Blake Baggett
The Great Outdoors: Eleven
After a six year hiatus, The Great Outdoors motocross documentary series finally returns. TGO Eleven not only showcases American motocross as it has traditionally, but has expand globally, covering races in Canada and Europe making the new TGO revival a story that sprawls the planet. Since Ryan Dungey’s retirement, Marvin Musquin, Jason Anderson and their championship trainer, Aldon Baker, will attempt to dispatch Eli Tomac, the fastest rider in the 450 class as well as the threatening Blake Baggett. Supercross champion, Zach Osborne is the favorite for the 250 class. But, Alex Martin, Jeremy Martin, Aaron Plessinger, Colt Nichols, and European, Dylan Ferrandis are also involved in an “anyone can win” scenario. The infamous Alessi family returns to TGO. Mike, Danielle, and Tony Alessi are still on a mission and have moved north to compete in the Canadian Nationals. Finally, a trip to iconic Lommel, Belgium will introduce us to Antonio Cairoli and Jeffrey Herlings of the MXGP circuit.
The Golden Era
Feel the world of amateur motocross as the future crop of the pro ranks show you what amateur motocross is all about.
The Great Outdoors: Ten
It has been TEN years and TGO is still going strong. Over the last decade the riders, format, and the teams have changed, but the passion of the sport remains the same. The years of Carmichael-like domination have gone, and a handful of riders can presently win at any given moment in the 450 class. After having the worst season in his career last year, Chad Reed struck out on his own and launched Two Two Motorsports. The new determination and charge made him an American hero in 2011. Last year's champion Ryan Dungey lost his mentor and team manager, Roger Decoster, who left for the KTM team at the end of last season, leaving Ryan to defend his title. Because of injuries, Ryan Villopoto has not raced a full outdoor season in 2 years. But coming from 3 straight 250 championships, he is an obvious contender in the 450 class. The 250 class can be defined by two teams - Pro Circuit and Factory Connection. Mitch Payton and his team's record breaking season of podiums this year is another example of this. World Champion Tyla Rattray, Scotsman Dean Wilson, and the new kid Blake Bagget, all battle for the top spot while under the same Pro Circuit tent. Last year Factory Connection was on par with Pro Circuit, winning the 250 championship with Trey Canard. It's now up to Eli Tomac and Justin Barcia to bring down the mighty Pro Circuit team. The prestige of winning an American National Motocross Championship will call these men from all over the globe to duty every summer. As always, we will be there to capture the beautiful but brutal sport that is motocross, and remind us all ... why we race. This is The Great Outdoors.
The Golden Era
Feel the world of amateur motocross as the future crop of the pro ranks show you what amateur motocross is all about. Showing you what it takes along their journey to the top, dedicating their lives, overlooking the pain and striving for greatness to be that next big thing. All focused on making it to the big show yet wanting nothing more than to do what they love and live to do.