If I'm one of the 18 or so racetracks on the planet that compete to host MotoGP races, I think I'd try NOT to get scheduled for the last week of the season. Nine years out of ten, it's not going to be decisive, memorable or even competitive.

Triumph's Sprint ST was last updated in '05. Yet tractable power, rock-solid handling, unmistakable exhaust note, long day ergos and British heritage still best characterize the ST. It's an old man of the s-t group, but the ST is still a player.

Reflections, lessons learned and plans for the future of the Motorcycle.com Roadracing Series.

Compared to the basic X model, the new Zero MX features a sturdier shock and fork, bigger tires on wider rims, and stronger hubs. Those changes make it about 10 pounds heavier and give it much-improved moto capability.

We recently came across a copy of OCC Rocks, a musical compilation put together by the folks at Orange County Choppers and featuring four songs from the OCC Band. The rest of CD is made up of familiar songs and artists, largely from the 1970s.