Tickets For 2014 Red Bull Grand Prix Of The Americas Go On Sale December 5

Tickets for 2014 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas on sale Thursday, Dec. 5 New in 2014: Free motorcycle parking for early birds, single-day tickets available, reduced parking prices, kids 12 and under receive free general admission to MotoGP

AUSTIN, Texas  – Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the motorcycle enthusiast in your life? Circuit of The Americas™ (COTA) has the answer, as tickets for the 2014 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas at COTA go on sale Thursday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. CT online at www.circuitoftheamericas.com/and at www.ticketmaster.com. COTA will host the first of only two MotoGP contests in the United States next year and welcome the best motorcycle riders in the world to Austin April 11-13.

COTA’s 2014 MotoGP event features many new fan-friendly options, including FREE motorcycle parking for fans that purchase their tickets by Dec. 31, 2013; Three-day weekend passes and single-day ticket options for fans; A new dry camping option for fans who want to stay close to the circuit all weekend; and Kids 12 and under receive FREE general admission with a ticketed adult.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Single-day general admission tickets start at $39 for Friday’s practice sessions, and single-day reserved seats start at $59. Three-day weekend passes start at $89 for general admission or $139 for reserved seats. Three-day dry camping passes are available for $150 per space.

MotoGP Ticket and Parking Prices – Circuit of The Americas – April 11-13, 2014

Seating Type, Single-day Ticket/Person, Three-day Weekend Pass/Person

General Admission, $39 to $59, $89

Reserved Seat, $59 to $109, $139 to $199

Kids 12 and under, FREE GA with ticketed adult, FREE GA with ticketed adult

Dry Camping Space (20’x20’), N/A, $150/camping space

Parking Type, Single-day Parking/Vehicle, Three-day Weekend Parking/Vehicle

Cars, $20, $45

Motorcycles*, $10, $20

*NOTE: Motorcycle parking is free for fans that purchased their MotoGP tickets by Dec. 31, 2013.

MotoGP, the pinnacle of all motorcycle World Championships, consists of 19 races in 14 countries on five continents with pan-global television coverage. The world’s most skilled riders, including current U.S. riders Colin Edwards of Texas, 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden from Kentucky and reigning World Champion and winner of the 2013 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas Marc Marquez, compete with cutting-edge, prototype motorcycle technology produced by Ducati, Yamaha and Honda, as well manufacturers supporting the new Open class. The series traditionally holds three races, including Moto2 and Moto3 competitions, during each event for various classes of motorcycles based on engine size. Fans watched MotoGP’s new phenom, Marc Marquez, sweep the three U.S. races in 2013, including COTA’s inaugural event, and will be eager to see if he returns to the winners’ podium in Texas next year.

“The on-track action at this year’s MotoGP Championship race at COTA was incredible, and our mission for 2014 is to elevate the fan experience at the track and in downtown Austin,” COTA Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Geoff Moore said. “Our team will be throwing an even bigger party at the track next year, with a larger entertainment portfolio of live music, interactive displays, games and fan activities. We’re also planning a downtown Fan Zone that will give visitors and residents lots to see and do throughout the weekend.”

“Making our MotoGP race one of the must-attend sports and entertainment events of the season is a priority, and we’ve enhanced our customer offerings to ensure that happens,” COTA President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Dial noted. “We’ve added single-day tickets to the mix for 2014, giving fans greater flexibility, and we’ve reduced on-site parking prices to enhance the value and make it easier for fans to access the circuit. In addition, we’re offering free general admission to kids ages 12 and under to make it more affordable for families to attend the races.

“With the holidays just around the corner, tickets to the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas make a great gift for the motorsports fans in your household, and next year’s event will be the perfect opportunity for an entire family to spend a weekend at Circuit of The Americas.”

For individuals, groups and companies looking to experience the MotoGP race weekend in a special way, Circuit of The Americas™ Official program, Circuit of The Americas Experiences , is offering racing enthusiasts a turn-key elevated race weekend experience to the Circuit’s 2014 MotoGP event.

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Source: RoadRacingWorld (AP,11/26)

Motorcycle Tour of the Smoky Mountain for Women

Here’s one for you ladies. Freedom In The Mountains – Guided Motorcycle Tours is hosting 2 River Pilot Tours – Women Motorcycle Tours (WMT) in the Smoky Mountains. River Pilot Tours is one of the leading Tour Planning companies in the world. River Pilot Tours lets you enjoy the tour by taking care of the route planning, accommodations plus they provide a tour guide and support vehicle to carry all of your items.

Freedom In The Mountains will be taking the Women Motorcycle Tour (WMT) on a 7 day 950 mile trek through the beautiful Smoky Mountains. You’ll get to see waterfalls, mountain vistas, hot springs and more as the tour winds along these famous routes: Cherohala Highway, Tail Of The Dragon, Chattahoochee National Forest, Guntersville Lake, Dixie Highway, Great Smokey Mountain Expressway, Blue Ridge Parkway, Richard Russell Scenic Highway.

Along the way you’ll be stopping at places like the Wildflower Cafe and Country Store, Ruby Falls, Hot Springs Spa, Biltmore Estate, Museum Of The Cherokee Indian and Consolidated Gold Mine. The best part is all you have to do is book the tour and show up. River Pilot Tours and Freedom In The Mountains has taken care of all the details. Plus a donation will be made to the Make A Wish Foundation on behalf of the group.

The dates for the Women Motorcycle Tour are August 18, 2012 – August 24, 2012 and/or October 06, 2012 – October 12, 2012. The ride is approximately 950 miles with daily rides about 150 miles with the longest being 241 miles. Riding conditions will be sweeping mountain curves with moderate riding difficulty. You must have a current motorcycle license from your home state or country. The price is: $2,649/person, double occupancy; if you bring a passenger its $599 more; and if you want to room by yourself add $325. For more details about the Women Motorcycle Tours in the Smoky Mountains go to: freedominthemountains.com , or www.riverspilot.com/women-motorcycle-tour-151 . Be sure to tell them you found out about them from IronWorks Magazine.


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source: Iron Works (Kanish, 6/26)

Tips for motorcycle passengers

Summer is the time for those longer motorcycle rides, including rallies such as Sturgis and the already past Republic of Texas Biker Rally. So it goes that you are more likely to take along a passenger on your motorcycle to keep company. Here are some riding tips for motorcycle passengers.

The rider should suggest appropriate clothes for the passenger to wear. Like the rider, the passenger must wear protective clothing in case of an accident or an unlikely spill. Leather jackets and pants are highly suggested, but if the passenger does not or cannot get a hold of a pair of leather pants, any durable pair will do the trick. For the jacket it can be anything durable as long as it's abrasion resistant.

The passenger should wear shoes that will protect their feet, but boots are highly recommended over regular shoes. Wearing a helmet is a must for safety reasons, it is preferred to wear a helmet with a face shield, and if the helmet doesn't have one, then one must wear goggles or glasses to protect the rider's eyes. Being comfortable is important, especially with the unpredictable Texas weather, but the usual comfortable clothes are loose and billowy, and they can become stuck in the motorcycle's rear wheel, drive chain, or any other moving part, so please refrain from using extremely loose clothing.

Before mounting the motorcycle, make sure the passenger knows how to get on and get off. The passenger should know where the foot pegs are located, and if they are down or not. It is generally custom to mount and dismount from the left. While doing this, one should be aware of the location of the exhaust pipes, and try not to touch them with your legs since they can be hot and can cause minor burns. By just lifting your left leg one can just gently slide and mount the motorcycle, without forgetting to set your feet on the pegs. Before getting off a motorcycle, the passenger should wait for the rider to say it is okay to get off, since an unexpected weight change can make the motorcycle fall.

While the motorcycle is in motion, it is important the rider keep their feet on the pegs and cinching down any laces on their footwear. Doing so lowers the possibility from their feet getting caught on the rear wheel, drive chain, or touching the exhaust pipe, which, again, is extremely hot. Passengers should never try to help the rider hold up the bike.

For safety reasons the passenger should always hold on to the rider's hips, since holding their hips keeps the weight on the bike centered, and the bike's movements smooth. If the passenger moves around, the movement can overthrow the balance of the motorcycle and can lead to an accident. Motorcycles tend to do turns by leaning to the side that they are turning into, so don't freak out! Just position your body to where the motorcycle is leaning. When the motorcycle comes to any stops, the passenger tends to slide into the rider, in order to prevent this the passenger should brace their weight against the foot pegs and use their thigh muscles.

By following these tips, both the rider and the passenger can be safe. When both passengers and riders are comfortable and safe, they can simply relax and enjoy the motorcycle ride, and then while on a lengthy ride the only worry is where you're going to stop next and get something to eat!