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At the Mugello 2008 Grand Prix race, Valentino wore a helmet that left everyone on hand speechless.

The California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) has launched a significantly enhanced version of its website, www.ca-msp.org. The CMSP is a motorcyclist-funded, state-operated program administered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) under contract with the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

In this exclusive interview with Shell Motorsport, Nicky Hayden talks of his pride in riding for Ducati at the Mugello MotoGP in front of Ducati Corse's home crowd of dedicated fans. He also talks of his biking heroes and race preparations - Nicky behind the scenes.

Allstate announced it is partnering with Dave Perewitz, one of the top bike builders in the country and an icon in the motorcycle industry, for its 2009 Mobile Garage Tour. Perewitz will hit the kickstand and join Allstate at select motorcycle rallies throughout 2009 to talk bike with his fellow cyclists and discuss the best ways to help keep riders and their bikes protected.

Recording artist and NHRA spokes-singer Krista Marie has connected with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and Screamin' Eagle racing in support of Harley-Davidson's efforts to encourage women to ride.

Krista will be riding her 2009 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle when she participates in International Female Ride Day on May 1 in Milwaukee.

Jason Pridmore officially returned to the Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) family during Round 1 of the AMA Pro Racing Superbike Series at Daytona International Speedway. In conjunction with Jason Pridmore's Star Motorcycle School and the National Guard, Pridmore will be providing exclusive on-track experiences for members of the media and other select guests at each round of the AMA Pro Racing Superbike Series with the National Guard Jordan Suzuki Racing Experience.

Skip Barber Superbike School Powered by KTM Announces Dates and Pricing.

Skip Barber Racing School, LLC today announced details of its all-new Skip Barber Superbike School Powered by KTM, including curriculum, pricing and an initial schedule.

It is a motorcycle premier and double feature in Beverly Hills February 20th, 2009 starting at 7:00 PM. The first film is the world premier of "The First, Last Race" that was written and directed by Jeff Jensen.

We recently enlisted the help of skydivers to test motorcycle sunglasses. For three consecutive years this unique approach has been used to evaluate how many of the most popular brands perform at extreme speeds. The glasses that exceeded expectations were Wiley-X, 7EYE and Gatorz. The glasses that did not do well are scattered throughout cornfields north of Skydive Dallas.

Dunlop Launches Interactive Monthly Motorcycle Newsletter.

Dunlop Download is an innovative monthly newsletter that is available free of charge at www.dunlopmotorcycle.com. The January issue of the newsletter contains electronic reprints of magazine articles, a digital press kit featuring Dunlop's all-new Geomax line of motocross tires, photo galleries from the Supercross season and the Daytona Dunlop tire test, plus embedded videos featuring insight into Supercross racing and more.

Helmet House is proud to announce the creation of a new YouTube channel offering videos aimed specifically at motorcyclists. Over the next year on the Helmet House YouTube channel we'll be posting videos of racers, events, cool rides, interviews with industry personalities, plus helpful tips on hooking up with the right equipment to match your specific riding needs.

Click video to see the new 2009 Harley-Davidson XR1200, now available in the U.S. The 1200cc, Evolution V-Twin engine, with precision-cooled heads, downdraft fuel injection, and performance tuned dual exhaust is here.

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Click video to see Yamaha insiders explain the all-new 2009 Yamaha YZF-R1. Many of the advanced features of the new R1 have been derived from MotoGP racing technology.

Click video to watch Robbie Maddison achieve the impossible. In 2008 on the New Year's Eve before 2009, Robbie Maddison jumped his motorcycle to the top of the Arc de Triomphe at the Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Nevada. Robbie then jumps off the top of the Arc de Triomphe on his way back down to earth. Congratulations Robbie on yet another record motorcycle jump!