Shredding up retirement: Edmonton motocross racer still ripping dirt at 78

A 78-year-old man has become a local attraction in Edmonton for his passion for motocross racing, a sport he’s loved for more than six decades.

Steen Hansen, who is originally from Denmark, first brought his bike to Canada in the 1960s. He’s gone on to win races around the world and was recently inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame.

Now living with his wife in a retirement complex , Hansen regularly rides his Husqvarna motocross bike at a local track to keep his mind and body sharp.

Hansen is passionate about fitness and regularly works out to keep his body in top shape for the demanding physical sport. He’s had his fair share of injuries, but so far nothing has dissuaded him from the extreme sport.

And while Hansen`s wife used to worry about his hobby, she says she’s more or less given up.

“He's not as crazy as he used to be, let's put it that way,” Marion Hansen said with a laugh.

Steen Hansen says motocross racing keeps his brain and body fit, even after retirement.

“I feel good, especially when I beat some of the younger ones,”