Alpinestars Releases Randy Mamola Legends Series Supertech R Race Replica Boot

Alpinestars adds Randy Mamola replica boot to the Legends Collection of Supertech R Race Replica boots. 

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ALPINESTARS PRESENTS: LIMITED EDITION ‘RANDY MAMOLA’ LEGENDS SERIES SUPERTECH R RACE REPLICA

RANDY MAMOLA

ARAGON, SPAIN – The Spanish MotoGP race weekend at the iconic Aragon circuit sees Alpinestars launch the ‘Randy Mamola’ Legends Series Supertech R Race Replica boot in recognition of one of MotoGP’s most charismatic racing icons, Randy Mamola.

American Champion, Randy Mamola enjoyed an extremely successful career lasting from 1979 through 1992, with Randy finishing second in the premiere 500cc World Championship on four different occasions. Randy competed in 151 races in 500cc racing, securing 13 wins, 57 podiums, five poles and 11 fastest laps, and his unique blend of bike control, racing talent and showmanship saw him become a favorite rider with racing enthusiasts across the globe.

Recognized as one of the sport’s most outgoing personalities, Randy continues to entertain fans on and off the track, piloting the Ducati two-seat MotoGP bike as well as spearheading the Two Wheels for Life charity.

Alpinestars most iconic road riding boot worn by a roster of the fastest world champions past and present, the Supertech R features performance innovations, including a redesigned compound rubber sole, an ergonomically profiled shin plate and a redesigned front flex area – all of which enhance the podium winning performance of this premium race boot.

The Limited Edition ‘Randy Mamola’ Legends Series Supertech R is a fitting tribute to Randy’s skill and dedication to life on two wheels. Featuring all of the technical innovations of Alpinestars class-leading Supertech R boot, the red, black and white colorway allows fans to enjoy a distinctive, premium race boot fit for Champions.

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Global Series finely poised after Aragon

Roles were reversed in a thrilling race two. Held over 10 laps, trastevere73 got the holeshot and led from the front while AndrewZh and the impressive Wimp gave chase close behind. The leading two soon broke clear, however and produced a grandstand finale, with the Ducati Team rider passing his rival before the final turn on the last lap. Not to be outdone, trastevere73 showed all his class to let the brakes off, and outmanoeuvre his rival to win his first race in this year’s Global Series and put himself back in the championship hunt.

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Marquez must keep an eye on Yamaha rivals in Aragon

After finishing Free Practice 1 comfortably fastest at the Gran Premio Michelin® de Aragon, Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) suffered a Turn 8 fall and could manage only fourth in FP2, behind no less than three Yamaha runners. Whilst Marquez remains undeniably the man to beat, Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), teammate Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) are expected to be his main challengers for the podium places this weekend.

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Indian Motorcycle Sponsors Inaugural Women Riders World Relay

For the U.S., the Women Riders World Relay starts in Maine September 25. 

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE SPONSORS INAUGURAL ‘WOMEN RIDERS WORLD RELAY’

Female Motorcyclists Embark on 12-Month Ride Around the World; Tour the United States September 25 Through October 12 

MEDINA, MN (September 17, 2019) – Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company, today announced its support for the Women Riders World Relay, a world-wide motorcycle tour exclusively for women that strives to ignite a global sisterhood to inspire unity and passion across cultures worldwide.  Motorcycle ownership among women has steadily increased in the United States. In 2009 only 10% of motorcycle owners were women, while a 2018 survey from the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) reports that number has climbed to 19% over the last 10 years. 

The global relay enters the United States on September 25 through Calais, Maine. Guardians of the baton will ride a total of 18 legs spanning 18 days before passing the baton into Mexico out of Laredo, Texas on October 12. During the tour, the Women Riders World Relay will stop at historic motorcycle landmarks including the Wood Museum of Springfield History which is home to the birthplace of Indian Motorcycle and the Indian Motorcycle Collection in Springfield, Massachusetts; The AMA Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio; the Indian Motorcycle factory in Spirit Lake, Iowa; and a day of dirt riding with the Colorado GS Girls.

“No matter gender, race, or religion, riding around the world is an incredible feat, and we’re proud to be support these female riders who enjoy the escape, the freedom and the comradery you get when riding motorcycles,” said Reid Wilson, Vice President of Indian Motorcycle “When we first learned about the Women Riders World Relay, we wanted to help in any way possible, as our core values aligns with theirs. We are proud to welcome and support our women riders and hope to inspire courage, unity and pride for generations to come.” 

Women Riders World Relay was founded by UK motorcycle enthusiast Hayley Bell to shine a light on a widely overlooked segment of riders. The global ride made its very first debut on February 26 and will conclude in the United Arab Emirates in February of 2020. Hayley, among other female riders, help pave the way for the growing landscape of women riders through inspiring events such as the Women Riders World Relay.  

Ride leaders of the Women Riders World Relay will be riding Indian Motorcycle Chieftain and Roadmaster motorcycles, bikes that offer modern, streamlined designs, technology, multiple ride modes, and comfortable riding position appeal to female riders of all skill levels.

For a complete look at the global ride route visit Women Riders World Relay. To learn more or to follow along, follow Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  

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Rain in Spain: Saturday set for a wet weather shakeup?

Riders such as Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar), Ducati Team’s Danilo Petrucci and Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) will be praying FP3 will remain dry, so they can have a chance of clambering their way into the top 10 and an automatic Q2 place. However, if the wet weather arrives during the morning session – and stays throughout the day – FP3 becomes vital in finding a good wet weather feeling for qualifying.

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Down in pitlane: “We’ve definitely made a step”

“Right now, we must not forget that our lead rider Miguel is doing his rookie season. So far, without you thinking I’m being politically correct, I’m really happy with what we have. We got a big update in Spielberg, we’re trying to help Miguel learn the MotoGP class, we’ll have the 2020 prototype at the Valencia test. Right now, what we have is more than enough for us and we’ll let Mika, Pol and Dani do the development work, we’re happy with that.”

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Miller “just focused on race pace” on Day 1

“Really happy with how the weekend has started out, immediately from the first exit this morning a lot better feeling, more normal, better grip, I was able to go out there and put in consistent runs alone, which was nice,” began the number 43 rider, who – alongside the other Ducati riders – endured a tough time at Misano last weekend. So, to be able to get out of the blocks well in Aragon has undoubtedly given Miller more confidence for the rest of the weekend as he and his Pramac crew focused mainly on race setup.

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Fernandez holds Aragon advantage on Friday

Both Fernandez and Marini had over a sixth tenth advantage heading into FP2 at MotorLand Aragon and for the large part, in terms of riders improving their lap times during the afternoon, the session was quiet. However, after finishing FP1 in a solid sixth, Sam Lowes (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) had managed to improve his combined time to climb into the top three behind Fernandez and Marini, with Championship leader Alex Marquez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) also improving his time to go back to fourth after the British rider had bumped him down a spot to fifth.

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