POD Active partners with VR46 Riders Academy
POD Active , a leader in motocross and action sports knee protection , has announced a new collaboration with nine-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi and his VR46 Riders Academy . The Australia based brand , which is available from distributors in Europe including InnTeck in Italy , says it is on a mission - " to protect current and future stars of MotoGP . " With cross-training being an integral part of training and racers ' preparation - whether at the race circuit , dirt track or Supermoto course - it was only natural for
" Knee protection for the VR46 Riders Academy that we can trust ," - Valentino Rossi .
the VR46 Riders Academy to want the same high level of protection POD Active provides its professional motocross , off-road and action sports athletes for its student racers ". The VR46 Riders Academy was launched in 2014 by Rossi as a way for aspiring Italian road racers to graduate to the MotoGP World Championship . Riders accepted to the VR46 Academy receive everything needed to learn , progress and succeed in the MotoGP paddock , including advice from " The Doctor " himself , Valentino Rossi .
From regimented training programmes to the best equipment and personnel available , the VR46 Academy ' s ultimate goal is to help its riders achieve MotoGP success . Since its inception , the VR46 Riders Academy has produced top-level talent , including current MotoGP contenders Marco Bezzecchi , Franco Morbidelli , Luca Marini and 2022 MotoGP World Champion Francesco " Pecco " Bagnaia , all of whom train in their POD braces . Byron Marsh , Marketing Manager for POD Active said : " Valentino and his team only use products that allow their riders to perform at their best . POD knee braces are produced using leading-edge materials and technologies with a focus on comfort and injury prevention . " Our patented Human Motion technology allows athletes to move freely while providing industry leading ligament protection . We ' re thrilled to work with the VR46 Riding Academy as they train the next generation of MotoGP stars ." Meanwhile , in the United States , POD Active has added Haiden " Danger Boy " Deegan to its athlete roster . As one of the most popular and hyped racers to turn pro in years , Haiden Deegan leads a talented list of Gen Z racers transitioning from the amateur to professional ranks .
POD ACTIVE Geelong , Victoria , AUSTRALIA Tel : + 61 352 444 111 support @ podactive . com www . podactive . com
Scooter screen options
French windshield and accessory specialist Ermax offers dealers access to a programme of windscreens and shields for all most popular makes , models and styles of motorcycles and scooters . Seen here are options for the Vespa GTS / HPE 125 / 300 from 2008 and up .
The " Mini Sportivo " nose screen in 3 mm Perspex is 40 cm high with five colours and several screen-printed designs available .
ERMAX S . A . S . Roquefort La Bedoule , FRANCE Tel : + 33 04 42 73 67 91 accueil @ ermax . fr www . ermax . com
The " Sportivo " nose screen in 3 mm
Perspex is 45 cm high with five colours and several screenprinted designs available .
Finally in the selection seen here , the 3 mm Perspex " Piccolo " is 30 cm high with eight colours and several screen-printed designs available .
Barkbusters for Adventure Bike Models
Leading handguard manufacturer Barkbusters ( Australia ) continues to grow its range of applications - " allowing discerning riders to switch out inferior OEM offerings with the best quality hand protection on the market ". New model-specific handguards ( that include all mounting hardware ) are now available to fit the KTM 1290 Super Adventure R / S from 2021 and up , Triumph Tiger 660 Sport 2022 and up ( seen here ), Ducati Desert X 2022 and up , and Aprilia
Tuareg 2022 and up . The full wrap-around two-point mount aluminium hardware kit is compatible with several of Barkbusters ' most popular handguard designs , including its Jet , Storm , VPS and Carbon .
BARKBUSTERS Victoria , AUSTRALIA Tel : + 61 242 718 244 barkbusters . net / what-fits-my
42 INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APRIL / MAY 2023