Never has a satellite rider made such an impression at the start of a season in MotoGP like Cal Crutchlow. The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider is in his second season in the premier class of motorcycle racing, mixing it with the big boys including the likes of Rossi, Stoner, Pedrosa, Lorenzo and co, and he currently sits fourth in the Championship after three rounds.

2011 was a...

As a young rider growing up you have your own hopes and expectations. To reach the very top in the sport and race around the world, getting your knee down as you take the corners at upwards of 100mph en route to showering your rivals in champagne from the top step of the podium. These dreams are all great to have, but when expectations are placed upon you due to the reputa...

If you’re purchasing motorbike helmets for the first time (something everyone has to do once) then it can be confusing trying to choose between all the different models and shapes. Because of this, the experts at Bikestop have come up with a list of the main varieties and their characteristics:

Full-face motorbike helmets are the most common and well recognized variety, of...

So, you’ve looked at and tried out every possible motorbike helmet you could, and now you’ve chosen the one that suits you so perfectly, it just feels like an extra part of your head.  Congratulations!  However, there are still certain things that you have to do to make sure that your new helmet always does its job to the maximum.

Always remember that your motorbike helmet ...

Everyone loves a rebel, its true: which is why many people around the UK will still not wear a motorbike helmet simply for the virtue of attempting to look cool. Well, they’re wrong and we don’t mind saying it. Anyone out there reading this, always ensure that you have a correct fitting, European safety-standard helmet on your head before you get on a bike. Here are five v...

It’s by no means a fact that the more comfortable a motorbike helmet, the safer the rider will be. However, the pure concentration levels required in riding a bike mean that any distractions should be completely minimised: and there are few things more distracting than an uncomfortable helmet, especially when it’s wrapped around your face.

As the most important of motorbike...

Without a doubt, the most important article of motorbike clothing, it is vital to pay care and attention in buying exactly the right motorbike helmet, as it really can mean the difference between life and death in the event of even a smaller accident.

As part of European regulations, all helmets sold in Europe must conform to the ECE 22.05, regulations, which involves the m...

The Helmet Paint Protection System (H-PPS) from VentureShield™ can now be fitted for free at bike stop. VentureShield™ is a tough, durable and transparent material originally used for protecting military helicopter rotor blades which, after extensive and successful testing, has been specifically adapted for motorcycle helmets. With kits starting from only £4.99, H-PPS is ...