XRD Racing
La Paz, Baja Sur MX

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At Xriderdown we’re all about dirt bike riding — from recreational trails to competitive races.

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🌵 Where It All Began

       Ridgecrest, California is where I cut my teeth riding dirt bikes. There is no better place on earth than the middle of the Mojave Desert to hone your skills as an off-road rider. Competing in the SoCal off-road racing scene in the 70's, 80's an 90's was a remarkable experience I'll never forget. Those years built the foundation for a lifelong devotion to the sport.

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Chasing Trails Across the West

My addiction to off-road riding led me across terrains that read like a rider’s dream:
- The lower desert of Palm Springs, CA
- The high desert of Lucerne Valley
- The snowcapped Rockies of Colorado

- And now, the lush, forested Pacific

Northwest...to name a few

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🏁 The Races That Shaped Me

I’ve competed in just about every type of off-road event — MX, Enduro, Hare & Hound, Hare Scrambles, European Scrambles, Qualifiers, Grand Prix. But nothing compares to a classic District 37 Hare & Hound:
Dead-engine start. A hundred miles of dust, rocks, sagebrush. Elbows out, throttle wide open to the “Bomb.” That’s where legends are made.

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🔥 Still Riding
I may have throttled back on racing, but the fire to ride never went out. For me, dirt bikes aren't just a sport — they're a way of life.