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FUNCHAL (Portugal), 05 January 2014 - Youthstream presents the sixteenth issue of MXGP Mag which includes a feature on the officially announced teams set to contest the entire 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship, it also touches base on the ‘political’ side of the sport as we familiarize ourselves with the newly re-elected FIM/CMS Director Tony Skillington. Issue sixteen also features an in depth interview with popular Italian rider Alessandro Lupino, blasts back to the past and reflects on the success of American star Ricky Johnson, and offers an inside look at MXGP’s ultimate VIP Skybox Gold experience.

Click here to read the sixteenth issue of MXGP Mag or download it for FREE on Apple Store or Google Play. The iOs and Android versions contain exclusive videos and several photo galleries, and once the MXGP Mag has been downloaded, the reader does not need to be connected on the Internet to go through the content.

Those users who have already downloaded the other issues on their iOs device can automatically download the sixteenth issue by opening the News Stand and clicking on the cover of the MXGP Mag. Whereas those readers using an Android device will be able to download the magazine for free thanks to this new app: http://bit.ly/IssuuOnAndroid

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After the first successful years of activity, the MXGP Academy renews itself and in the first week of 2015 is starting with a training camp in Spain. Motocross riders of at least 6 Countries are taking part to the training session in the South of Spain.

During the MXGP of Lommel (Belgium), Youthstream President Giuseppe Luongo announced that as of 2015 this project will be managed by FIM Europe, with the on-going

support from Youthstream.

The team of the MXGP Academy relies on the support of famous trainers: two-time FIM Motocross World Champion John Van Den Berk and Jan Postema, for additional training

sessions, while the responsible for the coordination is Martin van Genderen, well known in Motocross as well as in Road Racing.

The team has at its disposal for the Academy six KTM: 65 cc, 85 cc and 125 cc. Of course riders can also use their own motocross bikes.

«In many meetings the team has developed this new style of the Academy», says Martin de Graaff, responsible of MXGP Academy on behalf of FIM Europe, where he is President of the Sporting Council. «I am pleased with the results and all aspects of training possibilities for young riders and trainers in their plans. «The future structure, laid down in a long term vision with the name ‘Motivation by Encouraging’, is comparable with many other sport programs of Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines».

The activities for these training sessions are: motor training, education for riders (rules and behaviour), aspects of physical training, program for parents about communication, food for sportsmen and women.

Copyright: Photo: FIM Europe

With Social Media playing an important role in building a solid, enthusiastic and loyal fan base, MXGP has introduced the MXGP Social Media Awards to commend riders and teams on their efforts in the social media world. The way the winners were selected was via you, the fans and followers, by filling out a form on MXGP’s Facebook page or tweeting with the hashtag #MXGPSMA.

With the competition closing yesterday, December 31^st, here are your MXGP Social Media Award winners:

1. Social Media’s Most Valued Rider: Antonio Cairoli

2. Social Media’s Most Valued Team: Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing

3. Social Media’s Rookie of the Year Award: Pauls Jonass

4. Best Tweet Award: Jeffrey Herlings 

@jherlings84: “Pain is temporary. Glory is forever.”

Follow him: @jherlings84. Click HERE to view the tweet.

5. #MXGPSelfie Award: Jake Nicholls

Follow him on Instagram: @jgn45. Click HERE to view the selfie & if you like to take selfies, YOU can always #MXGPSelfie. Try it!

6. Best Insta-Video: Gautier Paulin

Follow him on Instagram: @gautierpaulin. Click HERE to view the video.

7. Hilarious Award: Thomas Covington

Follow him on Instagram: @thomsc64. Click HERE to see the picture.

Congratulations to all of the award winners and a big thanks to everyone who voted.

Welcome to 2015! On behalf of MXGP we hope you had a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year and we look forward to entertaining you and keeping you up to date with all of MXGP’s best moments and hottest gossip all season long. Follow us on our social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube for up to the minute news and content.

Lets face it. Things professional motocrosser’s do and say can be pretty darn hilarious. Who do you think was the funniest rider this year?

The nominee’s for the Most Hilarious Rider are:

- Dylan Ferrandis

- Gautier Paulin

- Thomas Covington

- Aleksandr Tonkov

- Max Anstie

- Antonio Cairoli

You can view each riders Social Media page by clicking on the riders’ name.

Go ahead and vote now! Click HERE to go to fill in the form on MXGP’s Facebook page OR send a tweet with the name of your nomination and the HASHTAG #MXGPSMA.

And remember if you want to join in on the Social Media Awards buzz, HASHTAG your pics, statuses and tweets with the hashtag #MXGPSMA

Since Instagram added the video feature to their awesome app we’ve been able to really get to know our favorite MXGP riders. Who do you think posted the coolest Insta-video this year?

The nominee’s for Best Insta-Video are:

- Antonio Cairoli

- Gautier Paulin

- Jordi Tixier

- Thomas Covington

- Jake Nicholls

- Todd Waters

You can view each riders Social Media page by clicking on the riders’ name.

Go ahead and vote now! Click HERE to go to fill in the form on MXGP’s Facebook page OR send a tweet with the name of your nomination and the HASHTAG #MXGPSMA.

And remember if you want to join in on the Social Media Awards buzz, HASHTAG your pics, statuses and tweets with the hashtag #MXGPSMA

February is not coming fast enough for us die-hard MXGP fans. It’s still 2014 and we’re already buzzing about how awesome the battles in 2015 are going to be. Who will win? It’s anybody’s guess.

Make sure you tune in to watch! MXGP-TV is now available on all mobile devices so you can watch LIVE and on-demand anywhere, anytime.

Witness the action right from your living room. All you have to do is visit www.MXGP-TV.com and sign up to the package of your choice.

The first round of the FIM Motocross World Championship to take place on European soil is always as intense and dramatic as round one. Round one of 2015 will take place for the third consecutive year in Qatar before heading to Thailand for round two and eventually onto Argentina for round three. Round four will mark the first round to take place inside Europe and will be at the familiar, serene and picturesque location of Arco di Trento, Italy.

As always, MXGP of Trentino is bound to be buzzing on the weekend of April 19th as fans from across Europe and the rest of the world pile into the compact venue to witness some of the epicness MXGP 2015 is sure to bring. 

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW **Take advantage of the special early bird OFFER**

To buy tickets to MXGP of Trentino which will take place at Arco di Trento, Italy on the weekend of April 19^th click HERE.

2014 was a super sweet year for MXGP. The racing was epic, as were the tracks and locations. With only a few days left of this awesome year, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and re-watch the five MOST WATCHED Youtube video’s posted on MXGP’s Youtube channel.

So here they are:

Team USA’s Jeremy Martin has a biggie through the waves at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations in Kegums, Latvia.

Team HRC’s Evgeny Bobryshev’s gnarly fall at MXGP of Trentino in Italy.

Steven Frossard crashes out of second place in Trentino.

Highlights of the 2014 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations

Cairoli sends it huge over the quad in Matterley Basin to pass Van Horebeek for the lead.

Watching these awesome moments just adds to the excitement for MXGP 2015 where the racing is expected to be even better than before.

Don’t forget to like, follow and subscribe to our Social Media channels, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Each network is clickable.

In a world where ‘selfies’ have become a daily norm, who do you think posted the best #MXGPselfie this year?

The nominee’s for Best #MXGPselfie are:

- Glenn Coldenhoff

- Jeffrey Herlings

- Jake Nicholls

- Antonio Cairoli

- Todd Waters

- Jose Butron

You can view each riders Social Media page by clicking on the riders’ name.

Go ahead and vote now! Click HERE to go to fill in the form on MXGP’s Facebook page OR send a tweet with the name of your nomination and the HASHTAG #MXGPSMA.

And remember if you want to join in on the Social Media Awards buzz, HASHTAG your pics, statuses and tweets with the hashtag #MXGPSMA

Slovenian MX2 rider Tim Gajser made another important step in his life. Gariboldi Honda rider, who turned 18 this year is not busy only with preparations for the 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship season. Gajser also took a time for driving lessons, which was a special gift from AMZS – Slovenian Motorcycle Federation and its assisting corporation that is the best and the most reliable driving school in Slovenia.

Tim successfully passed the driving test a few days ago. “I can finally drive a car by myself. This will make my life easier. I would like to thank to the AMZS for that opportunity,” said Gajser. He has promised that he will be a responsible driver.

Tim Gajser is one of the most talented motocross riders in the world and is looking forward to the next MX2 season which will start in 10 weeks in Qatar.

Copyright: Photo: Andreja Prel