VOLUME 59 ISSUE 1 JANUARY 4, 2022 P69
W
e're deep in the
off-season and the
light of Supercross
is just cresting on the horizon.
Come Anaheim I, everyone on
the start gate will be wonder-
ing about what the next guy has
been doing. And vice versa. The
head games and thoughts of
someone working harder than
you is something that will keep
even the toughest of competitors
up at night. But rest assured,
everyone is grinding, putting in
the work, and as always, trust-
ing the process. The new bike
is great, fitness is better than
ever, and things just seem to be
clicking. Uh huh. It's the same
thing we hear every year, right?
This year was different though
because we got a firsthand look
at Aldon Baker's program before
the season ever started.
Back in December the Rock-
star Energy Husqvarna Fac-
tory Racing Team invited us to
the unveiling of the new 2022
Rockstar Edition motorcycles.
The launch was held at none
other than Aldon Baker's world-
class training facility known as
The Baker's Factory in Clermont,
Florida. Clermont might not
look like much on a map, but for
motocross riders, it's hallowed
ground. This Orlando suburb is
now a hotbed for the motorcycle
industry, and several big-name
training facilities have sprouted
up in the surrounding cities. It's
here where we spent the week-
end with this year's recruits,
Dean Wilson, Malcolm Stewart,
Stilez Robertson, Jalek Swoll
and Aaron Plessinger.
Our trip started on a Sunday.
Most of the time Sundays are a
A WEEKEND
AT THE BAKER'S
FACTORY
WE EXPERIENCE A DAY IN THE
LIFE AT THE BAKER'S FACTORY
BY RYAN NITZEN I PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON ANDERSON
THE PROGRAM:
