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The Andreani Group New to the USA

Noted Italian Distributor of Performance Motorcycle and

Bicycle Suspension Products Opens US Distribution Arm

Hendersonville NC - January 31, 2023 - Andreani, known throughout Europe as the premier distributor of motorcycle and bicycle suspension products, announced today the opening of their first US office and distribution center, located in Hendersonville NC. The facility is building a stock of products from their own lines as well as well-known brands that will be distributed to US bicycle shops and motorcycle dealerships.

The Andreani USA facility is a 10,000 square foot distribution center and houses the offices for Andreani USA. The company currently employs four people in the US and expects that number to increase as business grows. Andreani USA currently distributes products from SKF, Intek, Kayaba, Showa, and Ohlins, as well as its own Andreani line of suspensions for motorcycles and bicycles.

"The Andreani Group is thrilled to open our operations in the United States. The US market is a tremendous opportunity for our company. We believe that our approach to high performance two-wheelers, which is to provide great products and help technicians by offering comprehensive training, will have a significant impact on bicycle and motorcycle riders in the USA," said President of Andreani USA Luciano Ubaldini

Andreani Group International was founded in Pesaro, Italy in 1987 by Giuseppe Andreani, a former motorcycle racing champion. Initially focused on supporting the performance needs of motorcycle riders and racers, Andreani quickly realized that the science of vehicle suspension was not well understood by riders and technicians in the motorcycle world. Andreani worked with industry experts and built a training program, which became the premier resource for technicians and tuners in Europe to get the most out of their motorcycles.

Andreani USA will begin offering this type of training in the United States later this year and will encourage technicians from their customers’ dealerships to attend, along with tuners from some of the top road racing and motocross teams in the industry. The company will also offer training for mountain bike racing teams and technicians, leveraging the company's deep roots in all types of performance two-wheelers.

The company expects the staff in Hendersonville to grow to 10-15 employees by the end of 2023 and will expand to offer more products and more top brands of motorcycle and bicycle suspension products.

ABOUT ANDREANI GROUP

Andreani Group International is a privately-held company focused on providing top quality suspension components to bicycle and motorcycles riders around the world. The company distributes top name brands, as well as their own lines of products including the innovative Misano EVO cartridge, one of the most successful products in the suspension category. Andreani Group International has distribution centers in its home town of Pesaro Italy and Barcelona Spain, and recently opened Andreani USA in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Since its beginning in 1987, the company has been focused on great suspension products, along with training and support for technicians and tuners that help riders get the most from their bikes.

News Release distributed for Andreani USA by Steve Piehl, Authentic CX, LLC, Customer Experience and Communication.    

CHRIS BLOSE TO FILL-IN AT PRO CIRCUIT KAWASAKI FOR THE 250 EAST SUPERCROSS SERIES

Pro Circuit Kawasaki has announced that Chris Blose will contest the 2023 AMA Supercross 250 East Championship for them. Blose continues with Team Green after an impressive season abroad with the Bud Racing Kawasaki team in which he secured third overall in the World Supercross Championship class and second overall at the 2022 Paris Supercross. Blose was seventh overall in the 2022 250 West Championship He will join thePro CircuitKawasaki team at Houston Supercross on February 4 to replace Jo Shimoda or Seth Hammaker (take your pick).

“It’s an honor to be gearing up to race with the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team,” said Chris Blose said, “I’ve seen the success of the team firsthand throughout my career and I’m really looking forward to going racing with their support. While the Houston Supercross is coming up fast, I’ve had a lot of comfort on the KX250 recently, so the bike is familiar and we should be competitive right out of the gate.”

2023 AMX MX Open Hailed A Success

Honda teammates Jed Beaton (14) and Kyle Webster (96) battled it out for the Pro Open class victory with Webster taking victory on the day.

Honda teammates Jed Beaton (14) and Kyle Webster (96) battled it out for the Pro Open class victory with Webster taking victory on the day.

The AMX OPEN proudly presented by Penrite Oil which was run over the weekend at Wonthaggi, Victoria has been hailed a success by riders, industry leaders, and fans.

The Wonthaggi Motorcycle Club and KMG worked closely together for a third year and club president Chris Townsend wants more of these events in the future.

“280 entries, a large crowd, trade displays and great racing, what more can we ask for. The entry numbers have improved year on year and that’s inline with the growth we have been experiencing in motorcycling,” said Townsend.

“The clubs need these types of events,” Townsend continued, “Their success helps us improve our infrastructure and resources. Yarrive and his team of people and the event sponsors help make this event rewarding for all involved.”

Event coordinator, Yarrive Konsky appreciates the efforts of those involved.

“Firstly without the Bass Coast Shire this event isn’t possible, neither is the equal prize money amongst the Pro Women and Men. Between the Bass Coast Shire, Motorcycling Victoria and the Dandenong Club (Wonthaggi) we are able to deliver a professional event that provides something for everyone. The inclusion of juniors, girls, senior men, and women is important for our targeted growth, such inclusion creates accessibility which inspires and influences participation,” said Konsky.

 Kyle Webster took his second Pro Open Class win in as many years.

Kyle Webster won the Pro Open Class aboard his Factory Honda CRF450R, his teammate Jed Beaton finished second. In the MX2 class it was Nathan Crawford who took the honours against his teammate Kayden Miner. Both riders rode brilliantly, Honda rider Brodie Connolly took third.

Webster and Crawford were pleased with their results.

“Three wins from Four starts is a good way to start the year off. I made some mistakes and I need to clean those up but overall the bike is great and I am ready for the season ahead,” said Webster.

Whilst Crawford was pleased with his results, he believes he has not yet reached his potential.

“It’s going to be a big season but I am happy with where I am at, given there are 5 weeks to go before the first round of the Nationals,” said Crawford.

Taylah McCutcheon was dominant winning the Women’s Pro class ahead of Honda’s Tahlia O’Hare and Emma Milesevic.

McCutcheon was thrilled with her overall performance and is looking forward to round 1 of the Women’s nationals in 5 weeks.

“I didn’t know what to except as this is a new team and bike for me. I am pumped with the overall result as I know we can improve on this as we prepare for round 1 of the MX Nationals in a few weeks,” said McCutcheon.

McCutcheon also appreciated the equality with prize money.

“We train hard, we know we aren’t as fast as some of the men, but we are training as hard to be the best in our class and to be treated equally for the effort we put in is appreciated,” McCutcheon added.

The AMX MX OPEN has already been approached to run again next year. The $20,000 in prize money is appreciated by everyone, the club does a tremendous job with the track and the sponsors and KMG come together for the betterment of the riders and sport.

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Jeremy Seewer Talks MXGP 2023

By Eric Johnson | January 25, 2023 6:57 PM ET

Jeremy Seewer was a long way from home. The evening before, the 2022 Swiss-born MXGP vice-champion was holding station at K1 Speed in downtown San Diego, California, and in tandem with Yamaha Motor Corporation teammates Eli Tomac and Dylan Ferrandis (Monster Energy AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross) and Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP), unveiled the new global Monster Energy Yamaha race team livery.

The 67th annual FIM Motocross World Championship will open with the Patagonia Argentina Grand Prix in March, but it already has Seewe’s complete focus.

“Our MXGP season starts in March, so January is the month to put in the hard work,” he said. “It’s means being in kind of a boot camp for one month in the south of Europe in Sardinia, doing testing and training and cycling and doing a lot of motos and putting a lot of hours on the bike. It can be rainy days and sunny days and it is just putting in laps and getting the bike to work and getting my body to be in top shape. That’s what this January is for.

“It’s not like I have days to waste. You know, what we do is more than a normal job, because I cannot stop at 5:00pm or start at 8:00am every day. Monday is no different from Saturday or Sunday for me, you know? I mean, it’s a dream that we are living, but a lot comes with it that the people don’t see. There is a lot of hard work. And it is very hard work. You have to go to the absolute limit with your body.

“The other thing we deal with is the pressure. We go out there and at the end, OK, we have a whole team and an entire crew behind us and to support us, but when we are behind the start gate, it’s me and the bike.”

A world-class racer both lives and dies on their GP results. Bad races keep you up at night.

“It can be tough,” said Seewer. “Racing can give you a feeling that nothing else on the planet can give you. When you win or when you have a successful race, the energy you get from that is irreplaceable. But the opposite is that when you have a bad day or when you have a few bad races, it nearly kills you from the inside because you are trying to figure out how and why. It’s not a nice feeling. This is the opposite. Still, these feelings make you stronger and make you want to do better the next time.”

Seewer is becoming accustomed to finishing runner-up in the FIM world championship. In 2017 he placed second overall in MX2, while 2019, 2020 and 2022 brought Seewer FIM Silver Medals in the premier MXGP classification.

“I mean, the first time I became the vice world champion, I was proud.. I was like, ‘Wow! I’m the vice world champion! I got somewhere! Wow!’,” he said.

“And then when I got it three times, it was like, ‘Okay, I want to win now.’ You’re not happy with second anymore. Seeing the whole picture last year, I lost a lot at the beginning of the season. Without that, I think I would have been fighting for the world title. The approach for the 2023 season is that I want to win, you know? I want to go out and be the best. I don’t want to out myself in a spot where I have to win because then too much pressure is going in the wrong way.

“I want to enjoy what I do. I want to win without feeling like I have to. Those are two different things. I’m ready for it. I’m looking forward to it. MXGP is the toughest of the toughest. There are many, many good guys out there. You don’t get any place on the track for free. This is my goal – to win. I know I can’t win every race, but I want to be up there consistently and getting podiums and fighting for wins. I will see race by race. I don’t look too far ahead. I definitely want to be in the mix and have the goal to win the world championship.”

KTM Constantly Developing!

KTM Developing Leaf Spring Suspension

Composite rear leaf spring promises more adaptability and less weight.

By Ben Purvis

KTM is exploring some interesting new rear suspension designs to improve packaging and reduce weight.Simon Cudby/KTM

Mention the term “leaf spring” and there’s a tendency to think of old-school muscle cars with unsophisticated, cart-sprung, solid-axle rear ends or, in motorcycle terms, prewar bikes with leaf spring front suspension. However, KTM is now looking at reviving the idea for motocross bikes.

In reality, while crude, old suspension systems often used leaf springs, the spring itself isn’t usually the source of their lack of sophistication. Chevrolet’s Corvette used transverse leaf springs on independent suspension from the second generation in 1963 right until the launch of the eighth generation in 2020, adopting composite plastic single-leaf springs in the ’80s. Less famously, Volvo uses composite, transverse leaf springs in several of its latest models. Used correctly, leaf springs made of modern materials can be lighter than steel coils, and in some instances their long, flat shape is easier to package. Composite leaf springs, made of a single piece rather than the stacked leaves of traditional metal leaf springs, also avoid the friction of the multiple leaves rubbing together, which was one of the main drawbacks of older designs.

For more details go to 

https://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-news/ktm-developing-leaf-spring-suspension/

Supercross Futures?

250SX Futures to make first appearance in 2023 Monster Energy Supercross at Anaheim 2 this weekend.

'Supercross Futures' was a very positive contribution to Monster Energy Supercross when first introduced, but it is about to become even valuable to the industry. Various changes have been made to the format for 2023 Monster Energy Supercross

– those shall ensure that it is more competitive and there is a lot more of a spotlight on all that occurs in the amateur main event. You see, the 250SX Futures will be incorporated into the night show and not in a mediocre slot at the start. Gates will fall at 08:49pm on Saturday night!

Now, it is obvious that eyes will be fixated on Haiden Deegan in what will be his 250SX Futures debut. There are persistent rumors that state that, as long as this weekend is not a complete mess, he will then compete in 250SX East from Houston. Expect everyone to be watching his pace and trying to mark his competitiveness against the professionals, who will take to the circuit right after the 250SX Futures. It would not be much of a shock if Deegan does not have it all his own way though, as the entry list is rather stacked. It is worth noting that there is a 125% rule in qualifying too, to ensure that the talent difference is not quite as noticeable as it has been in years past.

Lewis Phillips