Lorenzo heading back to Ducati? Riders address the rumour…

“I thought we were waiting on paperwork but clearly that’s not the case, there might be something else behind it I don’t know yet,” began Miller, who comes into the Austrian GP off the back of a superb second podium of the season. “We’ll see once Jorge comes back from the Maldives or wherever he is now, and we’ll find out what I’m doing. At the minute, I’m just trying to do the best I can do, I’m not stressed. I feel if I keep riding like I am, I’ll be here next year and we’ll just see where.

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Brno: Marquez’ magic and getting to know MotoE™ leader Tuuli

“He is a master on two wheels, we’ve said it before in the past but Marc is so comfortable being on the limit, it doesn’t matter what conditions are out there, it could be wet or dry or half and half…it doesn’t matter, he’s a master on two wheels,” comments Hopkins. “He seems to make it look so easy, sliding on the elbow, shoulder down…

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Visit Spielberg – the culture cove of Austria

The MotoGP World Championship returned to Austria in 2016 after a break of 18 years, which meant a return to Austria’s rich history, rugged Alpine terrain, marvellous capital Vienna, picturesque mountain villages and wonderful peaks, valleys, forests, rivers and lakes. Visitors to Vienna are struck by the stunning Baroque architecture, the imposing imperial palaces, beautiful opera houses and the elegant restaurants and coffee-houses. This is a richly cultural capital, full of artistic and musical masterpieces, where the influences of Mozart, Beethoven, Freud, Schiele and Klimt are still highly evident.

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Will Ducati prolong their Spielberg love affair in 2019?

“We cannot deny that the Red Bull Ring is a very good track for us, it is shown by the results we have achieved in recent years, but as I always say each race has a story to write,” previewed Dovizioso, who hasn’t finished off the podium at the Red Bull Ring. “Last year Marquez finished in front of me so I am sure that this year he will be competitive again. The most important thing is to focus on ourselves, keep the feelings we had in Brno both during the weekend and in the test, which were very good. We will try again, no one gives up here.”

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New Gear: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 Tires

Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 Tires
Dunlop Roadsport 2 Tires.

Dunlop has announced a new Sportmax Roadsport 2 tire that slots in between the GPR-300 and the higher-spec Q3+, giving sport riders better performance than the GPR-300, with more grip and stability under braking, nimble, predictable handling and quick warm-up, all at a great value. The Sportmax Roadsport 2 is available in many popular sportbike sizes to fit machines such as the Yamaha YZF-R3 and Suzuki SV650. See website for details.

See your dealer or visit dunlopmotorcycletires.com

Source: RiderMagazine.com

The European selection of the Pro Draft phase starts now

The third running of the MotoGP™ eSport Championship enters its second phase, and action begins at the Le Mans Circuit in France. Playing as talented MotoGP™ rookie Miguel Oliveira, the fastest gamers from Europe will take the Red Bull KTM Tech 3 to the limit with the conditions set to ‘Dry’ in the European Selection event.

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Rider t-bones another lane-filtering rider

A rider crossing a lane to filter between traffic t-bones another lane-filtering rider in this video released by the Queensland Department of Transport.

The Department posted the video on Facebook with this message:

You’re only allowed to lane filter in Queensland if you hold an open licence for the motorcycle you’re riding, your speed when filtering is 30km/h or less and it’s safe to do so.

We’re not sure if the riders are fully licensed, but they do not seem to be going over 30km/h.

As for the safety, the fact one t-bones the other seems to suggest it is not safe.

Illegal manoeuvre

Also, the rider on the right of the screen is illegally filtering up a merge lane and over painted chevrons.

Their message probably should have pointed that out.

You can only ride on a painted traffic island for up to 50m to enter or leave the road, enter a turning lane that begins immediately after the island or overtake a cyclist.

You must also not drive on a painted traffic island if the island is surrounded by double continuous lines and/or separates traffic flowing in the same direction—like an onramp in this situation.Lane filtering forum act extends bosch borders

RACQ safety officer and Bonneville rider Steve Spalding says it is not only against the law, but dangerous.

“The rider could find themselves trapped between merging vehicles with no room to escape the situation,” he says.

The rider also should have looked behind him when moving into the gap between the lanes.

There are many dangers as well as challenges in lane filtering, but one danger we may overlook is fellow lane-filtering riders.

Click here to find out how to filter safely with other riders.

Remember, riders are not obliged to lane filter. It is an option and they should only do it if they feel safe.

They should also study the rules in their state first as they vary from state to state.

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

Mir to miss the Austrian GP

The Spaniard endured a high-speed accident last while testing at the Automotodrom Brno. The rookie required trackside assistance before being transported to the circuit’s Medical Centre, where he was diagnosed with no major injuries, except for a pulmonary contusion that required him to transported by helicopter to the Brno Hospital. Mir underwent further checks by the doctors, who confirmed the initial diagnosis. He was kept in hospital under observation, and finally will be released.

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Injured Lawrence declares MXoN availability for Team Australia

News 8 Aug 2019

Injured Lawrence declares MXoN availability for Team Australia

Australian contender confident of return ahead of Assen’s 2019 event.

Image: Supplied.

Injured Geico Honda rider Hunter Lawrence has declared his availability if selected for Team Australia at this year’s Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN), despite recently breaking his collarbone.

Lawrence suffered the injury after experiencing a mechanical malfunction while training, however he’s hopeful of making a return for the final rounds of the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, while ensuring he’ll definitely be ready for the prestigious event in Assen, The Netherlands, on 28-29 September.

“I’ll do that still, that’s eight or nine weeks away now, so I’ve got plenty of time,” said Lawrence when speaking to Swapmotolive. “I still want to race as many nationals as I can – if I can do the last two, that would be sick for the team and myself. It’s two more tracks I haven’t ridden, so if I can do them, it’s better for next year.

“At the same time, it depends how much I lose with bike skills, fitness etc. You don’t want to come back from fighting for race wins, come back, work my arse off and get 12th. We’ll see how we go, but for sure, nations, if I get selected for that, we’ll definitely be doing that.”

Lawrence has featured on the Australian squad two times in his career, finishing first overall in MX2 in 2017 followed by runner-up honours at last year’s edition.


Source: MotoOnline.com.au

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