TCX Announces the Appointment of New CEO
TCX SRL, a worldwide leader in the development and production of premium branded and OEM motorcycle boots, announced the appointment of Andrea Nalesso as the company’s new CEO.
Valentino Rossi Helmet by AGV
AGV and World Champion Valentino Rossi celebrated the return to Misano with a new graphic inspired by the artwork for the famous film, Back to the Future Part II.
INTERMOT to Host World Premieres, Presentations in Cologne
Over 1,000 exhibiting companies and brands from around 40 countries, will present their latest models and product innovations to the international trade audience and the biker community.
Ducati Adds Radar to Safety Road Map Strategy
Ducati is continuing to lead the safety push as it is the first OEM to equip a model, the Ducati Scrambler 1100, with an intelligent cornering system. Pushing the level of safety awareness, combined with a constant drive towards innovation, have led the Bologna-based manufacturer to define its safety strategy until 2025.
Full Metal 6 Gloves
The Dainese Full Metal 6 Gloves feature improved comfort and outstanding protection and are packed with innovations and advanced technologies.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits (Sep.)
After 15 years Vance & Hines VP John Potts has shifted gears. “It has been a great ride, but it is time to change my road,” said Potts. “It has been an incredible life experience working with the team at Vance & Hines. From Japan to Australia, this is truly one of the best brands
North America’s First Ace Cafe Now Open In Orlando
Ace Cafe Orlando rolled its doors open May 19. The 35,000-square-foot dining, entertainment, and retail destination reinvigorates a key parcel in downtown Orlando now known as “Ace Corner,” where it expects to draw more than 400,000 people annually.
Construction of Ace Cafe Orlando Rolls Toward Spring 2017 Opening
Ace Cafe Orlando, the first North American outpost of the celebrated London-based motor-diner, is rolling toward its scheduled spring 2017 opening in Central Florida. Construction workers are in high gear completing the 35,000-square-foot motor-centric dining, entertainment, and retail destination.
Shifting Gears (Feb.) – Printing All The News That Fits
Orange Brigade promotion: Tom Etherington is now VP of sales for KTM Group North America. In this new role, Etherington will oversee the sales departments for both KTM North America and Husqvarna Motorcycles North America. After starting his career as the GM for Ab’s Motorcycle Shop Ltd. during the 1980s, Tom worked his way up
Chris Jonnum Launches Brand-Publishing Shop
Powersports industry veteran Chris Jonnum has announced the launch of a brand-publishing shop specializing in content related to motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-sides.
Shifting Gears: Printing All The News That Fits
Charging ahead! AMA Hall of Famer and former VP of global marketing for Zero Motorcycles, industry veteran Scot Harden is now chief marketing officer for GasGas Motorcycles and Torrot electric products. Harden reports to Torrot CEO/Founder Ivan Contreras and is responsible for all North American sales and marketing efforts, including dealer development for GasGas enduro
Ace Cafe Orlando Announces the Summer Sweepstakes
Here is your chance to win a cool collection of Ace Cafe and Dainese branded products – Plus a free three-day motorcycle rental from Eagle Rider USA. Ace Cafe Orlando Summer Sweepstakes runs through September 21, 2016.
Urban Gear
Porsche Taylor, founder and editor of Black Girls Ride Magazine, epitomizes the urban rider. Her definition of good urban riding gear, like mine, is motorcycle apparel that is at once protective while it can easily be worn in other settings as she moves about her daily life.
Gear Up Every Ride Photo Contest Features More Than $15,000 in Prizes
Gear Up Every Ride rolls out May 1 with an online photo contest featuring more than $15,000 in moto prizes and growing. Daily prizes will include everything from premium gloves and boots to on- and off-road helmets, leather and textile jackets and even full riding suits. A Grand Prize will be awarded June 1.
Shifting Gears December 2015
Our friends at MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com report a record year for the number of “Help Wanted” ads placed in the past 12 months. We have tracked some of the highlights of this year’s new hires going back to January.
AGV’s Motorsports Heritage Showcased at EICMA
AGV showcased its motorsport history and its technology to the world’s top motorcycle-industry specialists and journalists at the EICMA tradeshow.
