Cycle Update

S&S CYCLE HAS NEW WEBSITE
S&S Cycle, Viola, Wis., has launched a new and more interactive Web site. Although it has been up and running in various components for the last month, it is now fully operational. Webmaster, Kevin Sather, and company Audio/Visual Specialist Chad Baker are responsible for the site.
“With the addition of Kevin earlier this year, we feel the consumer will have a much more exciting and interactive experience when visiting our site,” said S&S President, Brett Smith.
“We’ll be able to perform live audio/
visual feeds from some of our important events throughout the year. That will allow many of our customers who can’t make it to those events to still share in the experience either live or later,” said Chad.
Added features include a scrolling news menu, race updates, open forums, an S&S events calendar, S&S event photos and videos, and the ability for customers to load photos of the own bikes.

DOCUMENTARY LOOKS AT RACING
The documentary movie Faster with Max Biaggi, Garry McCoy and John Hopkins follows the hottest MotoGP racers around the world as they battle it out on tracks on five continents and explores how a rider can go faster than the rest. The full-length movie is a detailed look at the ultra-competitive world of championship motorcycle racing. Narrated by Ewan McGregor and produced by Mark Neale, this documentary will be in theaters this month. For more information visit www.slamdance.com.

INDIAN LARRY DIES DURING STUNT
“Indian” Larry (Desmedt), metal sculptor, master motorcycle builder and stunt man, died from injuries sustained during an accident while he was performing Aug. 28 at the Liquid Steel Classic and Custom Bike Series show in Concord, N.C.
Desmedt’s resumé includes movie, video and television but he was perhaps best known for his appearances on Discovery Channel’s “Great Biker Build-Off” show.

AMA PRO RACING DROPS MXoN PLAN
AMA Pro Racing has suspended its efforts to send a team to the 2004 Motocross of Nations (MXoN). According to AMA Pro Racing Supercross/Motocross Series Manager Steve Whitelock, a number of team options were considered but in all cases it was impossible to ensure that there would be adequate support.
“In the end, it proved unrealistic to send a team this year,” said Whitelock.