Former AMA Pro Motocross Racer /
Product Developer Passes
F
ormer AMA pro motocross
racer and Kawasaki test rider-
turned-engineer Robert Reis-
inger, who created and contrib-
uted to a multitude of innovative
motorcycle and mountain-bike
products, passed away. Reising
-
er owned his own mountain-bike
brand, Mountain Cycles, in the
1990s and created some of the
first disc brakes for mountain
bikes and was also co-founder
of 6D Helmets. Reisinger was 64
years old and and passed away
last week.
Reisinger was from Newhall,
California. He sustained several
serious injuries a little over two
weeks ago while racing at Glen
Helen Raceway. He was imme
-
diately rushed to Loma Linda
University Medical Center, where
doctors and nurses worked to
stabilize him. Despite efforts
to save him following the tragic
accident, Robert ultimately suc
-
cumbed to his injuries.
Reisinger's legacy will live
on through the countless lives
he touched, the innovations he
brought to the moto community,
and the enduring love he had for
his family.
In the wake of this devastating
loss, all Road 2 Recovery funds
raised will now be directed to
-
wards covering Robert's memo-
rial costs and providing support
to the family he leaves behind—
his wife, Kristina, and their son,
Nick. The family is deeply moved
by the staggering outpouring
of love, support, and generosity
they have received during this
incredibly challenging time. Your
continued thoughts, prayers and
donations are profoundly ap-
preciated and will go a long way
in helping them navigate through
this period of grief.
You can learn more and con-
tribute to the fundraising efforts
created by Road 2 Recovery
here: https://www.road2recov
-
ery.com/athlete-causes/robert-
reisinger/.
CN
WIND
IN THE
P28
Robert Reisinger,
a former AMA pro
motocross racer turned
engineer and product
developer, passed away
from injuries sustained
in a motocross crash on
May 4. He was 64.
