Name: Steve Dawson Age: 28 Bikes: Ninja 250 race bike, KLR650 adventure bike, Zero S commuter Race Results: 2011 CMVA 250SS & Amateur SS Twins Champion, 6 wins, 8 podiums, 250SS lap record holder both directions. Local Store: Lomita, CA Favorite Track: Sonoma Raceway (Infineon) Future Bike: Aprilia RSV4 APRC Steve never wanted to ride […]
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CGR Rider Sarah Preston Rides with Ken Hill and Scott Russell
One of Cycle Gear Racing’s own had a rare opportunity to ride with and learn from two world class riders and teachers and she was kind enough to share her experience with us. Ride along below, and thank you Sarah! Ken Hill Coaching and Feel Like a Pro A few months ago Brian Bartlow the owner of […]
Motorcyclist Magazine’s 100th Anniversary Party
This past Thursday a small group of Cycle Gear employees were invited to attend the celebration of Motorcyclist Magazine turning 100 years old. I saw a sneak peek at some of the invited guests and knew it was going to be a who’s who of the motorcycling industry, and was honored to be included. What I […]
Ride Cool
We love to ride – that’s a given – and we’ve all heard it said that “it’s too hot for gear” – usually from someone riding in jeans and a T-shirt. Higher temperatures can make riding a lot less fun, but Cycle Gear believes that if “it’s too hot for gear”, then you have two […]
Practice makes Perfect: What to do After MSF
Chances are that if you are riding a motorcycle on the street, you have gone through some sort of motorcycle training class. While the Basic Rider Course offered by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a great place to start, everything that you learn will begin to fade without practice. Knowledge is perishable. The MSF suggests that […]
On the Road Again
Warm weather is here, and for those of you who winterized your motorcycle, now is the time to give your machine a once over. Maybe the price of fuel is making that old street bike in your garage look like an attractive alternative to everyday driving. The bike has been sitting for months or possibly […]
AMA Pro Road Racing West Coast Moto Jam Photo Recap
The 2012 West Coast Moto Jam has come and gone. Cycle Gear was fortunate to have a photographer with access to the track and hot pits allowing us a glimpse into the inner workings of an AMA Pro Racing Event. For those that have not checked their DVRs, don’t worry. No spoilers ahead, only photos!
Sofia “CandyStripes” Amadio
Sofia”CandyStripes” Amadio Hometown: Feasterville,PA (airforce brat; born in Ogden UT but grew up in PA) Age: 33 Racing blindsided me… I got into motorcycles to abate my 60 mile daily round trip, but discovered a passion I never thought could exist. Commuting lead to group rides which led to canyons which brought me to the track […]
Cleaning front brake calipers and pistons
How often should you clean your brakes? On a car we never do it and we transfer that logic and practical experience over to the bike. In truth, we should clean the brake calipers and pistons plus hardware (pins, springs and clips) every month on a commuter bike, every couple of track days on a […]
AMA Daytona: Danielle Diaz
Peter Diaz recaps the Daytona experience. Well thanks to Cycle Gear we have a great report to give…our race weekend started out great, after checking into our beach side hotel we decided to turn in for the night leaving the sliding glass door open, falling asleep to the sound of the ocean’s crashing waves and […]
