Wheelers Blog & News tagged "Celebrities"

From Thursday to Sunday there will be four days of celebration, friendship and love for the most famous and best selling scooter in the world. Thousands of Vespa riders are expected representing Vespa Clubs from all over the world.  Milan, 11 June 2015 - There are more than 18 million Vespas in the world and millions of Vespa enthusiasts on the five continents. And for all the fans of the most beloved scooter in the world, the high point of the year is here: the Vespa World Days, the most...

A special version of the Vespa 946 by Emporio Armani, is set to mark the 40th anniversary of the foundation of Giorgio Armani, and the 130th birthday of the Piaggio Group in 2015. Maintaining the signature of the designer, the 946 is revealed with a subdued color palette and a mixture of grey and green only seen under some light conditions.  The metal parts supported by galvanic treatments and a satin touch create an opaque effect on the whole body. On the side you can find the words...

Italian Ducati rider Andrea Iannone suffers from a dislocated left shoulder and a broken humerus due to an accident he had during the trials of Moto GP. According to the statement of Ducati team who is participating in the World Championship for motorcycles, Andrea will compete in the Grand Prix of Italy at Mugello Circuit, despite his injuries.   The Italian rider will continue his physiotherapy sessions, and the Ducati team will introduce Michele Pirro to compete for the first time this...

In 2011, Dane Westby crashed on the closing lap of the Daytona 200, on the fastest part of the track. He was in a pack of five racers fighting for an advantage to take the win, as they wheel-to-wheel approached the checkered flag. Another rider elbowed his front brake lever, locking up Westby’s front wheel and throwing him to the pavement. After his crash, Westby got up and walked away, though a bit burned and abraded from sliding over 100 yards on dry pavement. I chatted with Westby...

My father didn’t go to college. He didn’t even finish high school. He was the son of a hat maker in Tokyo, and his hobby was motorcycling. He rode a motorcycle with no helmet—just a straw hat. In those days, there weren’t any motorcycle helmets. My father used to say, “I am a good rider.” I don’t think he was, but he loved to ride a motorcycle. I like motorcycles, too. I really like motorcycles. During World War II, Japanese soldiers were sent to Southeast Asia, and it was really hot. They...

Well, I guess I’m foolish for not seeing this coming. When Erik Buell Racing (EBR) officially filed for bankruptcy, closing up shop and sending it’s 126 employees home, they explicitly said team Hero/EBR would finish out at least this season with World Superbike Championship (WSBK). But, that’s no longer the case, as the official word this week, is that Team Hero/EBR will no longer be racing in WSBK. We reported on the team's hope outlook on the 2015 season, after its first round of testing...

The late Dane Westby will be celebrated by his father, and team principle of the Yamalube/Westby Racing team, Tryg Westby, as he will ride a lap of honor at The Circuit of the Americas on Friday, April 10 at 6:45pm. He will be joined on his parade lap by 1993 500cc Grand Prix World Champion Kevin Schwantz.   “I’ll be wearing my old leathers from my racing days back in the 1980s,” Tryg said. “And I’m looking forward to taking the lap aboard my son’s #00 Yamalube/Westby Racing Yamaha YZF-R1...

New Orleans has a mixed and mysterious history. Draped in ghost stories and voodoo lore, the city comes alive for its annual Mardi Gras celebration—a carnival often known for its festive use of beaded necklaces and liberal use of adult beverages. Sadly, this video from the heart of "The Big Easy" has no beads, but does contain a gaggle of Elvis Presley impersonators on minibikes. Oh, how adorable!   No, this isn’t some conspiracy detailing Elvis’s triumphant return to life after chillin’...