DK followed Dan Gysbers #362 around for a few laps out at the Waldo practice track in Starke Florida in January 2009.

Dan Gysbers #362 winning the Thames Valley Riders Expert moto#2.

Dan gets by teammate #116 Len Graat at the start, passes some random dude laying on the ground, there is another takeout, and then Dan pull off the moto win!

Name: Scott Hillman

Hometown: London,Ont

Education: Fanshawe September 2010: Automotive Tech.

Current Job: Melrose Construction 

Years Racing: 5 

Racing Class: MX2 Junoir

Current Bike: RMZ-250F

Favourite Tracks: Walton, Waldo MX

Favourite Obstacle: Scrub Tables

Career Highlights: First career win at Granton MX, Racing the 2009 Walton Trans-Can, Teaching at Ultimate Suzuki First Time Rider Days

Hobbies: Mountain Biking, Hockey, Golf, Working out

Volunteer Experience: Relay for Life, West London hockey coach

Additional Info:

In 2010 we have an excellent group of guys on our team, giving us a promising start on what will be a terrific season for everyone onboard the DGR MX team. This year is going to be exciting for me as I am having more fun then ever riding and promoting our sport, while still accomplishing all my goals. With the passion our team has for motocross, I am pumped to see myself and my team reach our personal and team goals this season.

2010 Goals:

For 2010 my goals are pretty simple: To do well racing, promote are sport and most importantly have fun.

I would like to finish top 5 every week in the Junior class. I would also like to finish top 3 at the 2010 Walton Trans-Can Nationals. I want to be racing in CMRC Intermediate by the end of next year.

 Aside from racing I want to promote our sport and sponsors to the best of my ability, and am looking forward to helping teach at the Ultimate Suzuki First Time Rider Days again this year.

Scott Hillman #279

Name: Dan Gysbers

Hometown: Mt. Brydges, Ont

Education: Fanshawe College Business Marketing Student: 4.0 GPA

Current Job: College Student / Poultry Farm General Manager

Years Racing: 10

Racing Class: CMRC Pro

Current Bike: RM-250, RM-Z250F

Favourate Track: Walton

Favourate Obstacle: on-off tabletop jump

Hobbies: Working out, Cycling, Snowboarding, Flying

Additional info:

Aside from being the owner of Dan Gysbers Racing, I am a current Business Marketing student at Fanshawe College holding a 4.0 average, and working towards my Commercial Flight Instructor license at Crosswind Aviation. I am thankful to have a great bunch of guys on our team, as we have been having more fun riding than ever, and have taken a strong initiative in exposing motocross to the surrounding London area.

2010 Goals:

It is my goal to see our team strive within our community to see awareness for the sport of Motocross grow in a positive manner, and encourage families to join our sport and share our passion.

I am very confident in my abilities as a racer, and am very much looking forwards to being a top 20 contender at every round of the 2010 CMRC Monster Energy Motocross Nationals series.

I am also committing myself to once again racing the night program at the 2011 AMA Toronto Supercross in the Supercross Lites class. Look for video updates throughout the upcoming summer as I build my Supercross track and plug away all year, improving myself and my lap times.

Dan Gysbers #362

Dan Hutchinson #777

Name:

Daniel Hutchinson 

Hometown: London, Ont

Education: Currently in Saunders Secondary School

Years Racing: 10

Racing Class: CMRC Junior

Race Number: # 777 

Current Bike: KX 250f

Favourite Track: Baja MX

Favourite Obstacle: Step Ups 

Hobbies: Biking, Snowboarding

2010 Outlook: Dan Hutchinson grew up racing in the United States. He has joined our team for 2010, with basically a clean slate in Canadian motocross. Dan is very talented on a bike and rides with an aggression not usually found in Canadian motocross, and will be a definate title contender for an amateur national championship this season. 

Hometown: London, Ontario 

Education: Graduated from the Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Maintenance Program at Fanshawe College and currently a Level 2 Millwright Apprentice

Current Job: Cliff chair supervisor at Big White Ski Resort in Kelowna BC

Years of Racing: 6 years

Racing Class: MX1 Intermediate

Race number: 117

Current Bike: RM-Z 450

Favourite Tracks: Auburn Hills, Gysbers MX, and Pax Trax

Favourite Obstacle: Scrub Tables

Career Highlights: Two podium finishes at 2009 Walton Trans-Can, first place at Cayuga Raceway Pro class 2009, Teaching first time riders at Ultimate Suzuki ride days 2008-2009

Hobbies: Mountain biking, Working on my bike, Hockey and Snowboarding

Volunteer Experience: Charity ball hockey tournament referee for Cystic Fibrosis in 2009 and as a group we volunteer at the London Food Bank every year.

Goals for 2010:

This year I have moved up to the MX1 Intermediate class and I am striving for top 10 finishes. I would also like to try and qualify at the Gopher Dunes National, Sand Del Lee National and the Walton Trans- Can Weekend. Aside from racing I want to set a positive image for the sport in the community and be someone that younger riders can look up to as positive role model.

Additional Information:

This is our third year as a team and I think it will be the best one yet! We have a good group of riders and a great facility to practice at. This will be our fourth year working on Gysbers facility and it is really coming along well. Gysbers MX has a wide range of skill levels and personalities, all of us have our strengths so we work together and help each other out both on and off the track.

Len Graat #117

Private motocross training with CMRC Pro racer Dan Gysbers #362

Learn the techniques for proper control of your off-road motorcycle. Whether you are a beginner, aspiring amateur rider, or just looking to have fun and gain experience, I will aid you in learning the skills you need to ride safely and improve your confidence.

We will start off with a detailed assessment of your current riding level, and provide you with a report of your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This assessment will serve as an aid as we set goals and establish a personalized lesson/training plan for you.

Training packages can be purchased in groups of 10 individual 1 hour lessons. We limit lessons to 1 a day per student as it allows us to focus on each individual skill, and allow you time to practice the drills on your own “homework” time – as we all know, “practice makes perfect”.

The final lesson will include a post-training evaluation where you will see your improvements come to life! You will receive a report card highlighting your improvements, a personalized video from our coaching sessions, and gift certificates from our sponsors!

Where does this take place?

Wherever is convenient for you!

     *Extra costs may be included based on my travel and track sign-in expenses

When do lessons take place?

By appointment only. I am typically available weekday evenings; however, we can accommodate your needs.

What will I learn?

1.       Body Positioning

-          Lessons focus on maintaining a low center of balance for more control over the motorcycle in all aspects of your riding

-          Learn the differences between the 2-stroke and 4-stroke rider positioning

-          Stationary and moving drills to quickly develop your riding skills 

2.       Braking Technique

-          Drills for proper use of the front and rear brakes to improve control

-           Learn how to position your body for braking

 3.       Starts

-          Drills to improve reaction time and improve control

 4.       Cornering

-          Body positioning for proper control in all types of corners; including: when to sit, stand, and put the foot out

-          Techniques for all types of corners (off-camber, rutted, hard pack flat corners, bowls, sand berms

-          Learn when to use the clutch

-          Focus on carrying momentum through corners

 5.       Riding in Ruts

-          Getting comfortable in ruts – rutted corners, rutted jumps – we will do it all!

 6.       Jumping

-          Learn techniques for jumping higher or staying lower in the air

-          How to case jumps safely

 7.       Rollers / Whoops

-          Develop the 3 techniques for attacking these sections and when to apply them

 8.       Momentum

-          The easiest place to make up time on the track is in the corners, we will practice being smooth and consistent, and learning to save energy and minimize mistakes for a faster lap time. Think go slow to go fast!

 9.       Passing & Line selection

-          Learn to pay attention to line selection on the track

-          How to avoid getting caught in other riders mistakes

-          Develop and follow an effective practice strategy

 10.   What to do on race day

-          Arriving prepared – knowing and planning what needs to be done

-          Learning to visualize the track, planning your line selection 

*Please inquire for professional personal fitness training and nutrition services  

How much does it cost?

One time Individual assessment (including report card, personalized video, and action plan) – $85

* if you purchase a 10 lesson package within 14 days of your assessment you will receive a $50 discount.

Package of 10 individual lessons – including a FREE post-training assessment (same as first assessment) – $200

Professional Personal fitness training and nutrition advice is available.  Contact our licensed personal training consultant Stephanie Coleman via Steph@dgrmx.com for details.

How do I register?

Registration and all other motocross related inquiries can be sent to Dan Gysbers via email: dan@dgrmx.com

Personal fitness training and nutrition inquiries can be sent to Stephanie Coleman via: steph@dgrmx.com