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News Update 👀 Ken Roczen Joins Team Germany for 2025 Motocross of Nations It’s official — Ken Roczen will represent Germany in the MXGP class at the 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations. The prestigious event is set for October 4–5 at the iconic Ironman Raceway in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Roczen will line up alongside Simon Längenfelder, who takes on MX2 duties, and Maximilian Spies, who will compete in the Open class. With the addition of Roczen, Team Germany finalizes a powerful three-rider lineup, ready to challenge for glory on U.S. soil. Team managers Marcel Dornhöfer and Karsten Schneider had Roczen as their top pick for the MXGP spot. As per team management, “We were in contact with Ken and his team constantly. He showed his interest to race for us early on, but just like him, we had to wait and see how his injury recovery progressed. Now we are even happier – the wait was worth it. With Ken, Simon and Maximilian we once again have a strong line-up that combines experience and fresh ambition,

August 23, 2025 Gistblogger 0

  It’s official: Ken Roczen will represent Germany in the MXGP class at the 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN). The prestigious “Olympics […]

At 7, Ronnie O’Sullivan was a snooker prodigy. At 30, one shocking miss nearly shattered his career—and his confidence. Critics called him finished. But instead of breaking, Ronnie rebuilt himself… and came back unstoppable. 👉 The black-ball blunder that almost ended the Rocket’s rise—until it forged a legend. [Read the full story…

August 23, 2025 Gistblogger 0

  At seven years old, Ronnie O’Sullivan was already being hailed as a snooker prodigy. Guided by his father, he was clearing tables with a […]

1996 HONDA CR250R – STEEL SURVIVOR When it comes to motocross legends, a select few machines command almost universal respect. One such is the 1996 Honda CR250R which is widely regarded as the last truly great Honda two-stroke 250. The last steel-framed quarter litre Honda motocrosser before the advent of aluminium frames, the CR represented the zenith of that bygone pre-fuel injection, pre four-stroke era. Synonymous with Jeremy McGrath’s period of Supercross dominance and Stefan Everts’ World Motocross triumphs, the ’96 CR250R has rightly cemented its place in the pantheon of truly great machines. The CR250 lineage had been setting benchmarks since its debut in 1973, becoming Honda’s first serious motocross contender. Throughout the 1980s and early ’90s, the CR250R was the weapon of choice for numerous champions, powering Honda riders to an incredible streak of AMA Supercross and Motocross titles. By 1996, Honda’s two-stroke had become a byword for speed, precision, and race-winning pedigree. Knowing this would be the last year of their proven steel-framed design, Honda made only subtle refinements on the 1995 machine, and in truth, it needed very little to elevate it to “must have” status. The purple graphics of 1995 were replaced with a sharper red-and-black factory look while, underneath, the bike featured a refined Kayaba front fork, tweaks to the ignition and carburettor plus gear ratio updates to sharpen response further still. The CR’s motor was a class leader that was consistently fast yet durable enough to withstand race upon race of competitive riding and hard starts, even though the suspension was seen as the bike’s weakest feature. Build quality was another hallmark of the ’96 CR250R. Honda’s attention to detail meant everything, from plastics to hardware, was built to a high standard and long lasting. For many, it represented the ultimate blend of performance and craftsmanship in motocross and that’s why so many survive to this day as much cherished machines. The eventual introduction of Honda’s aluminium frame in 1997 would change the character of the CR250 forever, closing the chapter on the tube frame concept that, in time, rivals would return to with great success. The last of the great steel-framed Hondas, and a motorcycle that defined a generation of racing, after the 1996 machine, the CR250 model designation would be offered in total across an impressive 37 years but the final steel framed bike is the one targeted by serious dirt aficionados. Remember, these bikes are best ridden and not put on a pedestal so if you’re restoring one of these legends or keeping your own CR steel survivor running like a champ, CMSNL has the world’s largest stock of genuine vintage Honda parts—ready to ship worldwide. Browse our huge Honda CR250R parts collection via

August 23, 2025 Gistblogger 0

  When the conversation turns to motocross legends, only a handful of machines draw almost universal admiration. Among them, the 1996 Honda CR250R holds a […]

“💜 GOOD NEWS THAT MELTED MILLIONS OF HEARTS 💜 All the boy ever wished for — just one moment with his hero, Justin Jefferson. At only 9 years old and battling a terminal illness, time was slipping away. But then, without cameras or press, the Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver quietly walked through the door with a birthday cake in his hands, game tickets in his pocket, and the warmest hug a child could ever receive. That night wasn’t about football. It was about love, courage, and a little boy’s dream coming true before it was too late — a memory that will live forever, and a gesture that left the entire Vikings family and NFL fans in tears.”

August 23, 2025 Gistblogger 0

  For most children, birthdays mean balloons, laughter, and cake. But for nine-year-old Mason from Minnesota, the celebration carried a deeper meaning. Mason has been […]

DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCES EPIC “ONE LAST RIDE” 2025–2026 SONIC LEGACY WORLD TOUR, PROMISING A HISTORIC FAREWELL WITH SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCES, CUTTING-EDGE STAGE INNOVATION, AND AN UNPRECEDENTED GLOBAL CELEBRATION OF OVER FOUR DECADES OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL DOMINANCE….

August 14, 2025 Gistblogger 0

  Legendary British rock band Def Leppard has unveiled their farewell tour—aptly titled “One Last Ride”—a massive, globe-trotting celebration of their enduring legacy and a heartfelt […]

Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John’s friendship has spanned decades, a bond forged not just in the world of music but in shared struggles, survival, and redemption, and those close to them say it began in the late 1970s, when the wild‑eyed Prince of Darkness met the flamboyant Rocket Man at a London party and, against all odds, found common ground in their love of music — and their battles with their own demons. Over the years, Elton became a steadying force for Ozzy, encouraging him through rehab stints and career lows, while Ozzy, in turn, brought Elton into his world of raw, unfiltered rock‑and‑roll honesty. They’ve shared stages, stories, and scars, with Elton even appearing on Ozzy’s 2020 track “Ordinary Man,” a collaboration both men described as one of the most emotional of their careers. “He’s more than a friend — he’s family,” Ozzy once said, while Elton has called Ozzy “one of the bravest souls I’ve ever known.” It’s a friendship that has endured fame, chaos, and time, built on a rare kind of understanding that only two survivors of rock’s hardest roads could share.

August 14, 2025 Gistblogger 0

  Few friendships in the world of rock music are as unlikely — or as profound — as that between Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John. […]