The First Dakar Rally (1978)

Rossi Shills for New Yamaha R1 (and it Sounds So Freakin' Sweet!)

What Every Rossi Fan Needs

Known for stylin' in one-off custom helmets at various races throughout the season, Valentino Rossi outdid himself with the helmet he wore at the Mugello GP. It featured ... well, easiest just to show you:

You can imagine how this looked as he howled down the front straightaway with his head tucked. And you can just imagine how hard it was for his competitors to concentrate if they looked over their shoulders and saw this coming up on the inside to make a pass.

Believe it or not, AGV Helmets has decided to sell this helmet in limited quantities. While I don't think I want to wear one myself, it'd be cool to have one autographed by the World Champion. You out there, Rossi? I'm a big, big fan, dude!

For more information, check the AGV website.

Cold Feet? This Might be the Solution...

Over the years, I've solved all the problems associated with winter riding except for my feet getting cold. Looks like Sidi is coming to the rescue with their Toasters, a set of wireless heated insoles. They even have a remote control; how cool (or hot!) is that? I wonder if it's too late to write Santa Claus a letter...

For more information, check out Sidi's website.

So, there's more than one reason to love Angelina Jolie...

For his 45th birthday, Angelina Jolie is reportedly giving husband Brad Pitt a brand new Ducati 1100S Monster. Questioned about the gift, Angelina said, "I guess a guy can never have too many bikes!" So, not only does she ride herself (a BMW Dakar just like mine, in fact!), not only is she drop-dead gorgeous, but clearly she understands the need for a garage cram-packed with 2-wheeled vehicles. Talk about a dream come true!

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