January is over, it’s time to see the Riders who shone during this first month of 2026 and you can vote for your favorite at the end of the article. There are 5 rider nominees this month: Ava Silvestri, Mikayla Nielsen, Louise Forsley, Shelby Turner & Alicia Göggel.
In a motocross world saturated with male-centric content, female riders struggle to gain media attention despite structured championships like the WMX US with six rounds, the FIM WMX World Championship matching that format, and the Women’s Enduro World Championship at five rounds in 2026. International sites covering MXGP or Pro Motocross barely acknowledge them, limiting coverage to just two or three star riders per season, while national outlets do respectable but strictly local work. This meager visibility creates a major obstacle. Grids remain full, competition reaches unprecedented levels, and races deliver pure thrills, yet consistent exposure stays elusive.
Welcome to Motogram Highlights! Each week, we spotlight the best motocross and enduro moments from top women riders on Instagram. Discover exclusive posts, race action, and inspiring stories — all in one place. If you love women’s motocross & enduro,…
In the history of American women’s motocross, few careers have combined dominance, longevity, and post-racing relevance quite like Jessica Patterson’s. Across more than a decade at the highest level of competition, Patterson helped define what professional WMX racing looked like—then quietly shifted her influence behind the scenes, where it continues to shape the sport today.
This is not just the story of seven championships. It is the story of sustainability in a discipline that rarely offers it.
The best male motocross riders are engaged in a near-constant competition cycle (between 7 and 9 months) with very short breaks. For women, the ratio between training weeks and competition weeks is almost equal (around 6 months) for the riders competing the most. This significant difference has a whole host of consequences.
Welcome to Motogram Highlights! Each week, we spotlight the best motocross and enduro moments from top women riders on Instagram. Discover exclusive posts, race action, and inspiring stories — all in one place. If you love women’s motocross & enduro,…
Women motocross riders worldwide face a harsh financial reality where their earnings don't reflect the enormous risks and total commitment they put into their sport. While male stars in championships like MXGP or Supercross earn millions through team contracts, promoter bonuses, and massive sponsorships, only the very best female riders manage to make a living from motocross. This disparity is global, from Europe to America, including Australia and New Zealand, where prize money remains scarce or minuscule compared to the prohibitive costs of travel and equipment.
Welcome to Motogram Highlights! Each week, we spotlight the best motocross and enduro moments from top women riders on Instagram. Discover exclusive posts, race action, and inspiring stories — all in one place. If you love women’s motocross & enduro,…
Katherine Prumm, now Katherine Oberlin-Brown, was among the first global stars to elevate women’s motocross before the official WMX World Championship began in 2008. At just 18 years old, she dominated European and American tracks, claiming back-to-back FIM Women’s World Cup titles in 2006 and 2007. Yet her meteoric rise was cut short by a series of devastating injuries that nearly ended her life and dashed her dreams of a triple world crown.
The WMX x SMX Revolution: What It Really MeansThe Women’s Motocross Championship (WMX) is joining the SuperMotocross League (SMX) with the support of Synchrony as its title partner. This new step in the development of the American championship will change things in the world of motocross.