Marc Marquez Says He is Feeling More Confident Than Last Year

The Circuits of the Americas in Austin, Texas will be the next battle field for MotoGP riders, as the second round of the World Championship Grand Prix will take place on the US soil. Most of the riders are pretty anxious about the next round because as the motorcycle racing season progresses it will get more intense only.

However, the current World Champion of MotoGP, Marc Marquez is having completely different feelings in contrast to most of his fellow competitors, as he recently said in his interview that he is feeling more relaxed before getting on a Grand Prix. This is a dangerous sign for his rivals, especially Valentino Rossi, who already had a tough fight with in Qatar.

The Repsol Honda Team’s young rider shared this thought while talking to MotoGP.com. The 21 year old rider also said during the interview that this year there is big difference than what he was feeling last year before going into the MotoGP circuit.

Shedding more light on his statement Marquez said that he is feeling the difference because after one year he has gained more experience and obviously, after winning the title his confidence level has also boost up. Adding to it, Marc said that last year he had few questions in his mind before going to a circuit like whether I can adapt according to the track or whether it’s going to be easy or difficult.

However, this season, last year’s experience will come handy because now he has a little idea about the circuits, said Marquez. Due to this reason, the Spaniard said he is feeling more comfortable, particularly before embarking on a MotoGP race.

If you too are excited about the next round of the Grand Prix and planning to see it live with your friends at home, then there is no better to watch another battle between Rossi and Marquez by wearing a motorcycle gear. So, visit RiderWear’s online store now and buy a quality gear without digging too deep in your pocket.

During the interview, Marquez also talked about the Laureus World Breakthrough Award, which he won a few days after prevailing in the first round of MotoGP in Qatar. The Laureus World Sports Awards gave young gun of Repsol Honda Team a great opportunity to meet with some of the current and past legends of MotoGP. Marc said that winning Laureus award was one of the many significant things that he had got.

Particularly, because it was at the awards where he got to meet with the legends of the Grand Prix and it was a pleasure for him to be among them and receiving the award from them was even more incredible, said Marquez.

The two greats of MotoGP, Giacomo Agostini and Mick Doohan were also present at the Laureus awards, whose records are not that easy to beat for any rider. Still, many think that Marquez has the capability to beat their records. In spite of the hype created by such people, Marquez is not getting carried away because according to him Agostini, Doohan are the legends of the MotoGP and they had a wonderful career, so he will also look to do the same, but it ia not be possible.

For the reason that today rider’s mentality is to focus on one season only and they have no plans regarding the next seasons so each year they take action after gauging the situation, said Marc.                  

Valentino Rossi says He will Renew His Contract With Yamaha in 2015

Before the start of 2014 MotoGP, Yamaha’s star rider Valentino Rossi said on number of occasions that his performance in the initial round of the current season would be the key in determining whether he would continue his career as a Grand Prix rider.

However, now it seems that the Italian stallion has already reached a decision just after the first round of the MotoGP, as sharing his 2015 plans with Sky, Rossi said that he think that he will renew his contract with Yamaha. The Movie star Yamaha MotoGP rider also said that he was never thinking about quitting the job.

This new statement from Rossi will give his fans a huge sigh of relief, as perhaps they too did not want him to quit at this stage. Especially, after Italian rider gave current World Champion Marc Marquez a good run in the opening race of 2014 season in Qatar. The 2013 season was not too bad either for the 35 year old rider as he made it to the podium six times during the period, which includes a victory at TT Circuit Assen in Netherlands.

Beside this, Rossi has also won nine motoGPWorld Championships and he is one of the few riders in the premier class, who is lucky to have such a long career. Rossi also said during his latest interview that he is in good form and most of all racing gives him immense pleasure. Yamaha’s rider also said that riding is the most amusing thing and he love the lifestyle of a Grand Prixrider, who have to train hard and gets to travel around the world. Therefore, Rossi said that till he is competitive he hopes to continue his passion.

If you too share the same passion then RiderWear’stop quality motorcycle accessories are made for you. Talking about the upcoming rounds of motoGP, Rossi said that now it remains to be seen how competitive they will be in Texas and Argentina in order to see whether they have managed to do better than 2013. According to Rossi, last year’s race in Qatar was good, but this year it was even better because he managed to achieve second position and 20 valuable points.

The Italian said that he had ridden at good level during his entire career, but now it’s getting more challenging.Therefore, he said that they need to be more competitive because winning the World Championship again is not going to be an easy task, but if the he manages to remain at the front on every Sunday it will be good.

When it was asked from Rossi who is likely to win this year’s MotoGP title, the straightforward rider said instantly said Marquez with a smile on his face, but he added that he will try his best to give him a tough time.  

National BikeSafe Show And Track Experience

Winter is about to an end, as temperature has started surging up but this is not going to affect the mood of motorcycle event organisers because lot of such shows will take place across the United Kingdom during this year. One of these top motorcycle events is National BikeSafe Show and Track Experience that is going to take place on Saturday, April 12th. Usually majority of the motorcycle events are organised by bike enthusiasts.

However, BikeSafe Show is one of the rare events in the world that is led by local police force in order to reduce the number of bikers which get hurt on the roads. According to the organisers, riding could be a delightful experience if bikers improve their knowledge, skills and awareness regarding danger as they will be able to enjoy a safe journey.

Therefore, to identify the issues bikers are facing now a day’s BikeSafe has setup a workshop that explores the problems. The workshop also uses on-road elements to identify the rules of advanced riding. Moreover, the BikeSafe Observer gives feedback and opinion that will signify the areas where a biker needs to improve. Just alike BikeSafe, RiderWear also wants riders to be safe on the road by opting for the quality personal protective equipment available at its store and online shop. If you want to take advantage of this amazing bike show, then Castle Combe Circuit in Wiltshire, UK is the place where you should be heading on April 12th, as 2014’s National BikeSafe show, is going to held on this venue.

The entry in the event is free, while the gates will be remain open for the guests from 10:00 to 17:00, so you can bring your friends and family members at the show as people of all age groups are invited. 
At the event, guests will get to observe an hour long ride with an advanced police rider, after which they will get the chance to enjoy a 15 minute ride round the Castle Combe circuit on their own bike. It is because of this amazing experience the BikeSafe show has remained quite successful in the past, as it has been able to pull a huge crowd of motorcycle enthusiasts every year.

However, BikeSafe is not alone in this mission, as world’s leading motorcycle manufacturer Ducati is also accompanying them to endorse motorcycle safety. In fact, Ducati has provided two of its unique bikes, a custom Police Diavel and a custom Police Panogale. The two bikes have already been used at the workshops of BikeSafe and this year machines can also be seen in the Paddock at MotoGP’s Silverstone circuit in the near future.

The BikeSafe show is a great initiative and highlights the safety of bikers on the road therefore every passionate biker should actively support it and also take part in it along with their friends or family members. 

Unique And Alluring Products From RiderWear

RiderWear has always remained ahead of its rivals when it comes to offering extensive and exotic range of motorcycle clothing and accessories to its customers. On top of it, the motorcycle store not only caters male and female riders but also keep products for kids as well. It is because of this very reason customers of all age groups can often be seen at RiderWear store, who often visit the site to get their desired products.

However, this is not the only reason why riders prefers to visit RiderWear, as the motorcycle store is also known for offering unique and high quality products at low rates for all kinds of riding. So whether you are on-road motorcyclist or off-road motorcyclist RiderWear has something for everyone. To highlight this trait, below we have compiled a list of some products, which will give you a clear idea why RiderWear is ahead of its competitors.

Bluetooth Helmets

Motorcycle riders have always faced problems when it comes to attending a phone call during riding. For the reason that unlike four wheel drivers it is not easy for bikers to use their hands to pull out mobile phone or turn on its speaker. Therefore, we often get to read or hear that a motorcyclist has crashed his bike while trying to attend a call on his cell phone.

To sort this problem various manufacturers have already started producing helmets that are equipped with Bluetooth technology. So riders cannot only receive phone calls on their cell phones, but can also entertain themselves by listening to music on long and boring journeys. If you are in search of such helmets, then RiderWear is the place where they should look for such products, as it provides fine range of Bluetooth helmets that are starting from £79.99.

Helmets, Armours, Boots and Gears for Kids

Parents always try to make sure that their kids should remain safe whenever they ride a bike. Therefore, they remain in search of personal protective equipment, which can keep their child safe from bearing any serious injuries in case of an accident. However, now RiderWear has resolved this problem by introducing extensive range of kids’armours, helmets, boot-sand clothing that are high in quality and especially designed for teenagers. So now parents will not have to worry about the safety of their kids when they take their bikes out for a spin.

Clothing, Jackets and Boots for Women



Besides offering an array of motorcycle accessories and clothing for men, RiderWear also provides an exciting range of jackets, clothing and boots for female bikers. This fine variety is especially designed for ladies, who also want to enjoy the same thrill and freedom which men experience on bikes. The best part about these motorcycle jackets, clothing and boots for women is that they not only look pretty beautiful, but offer great safety as well.

Security for Bikes






Thieves always remain in search of motorcycles, which are not well protected by their owners. Therefore, motorcycle owners should not leave their bikes insecure in order to avoid any mishap and best solution for this problem is the security products of RiderWear. These security products of RiderWear are very high in quality, which can pin down some of the most vigorous thieves.

How To Protect A Motorcycle From Thieves

Each year thousands of motorcycles get stolen due to the negligence of owners, as most of them do not use bike locks or security devices to protect their two wheelers. As a result thieves get the chance to take away unprotected bikes, which are then either broken down in parts or sometimes sent out of the country before authorities could take any action. This careless attitude of motorcycle owners not only deprived them of their bike, but also increases the cost of their insurance premium. However, still there are many motorcycle owners, who not only take great care of their bikes, but also take all the necessary measures to protect them. 

Such an effort by the bike owner not only reduces their cost of insurance premium by 10 percent, but also lowers the risk of becoming an easy target of thieves. For the reason that unsecured motorcycles can be easily lifted, bundled or wheeled away. So more security means your motorcycle becomes less attractive for thieves. Those, who do not know how to make their bikes safe, can take help from the tips we have listed below. 

Motorcycle Locks 

Motorcycle lock is the most easy and cheapest way to make your bikes secure, as cable and large chain locks for two wheelers are not only tough and sturdy, but are visible as well. However, it is necessary that these locks should be threaded through the wheel or frame of the bike after securing to a firm object like lamppost or a parking anchor. This will make it almost impossible for the thieves to steal your bike. As far as disc locks for bikes are concerned, one should not rely on them too much because they will only slow down a professional thief and ultimately he will take your motorcycle away. Therefore, motorcycle owners should always prefer to buy large chains and cable locks that easily are available at the online store of RiderWear. 

Motorcycle Immobilisers and Alarms

Approved immobilisers and alarm systems together make a great combination and can discourage even the most determined thieves. On top of it, if a person uses approved alarms and immobilisers it will also help him or her to reduce their insurance premiums. However, motorcycle owners should make sure that instead of using a poorly fitted alarm they should spend little extra and get the alarm fitted from expert technicians of manufacturer or get a manufacturer fitted alarm. 

Remove Motorcycle Spark Plug

However, if someone cannot even afford to buy large cable and chain locks to protect their bikes from thieves then, the best and cheapest way to secure a two wheeler is by removing its spark plug. Any motorcycle owner can easily do this by him or herself, as they will not even have to spend a dime or call a technician for this purpose. Nevertheless, this tip should only be used when there is no other option to protect your bike because as compared to alarms and locks this method is not too secure. Aside from removing the spark plug and using alarm systems, bikers should also make sure that they always park their motorcycle within in their sight and use their garage in case of an overnight parking.

How To Be Safe On a Motorcycle At Night?

Motorcyclists do take a lot of care whenever they hit the road, as they fully understand that their safety is the most important thing. However, they are not completely aware of what important steps they need to take in order to be safe on the road at night. As a result, they can get into serious trouble and might end up hurting either themselves or someone else.

A few things are a must for motorcyclists regardless of the fact that it is day or night. For example, every rider needs to wear a helmet, which protects the head from injuries in case of an accident. Other than that, it is important to keep your documents such as the ownership papers and license alongside, so that you don’t get into any sort of a problem out there.

These things are associated with commonsense, so most people take care of them and believe that they are absolutely safe when it is dark. However, that is not the case, as you have to take some extra steps in order to make motorcycle riding safer at night.

One of those things is getting the right visor for your helmet. If you have a black tinted visor, you will be able to protect yourself from the sunrays during daytime, but things will be different at night when the visibility will be poor. So, it is not ideal to get a black tinted visor, as you will have to flip it backwards when you are unable to see anything. In case you really feel that it looks cool on you, then you should buy one extra helmet with a transparent visor for clear night vision.

Another important thing while riding a bike at night is to make yourself visible to others. Sometimes, you can avoid the accident when you can easily see others, but things can get out of control when others don’t see you coming. Therefore, you have to wear bright colored clothes at night, so that you can be easily seen by others on the road.

Whenever you talk about going out at night, the first thing that comes to mind is proper lighting. You might have the right visor or proper clothes, but if the lighting of your motorbike is faulty, you will be unable to stay safe on the road. In fact, there will be more than 50 percent of a chance that someone will run you over. So check your headlight, brake lights and the indicator lights in order to ensure your safety.

 

Apart from making sure that the lights are functioning in the right manner, you have to ensure that there are enough to be seen from a distance. Ideally, it would be good for you to fix three headlights on your motorcycle and keep their direction slightly downwards on the road, so that you can see everything clearly and avoid hitting any bumps.

Although the above mentioned things are more than enough to ensure your safety on the road, yet you can always go for a few additional things such as the reflective stickers or decals. Put them everywhere on your motorcycle and your helmet, so that light reflects off them and makes you visible even in the darkest of places.

 Remember that your safety is precious than any other thing in this world. So, buy all of the protective gear and accessories from RiderWear before you hit the road. In case you feel any danger, you should opt not to go outside and wait for the day. In case there is an emergency, you can always go for the public transport.

An Eye on Norton Motorcycles Golden Past

When one talks about classic British motorcycles, it is hard to ignore Norton Motorcycles, as the company has produced some of the fastest, attractive and best handling two wheelers in early 1900s. The company made a name for itself by consistently improving the comfort and speed of its bikes. As a result, many of its bikes were able to make it to the list of most desired machines of that era. However, it was Norton Manx, a 500cc bike of the British manufacturer that proved a real game changer for the company, as the racing machine never allowed any other bike to win the GPs and Isle of Man TT for more than a decade. Norton Commando is another feather in the hat of Norton Motors, as it was the first Superbike that any manufacturer has introduced, but it was launched quite lot later. 

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The success story of Norton Motorcycles includes several other bikes as well, which you may have heard about or seen in various documentaries. However, not many know that Norton Motorcycles was originally not a motorcycle making company. In fact, when Norton was founded in Birmingham, England back in 1898 it was only used to manufacture parts and fittings for motorcycles, but in 1901 James Lansdowne Norton decided to build bikes under the name. Finally in 1902 Norton started producing motorcycles, which incorporates Swiss and French engines. It took the classic bikes of Norton just five more years before they started winning TT races, which also includes the first ever race of Isle of Man TT that was one of the most prestigious races in the world. 

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Though, today Norton is ranked among the leading motorcycle makers in the world and the UK, where riders buy helmets and gears from RiderWear to match with the latest models of the company, but unfortunately its financial condition in 1913 was not as good as it is now. The company faced serious financial crunch after which Norton decided to bring Bob Shelley on board, who brought his brother in law, Dan O’Donovan with him. Donovan’s addition to Norton Motorcycles proved quite significant for the company, as the brother in law of Shelley developed the first production racing motorcycle, the BS 490. The new racing bike of Norton not only proved a life saver for the company, but it gave the manufacturer a new direction as well. Thanks to the victories of BS 490 in races, which Norton made a base of its marketing strategy by introducing the famous slogan “Win on Sunday & sell on Monday?” 

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Apparently the marketing strategy worked for the manufacturer, but in 1925 the company received a slight jolt when James Norton passed away. Luckily it did not affect the company much because both racing and business were at their peak than. In fact, just two years after the death of James Norton his company produced Super Sport Roadster, Norton CS1 that proved a big hit. The successful run for the Norton Motorcycles did not just end there as it continued throughout the next decade (1930s).

Till the start of the Second World War, Norton was able to produce 19 different models of its motorcycles, of which most were the versions of its 490cc bike. The British manufacturer also built some motorcycles during the Second World War, when the War Department commissioned company to produce Norton 16H, a primitive side valve model.