The Ultimate Riding Outfit - by Christopher Paul

I’ve been riding bikes for more than 25 years. Outside of work, it’s my thing, so to speak.

My decision to take Grand Prix Legends business into motorcycle protective wear was, in truth, based as much on a personal interest as on hard commercial logic.

In fact, when I first made enquiries, I was advised by a number of high profile importers and distributors in the motorcycle business that the internet would never work for bike clothing!

But the reason I wanted to offer protective wear was because I was pretty disappointed with what I came across in most motorcycle shops.

Of course, there were exceptions, but most dealers seemed to want to offer only the cheapest, fastest-selling lines. Anything different, anything more interesting and unusual and they didn’t appear interested.

Yet, having visited some of the international bike shows, I knew there was some fantastic gear out there.

My mission, therefore, became to put together a catalogue and ‘internet shop’ that offered only the best, most technical, most stylish and most individual gear money could buy. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s offer time here at GPL Towers, and this one is offer-tastic! Free UK shipping on all in-stock/available orders over £50 until Friday 21st May 2010!

Here is the text, literally word for word, from our email bulletin launching this offer.

“Welcome to the Legends Update where, today, we are launching a brand new, week long promotion, where we are offering free UK shipping to anybody who spends over £50 on in-stock or available items.

There is no need to enter a promotion code with this deal, and the shipping will be automatically removed once your basket contains over £50 of applicable merchandise.

So, how can you tell whether an item is in-stock or not? Simple. On each product page, check the delivery information box under the add to basket button, which will give you full details of an item’s availability.

* Free UK shipping is only valid on baskets that contain £50 or more worth of in-stock and/or available items. Any pre-order items will have potage and packaging levied at the standard rate. This offer is only valid on orders being despatched to a UK address. This offer is only valid on orders placed between 3pm Monday 17th May 2010 and 9am Friday 21st May 2010. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other, and cannot be used retrospectively.”

So there you have it. Click here to visit our homepage to start taking advantage now.

Calling All bikers! Our very latest Motorcycle  Protective Wear catalogue is now available to view online, with pafe-flip technology!

We have used the power of the modern internet to give you a taster of the new catalogue below, but for the full catalogue, and more like it, simply click here.

This weekend sees the Formula One season arrive in Monte Carlo for probably the most famous race on the calendar - The Monaco Grand Prix!

Here at GPL Towers, we always like to look back at some of the magical moments from races gone by, and so we have put together a small selection of our favourite moments in a feature we’re calling ‘Monaco Memories’. Click on each image for a full size view.

Click here to shop for Monaco Grand Prix related merchandise at Grand Prix Legends

The title says it all really. Well, 90% of it anyway.

In short, we are offering a juicy 10% off all Fox clothing and accessories for one week only. All you have to do is enter the promotional code FOXTEN into the offer code on the basket page, and you’re away.

So, that’s the short version. You can start shopping now by clicking here, or continue reading below for those all important terms and conditions! They’re not that scary really, and basically only say that the offer ends next Friday! Also, to break from the normal technique of T&C-ing, I’m not going to put them in small print either. So there!

The Terms & Conditions

10% discount code is only applicable on Fox clothing and accessories. All other items will be sold at their marked retail price. This offer is only valid on orders placed between 9am Friday 14th May 2010 and 9am Friday 21st May 2010. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other, and cannot be used retrospectively.

This Shark St George flag motorcycle helmet is a fantastic new addition to the Shark range. The helmet model is the S900 which has a clean and well thought out ergonomic design filled with technical features.

Constructed with an injected thermoplastic resin shell, the Shark S900 has a multi-element internal shock-absorber with differentiated density. The helmet has excellent airflow thanks to the integrated ducts, deflectors, air extractors and slide opening vents.

The S900 has an anti-scratch and anti-fog 2.2mm visor with a quick release visor fastening system. This helmet includes an integrated sun visor and an anti-UV lacquer finish to ensure your St George design stays looking bright and is not affected by the harmful rays of the sun.

Finally the removable and washable interior in microfibre, along with the ergonomic 3D foam cheek pads ensure you have a comfortable and secure fit.

We love the St George flag design of this particular Shark S900 and we think the great technical spec and design combination make this a great helmet purchase! It is perfect for any patriotic English riders and just in time for the World Cup!

Shark S900 St George Flag motorcycle helmet available here with free UK delivery and returns.