italy

April 7th, 2009 • Comments General
Tags: Greece, Italy, vacation

Hey Everyone, I just wanted to drop a (very) quick note and let you all know that for the next week and a half, I won’t be updating due to a school trip to Greece and Italy. I am very excited for this trip and I truthfully cannot wait to depart tomorrow. Hopefully when I get back I will be able to have a lot of new content for you guys and possibly a redesign of this site. Also, when I return, I will (hopefully) start racing motocross again, as my dad will have returned from California! Well, I check back in sometime around the end of next week. Until then, farewell!

James Stewart Enters the Social Web with JS7.com and @JS7 Twitter Account

April 1st, 2009 • Comments Motocross News
Tags: Branding, James Stewart, Mainstream, motocross, social, supercross, Twitter, website

Photo by GuyB.

James Stewart is destined to bring our sport to new levels. Just as Jeremy McGrath introduced millions of new fans to the sport, Stewart will continue to help motocross grow. His young edginess combined with his flashy personality and strong fan base will take him far in life, both on and off the bike.

Stewart’s latest step to grow his prescence and popularity both inside and outside of the motocross industry include two different web projects.
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