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Americade Rally Is Cancelled for 2020.
Americade organizers have issued a statement regarding its decision to cancel its annual motorcycle rally. Americade is a motorcycling touring rally that has been running for the past 40 years. Rider Magazine has participated in Americade the 1980’s.
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Americade, the motorcycle touring rally and a Lake George tradition of
nearly 40 years, will not take place this summer, Americade organizer Christian Dutcher
announced today.
“When we rescheduled Americade to July, I knew that it was a bit of a long shot. Attempting to create a safe event in the face of a global pandemic was a big challenge and would require numerous changes to ensure everyone’s wellbeing. The odds of it being financially worthwhile were near zero, but we wanted to give it a try for several reasons: We didn’t want to be yet another event that canceled in 2020 (there was already enough depressing news). We knew that all of our partners (vendors and the local community) needed every bit of help we could give them. And we didn’t want to interrupt the 37-year tradition of Americade. It was a challenging, financially draining effort, but we wanted to try. And man have we tried. Five of us have been logging long hours, doing our damnedest to make it happen. But the recent bad turn of events regarding COVID-19 in the U.S. makes it less likely that we could achieve the number one objective we announced when we first set the July dates: It Has To Be Safe.’’ Dutcher said Americade organizers had the popular Americade Expo and other events lined up,
including factory demos and displays. Comprehensive safety plans were in place and broad motorcycle industry support had been secured. While organizers felt they could meet the challenges of managing potentially large crowds and maintaining social distancing, the recent national worsening of the virus could not be overcome “with a level of confidence that we felt was warranted.”
Americade draws participants from across the United States, and Dutcher said, “the worsening trendline of coronavirus cases nationwide coupled with New York State’s quarantine restrictions on people from 16 states led to the final decision. “Out of concern for our customers and our community and out of respect for the work so many are doing to protect our health, canceling Americade 2020 is the right step. We deeply regret having to disappoint our fans and the communities that have always supported us. We hope they will understand.’’ Americade will offer refunds for registrants or enable them to apply their 2020 registration fee to the 2021 event. Registrants who take the 2021 credit will receive early-registration privileges and a $20 additional credit.
Dutcher thanked Warren County Administrator Ryan Moore, Lake George Mayor Robert Blais, Ross Levy of the Empire State Development Corp.’s I Love NY program, Lake George Supervisor Dennis Dickinson, Lake Luzerne Supervisor Gene Merlino, Warren County Tourism Director Joanne Conley, Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr, Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Gina Mintzer and Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce President Michael Bittel for their help and continued support. “Americade is truly a community undertaking. We could not do it without their help and advice,’’ said Dutcher.
Source: RiderMagazine.com
Progressive Suspension Launches Suspension System for Yamaha XSR700 and MT-07/FZ-07
Progressive Suspension brings suspension upgrade options for Yamaha’s 700cc parallel Twins.
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Progressive Suspension Launches Full Suspension System for Yamaha XSR700 and MT-07/FZ-07 Riders
La Palma CA – July 13, 2020 – Progressive Suspension, the nation’s premier manufacturer of motorcycle and UTV suspension products, announced the launch of a full suspension system designed for the popular XSR700, Yamaha MT-07 and its predecessor, the Yamaha FZ-07. The system consists of two products, a replacement front fork cartridge kit and a monoshock for the rear, both designed by Progressive Suspension specifically for these motorcycles. While each product is available separately, the magic happens when both front and rear suspension receive the upgrade.
The suspension system is designed to improve the quality of the XSR/MT/FZ ride, as well as offering greater front-end stability, improved cornering, front brake dive and bottoming control. The setup eliminates bottoming and shaking in sweeping corners, giving the rider a smoother, more nimble riding experience.
“We chose to launch this system for the MT-07, a great bike that needed better-than-stock suspension to really show its stuff,” said Sean Delshadi, brand manager for Progressive Suspension. “Customers who upgrade their FZ-07, MT-07 or XSR700 with our system will have a more stable ride and less front-end dive when braking. We think our system unlocks the real performance potential of the bike, making it a whole new animal for the rider to enjoy.”
The front suspension package features Progressive Suspension’s state of the art Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit which replaces the open bath internals of the stock fork. It converts dual damper rod suspension to high performance gas charged monotube dampers and custom tuned fork springs. Monotube-style damping improves ride comfort, resistance to front brake dive as well as improving front end stability, cornering and bottoming control. The kit fits 2015 through current Yamaha FZ-07, MT-07 and XSR700 forks and replaces all of the internal parts. No modifications to the motorcycle are required, and the installation is simple. Suggested retail price is $339.95.
The 465 Series Rear setup represents state of the art in high pressure, gas monotube shock design. Utilizing a 46mm bore and deflective disc piston for precise damping, the beefy, 16mm, hard-chrome shaft rides on custom Viton seals for low friction and leak free life. Threaded body and a five-position rebound adjuster allows for fine tuning to match the owner’s riding style and load. Available with options including a standard rate or heavy-duty spring, and stock length. The 465 is custom tuned for each application, from the damping and spring rate all the way down to the jounce bumper. This product fits the 2015 and later Yamaha FZ-07, MT-07, XRS700 and the product line will soon expand to include other monoshock bikes. Suggested retail price is $649.95
More information is available on the Progressive Suspension website or at a Progressive Suspension dealer.
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Acosta, Montella and Alonso victorious in Portimao
Just six days after the opening FIM CEV Repsol round in Estoril, the paddock moved down the Portuguese coast to set up camp at Portimao, with the Algarve rollercoaster playing host to round two. The day was once again dominated by Yari Montella (Team Ciatti – Speed Up) in the European Moto2™ Championship and David Alonso (Openbank Aspar Team) in the Hawkers European Talent Cup, as the pair continued their 100% start to the season. But in the FIM Junior Moto3™ World Championship, MT-Foundation 77’s Pedro Acosta bounced back from missing out on a debut win by 0.003 seconds in Estoril to clinch victory in Portimao.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
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Chad Reed: Supercross legend on the Rossi-Marquez dynamic
“I look at Valentino and Marc, when I was at the Ranch back in 2014,” said Reed, remembering a trip to The Doctor’s ranch in the summer of 2014. “And it was literally right after Misano, Valentino had just won and Marc had crashed, and Marc was still wearing the leathers with the crash marks on at the Ranch. I miss those days because I saw a little kid, not that he was little. Obviously, he was still a Champion, because you saw a very raw kid looking up to a hero, and it’s sad to see how that’s fallen apart.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
The Last Dance: Rossi and factory Yamaha’s final chapter
Looking at the season a whole, it truly is one of the most remarkable in premier class history, meaning experience will be vital. For some, it will have been just shy of six months without riding a MotoGP™ bike and when the season consists of, at the moment, just 12 races, any small advantage could prove pivotal. And what greater advantage than being the most successful, most experienced man on the 22-rider grip by some margin. This could be the season and the circumstances Rossi has been crying out for.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Restart the 2020 season with MotoGP™ Fantasy
Points are awarded in line with the official MotoGP™ scoring system in races, but there are also points up for grabs in qualifying. Constructor points will take the average of the two best riders with that same constructor. Riders placed in a Silver Team score 50% of Gold riders, but players can change riders between Gold and Silver as and when they wish. In addition, riders receive two extra points for every position they finish above their grid position, setting the fastest lap is worth an extra five points and there’s even an IUD 300V Boost option, where one rider will score double points – but that can only be used three times in a season, so it must be employed wisely!
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Racing Ahead – are you ready?
Catch your breath, buckle up and get ready to find out. We will look different on track, but we’ll race just the same; race for the thrill and love of the fight, race for the adrenaline and the competition. Race for the points and the trophies, race to show what we’ve got as contract negotiations continue and questions hang in the air. Race to feel the air scything past us on track and the freedom of the bike beneath us, race to push the limits of technology and traction. Race for the people who have waited so patiently, the people we inspire and the people who inspire us. Race to create another chapter in a more than 70-year history, and race to push towards a future that had seemed on pause. Race for those who have cared for us and helped us, race for those who have been struck by the maelstrom of 2020 more than most. Race for those who support us and always have, race for the fans who can’t be with us trackside just yet. Race for you, and each other, racing together; ahead. For the sheer love of the sport, because MotoGP™ is racing… and MotoGP™ is back.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here
Moto2™ reset, reload and get ready to race
A very different track, searing temperatures and the shuffled pack of unknowns arising from the particular circumstances in 2020 say it’ll be a bigger challenge that most normally face after having taken the first win of the year. Nagashima’s teammate Jorge Martin will be one of the first hoping to hit back – and on home turf – as will the likes of Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46) and Augusto Fernandez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) after their Qatar went awry. Remy Gardner (ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team), Tom Lüthi (Liqui Moly Intact GP), his teammate Marcel Schrötter and Jorge Navarro (HDR Heidrun Speed Up) will have their eyes on the prize too, and Sam Lowes (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) will also be back in the mix. That mix made for pretty stiff competition even despite the drama in the desert that unfolded, too.
Source: MotoGP.com – Read Full Article Here