The FIM are pushing the boundaries of helmet protection and technology in world championship racing thanks to a new homologation test that is nudging the industry. We asked some brands about new ideas, new limitations and what it means for the future of ‘lids’
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The last great charge
Too little too late! Eli Tomac went 2 in a row in his home round of AMA Supercross in Denver but Cooper Webb has one handle on his first 450SX championship with two rounds to run. Steve Matthes was in Colorado
Tweaking the Triple
Detroit saw another instalment of the Triple Crown format and a long overdue victory for Eli Tomac (as well as verification that Chad Reed still has his SX chops). What’s the growing feeling on the triple-header? Steve Matthes gets the word from the paddock
No rolling over yet
Fantastic racing in Arlington with Cooper Webb setting a new record for the tightest win in SX history but there were also other talking points
Casting a wider Webb
Cooper Webb was the one causing a chemical reaction in a cold Minneapolis last weekend. Steve Matthes Blogs-in from the snow
10 years of grafting the GPX
Speaking with Leatt athlete Shaun Simpson on the evolution of the reference in neck protection and how the GPX has evolved over a decade of existence. Is it better than ever?
Shooting from the Hip: Leatt getting full-on for ‘17
An account and details of an ‘explosive’ event prior to the Monster Energy Grand Prix of USA at Glen Helen when Leatt showed off some of their curious products in a stellar 2017 range. Here’s why we have to pay attention to the GPX lid, some high quality riding gloves and the South African’s first dip into apparel