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NEXX US RIDERS REPORT: 

Colin Cornberg | @number8wiremoto | Philipsburg, Montana

 

Real American riders, true adventures from the road, and Helmets For Life.

NEXX North America scouted for adventurous and creative riders to document their journey to one of the biggest and fastest weekends in US motorcycling, and here are their stories:

 • Tell us about the bike you rode to and around Austin.

The bike I rode was a custom Harley Davidson Street 750 which I built for the Handbuilt Show. It is an Evel Knievel tribute bike, which I supercharged and crafted lots of handmade parts, including the American flag gas tank and seat cowl. 


• How were you travels down to Austin? Any challenges along the way?

Our road to Austin was fun, despite it being a nearly 30 hour haul. We broke it up by stopping in Moab to test run the Harley, and rode dirt bikes on Kane Creek trails and Slickrock trail. 

 


 

• Was this the most fun aspect of getting down to ATX?

We also stopped outside of Roswell NM to ride offroad, but unfortunately didn’t run into any aliens…


• What was your most exciting experience of MotoGP?

We were lucky enough to have access to Kevin Schwantz’s VIP suite for the weekend! Meeting Kevin and watching the race was an experience I won’t forget.

 


• What was your favorite bike at the Handbuilt Show?

Jake Drummond’s Omen and Fullermoto’s 2029 were my favorite bikes of the show, but there were a lot of game changing builds there this year!

• Do you recall a favorite moment from the Austin weekend?

There were many great moments, tacos were one of them. As a builder, getting to chat with some of the industry leaders is inspiring and that’s what I value most about shows like the Handbuilt.

 

• Describe your experience with your NEXX helmet.

I was blown away by the NEXX X.G100 Grand Win helmet when I got it.  I was expecting something similar to the other retro-styled helmets on the market right now, but the fit and finish of the X.G100 feels like it's on another level. It feels incredibly secure but still super-comfortable. The visor, closures, and vent systems are all well designed and work great. I have ridden in the helmet a few more times since being home and am looking forward to many more rides!

 

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NEXX US RIDERS ANNOUNCEMENT

Real American riders, true adventures from the road, and Helmets For Life.
NEXX North America recently scouted for adventurous and creative riders to document their journey to one of the biggest weekends in US motorcycling, and the results are in! Meet the next crop of US NEXX Riders and follow along on their adventures to the fastest motorcycle race and biggest custom bike show on the 2019 US calendar.
Micah Huntzinger | @jackelfox | Denver, Colorado
As a busy entrepreneur with a hand in multiple businesses, Micah’s true passion lies in exotic European motorcycles and photography. A rider for 14 years, the intersection of a personal attraction for bikes and interest in the still image reflect on the content he is driven to put out. Having already attended the One Show in Portland, Oregon earlier this year, Micah is eager to hit the road to the Handbuilt Motorcycle Show to capture all the creativity and excitement in Austin. Astride his Ducati XDiavel and equipped with his X.WST2 Carbon Zero, he’s ready for this moto-adventure. Follow his ride and our other #nexx2austin riders’ journeys on our Instagram page!
 
Colin Cornberg | @number8wiremoto | Philipsburg, Montana
An immigrant from New Zealand, Colin is Number 8 Wire Motorcycles, a passionate rider and custom builder. A bicycle mechanic and semi-pro level racer in a past life, a passion for anything with two wheels and can go fast ultimately led to the pursuit of his own custom motorcycle shop. In addition to building bikes, Colin has a intense fascination with riding them, having done numerous asphalt touring and off-road trips across the United States, as well as a recent three week journey in the Indian Himalayas. Colin is bringing his latest creation, a supercharged Harley Davidson Street 750, to the Handbuilt Show this year. Follow along when he will be wearing a matching NEXX X.G100R Grand Win to shakedown and road test his supercharged bike along the route.
 
Alex Baldridge | @twowheelsparttime | Nashville, Tennessee
After taking a new rider course on a whim, Alex now looks back at it as the second best decision he’s ever made (the first was marrying his best friend Katie). While he find his day job in cancer research massively fulfilling, in his spare time he’s feverishly talking about motorcycles, thinking about motorcycles, riding motorcycles, or all 3 at once. Thriving off of coffee, bikes, and constant travel, he frequently combines them on regular tours both overseas and throughout the United States. He stoically believes there always moto-adventures to be had, and new friends to be made. Follow his ride down to Austin in an X.R2 Carbon, with a full ride report to follow on www.bike-urious.com
 
Katie Lovelace Baldridge | @katielb213 | Nashville, Tennessee
When Katie isn’t on her beloved bike, she’s helping others better themselves as a nutritionist and personal trainer. As soon as she started riding 7 years ago, she fell in love with the exhilaration and empowerment that motorcycling brings. Bikes have provided an inlet into a diverse, entertaining, and loving group of women that she would never have met otherwise. Katie spends warm weekends winding through Tennessee backroads with her husband Alex, or with her all-female riders group, the Litas. Her favorite two-wheeled adventures include destination moto-camping and an epic trip exploring the twisty Scotland countryside. Follow her experience in Austin, where she’ll be in her X.G100R Motodrome.

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2019 MOTOGP TX | HANDBUILT SHOW RIDER SEARCH

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NEXX North America is scouting for adventurous and creative riders to document their journey to one of the biggest weekends in US motorcycling. Whether through your own social media page, website, blog, or a ride report on a motorcycle forum, we want to follow along on your personal voyage to the fastest motorcycle race and biggest custom bike show on the 2019 US calendar!  
 
Click below to apply by April 1st, and if chosen we'll send you a free 2019 Collection Helmet for your epic ride to Texas! Even if not selected, you're automatically entered to win a NEXX Garage Collection Helmet just by applying!

 

Apply here: bit.ly/nexx2austin