Bring Back Moto Gymnastics!
From this 1934 video of moto gymnastics in Munich, Germany we find inspiration for a modern event. While operating a bike from the sidehack requires some serious next-level skills, the obstacle course is no less demanding. Then there’s the very dangerous disembarking the motorcycle to shimmy beneath three adjacent tables finished off by remounting the moving motorcycle, and the crowd favorite, wheelieing the sidehack over obstacles. Of course, we’ll disregard the four-wheelers, but the mad scientist routine is an absolute must – maybe a halftime show – before the climatic event finale; a jungle gym of men operated by a couple of obviously well-trained animals.
Who wouldn’t want to see a MO sponsored 2017 version of this event? If we get enough “hell yahs!” maybe we can convince the powers above to let us host a similar showcase of skill and abserdity.
A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.
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I'd watch. Might even get into a bear suit.
HELL YAH!