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It'§ All About Victory Victory Motorcycles has just launched their own quarterly magazine focusing on their own bikes, owners and events. The magazine is titled Victory Rider and is the official magazine of the Victory Riders Association (VRA). The magazine puts the spotlight on Victory owners with departments such as "V People," which consists of photos and profiles of riders and their bikes, and also "V Mail," which features readers photos and letters describing the experiences on their Victory motorcycles. "Victory Rider focuses on Victory owners and on what they ride, where they ride, and who they're enjoying the Victory experience with," said Victory marketing manager Derek Scott. "It also gives them exclusive insider information so they're the best-informed riders on the road and they know what goes into the development of their motorcycles." The first issue includes a photo feature called "2004 in Review," with shots of Victory riders at events such as Daytona Bike Week, the Polaris 50th Anniversary Celebration, Kyle Petty Charity Ride, Sturgis, Biketoberfest and the 50 States Ride. The feature is complemented by a special DVD that was created exclusively for Victory owners and is bound into the magazine. The DVD contains video highlights of Victory riders at the Polaris 50th event and at Sturgis. The inaugural issue also has two features that give VRA members an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Victory development and engineering: "Inside the Design Studio" and ':o\natomy of the Hammer." In the first article, lead Victory industrial designer Mike Song reveals concept draWings and photos of preproduction models of the Victory Hammer. In the ':o\natomy" article, Gary Gray, a Victory lead project engineer, gives readers detailed information about the design, technology, components and performance of the all-new Hammer. Each issue of Victory Rider also includes a "V Insider" column from a key member of the Victory team, Victory news, service and maintenance information, event coverage and more. Victory Rider will be published quarterly and mailed to Victory owners as a VRA membership benefit. To cast your vote, log on to www.cyclenews.com. Keep Surfing Safe You wouldn't ride your bike without a helmet, would you' So why take a chance on safety when surfing the web on your favorite Website? The Grand Prix Mouse is an exact one-fifteenth scale replica of the Shoei helmet worn by the 200 I 250cc World Grand Prix Champion Daijiro Kato, who tragically passed away after injuries sustained in a crash in the 2003 Suzuka MotoGP event. He was the first Japanese rider to be inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame. His commemorative GP Helmet Mouse is available in the two different color schemes, the trademark Blue/Yellow and the Red/Yellow colors worn by Kato. The mouse features an 800-dpi optical laser for smooth tracking, left/right click functions for precise turn-in, and a quick-throttle scrolling function. Included is a long, 36-inch detachable USB cable for stealth operation for when the tech inspector stops by. The GP Mouse is compatible with both Windows (98 and later) and Apple OS machinery. The Daijiro commemorative Grand Prix Mouse is only available from Sudco International for $47. They can be reached at 323-728-5407 or online at www.Sudco.com. WEb INSiYE Cyclenews.com reader poll question of the week ~ Now that the Grand National Cross Country Series is officially under way, with Juha Salminen taking the win in Texas, who do you think will end up winning the championship? A. Juha Salminen B. Glen Kearney C. Barry Hawk D. Scott Summers E. Fred Andrews F. Barry Hawk G. Chuck Woodford H. Steve Hatch I. Robbie Jenks J. Mike Lafferty K. Jason Raines L. Chuck Woodford M. Rodney Smith Online poll results from last week With the first round of the I25cc East Supercross series getting under way next weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, who do you think the title favorite will be? A. Grant Langston B. Joshua Grant C. Ryan Mills D. Greg Schnell E. Branden Jesseman F. Shae Bentley G. Steve Boniface H. Eric Sorby 841 169 45 65 285 26 10 49 (24.36%) (4.89%) (1.30%) (1.88%) (8.25%) (0.75%) (0.29%) (1.42%) J. 178 29 40 M. Joaquim Rodrigues 66 N. Joshua Hansen 165 O. Matt Walker 411 P. David Millsaps 10 II Q. Other 63 Brock Sellards K. Troy Adams L. Kelly Smith (5.15%) (0.84%) (1.16%) (1.91 %) (4.78%) (11.90%) (29.28%) (1.82%) Total Replies: 3453 CYCLE NEWS • FEBRUARY 23,2005 81