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Watch the Australian GP at Alpinestars HQ
Found a spot to watch tomorrow's Australian GP yet? If you're in or around LA, why not come by Astars HQ in Torrance? They'll be showing the race on a giant, 26-foot screen, there'll be food trucks, a raffle and even a custom bike show. Where: 2780 W 237th Street, Torrance, CA, 90505 When: 8pm - Midnight...
Oct 26, 2012
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'There’s a farm, it's at the end of the line'
The builder of incredibly clean bobbers and cafe racers, all based in vintage iron, Australia’s Machine created this video as sort of a treatise on its approach. Not much is said, nothing is explained, but there is a lot of riding through lonely spaces. Which probably says enough. ...
Oct 17, 2011
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Motorcycle safety in Australia, circa 1959
Produced by the Australian Commonwealth Film Unit in 1959, this film shows a fictional motorcycle gang receiving motorcycle safety lessons from a pro racer. Worth it for the style alone, there’s still some pretty good tips on maintenance and riding that apply 52 years later. If only racers and cruiser riders still had this much in common. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCy7sHBM_L0&sns=em...
Jul 28, 2011
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If you’re not wearing the right gear, you may as well be wearing nothing
Created by Australian agency Resin for the country’s motorcycle safety campaign, “Body Paint” is the kind of compelling creativity that can present a strong message without feeling like condescension or lecturing. That it’s multiple World Champion and hard man Mick Doohan delivering the message helps too. ...
Jun 20, 2011
Seven manufacturers take to Phillip Island SBK grid
Rookie Ben Spies took Superpole at the opening round of the 2009 SBK season at Phillip Island today, kicking off what's sure to be an exciting season. Seven manufacturers -- Aprilia, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Ducati, Honda, Suzuki and BMW -- are competing this year creating a very full grid of 32 riders. Compare that to MotoGP's five manufacturers and 18 riders, then factor in exciting new bikes like the ...
Feb 28, 2009