• GP Pro’s: Alpinestars Gloves Designed By Nicky Hayden

    Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

    Like other models of Alpinestars gloves, the GP Pro’s were designed to be the best in the world as the company teamed with world-class riders Nicky Hayden and Carlos Checa. These full grain leather construction roadracing gloves were completely redesigned in 2008 and come in your choice of black, blue, grey or red. They’re built for everyday riding and provide maximum protection. In fact, many riders comment that the GP Pro’s provide as much protection as the GP Tech’s, just at a GP Tech price!

    The Alpinestars GP Pro gloves have the following features:

    • PU injected wrist panel for excellent protection and impact resistance
    • PU injected knuckle and finger protectors
    • Alpinestars patented 3rd and 4th finger bridge to prevent dreaded “finger roll”
    • Perforated leather panels for additional ventilation
    • Knit Kevlar reinforcements on the top of the glove
    • Pittards Armor-Tan leather which is highly abrasion resistant
    • Pre-curved fingers for maximum comfort and a sure grip

    GP Pro’s are world-class roadracing gloves from the leader in roadracing gear and apparel. Alpinestars has been the company that road racers have turned to since their beginnings in 1963 when the company was making motocross boots. Originally based out of Asolo, Italy by company founder Sante Mazzarolo, Alpinestars is now a global company under the direction of Sante’s son, Gabriele Mazzarolo, with offices in Los Angeles and Tokyo. The headquarters, along with research and development labs, remain in Italy.

    gp-proThese gloves are fully crash-tested and keep the rider protected from every angle. There are no loose ends or seams and all of the stitching fits the gloves perfectly. The GP Pro’s provide awesome protection. When a roadracer is wearing GP Pro’s, he knows that Alpinestars got him covered even in the worst situation. But these gloves aren’t just about safety, they offer supreme comfort and fit as only Alpinestars can. With pre-curved fingers and full grain leather heels, these gloves with mold perfectly to any rider’s hands. Alpinestars GP Pro gloves are available in the following sizes:

    • Small
    • Medium
    • Large
    • XL
    • 2XL
    • 3XL

    Suggested retail price is $229.95 and can be purchased at many sites online. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on the latest deals on Alpinestars gloves. If you’ve just recently purchased your own pair of GP Pro’s or if you’ve been riding with them for a while now, please contact us and let us know about your experience. You could appear a featured reviewer on motobikegloves.com. We’re always looking for new reviews and the best ones come from you guys – the riders who rock Alpinestars gear.

  • Travis Pastrana Breaks World Record Wearing Alpinestars Gloves

    Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

    alg_pastranajumpalg_pastranajumpalg_pastranajumpTravis Pastrana Breaks World Record Wearing Alpinestars Gloves
    Last night, on a clear New Year’s Eve in Long Beach, CA motocross and X-Games legend Travis Pastrana broke the car-jumping world record by over 100 feet. Driving his 450 HP Subaru WRX STI rally car, Pastrana literally flew over 200 feet of water setting the world record with an official measurement of 269 feet. And of course, the superstar set the mark wearing his favorite Alpinestars gloves.
    The jump went off without a hitch. Travis had been training for the stunt for months in the deserts of California. Pastrana nailed the jump with a perfect landing after only having one practice speed run. Originally the plan was for him to drive down the runway twice to get a feel for the car and to properly plan the jump. But after his first practice run Pastrana said he was ready – tires were sticky, brakes were warm and his favorite Alpinestars were strapped on. He flew down the runway at over 90 mph and launched his Subaru in front of several thousand cheering fans.
    Pastrana has been an action sports hero ever since he burst onto the motocross scene at the 1999 X-Games, when at the age of 15 he jumped his motorcycle into the San Francisco Bay to celebrate his gold medal. Since then, he’s won competitions and X-Games medals in motocross, supercross, freestyle motocross and rally racing. During all those competitions Pastrana was rocking Alpinestars gloves.
    While he’s been known for his motocross accomplishments, Pastrana has actually been a major player on the the rally scene since 2006 when he formed a partnership with Subaru. Even though he made a move into rally racing, Travis never left his moto bike love behind and this was made most obvious in his choice of racing gloves – he stuck with his favorite Alpinestars.
    If last night’s jump was any indication, Travis Pastrana is going to make the most of 2010.  Happy New Year everyone! And remember, whether your riding or driving, make sure your gloves are Alpinestar gloves.

    Last night, on a clear New Year’s Eve in Long Beach, CA motocross and X-Games legend Travis Pastrana broke the car-jumping world record by over 100 feet. Driving his 450 HP Subaru WRX STI rally car, Pastrana literally flew over 200 feet of water setting the world record with an official measurement of 269 feet. And of course, the superstar set the mark wearing his favorite Alpinestars gloves.

    The jump went off without a hitch. Travis had been training for the stunt for months in the deserts of California. Pastrana nailed the jump with a perfect landing after only having one practice speed run. Originally the plan was for him to drive down the runway twice to get a feel for the car and to properly plan the jump. But after his first practice run Pastrana said he was ready – tires were sticky, brakes were warm and his favorite Alpinestars were strapped on. He flew down the runway at over 90 mph and launched his Subaru in front of several thousand cheering fans.

    alg_pastranajumpPastrana has been an action sports hero ever since he burst onto the motocross scene at the 1999 X-Games, when at the age of 15 he jumped his motorcycle into the San Francisco Bay to celebrate his gold medal. Since then, he’s won competitions and X-Games medals in motocross, supercross, freestyle motocross and rally racing. During all those competitions Pastrana was rocking Alpinestars gloves.

    While he’s been known for his motocross accomplishments, Pastrana has actually been a major player on the the rally scene since 2006 when he formed a partnership with Subaru. Even though he made a move into rally racing, Travis never left his moto bike love behind and this was made most obvious in his choice of racing gloves – he stuck with his favorite Alpinestars motorcycle gloves.

    If last night’s jump was any indication, Travis Pastrana is going to make the most of 2010.  Happy New Year everyone! And remember, whether your riding or driving, make sure your gloves are Alpinestar gloves.