About the Author

Based in the heart of the action sports industry, English born photographer Simon Cudby is the premier shooter in the world of motocross and adventure riding. Located in Orange County, California, Simon not only shoots the best action shots in the business, he is also a great studio shooter. Simon has published several books in the past - American Motocross Illustrated Vols 1 and 2, and Motocross Exposure. Regular clients include Upshift Online, Racer X Illustrated, KTM, Honda, and Husqvarna.

Lee Klancher's career encompasses more than 30 years of publishing great stories. As an editor and publisher, he has overseen the development of some of the most-respected and best-selling books in the transportation niche. A prolific author and photographer, Lee has contributed words and images to more than 30 books as well as dozens of national magazines including Men's Journal, Draft, and Motorcyclist.

A book junkie and an obsessive student of his craft, Lee has also taught writing and photography at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He is best known for his award-winning books and calendars covering farm tractors, including Red Tractors and Red 4WD Tractors. He has rented an abandoned air force base to create a book cover, and built a custom 20x40-foot studio to photograph 30 of the most valuable John Deeres in private hands. He and his camera have climbed the Julian Alps, explored breweries on four continents, and ridden backcountry motorcycle routes in the Bolivian Amazon, the Australian Outback, and on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.

When not working on a book or a photo shoot, Lee busies himself biking, reading, and enjoying good food and craft beer. Lee lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Joan as well as their dog, Red.