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Inspiration Friday: The Great Get-a-way

January 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Let the cold winter snow blow as warmer, sunnier riding days are ahead. Today Total Motorcycle shovels away the winter blues with Inspiration Friday The Great Get-a-way! How does riding the jungles of Costa Rica […]

Ducati conquers third MotoGP Constructors World Title at Portimão

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Thanks to another sensational victory by Pecco Bagnaia at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão (Portugal), Ducati secured the MotoGP Constructors’ World Championship for the second consecutive time, one race ahead of the end […]

Another rider takes racer out of MotoGP race

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder gained almost ten positions to enter the top ten of the MotoGP class at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal for the Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve. – […]

One of the hardest races and one of my best

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner was victorious at the Moto2 Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve in Portugal and the penultimate round of the current MotoGP™ season. Red Bull KTM Ajo teammate Raul Fernandez was runner-up. – Gardner toasts […]

MotoGP 2021 – Round 17 of 18 Algarve International Circuit (POR)

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Tech3 KTM Factory Racing’s Iker Lecuona entered Q2 and confirmed 10th place on the grid during qualification for the penultimate round of the 2021 MotoGP series at the Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve. Round seventeen […]

MotoGP ventured to sunny climes in the south of Portugal

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the second time this year MotoGP ventured to sunny climes in the south of Portugal and to the coastal town of Portimao. The drops, climbs, blind-entry corners and technical challenge of the Algarve International […]

Spectacular Autodromo Internacional do Algarve Portimao Portugal Day1

November 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders returned to action today on the spectacular Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao, Portugal, for Day 1 of free practices for the seventeenth and penultimate round of the 2021 MotoGP […]

Autódromo do Algarve is an incredible MotoGP track

November 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders are ready to return to the track this weekend for the penultimate round of the MotoGP World Championship at the famous Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão (Portugal), which already […]

Opening Day of the YXZ SuperFinale in Portalegre

October 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A total of 18 YXZ1000R crews from six different European nations took to the ceremonial start gate in the centre of Portalegre in Portugal on Thursday evening, to officially get the 2021 Yamaha YXZ1000R European […]

MotoGP travels to Algarve International Circuit Portugal for penultimate race of the season

October 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

For the Sterilgarda Max Racing Team, Misano ‘2’ represented another home Grand Prix but also another excellent chance to add to their win tally for 2021. Prior to the trip to the United States Romano […]

YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale Portalegre

October 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Having been cancelled last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup SuperFinale returns with a vengeance in 2021, with YXZ1000R crews gearing up to contest the season-ending event in Portalegre, Portugal […]

Revised 2022 PROVISIONAL MotoGP DATES

October 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 12. The provisional 2022 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been released comprising 21 Rounds from March to November and including visits to two new venues in Indonesia and […]

2022 FIM MotoGP World Championship calendar has been released

October 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 11. The provisional 2022 FIM MotoGP™ World Championship calendar has been released, comprising 21 Rounds from March to November and including visits to two new venues in Indonesia and […]

Last event of the WorldSBK triple-header

October 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The last event of the WorldSBK “triple-header” will be staged this weekend at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal. It will be the eleventh round of the 2021 WorldSBK season, the last in Europe […]

Finale in the BMW Motorrad Esports Challenge 2021: Showdown

September 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Esports Challenge is approaching its final round in 2021 and has a very special highlight in store from 27th September. The RIDE 4 racing game provides motorbike and gaming fans from […]

Turkish rider now moves into fifth in 2021 WorldSSP300 standings

September 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sofuoğlu Scores Second WorldSSP300 Victory of the Season at Jerez In Sunday’s FIM Supersport 300 World Championship race from the Circuito de Jerez, Biblion Motoxracing Yamaha WorldSSP300 Supported Team’s Bahattin Sofuoğlu scored a dominant victory, […]

Circuit of Jerez de la Frontera Spain hosts tenth round of 2021 WorldSBK

September 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Circuit of Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) will host the tenth round of the 2021 WorldSBK season, second event of the “triple-header” that will conclude next week in Portimao (Portugal).Scott Redding and Michael Rinaldi […]

KTM’S SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE DUKE RIDER FINDS 10 WORTHY CHAMPIONS

July 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The brief from KTM was simple – “Put up your DUKES,” and show everyone why you deserve the crown, by uploading photos or videos on social media and starting your caption or description with “I’m […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – JULY 17-18TH

July 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 16. The third weekend of July kicks off tomorrow with the second round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship at the Circuit do Estoril in Portugal. Series leaders Yoshimura […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL SUZUKI SET FOR ESTORIL EWC

July 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 14. The second round of the FIM Endurance World Championship, the 12 Hours of Estoril in Portugal, takes place on Saturday July 17th and Team Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL LE MANS TROPHY & RACE BIKE PRESENTED TO SUZUKI

July 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 10. Yoshimura President Mr Fujio Yoshimura and Mr Yohei Kato, who is the Technical Director of Yoshimura Japan and Yoshimura SERT Motul Team Director, visited the Suzuki HQ in […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles 701 Supermoto Ride Out

July 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Husqvarna Motorcycles 701 Supermoto Ride Out returned with a vengeance after a three-year absence on June 9-10. Based in and around Lisbon, Portugal, the event was laid on for an international group of supermoto […]

2021 FIM Enduro World Championship Edolo Italy Round 2

June 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Enjoying a successful debut EnduroGP appearance last year at the final round of the series in Portugal, Manuel Lettenbichler showed that he has impressive classic enduro pace, and the skills to mix it with the […]

Long-awaited first round of 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship at Marco de Canaveses Portugal

June 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The long-awaited first round of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship will take place this weekend at Marco de Canaveses in Portugal. With the start of the series pushed back to mid-June due to the […]

BMW Motorrad Motorsport returns to happy hunting ground

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. After the double-header in Spain and Portugal, BMW Motorrad Motorsport is now heading to the third round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2021 (WorldSBK) at Misano, Italy. The circuit on the Adriatic coast […]

Behind the scenes of BMW Motorrad Motorsport

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. Next Thursday, 3rd June, Eugene Laverty (IRL) celebrates his 35th birthday. He has been following a family tradition since childhood and is one of the most experienced riders in current motorcycle racing. The Irishman has […]

2021 European Cup Set to Kick-Off

April 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that the 2021 edition of the YXZ1000R European Cup will kick off at the Andalucía Rally in the Cadiz region of Spain. The Rally, which will take place […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE ACTION SCHEDULE – April 17-18TH

April 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 15. MotoGP™ is back in action for this third weekend of April with Team Suzuki Ecstar on track at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal. Round three of the […]

Updates to 2021 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Calendar

February 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Following the changes made to the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship calendar, the Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is now set to get underway at Estoril on 7-8 May, with the original opener in […]

Latest 2021 MotoGP Racing Calendar – Rounds Dates Locations

January 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 24. The first race of the 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship is due to begin on March 28th at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, but initial revisions issued by […]

LATE LINE-UP CHANGE FOR THE 2021 FIM GRAND PRIX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

January 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ADRIAN FERNANDEZ SET FOR 2021 Moto3™ HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES AND THE STERILGARDA MAX RACING TEAM WILL FIELD ROMANO FENATI AND ADRIAN FERNANDEZ ON THE FR 250 GP AFTER A LATE LINE-UP CHANGE FOR THE 2021 FIM […]

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Your Road to WorldSBK Registration Opens

January 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup Close to Maximum Entries, Registration Remains Open With the start of the inaugural Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup fast approaching, young aspiring superbike riders still have an opportunity […]

Endurance World Championship EWC 2021 Calendar

December 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 29. The 2021 Endurance World Championship dates have been announced today and will comprise five rounds starting in France on April 17th and ending in Portugal on October 16th. […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – NOVEMBER 22nd

November 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 21. The fourth Sunday of November sees World MotoGP Champions Team Suzuki Ecstar on track for the final round of the season in Estoril, Portugal. A week after Joan […]

MotoGP Season Reaches Grand Finale Portimão Algarve Circuit

November 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 18. Team Suzuki Ecstar and the MotoGP World Championship paddock will head to the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal for the first time this weekend as the season reaches […]

Enduro GP World Championship Marco & Caprock Canyon National Enduro Turkey Results

November 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Enduro GP World Championship Marco de Canaveses, Portugal Congratulations to the Italian Beta Racing team for their success in at the Enduro GP World Championship. Scott Holcombe was crowned as the Enduro GP Champion on […]

LOPEZ PUSHES TO 11th POSITION IN SECOND Moto3 ARAGÓN RACE

October 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The climate during Free Practice and Qualification was more favourable to the riders and it was a little easier to find grip thanks to the higher temperatures compared to the Grand Prix of Aragón a […]

FIM Superbike World Championship at Estoril for first time in 25 years

October 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This weekend the FIM Superbike World Championship is back on track at the Circuito Estoril in Portugal for the first time in more than a quarter of a century. 27 years ago, the circuit was […]

New WorldSBK circuit Winner to be crowned Superbike World Champion

October 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

For the second time in the 2020 season, the WorldSBK circus will stop on a new circuit. After the race weekend in Barcelona in mid-September, it will be the Circuito Estoril, in Portugal, to host […]

Rent a MV Agusta Motorcycle with Hertz Ride

October 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Varese, Italy, October 13, 2020 – MV Agusta and Hertz Ride are thrilled to announce a new partnership that allows thousands of moto tourism enthusiasts who tour with Hertz Ride every year to have brand […]

Inspiration Friday: Start a Touring Business!

October 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This week’s Inspiration Friday: Start a Touring Business is a great way to think about “What could be better in life than doing what you love and making it your job?” Rob and Zayne in […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – OCTOBER 3-4TH

October 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. The opening weekend of October sees British Superbikes and AMA Motocross taking part in the UK and USA. A week after Suzuki celebrated it’s 16th Endurance World Championship […]

Good weather improves Suzuki’s lap time significantly at Endurance World Championship

September 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 25. SERT: GSX-R1000 – 1’40.142 – 4th Suzuki Endurance Racing Team will start tomorrow’s final round of the 2019-2020 Endurance World Championship from fourth position following final qualifying at […]

WEEKEND RACING ACTION SCHEDULE – SEPTEMBER 26-27TH

September 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 25. The fourth and final weekend of September sees the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team on track and aiming for a 16th Endurance World Championship title at the Estoril Circuit […]

Several teams are in the hunt for victory at 12 Hours of Estoril EWC final

September 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 24. SERT: Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 5th Championship leaders Suzuki Endurance Racing Team at the Estoril Circuit in Portugal for the opening practice and qualifying sessions ahead of this weekend’s […]

This track is the venue of a MotoGP race for the first time in 2000

September 24, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 23. The Suzuki Endurance Racing Team have been on track for a private test ahead of this weekend’s final round of the 2019-202 Endurance World Championship at Estoril in […]

FIM Endurance World Championship to face a 12-hour race at Estoril

September 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC team of Niccoló Canepa, Karel Hanika and Marvin Fritz are fired up and raring to go ahead of the season finale of the 2019/2020 Endurance World Championship at the 12-hour […]

Situation Forces Cancellation of 2020 Yamaha YXZ1000R SuperFinale

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Due to the ongoing crisis situation, Yamaha Motor Europe has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s YXZ1000R SuperFinale event, which was scheduled to take place during the Baja Portalegre in Portugal in October. […]

HONDA ANNOUNCES THE 2ND EDITION OF THE HONDA GARAGE DREAMS CONTEST!

April 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the good reception of the 1st Edition of the Honda Garage Dreams Contest, in which the brand’s dealers in Spain and Portugal participated in a customization contest with the base CB1000R, Honda has decided […]

Big Changes Announced for Honda Motor Europe, Spain and Portugal

April 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Miu Kato joined Honda in 2000 Throughout his career at the company, he has held positions of responsibility in countries such as Russia and the United States. The until now vice president of Honda Spain […]

Sim Racing: MotoGP Ducati Petrucci and Pirro Virtual Race Sunday 12th April

April 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the overwhelming success of the first-ever MotoGP Virtual Race two weeks ago, this weekend on Sunday 12th April 2020 at 3:00 pm (CEST) the event will be repeated. The second race will see ten […]

10 days of winter testing in Spain Portugal and Australia Ducati ready for 2020 WorldSBK season

February 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After 10 days of winter testing – in Spain, Portugal and Australia – and the team presentation held in the beautiful surroundings at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola (Italy), now it’s time […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues its pre-season preparations with the BMW S1000RR in Spain and Portugal

January 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Jerez de la Frontera/Portimão. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team has continued its preparations for the 2020 season of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) with a double test. Last week, the team and its riders […]

Redding 2nd and Davies 5th with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati as Portimao testing closes

January 28, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The second 2020 test session, held at the Autodromo Internacional Algarve in Portimao (Portugal), ended with an excellent result for Scott Redding and Chaz Davies who finished in 2nd and 5th position respectively. It was […]

MJC YAMAHA OFFICIAL EMX125 SIGNS 3 EXCITING YOUNGSTERS FOR 2020 EMX125 SEASON

December 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that MJC Yamaha Official EMX125 Team will field an all new, young and exciting three-rider line-up for the 2020 EMX125 Championship. The team has recruited Kay Karssemakers and […]

YXZ1000R European Cup racers prepare for SuperFinale in Portalegre

October 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The twelve national champions of the Yamaha YXZ1000R European Cup are gearing up to contest the season-ending SuperFinale in Portalegre, Portugal on 24-26 October. Featuring twelve drivers and their co-drivers from the seven nations contesting […]

WorldSBK Portugal: Win #15 of the season for Ducati Álvaro Bautista

September 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) returned to the top of the podium today at the Autodromo do Algarve circuit in southern Portugal after taking his fifteenth win of the season and his first since […]

World Superbike in Portugal: Chaz Davies gets onto the podium again with a great run to second place in Race 1, Álvaro Bautista makes an exceptional recovery to finish just off the podium in fourth

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first race in this weekend’s 400th round in the history of the World Superbike Championship saw positive performances by both riders of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team.Starting from a row-4, P12 grid slot, […]

Ben Spies Returns to Portimão on Tenth Anniversary of his World Title

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ben Spies will return this weekend to the scene of his greatest triumph, as Yamaha welcome the former FIM Superbike World Champion as a special guest for this weekend’s WorldSBK round at the Autódromo Internacional […]

Fireworks Expected as WorldSSP Title Battle Resumes in Portimão

September 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal plays host to Round 9 of the FIM Supersport World Championship this weekend. With four races remaining and the top three in the standings separated by just […]

Yamaha Riders Raring to go as WorldSBK Explodes Back into Action in Portimão

September 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, are set to resume their battle for a top three finish in the 2019 FIM Superbike World Championship standings, as the series explodes back […]

Ducati’s Tale of Two Riders at Laguna Seca WorldSBK

July 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was a magnificent day for Chaz Davies who stepped back onto the top of the victory podium today at the Laguna Seca Raceway in California for the first time in fifteen months, since Aragón […]

Franco and Steichen take Victory in Portugal

June 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Franco Sport drivers Mário Franco and Eric Steichen took commanding Open and Stock category wins at round four of the Yamaha YXZ1000R Portugal Cup at the Baja TT de Reguengos on 24-26 May. Held alongside […]

European H.O.G Rally 2019: 29k Bikes and 50k Motorcyclists!

June 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Over 50,000 of our Harley-Davidson friends in Europe took to the streets of Portugal last week for the 28th Annual European H.O.G Rally 2019. With the glorious sound of American V-Twins in the air from […]

3,500 Vespa Scooters ride in Vespa World Days 2019 Rally

June 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE FROM 40 NATIONS ATTENDED THE MOST IMPORTANT GATHERING OF VESPA ENTHUSIASTS IN THE WORLD AND IN 2020 THE VESPA WORLD DAYS WILL DOUBLE DOWN WITH TWO EVENTS: IN PORTUGAL AND ON THE […]

Tonus Ends Two-Year Podium Drought in Portugal

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus ended a two-year podium draught as he celebrated the sixth round of the MXGP World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, from the third step of the podium, while teammate […]

BOLT AND GOMEZ HEAD TO FRANCE FOR WESS ROUND TWO

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following their strong performances at the opening round of the 2019 World Enduro Super Series in Portugal, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt and Alfredo Gomez now turn their attention to Trèfle Lozérien AMV […]

Febvre Returns from Injury in Portugal

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre suffered a broken ankle at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Argentina and subsequently missed four rounds of the championship. The team are pleased to […]

JARVIS CLAIMS FOURTH AT WESS ROUND ONE

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDER DIGS DEEP FOR TOP-FOUR RESULT AT PORTUGAL’S EXTREME XL LAGARES Graham Jarvis has led home the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing team at the opening round of the World […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING SET FOR SECOND SEASON OF WESS COMPETITION

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Billy Bolt, Graham Jarvis and Alfredo Gomez are all-set for the start of the 2019 World Enduro Super Series, which begins on May 10 with the Extreme XL Lagares in […]

2019 Honda Garage Dreams Contest Europe Final

April 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

There is a custom building motorcycle contest in Europe few North Americans know about called Honda Garage Dreams. Take a new Honda CB1000R, a budget of €3,000 and each artist competes to create the ultimate […]

HAKUBA MOTOR IS PROCLAIMED WINNER OF THE 1ST EDITION OF THE HONDA GARAGE DREAMS CONTEST!

April 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The three finalists of the Honda Garage Dreams Contest , the first motorcycle personalization contest in the history of the brand, in which dealers from Spain and Portugal participated, gathered at the Live the Motorcycle Show in […]

COLTON HAAKER CROWNED SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPION

April 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING STAR CLINCHES 2019 FIM SUPERENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP AT BILBAO FINALE Securing his third world crown, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Colton Haaker has won the 2019 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship […]

Yamaha Sweeps WMX Season Opener

March 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was the undeniable power and impeccable handling of Yamaha’s YZ250F that saw three of the most talented female motocross racers stand on the podium at the opening round of the FIM Women’s Motocross World […]

NEW BUILDBASE SUZUKI BSB TEAM CONCLUDES SPANISH TEST

March 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 15. The Buildbase Suzuki team’s preparations for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship began in earnest this week, with Bradley Ray, Richard Cooper, and new recruit Luke Stapleford enjoying […]