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Did you know that 8 out of 10 riders are wearing the wrong size helmet? http://full.sc/JD4OF8
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That most illustrious of helmet makers, Arai, is telling its story in video, from company origins and philosophy to construction techniques and corporate culture. It's a fascinating insight into one of the most storied brands in motorcycling.
Source: RideApart.com
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Consumer Editor Tony Hoare lets us in on the little known secret of taking your helmet on and off without undoing the D-ring.
Good helmet use tip we've never seen before...
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As usual for his home Grand Prix at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Ducati Team star Valentino Rossi is sporting a one-off helmet design. Check out the latest creation of the Doctor's favorite designer Aldo Drudi with this video!
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The 2012 MotoGP of Italy was the scene of Valentino Rossi's most personal and direct dedication to his fans who came in their tens of thousands.
Opening the AGV helmet case on the Saturday morning he presented a message of "Restiamo Uniti" or "Let's stick together". In typical stye it had all the humour and more than enough sub-plots to get the rumour mill churning. Some people interpreted it as a direct reference to his state of mind within the Ducati team; others may know it as a common catchphrase amongst Italian family television courtesy of Gianni Morani who took pride of place on the lid. It quite probably meant both but by no means was it lost on the army of fans who invaded the asphalt on Sunday afternoon as the riders brought their machines back to the pits on the back of a hard fought race.
Valentino was left with plenty to do, starting in tenth position but despite lack of front-end feel he dragged himself and Cal Crutchlow up into the pack ahead of himself and ultimately grabbed fifth as he watched the final podium place being duked out by Andrea Dovizioso and Stefan Bradl just ahead.
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Valentino Rossi's connection with the Italian Grand Prix has never been short of emotion. From his seven consecutive race victories, through to the anguish of 2010 and the return on a Ducati machine to its spiritual home, the race has always left a huge impression on the tens of thousands who come to idolise him. Starting in 2002 the Mugello story took an added twist and tradition of a one-off helmet which was often dedicated to Italy and his fans. Never short on imagination or humour Valentino's delivered a sense of fun and an insight into his private thoughts each year. The 2012 story will be unknown to the world, as is tradition, until Valentino produces the helmet on Saturday morning but the best place to start is to look through some of his own personal favourites form years gone by.
The Mugello story continues with Aldo Drudi and Valentino sharing some of the behind the scenes work that goes into the helmets.
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Good explanation for a subject many of us get wrong...