The ship carrying the first load of 2012 GasGas 300 Race bikes has been spotted off the coast along the Eastern Seaboard. Expect the first bikes to reach land sometime early next week, with delivery just in time for Valentine's Day! Even the colors match - I'm in love!

What were you doing December 19th? If you weren't riding your dirt bike with us you missed out on a fantastic - albeit frigid - time on Michigan's trails. With no snow and temperatures hovering around freezing, there is no reason not to ride.

It looks like there won't be new GasGas' under the Christmas tree after all. Production delays due to a late change in the air filtration system have pushed back first US deliveries until early February. Rather than utilize a cartridge-type system, the 2012 GasGas racers will come with a conventional airbox housing a TwinAir filter and the familiar sprung plunger for retention. Interest in the new bikes continues to grow as details are released - get your deposits in now to secure your new ride.

Pricing and production schedules have been released for the 2012 bikes. The 300s will lead the charge, followed by 300 estarts, 250s and 250 estarts, and then 200s, with the first bikes hitting US shores on or around New Year's Day. Call to reserve yours today.

Well that was COMPLETELY unexpected! GasGas unveiled a 100% overhauled line of bikes today, and they are out of this world. Featuring a new cylinder, power-valve, frame, bodywork, and suspension set-up, these bikes promise to propel you to the front. Did we mention a new Magura master cylinder actuating a new clutch? What about new linkage, Ohlins shock and the new 48mm Marzocchi fork previewed on the 2011 Cervantes and Nambotin replicas? The fuel tank is up a liter as well to 10.5, and there is a new polymer subframe. Start cleaning up your old scoot and fire up Craigslist - you're going to want to make room in the garage for one of these, especially after watching this. Delivery and pricing details available shortly, but deposits are being accepted.

Hats off to Aaron Wegner for defending his D14 Hare Scrambles crown and adding the D14 Enduro Championship by sweeping up at the Grizzly Enduro held September 11th in Fairview, Michigan. The front half of the season saw Wegner aboard a 250 Six Days - he switched up to a brand-spanking-new 250 Race in time to clinch the hare scrambles title at Polka Dots August 28th.

Congratulations to Matt Bucher, the first 250A rider to top GasGas mounted Jesse Warner, on his victory at the recent Greenville, MI D14 Knucklebuster enduro. Matt's victory came aboard a 2011 YZ250 with suspension tuning handled by PlusOnePerformance. In other race news, watch for Aaron Wegner to make his XC250 Race debut at the Polka Dots MC harescrambles held in Midland MI.

The spectacular 2011 GasGas 250 Race has arrived! Outfitted with an incredible array of hardware including an Ohlins shock and the all-new Marzocchi 48mm closed chamber fork, this bike is made for Michigan's woods like honey was meant for toast. Will you be the first to own one?

It turns out we were right all along - a 300cc two stroke is quite possibly the ultimate woods weapon. Congratulations to one-time GasGas rider Nick Fahringer on two consecutive National Enduro victories on his new 300cc 2 stroke Husaberg (nee KTM). You can check out the GasGas (and KTM) 300s on the New and Experienced Bike page. Props too to Aaron Wegner for finishing 10th OA / top GasGas (only a handful of seconds out of 8th) at the recent Jack Pine National.

Are you ready for a great day in the woods? Join the band of happy woods riders at Cadillac Michigan's Long Lake Trail Wednesday June 8 for the second installment of the Exotic Bike Trail Ride. Last time out we had three generations of GasGas' ... maybe this year we'll see a vintage IT175 or aluminum tank Husky to go along with the growing family of Spanish bike riders. Aaron Wegner will be joining us to demonstrate his championship winning skills and show how to make a Six Days 250 fly!

I'll have a cooler full of Gatorade and trail maps - bring some munchies and enough gas to do a couple loops (26 miles per). The plan is to hit the trail between 10:30 and 11. Spark arrestor and ORV sticker required.

Are you ready for Roselawn? Is your bike? Now is the time to put the finishing touches on your race prep for the D14 enduro season opener. Don't forget that both headlight and taillight are required for this event - and to travel on the ORV-friendly roads in most Michigan counties. If you're itching for a new bike to start the season off, we have a 250 Six Days ready to go, and 250 and 300 estarts are available on a day or two's notice.

Announcing the 2011 PlusOnePerformance Racer Package - when you buy a bike from us, you'll automatically qualify for 10% off EnduroEngineering components, 10% off AMSOIL products, 10% off IronMan sprockets, and 50% off labor charges at your first suspension service for the upcoming race season. We'll even post a photo and description of your old bike on our "For Sale" page to help you forget what life was like before your new GasGas!

Congratulations to Mark Robinson on his purchase of a XC250. An afternoon's ride and some negotiations with his 'finance committee' later, Mark rewarded himself with an early Christmas present - welcome to the team Mark!

Why is this man smiling? Because not only did he wrap up the AMA District 14 Hare Scrambles championship with a race remaining in the series, but Aaron Wegner also inked a deal to campaign a 2011 GasGas 250 Race bike in the the Michigan enduro and hare scrambles divisions. Long considered one of the fastest riders in the Midwest, Wegner was convinced the move to the Spanish bike was right after spending a day aboard a 2010 XC250 at the Exotic Bike Trail Ride. He praised the bike's ability to carve through the woods, the strength of the motor, its suspension performance, and the ability to blast through difficult terrain without sidestepping or getting out of sorts. Major support for the effort comes from GasGas Offroad US, PlusOnePerformance and afterhourscycle.com but sponsors are being added on an ongoing basis.

It's on people! The first annual "Exotic Bike Trail Ride" takes place Friday August 27th at the Long Lake Trail just north of Cadillac, MI.  Take 131 to 34 (aka Boon)  Road, exit to the west, turn right (north) at 41-1/2 Road by the Meijer's and travel a couple or four miles north. The entrance road to the trail head is marked by a brown DNR sign on the east side of the road.

We're looking for a 10:30 start roughly, but the benchracing may cause a slight delay. Bring out your ORV permit, spark arrestor, and pristine old PE175 (or Husky auto, Penton, or Can-Am Qualifier) and enjoy the summer's best day of trail riding. Guaranteed, or your money back! Oh, and you can ride my 2010 GasGas XC250 if the mood strikes.

Gas and ORV stickers are available in Cadillac, I'll bring some cold drinks, and a trail map or two (also available at http://www.midnr.com/publications/pdfs/forestslandwater/ORV/Maps-Trail/Long_Lake_Motorcycle_Trail.pdf).

Hope to see you there - Steve

The 2011 GasGas line-up for the United States has been announced and it should make you happy! Not only are the first XCs going to start arriving in the September time-frame, but the new eStart 250s and 300s are only a month behind that. SixDays themed bikes are set to arrive in October, with 125, 200, 250, and 300cc versions. That's right, the 200 is back! The Race series bikes should arrive after the first of the year, with Nambotin replica 300s available in the spring to a select few riders. Get those deposits in now to secure the bike of your dreams.

* All of the bikes are imported as "Competition only", meaning that they lack a taillight and blinkers, but the kits developed in 2010 (more details available on this site) will set you up with the hardware you need to get legal.

Today GasGas Motos ("the factory") announced a new importer for GasGas enduro bikes into the United States. This news, along with a renewed commitment to making the very best two-stroke off-road bikes should be music to the GasGas riders' ears. Stay tuned for more details, and watch for an early launch of the 2011 line. Oh, and did I mention that e-start will in fact be available on the ECs. Gather up that loose change and get your deposit in soon

Well, what do you think of that - the 2011 GasGas 2 strokes have emerged from the development labs in Spain. Full specifications are not yet available, but look for updated suspension tuning, a new chain guard design, re-contoured front fender and headlight, black fork legs, and a whole new look! You can see it "live" in this video 2011 GasGas Preview. Strong rumors have the much anticipated e-start arriving in 2011, but that is not yet official. Check back later for full details.

What a wild couple of weeks it's been. The Taste Test went off with a bang, we've covered a ton of miles on Michigan's trail system, raced the Valley enduro, and rode with the CCC crew on the Tomahawk loop for the Phil Bean Memorial Trail Tour. We've also been working on a couple of special projects - bike armor with Enduro Engineering and street legal kits! Check the new "Parts and other Goodies" page for more details.

It's on folks! Join us May 22, 2010 from 1-5pm at the Battle Creek Motorcycle Club grounds (21758 Waubascon Rd., Battle Creek MI 49017-7622) for a "taste test" of the 2010 GasGas line-up. The club has laid out a special loop so that you can ride the new 250Fse 4 stroke, EC250 two stroke and ISDE winning EC300 - just show up, sign-up, and ride. We'll have some GasGas swag courtesy of GoFasters in Minnesota, and the grill will be on.
  Don't forget your tent and your own bike - round 2 of the District 14 hare scrambles series goes off Sunday, with ATVs and youth classes in the morning, and big bikes in the afternoon.

The good ship Los Angeles did a "touch-and go" in the New York harbor today. The long-awaited off-loading of the container of new GasGas' will take place after the ship docks in Norfolk on Sunday.

Will you be able to see the 2010 ECs at the CCC Rites of Spring in Atlanta, MI next weekend? Perhaps, but it will be tight.

The wait for your new GasGas is almost over! At last report (April 14) the Hanjin Los Angeles carrying the 2010 GasGas bikes had passed Gibraltar and was headed out to sea. Look for the new EC250 and 300 around the first week in May.

Spring is fast approaching, and with it comes the GasGas demo day you've been waiting for! Join us, along with the Battle Creek crew and the guys from GoFasters Saturday May 22 and sample the 2010 line-up of EC race bikes. You'll be able to ride the 250 and 300 two strokes as well as the 250 and 450 thumpers on an honest-to-goodness hare scrambles loop. Watch this site for more details.

The 2010 GasGas bikes are on their way! Watch for announcements concerning demo ride days!

Ready for a good day in the woods? The latest revision of the D14 Enduro series schedule can be found here!

Some of Michigan's best off-road racing can be found right here  2010 D14 Hare Scrambles schedule

AfterHoursCycle.com becomes Michigan's GasGas off-road race headquarters

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