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February '11 Interview with Louisiana's Ryan Breaux
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South Louisiana's Ryan Breaux grew up
riding in the woods, raced motocross for years, finished
second place in the 2009 LA Cross-Country Series' XC2 Lites
class / 4th Overall, then most recently won the XC2 Lites
class Championship in the 2010 LACC Series. We took a minute to catch up with Breaux.  Breaux finished ahead of Clint Woods (middle), Russ Wiggers (right), and many more in 2010. Shaw Photo |
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Background: Started racing in 2005
at age of 18. In 2005- - Rivers Edge series "Blinded by
the Light" Novice Class Champion - Rivers Edge Series "Blinded by
the Light" 2nd place in Open Class - Battle of the Best Novice Class
Champion - Ponca City National Qualifier
in Novice Class In 2006- - Member of the Honda of
Lafayette Race Team - Honda of Lafayette Winter
Series Champion in Novice Class - Motosouth Winter Series
Champion in Novice Class - Ponca City National Qualifier
in Novice Class - Raced Regionals for Loretta
Lynn in Novice and 125 C Open In 2007- - Loretta Lynn Regional Qualifier
in B Class In 2009- - LACC series 4th overall and 2nd
in XC2 class In 2010- |
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On getting started:
RB: Yes, I first started riding in the woods. My parents took us camping in Forest Hill [central Louisiana Nat'l Forest trails] all the time when I was little. My dad rode me around on his bike from the time that I was big enough to hold on to the handlebars. That’s how he would put me to sleep when we were camping. We rode for fun, not to race. When I turned 16, I had an itch to ride four-wheelers. I bought a Honda 400EX, and rode that for two years in the woods. Then, when I turned 18, I realized I born to be on two-wheels. That was about the time Honda came out with the CRF250R. I actually got the first one that Honda of Lafayette sold. I started racing motocross on that. I stayed on that model bike until 2009 when I switched to the KTM 200XC (which I am currently racing).
Click above to enlarge - far left photo by Terrie Shaw, middle by Mandy Comeaux, and far right by Chris Shows
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Memories from the 2010 season: The thing I remember most was the Hall’s Hazard race. I was able to, not only race, but also spend time trick-or-treating with my son for his first time. It was a great weekend. |
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During the MX
years what was your favorite track and why? My favorite place to ride has always been Forest Hill. We went there so often when I was young. When I started racing, I’d have to say my favorite track was Kentwood. Even though I had my fair share of injuries and hospital visits there, the track had the best natural terrain in the state. Plus, the soil was a nice mixture of sand and red dirt.
Now that you’ve raced both mx and cross-country / enduro which do you like better? LACC’s cross-country would be my favorite, because you get a little bit of both. It’s like having the things I love about motocross and enduro riding in one race. I don’t have to choose just one style anymore. |
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Would you suggest mx’ers try it out for training or just for fun? LACC’s cross-country style is definitely a good training deal. It helps riders build endurance. However, it is also good to try if you are looking for something new and fun. Either way, I would highly recommend it to riders of all ages and skill levels, no matter if they normally ride in the woods or on the track. It has a little something for everyone. |
| When asked about
upcoming goals, Breaux kept it short & sweet: My goals are to defend my XC2 Championship Title and to place in the top three overall at some events. |
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Breaux's 2010 Banquet Program write-up:
Occupation: Appliance Technician Past Race Highlights: 4th
overall and 2nd
in XC2 class for the 2009 LACC series. 2010 Bike: KTM 200 XC Hometown: Rayne, LA Favorite Venue: Sicily Island, LA and
Farm Country Classic Sponsors: Chuck’s Used Appliance/
Performance Cycles Thank You’s: I would like to start by thanking my sponsors Chuck’s Used Appliance and Performance Cycles. Most of all I would like to thank my parents, Chuck and Carrie, for helping me through out the season; with out their help and support I would not have made it this far. Also, I’d like to thank my fiancé, Tiffany, and my son, Kaleb, for supporting me emotionally on and off the track. And a special thanks to Lucas and the LACC staff. They truly work hard all year long to put on these amazing race. |
Thanks for taking the time Breaux
and good luck in 2011!
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