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3 days ago | rideapart.com | Enrico Punsalang

The world of motocross is heating up fast for 2026. With the big boys already showing their cards—Yamaha’s latest YZ450F being one of the first out of the gate—it’s clear we’re in for a year of fierce updates and fresh metal. Brands are racing not just on track, but in the showroom too, as the chase for market share and brand loyalty ramps up. Among them is Beta.

3 days ago | rideapart.com | Enrico Punsalang

I’ve been a cyclist for as long as I can remember. Back in the '90s and early 2000s, I was that kid who couldn’t stop thinking about mountain bikes. Magazines, bike shops, tinkering with parts in the garage—it was an obsession. Heck, I even got bullied in school for it. Nevertheless, as the years went on, I felt like I was growing up alongside all that bike tech. From rigid frames to full suspension, rim brakes to hydraulic discs, 3x drivetrains to 1x setups—it all evolved before my very eyes. Now?

4 days ago | rideapart.com | Enrico Punsalang

Photo by: shoei Let’s be honest. Retro isn’t just back, it’s cooler now than ever. And it’s not just the bikes. The gear is riding that same wave. From leather jackets to lace-up boots, riders are turning back the clock in style. Helmets, too, have become more than just protection. These days, they’re statements. Part safety device, part fashion accessory. They show off who you are even before you throw a leg over the bike.

4 days ago | rideapart.com | Enrico Punsalang

In the world of high-performance motorcycles, few names carry as much weight as Brembo. Whether you’re a track addict, canyon-carving squid, or just flexing on your buddies at your local Cars and Coffee, chances are, if your ride (whether on two or four wheels) has serious stopping power, it’s got Brembo on it. Born in Italy but revered globally, Brembo has become the benchmark for pretty much all braking systems.

4 days ago | rideapart.com | Enrico Punsalang

Electric scooters used to be the quirky outliers. Too quiet, too slow, too meh. Now? They’re as much a part of the European cityscape as cobblestones and cafe umbrellas. Urban policy has shifted hard in their favor: tax breaks, low-emission zones, and EV-only streets have turned once-skeptical riders into full-blown converts. These days, brands like NIU, Silence, and GOVECS dominate the rental fleets and daily commutes.