By James Gunaseelan

The finest motorcycle racing gear is seen on the race tracks, and why not. The riders are aware of the dangers of skidding or colliding at high speeds, and take great precautions to protect their vital organs. Almost every accessory – from helmets to motorcycle boots – has extra protection.

The helmet is the most critical. You cannot sport a DOT certified helmet and hope to take part in a racing event. Almost every racing federation lays down the minimum rating that is acceptable. This rating is laid down by Snell Foundation, and is indicated on the inside of race helmets.

By Robert Sheehan

A dirt bike hand guard is vital for the extra protection it provides to the dirt bike riders. Dirt bikes have comparatively less engine power and are meant to run on rough and rugged terrains.

Leading manufacturers of dirt bikes like Honda, Suzuki, Husqvarna, KTM, Kawasaki, Yamaha and others have specially designed handguard systems for extra safety and grip. Dirt bikes are meant to run in competitions and therefore an added handguard is a must criterion of this mechanism.

Will tiny Pinehurst survive a 9-year-old’s 2-stroke rampage?
By Curt Patterson

Many of you have never heard the term, but Scrambles was my first try at organized (sort of) motorcycle racing. Back in the mid-60's the tiny town of Pinehurst, Idaho held a Scrambles race most Saturday afternoons. We couldn't do it on Sunday because neighboring Smelterville held the Hillclimb on Sunday. You did not need to join anything, or sign anything; all you had to do was show up. There were two classes, 250cc and below, and the open class. I finally wore my dad down and he let me enter. He rode the Yamaha 100 Twin, yes, it was street legal, from our house to the "track." Mom hauled all of us kids, dogs, and beer in the Scout.

A bike trip from South Africa to the UK, 14,000 miles for a father and son duo

In 1997, Lawrence Bransby and his son, Gareth, left Creighton, South Africa, about 100 miles inland from Durban as the crow flies, for Wales. On motorcycles. This is Lawrence’s account; a fascinating story that will intrigue the reader and challenge him to look beyond his own horizons.
Ed Maurer, editor