Articles By JC Hilderbrand - Off-Road Editor

JC Hilderbrand
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He’s been called dirty for plenty of reasons, but Hilde always likes it best when it involves two wheels. Riding crappy bikes since age 13 and devouring every moto mag in sight, he’s an off-road enthusiast through and through.

2006 Kawasaki's KX250F Comparison

Friday, December 30, 2005
We could barely contain our glee when we finally got the bikes collected for MCUSA's 250cc 4-stroke shootout. We soon found that it was more than we could have hoped for.

2006 Honda CRF250R Comparison

Friday, December 30, 2005
We could barely contain our glee when we finally got the bikes collected for MCUSA's 250cc 4-stroke shootout. We soon found that it was more than we could have hoped for.

2006 KTM 250SXF Comparison

Friday, December 30, 2005
We could barely contain our glee when we finally got the bikes collected for MCUSA's 250cc 4-stroke shootout. We soon found that it was more than we could have hoped for.

2006 Yamaha YZ250F Comparison

Friday, December 30, 2005
We could barely contain our glee when we finally got the bikes collected for MCUSA's 250cc 4-stroke shootout. We soon found that it was more than we could have hoped for.

2006 250F MX Shootout

Friday, December 30, 2005
We could barely contain our glee when we finally got the bikes collected for MCUSA's 250cc 4-stroke shootout. We soon found that it was more than we could have hoped for.

Racing Baja To Hell and Back Part II

Wednesday, December 28, 2005
We were waiting impatiently inside the baseball stadium, the hearts of everyone on the team were racing every time a rider appeared. Where was our last rider? Was he even alive?

ASV F3 Series Levers Review

Wednesday, December 28, 2005
All of these products are universal and will fit most bikes. To top everything off, the F3 Series levers come with a 3-year guarantee against breakage.

Racing Baja To Hell and Back Part I

Saturday, December 24, 2005
After finishing up our pre-run scouting, it was time to get down to business and get on with the racing. If we only knew what we were about to get into...

Maxxis IT-Desert Tires Review

Friday, December 16, 2005
Not only are we appreciative of Maxxis' support, but they've made believers out of us as to the quality of their products

2006 Yamaha YZ450F First Ride

Monday, December 12, 2005
There are some major alterations and changes to the new Yamaha YZ450F that are sure to have an impact on the blue faithful.

2006 Yamaha WR450F First Ride

Monday, October 31, 2005
Yamaha's potent off-road weapon gets a bunch of updates as the blue company tries to stay a step ahead of Honda. No aluminum frame yet for the WR, but there's more to it than some trick alloy...

Scott No Sweat IV Goggle Review

Tuesday, October 25, 2005
We tested the No Sweat IVs in the Nevada heat. Well, it wasn't very hot, but there were some big rocks...

2006 Honda XR650R Bike Test

Monday, October 24, 2005
Honda provides a powerful and relatively comfortable bike right out of the box.

2006 Kawasaki KX450F First Ride

Monday, October 17, 2005
Kawasaki completely re-vamped it's '05 prototype to finally satiate the starving mass of green riders who have been longing for a big-bore thumper.

CamelBak Hydration Systems

Thursday, September 29, 2005
With our upcoming desert races in Nevada and Baja, Mexico we hooked up with CamelBak to avoid suffering a miserable, thirsty death.

2006 Yamaha YZ250F First Ride

Wednesday, September 28, 2005
After redefining the motocross world in 2001, Yamaha has redefined the YZ250F for '06 with a ton of changes that make the new model a serious force to be reckoned with in the world of 250Fs.

O'Neal's 2005 Hardwear Jersey Review

Tuesday, September 27, 2005
O'Neal's 2005 Hardwear jersey combines great styling and a handful of performance-enhancing features to give racers and casual riders alike a sleek, comfortable addition to their riding gear.

2006 Kawasaki KX250F First Ride

Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Kawasaki is swinging for the fence in 2006, opting to completely re-design an already stellar KX250F.

OtterBox PDA/GPS Protection Review

Tuesday, August 30, 2005
OtterBox expands its line of indestructible products to cover your navigational assistants on the road.
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