Pleasant confirmations and new arrivals for Team Gresini MotoE, who from this season onwards will be investing on young and Italian riders, with the key support of new title sponsor Indonesian Racing, who after Moto3 and Moto2, they further reinforce a relationship with the World Championship and Gresini Racing. The first electric team waving the Indonesian flag is therefore born, and it will be named Indonesian E-Racing Gresini MotoE.

The new ‘electric’ line-up of Team Gresini has been confirmed, as the Italian squad places their hopes once again on young Italian riders. The new season will resume from the confirmation of Matteo Ferrari: the 2019 World Champion and 2020 series runner-up will be at the starting blocks of the new season, with the goal to remain at the sharp end of the series and try to reclaim the MotoE crown.

Andrea Mantovani will be at Ferrari’s side. The 26-year-old from Ferrara lands in MotoE from the Italian Championship of Speed (CIV) – Superbike category – and he will test his skills for the first time with the Energica Ego Corsa machine. He will race with the number 9.

The first test of 2021 will take place in about one hour at the Angel Nieto Circuit of Jerez de la Frontera (which will host the season opener).

The last goodbye to Fausto Gresini will take place tomorrow at Imola, privately. He passed away last 23 February at 60 years of age.
 
Unfortunately, it will not be the type of send-off ceremony we all wished for our beloved Fausto, given the current restrictions caused by the ongoing pandemic.
 
As Gresini Racing, and after agreeing with the family, we decided however to stream live the ceremony, to allow everybody to take part in this last farewell. 
 
You can follow the live streaming at Facebook/GresiniRacing this Saturday from 10am. 

The Touratech Destino Touring 2 HDry technical motorcycle boot combines maximum touring comfort with field-tested robustness. Due to this concept, it is absolutely made for the versatile demands of adventure riders who like to spice up their tours with gravel stages. Thanks to the use of an advanced leather laminate, the latest generation has even better breathability.

Leather laminate instead of membrane

The most important innovation in the latest version of this all-rounder has to do with moisture protection. While its predecessor still relied on the classic construction with a liner, in which the membrane is incorporated as a loose layer between the outer material and the lining, the Destino Touring 2 HDry is made using the name-giving, particularly high-quality HDry leather laminate.
The advantages are obvious. Whereas the loose membrane in constructions with a liner is always subject to a certain amount of relative movement between the layers and the associated tensile and frictional forces, in the HDry leather laminate, the membrane and the outer material form an inseparable unity. No water can penetrate between the leather and the membrane, there are no seams prone to defects, and the stress on the membrane is distinctly lower. In addition to the significantly higher robustness, this leather laminate upgrades the Destino Touring 2 HDry, above all, through noticeably improved breathability.

Elaborate safety concept

In keeping with the motto "Never change a running system", the basic technical concept of the Destino Touring 2 HDry remains otherwise untouched. In other words: this boot features an elaborate safety concept, with a robust sole, protectors on the shin and ankle, a double layer of leather on the heel and forefoot, as well as heat protection on the inside of the leg. The triple fixation, using solidly screwed buckles, guarantees a secure fit. Certification according to the latest CE standard guarantees the safe-guarding effect of the protectors.

Practical solutions for maximum comfort

Although it is equipped with robust protectors, the Touring 2 HDry is extremely comfortable to wear. In addition to the waterproof and highly breathable HDry leather laminate, the Air-Pump insole contributes to a pleasant climate inside the boot by means of effective air circulation.
Being able to open the shaft wide makes pulling it on and off particularly easy. When closed, however, the Touring 2 HDry is extremely slim, so that wearing it under trousers works well. The shaft width can be adjusted individually by means of Velcro fasteners and adjustable locking buckles. Flex zones ensure good ankle mobility.

A flat-cut forefoot area enables a good feel for the gear lever, while generous reinforcement of the area impacted when shifting gears protects the boot from abrasion.
As a smart extra, the Touring 2 HDry, like all boots in the Destino family, has a pull out stainless steel cable to attach it securely to your motorcycle.

Wide range of sizes

The Destino Touring 2 HDry is available now in sizes 38 to 48.

Further information can be found at shop.touratech.com

Biking is an excellent and exciting way to travel and really get a feel for the land and the road. You will have the freedom to go so much further than even a car can take you and will, of course, be able to enjoy the open air. Going on your first-long distance bike road trip can be an absolute dream and might be enhanced if you follow this guide.

Improve Your Bike Gear

If you love biking but have not yet gone on an actual road trip that lasts days, then you likely don’t have all the equipment that you will need to make your trip comfortable and exciting. A motorbike alone is not enough. You need to prepare for the elements, and that includes if your bike is suitable for long-distance. You may need to upgrade your gear before you head out.

The best solution is to slowly start purchasing all of these items in advance.

· Waterproof clothing

· Spare parts and repair tools

· Waterproof bags

· Rain covers

· LED flashing lights (tail lights and headlights)

· Your camping gear (tent, sleeping bag liner, air mattress, and pillow, cooking utensils, etc.)

· Travel electronics

· NOAA weather radio

· 2-way radio

· And more

The gear that you get will depend on the distance you intend to ride and, of course, where you intend to ride. You can save a lot on costs during the trip, for example, by camping instead of renting out a room, but at the same time, this will require special camping equipment that can pack up small (a luxury that can be quite costly). Work out how much on average both scenarios will cost to figure out how much you need to request from your chosen loan company.

Staying Safe

Though you can travel on your own, it is always better to travel with others. If none of your friends are interested in such a trip, then see if there are groups or organizations of people that are. These groups often organize bike road trips (both short and long-distance). It’s a great way to stay safe and make friends with people who love biking as much as you do!

Regardless of whether you travel alone or with others, it is always important to plan checkpoints for yourself and to follow the safety tips outlined by Motorbike Writer. You can share your location with a friend or family member at home throughout your trip, or you can just check in when you reach certain checkpoints so that they know where you are. Keeping your phone and an extra battery pack on you is also a good tip to use.

Choosing Your Route

You can choose any road on your trip, but there are a lot of people that love biking road trips just like you, and they will have marked out top routes to take depending on your level of experience and fitness, and even fun things you can do with your partner if you’re doubling up. This is the best way to head out on your first trip. You can stay safer, see top sights in the area, and might meet a few others out there on the road. 

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