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Vintage bikes, brutal crashes, and one of the most obsessive motocross journeys you’ll hear allyear - Logan Bryan turns a late start into a full-on racing identity, and the stories are wild. If youlove two-strokes, old-school track lore, and the kind of bench racing that feels like a garage fullof legends, this episode is for you.
Logan Bryan sits down with James to trace the path from a Boy Scout kid in Zanesville to aracer who lives for dirt bikes, fabrication, and the vintage scene. What starts as a casualconversation quickly becomes a deep dive into the machines, people, and moments thatshaped him - from a $1,900 restored 1979 RM125 to the terrifying ride that nearly ended in ahighway ditch, and from learning to wrench on his own bikes to chasing championships oneverything from a 125 to a 500.
You’ll discover:
- How a late start on a CRF 150F turned into a lifelong obsession with two-strokes
- Why Logan believes riding a 125 teaches corners, balance, and timing better than anythingelse
- The hard-earned difference between “fast” and “finesse” in vintage and modern racing
- What it takes to build, port, jet, and race your own bikes when nobody’s handing youshortcuts
- How vintage racing opened the door to friendships, sponsors, and once-in-a-lifetime accessat places like RedBud and Pro Circuit
Logan also breaks down the bikes that defined his progression - the CR125s, KX125, RMZ250,Beta 250 two-stroke, and the legendary TM 400 that sat untouched for years before wakingback up. Along the way, he shares the crash stories, hospital trips, broken collarbones, and“where’s the bike?” moments that every real rider will recognize immediately.
James and Logan also get into the bigger picture: what’s changed in motocross, why the sportdemands more fitness and humility than ever, and how social media has reshaped the wayriders build their name. Through it all, Logan’s perspective stays grounded - family first,sponsors second, ego nowhere in sight.
This one is perfect for anyone who loves vintage motocross, two-stroke culture, local racinghistory, or hearing how a rider becomes part of the sport’s living story. If you want raw honesty,killer bench racing, and a reminder of why motocross people are built different, hit play now.
**Featuring:**
**Logan Bryan** - a vintage and modern motocross racer from Zanesville, Ohio, known for hisdeep two-stroke knowledge, hands-on bike builds, and relentless commitment to the sport.**James** - host of *Still Sending It*, guiding the conversation through Logan’s racing roots,bike progression, and the people who helped shape his path.