They all are brothers and sisters under the same broken clavicle, that’s what pro cyclists are. As they say, there are two types of cyclists. Those who have broken their collarbones and those who are going to break their collarbones. Almost makes sense, if you are a beginning pro cyclist, to treat your shoulder like a brand new car. Might as well take that baby out for a spin and put a dent in it and get it over with…. Details
 An Italian motorcycle manufacturer is moving into the dirty world of Motocross with its first ever model for the off-road enthusiasts hitting American dealership showroom floors.
Aprilia has extended its competitive streak into the motocross category with the debut of the new 2009 Aprilia MXV 450. The company’s first-ever motocross bike – and the only V-Twin-equipped motocross bike in the world – combines all the benefits of the Italian manufacturer’s compact high-performance engine with authentic Italian style, light weight, advanced technology and a championship-winning lineage. A distinctive choice for the rider who wants to leave pack mentality in the dust, the MXV 450 is designed to play and compete hard and fast, on track or trail…. Details
Toyota’s Timo Glock of Germany and Italian Jarno Trulli will start from the back of the grid in the opening race of the Formula One season in Australia on March 29 2009 after their cars were excluded from the qualifying results.
On March 28, Glock and Trulli qualified sixth and eighth, respectively, but officials found their cars in breach of technical rules. The reason officials have said … Details
Daniel Uribe sold his first piece of candy at the age of 8. A natural entrepreneur, he’d buy the stuff cheap at a local store then peddle it door to door at a much higher price.
Later the young man graduated to the more labor-intensive business of buying skateboards on eBay, painting them with elaborate graphic designs and selling them to friends.
Today, Uribe, 19, is the founder and creative director of Lazer Bearings, a Lakewood-based company that sells skateboard ball bearings imported from China.
“We’ve established a presence in the world’s skating mecca,†he asserted proudly. “We’re in 15 skate shops in Southern California.  Details
