2020 AMA 450MX PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPION: ZACH OSBORNE
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Interview
F
or the hard-core
motocross fan, Zach
Osborne's 450MX
Pro Motocross Champion-
ship probably seems like a
long time coming—and long
overdue. For the ever-humble
Osborne, however, it's just
been a journey. A long, slow
build into who he is today and
the rider he has become.
Osborne has seen it all,
from massive success in the
amateur ranks and a fac-
tory ride at the age of 11, to a
disappointing couple of years
at the start his pro career.
From there, Osborne went
to Europe for four and a half
years where he got his career
turned in the right direction.
Now, in 2020, Osborne has
seen the culmination of all of
his hard work and patience
pay off in his first 450 AMA
Pro Motocross Championship.
NEVER SAY DIE
"Definitely there were
some periods of frustration
and periods where I never
thought I would be at the
level I am today," said Os-
borne. "Obviously, I'm glad I
stuck with it and am where I
am now. You just kind of got
The road to the AMA 450MX Motocross Championship
was a long and, at times, frustrating one for Zach Osborne.
But the Virginian didn't quit when many others would have
parked their motorcycles for good. Not Osborne, though. His
persistence and determination over his so far 16-year-career
as a professional motocross racer paid off with a number-
one plate in 2020. But the 31-year-old isn't satisfied yet
LONG-TIME
COMING
BY SHAN MOORE • PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB KOY AND KIT PALMER
