Training Day: Supercross Rider Ken Roczen Gets Some Big Air

Sports Illustrated contributing photographer Gary Bogdon had exclusive access with professional Supercross rider Ken Roczen in Southern California as he prepared for the second race of the 2016 Monster Energy Supercross that roars into San Diego’s Petco Park on Jan. 16. Roczen rides the No. 94 Suzuki for RCH Factory Racing Team, spends a lot of time in the gym fine-tuning his body for a very physical racing season, and hopes to be on the championship podium.

Training Day: Supercross Rider Ken Roczen Gets Some Big Air

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Roczen gets some big air on the team's practice track in Corona, Calif.

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Ken Roczen gets some air on the 'whoops' section of the training facility.

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Ken Roczen, right, talks with Ricky Carmichael after a few practice runs on the track. Roczen rides the No. 94 Suzuki for RCH Racing, which is co-owned by Cary Hart and Ricky Carmichael.

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Ken Roczen's mechanics make some minor adjustments to his Suzuki bike during practice.

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Ken Roczen talks with members of this team after a practice run at the team's training facility.

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Weight training is a huge part of Ken Roczen's routine.

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Ken Roczen utilizes a variety of exercises help keep his body in tune.

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Stretching and flexibility help Ken Roczen perform at the highest level of his physically demanding sport.

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Keeping extremely physically fit helps prevent Ken Roczen from injury.

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Ken Roczen grabs some weights for training in the gym.

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Ken Roczen works on strengthening his core and back muscles before races.

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Ken Roczen buckles up his boots before practice.

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Ken Roczen puts some weights on the machine at the gym this week during training.

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Ken Roczen is committed to being physically fit and works out in the gym to stay at the top of his sport.

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Ken Roczen hits the turn at the team practice facility in the hills of Corona, Calif.

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Ken Roczen, who races for the RCH Racing Suzuki team in Supercross, adjusts his goggles before taking to the dirt track for practice this week.

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Ken Roczen talks strategy with his team.

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Ken Roczen gets some speed during practice.

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Ken Roczen straps his helmet on before heading out to the track for practice.

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Ken Roczen practices his 'starts' at the team's training facility in Corona.

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With the beautiful hills of southern California in the background, Ken Roczen gets in some pracitce riding time.

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Ken Roczen practices in the turns.

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Ken Roczen's team cheers him on during practice at the team's training facility in Corona.

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Ken Roczen rides down a mountain trail in the hills of Corona.