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The Hidden Variable in Elite Performance
When Nothing Appears Wrong There is a certain type of elite rider the sport struggles to explain. On paper, nothing is missing. The speed is unquestionable. Technique looks clean and repeatable. Preparation is thorough. On the right day, the performance appears effortless and controlled. Yet the same rider can suffer sudden, unforced crashes that seem to arrive without warning, sometimes even with a clear track and a comfortable lead. What makes these moments difficult to und

Gary Linge
24 hours ago6 min read


When Riders Start Racing Backwards
Visual hierarchy, peripheral awareness, and why flow disappears under pressure One of the most common phrases heard in motocross coaching is “look further ahead” . It is well intentioned. It is simple. And at a surface level, it is correct. But at higher levels of the sport, this advice becomes incomplete. Many of the biggest mistakes seen at national and professional level do not come from riders failing to look far enough ahead. They come from riders losing visual organisat

Gary Linge
Jan 164 min read


Why A1 Feels Different
Anaheim 1 is always one of the most anticipated races of the Supercross season.
Not because it decides the championship.
And not because it reliably tells us who the best rider is.

Gary Linge
Jan 104 min read


Development, Selection, and the Reality of Professional Motocross
Burnout is not the real failure point in motocross. The real test comes later, inside professional environments built to select, not develop

Gary Linge
Jan 811 min read


When Race Day Feels Off — and You Can’t Explain Why
Most capable motocross riders don’t suddenly lose speed on race day. What they lose is clarity, timing, and trust, usually under pressure. Commentators talk about it. Coaches talk about it. Riders feel it. “I didn’t feel like me out there.” “They’ve got the speed, but something happens when it counts.” What’s rarely explained is this: race day performance is not about character, confidence, or desire. It is the output of a system. And that system either holds… or it breaks. T

Gary Linge
May 31, 20253 min read


Why the Fastest Lap Won’t Win the Race
Why the Fastest Lap Won’t Win the Race – And What Haiden Deegan Is Quietly Teaching the Field We’re now into the U.S. Pro Nationals, and...

Gary Linge
May 28, 20255 min read


Switched On, Not Hyped Up: The Science Behind Pre-Race Rituals
Photo: Samo Vidic (Redbull content pool) Let’s talk about pre-race rituals. Everyone’s got one—some small routine, a way of preparing...

Gary Linge
May 4, 20253 min read


Frustration Is the Gatekeeper to Greatness
There’s something I need to say—and it’s been building for a long time. We are living in an era where motocross riders have more access...

Gary Linge
May 2, 20252 min read


It Wasn’t Bad Luck: The Seth Hammaker Reset
Seth Hammaker just won the East Rutherford round of the 250 East Coast Supercross Championship. He now leads the series and is riding...

Gary Linge
Apr 19, 20253 min read


Fast But Flawed
Why Riders With Bad Technique Can Still Be Fast And Why Real Technique Always Wins... in the End Rider: Liam Everts Photographer:...

Gary Linge
Apr 16, 20254 min read


Why You’re Stuck: The 7 Hidden Walls Holding Racers Back And How to Break Through Each One
Most people think coaching is just about running drills, giving encouragement, or correcting body position. But real coaching—...

Gary Linge
Mar 25, 20255 min read


The Belief That Almost Cost Me My Dream
I know what it’s like to be grateful for your parents’ sacrifices— But also feel trapped by their doubts. My dad gave me everything he...

Gary Linge
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Why You Ride Better in Practice Than on Race Day (Supercross Edition)
We’re four rounds into both the AMA Supercross and Arenacross world tour season, and you’re seeing it happen—some riders look fast all...

Gary Linge
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Lessons from Birmingham ArenaCross: The Right of Passage for Every Rider
Last night’s ArenaCross World Tour Round 1 in Birmingham wasn’t just another race—it was a unique challenge for many riders transitioning...

Gary Linge
Jan 5, 20252 min read


Unlock Peak Performance: The Power of Intentional Language
How ‘The Best’ Commands Focus and Precision
Our brains are sophisticated pattern-recognition systems that respond vividly to clear, power

Gary Linge
Nov 2, 20244 min read


Breaking the Myth: Why Grit Isn’t Just a Product of Hardship
Photo: Le Big USA Building grit and desire is often thought of as something born from struggle, but that’s only part of the story. While...

Gary Linge
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Hero or Hurdle?
dads, are often their child’s biggest hero. They are the ones young athletes look up to—the role models they want to impress

Gary Linge
Oct 24, 20243 min read


The Motocross Championship: A Lesson in True Victory
In a town renowned for its love of motocross, two riders, Alex and Sam, were the stars of the local scene. Both were talented and...

Gary Linge
Jul 29, 20242 min read


The Art Of Learning
After a previous blog on ‘natural talent’ I had emails rolling in from all over the globe really resonating with the message I put out...

Gary Linge
Feb 16, 20244 min read


The Perfect Moto
It's common for us to seek perfection in what we do, and we should always reach to be our best, but at what point does this begin to hurt...

Gary Linge
Jan 18, 20243 min read
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