For Sydney Miler, Kingsville MX will forever be connected to the memory of her older brother, Riley.
Sydney rode at Kingsville from 2019 through 2026, but her first ride at the track was unlike most. She joined the parade ride held in Riley’s honor during his memorial event.
“I will never forget the day we had the ride for Riley,” Sydney said. “It was so special because he loved dirt bikes so much.”
During the memorial ride, Riley’s ashes were buried in the finish-line jump, permanently connecting his memory to the track and the motocross community he loved.
The family also made a special video for Riley. Sydney said it still brings her to tears whenever she hears Landon’s little voice in it. Although that weekend was filled with grief, it also showed Sydney how deeply the motocross community cares for its own.
It was also at Kingsville that Sydney met some of the best people she has ever known.
As she continued riding, Sydney began creating new memories at the track. One of her proudest moments came when she finally cleared the triple.
“I knew I was actually stepping up to be a good rider,” she recalled with a laugh.
The back section of the track became her favorite, particularly the triple, rhythm section, and finish-line jump. Sydney’s favorite motorcycle was her 2023 Yamaha YZ250F.
Through both the painful and joyful moments, RJ Wohlberg’s kindness left a lasting impression on Sydney and her family.
“RJ is the nicest, kindest, and most honorable guy you’ll ever meet,” she said. “RJ treated us like his own when we were grieving my brother’s death.”
Sydney’s story is about far more than learning to ride or conquering a difficult jump. It is a story of honoring a brother, finding support during an unimaginable loss, and discovering a community that helped her family keep Riley’s memory alive.
Every lap Sydney completes at Kingsville carries part of Riley’s story with it—and his memory will forever remain at the finish line.
