Interviewed by fellow Team MIPS athlete and American cross-country mountain bike cyclist Kate Courtney, the ‘Why we Ride’ interview series aims to delve into the hearts and minds of Team MIPS athletes to find out what makes them tick.

The interview covers the Team HRC champion expressing his own self-doubt about returning to the sport. In February, Gajser crashed during preseason testing in Trentino, which resulted in a broken right femur, an operation and a lengthy seven-month recovery, that saw him miss the majority of the 2023 Motocross World Championship.

Speaking about returning to MXGP after his recovery, Gajser said: “If I said I never doubted myself, I would be lying. Especially when returning from injury, I might ask myself if I would be able to repeat it (winning another Championship), or become even better? I try not to think like that, because I believe if you’re hungry enough, there is always a way to reach bigger things.”

Gajser made an impressive return to the race in the final five rounds of the season, taking two overall victories. The interview explores the champion discussing the pressure he faces to continue performing at top level. Gajser added: “Winning one world championship title is not easy, it’s super difficult. There’s a lot of pressure from me to repeat my success year after year, along with everyone else around me who also has that expectation.”

The interview explores the topic of motivation and if this changes over time, or if the love of motocross remains the reason behind Gajser’s determination to continue competing professionally.

Besides discovering Gajser’s journey, the series explores safety and risks in motocross. This includes finding out how to prepare both physically and mentally to minimise risks, and what kind of gear motocross riders use to stay safe, aiming to inspire other riders and athletes to take their safety seriously and develop the skills they need to thrive in their chosen activity.

 

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