March Featured Rider Of The Month Dave Riley

Dave Riley
Hometown – Rancho Cucamonga, CA (Cleveland, OH orig.)
Type of Bike – 16’ KX450F
Sponsors – Shock Therapy
Occupation - Proj. Mgr. for a glass & alum. storefront manuf.
49 yrs old

How and when did you start racing motocross? In 94’ a friend of mine dragged me out to Starwest for my first race. Scared the crap out of me with all the steep, blind jumps. But I was hooked. Went on to do my share of CMC, GFI, CRC races over the years. VetX and ultimately The Gang.

What was your first motorcycle? 89’ RM125 was my first race bike, but learned how to ride on
an 83’ YZ80..

What is your greatest accomplishment? 2018 was a good year for me. Won my first two
nationals (South & Valley), raced the entire year and earned the #4 plate. Was also honored at the banquet as rider of the year. Definitely a high point for me!

Other sports? Water sports, dare I say golf?
Shout outs and thank you to - To all and anyone who has been a part of the Friday Milestone
Crew. You’ve all made riding/racing that much more fun these past few years.

Thanks guys!

And to the many friends I’ve made while racing with the gang. All of the camaraderie, bench racing, smack talk and national after parties are the reasons I keep coming back to this club!

Congratulations Dave ,from the OTHG