Teaching MotoGP riders the unknown

The talk of the paddock during Austin’s first MotoGP of the Americas was how difficult COTA is, not only to ride, but to learn. We spoke with a few rider coaches to find out how they’re preparing the racers they … Continued

Jamie Robinson rides the Ducati 1199 Panigale R

Here’s the video we’ve all been waiting for. Former 250GP World Championship, Isle of Man TT and British Superbike racer Jamie Robinson riding the fasest bike in the world around COTA. I was there with him and man was he … Continued

MotoGP comes to Austin

Normally I write about electric motorcycle racing over at gas2. But I decided to celebrate Earth Day this year by flying to Austin and covering MotoGP for Wes. After all, racing is all that really matters in this world.

Destination: MotoGP of the Americas

I’m down in Austin for a little race called MotoGP at some track called COTA. While I’m doing that, I’ll be updating you live via Instagram. You can follow along there, or in the live, embedded photos below.

What it’s like to ride COTA

“It’s really difficult – one of the most difficult tracks in my career to understand,” says Jorge Lorenzo of Austin’s brand new Circuit of the Americas. MotoGP is racing there for the very first time this weekend, but I spent … Continued

What MotoGP looks like at COTA

Last month, the Repsol Honda team visited Austin’s Circuit of the Americas for a private test. Finally, here’s action photos, onboard videos and interviews with Dani, Marc and Stefan. Photos: Garth Milan

RideApart Review: Ducati 1199 Panigale R

“This is the ultimate representation of the performance motorcycle,” Ducati general manager Claudio Domenicali told us yesterday. He was riding alongside journalists at the launch of the flagship Ducati 1199 Panigale R at Austin’s brand new Circuit of the Americas, … Continued