https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Mon, 18 May 2026 11:33:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/conrad-mewse-to-come-out-on-top-is-a-big-weight-off-my-shoulders/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:33:02 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=202779 British MX1 champion Conrad Mewse put on a flawless display at the Landrake round of the series by running away with both races to move into the championship lead for the first time this season. With three race wins now under his belt at the half way point of the campaign, the Crendon Tru7 Honda...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-freddie-bartlett-signs-with-absolute-mx-ktm-powered-by-mark-mccann-64/ Sat, 02 May 2026 08:54:05 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201730 Young British prospect Freddie Bartlett has secured a significant boost to his 2026 campaign after officially signing with the Absolute MX KTM Powered by Mark McCann 64 team. After beginning the season aboard a 450cc machine despite still being just 16 years old, Bartlett will now switch to a 250cc and turn his attention towards...]]> https://gatedrop.com/excl-david-braceras-to-contest-the-british-championship-at-lyng/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:57:13 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=201456 The MXGB British Championship heads into its third round on May the 3rd at Lyng, and the MX2 class is set to receive an exciting boost with the addition of a high-calibre international wildcard. Spanish talent David Braceras will make the trip to the UK to line up against the domestic regulars in what promises...]]> https://gatedrop.com/gyan-doensen-oriol-oliver-and-shaun-simpson-discuss-british-championship-opener/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:12:08 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=199453 The 2026 Motul ACU British Motocross Championship got underway this weekend with a strong start for the team at the opening round. Both riders delivered impressive performances, each claiming a moto victory across the day’s racing. Gyan secured the overall win to take the championship lead and the red plate, while teammate Oriol produced a...]]> https://gatedrop.com/entry-list-british-championship-rd1-hawkstone-park-2026/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:18:27 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=199175 The British Championship gets underway this weekend at the iconic Hawkstone Park. It’s nice to see plenty of entries ahead of the opening round which is set to be a cracker. MX1:  3 Josh GILBERT Honda 6 Carlton HUSBAND Fantic 7 Louie KESSELL KTM 10 Jason  MEARA Yamaha 16 Tom  GRIMSHAW Honda 19 Syd PUTNAM...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-charlie-richmond-signs-with-crendon-tru7-honda-racing-for-2026/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:28:11 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=198342 Despite previously indicating that their rider line-up would remain unchanged for the 2026 season, Crendon Tru7 Honda Racing have now confirmed they will field an additional rider under their awning. Young prospect Charlie Richmond heads into a new chapter after a strong 2025 campaign. The Brit now says goodbye to his time racing in the...]]> https://gatedrop.com/excl-eddie-wade-to-race-the-mx1-british-championship-in-2026/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:26:37 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197820 After a few seasons away from full-time motocross competition, Eddie Wade is set to return to the national championship scene. The British rider has confirmed he will contest the entire ACU British Motocross Championship in 2026, making the move up to the MX1 class aboard a Triumph. Wade stepped away from racing in the MXGP...]]> https://gatedrop.com/revealed-mxgb-2026-rider-list/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:30:29 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197123 The British Championship rider list is looking good ahead of the 2026 season. The MX1 class is going to be a lot more interesting with the likes of Ben Watson and Oriol Oliver racing.  You can see the riders registered so far for the 2026 season but this list isn’t final – one absentee is...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-jason-meara-confirms-his-plans-for-the-2026-season/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:57:48 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=194749 There’s positive news for Irish motocross fans as Jason Meara has confirmed his plans for the 2026 season – and it’ll be fantastic to see him back behind the start gate after a difficult 2025 impacted by health issues. For the year ahead, Meara will remain with the Moto-Cyle setup but is set for a...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-calum-mitchell-remains-with-oakleaf-worx-total-triumph-for-2026/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:22:31 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=193363 It has been officially confirmed that Calum Mitchell will remain with the Oakleaf Worx Total Triumph team for the 2026 season. After a strong and progressive 2025 campaign, both rider and team are keen to build on the momentum they established together. This past season marked a positive step forward for Mitchell in the MX2...]]>