POD Active partners with VR46 Riders Academy
POD Active, a leader in motocross and action sports knee protection, has announced a new collaboration with nine-time MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi and his VR46 Riders Academy.
The Australia based brand, which is available from distributors in Europe including InnTeck in Italy, says it is on a mission - "to protect current and future stars of MotoGP.
"With cross-training being an integral part of training and racers' preparation - whether at the race circuit, dirt track or Supermoto course - it was only natural for the VR46 Riders Academy to want the same high level of protection POD Active provides its professional motocross, off-road and action sports athletes for its student racers".
"Knee protection for the VR46 Riders Academy that we can trust," - Valentino Rossi.
The VR46 Riders Academy was launched in 2014 by Rossi as a way for aspiring Italian road racers to graduate to the MotoGP World Championship. Riders accepted to the VR46 Academy receive everything needed to learn, progress and succeed in the MotoGP paddock, including advice from "The Doctor" himself, Valentino Rossi.
From regimented training programmes to the best equipment and personnel available, the VR46 Academy's ultimate goal is to help its riders achieve MotoGP success. Since its inception, the VR46 Riders Academy has produced top-level talent, including current MotoGP contenders Marco Bezzecchi, Franco Morbidelli, Luca Marini and 2022 MotoGP World Champion Francesco "Pecco" Bagnaia, all of whom train in their POD braces.
Byron Marsh, Marketing Manager for POD Active said: "Valentino and his team only use products that allow their riders to perform at their best. POD knee braces are produced using leading-edge materials and technologies with a focus on comfort and injury prevention.
"Our patented Human Motion technology allows athletes to move freely while providing industry leading ligament protection. We're thrilled to work with the VR46 Riding Academy as they train the next generation of MotoGP stars."
Meanwhile, in the United States, POD Active has added Haiden "Danger Boy" Deegan to its athlete roster. As one of the most popular and hyped racers to turn pro in years, Haiden Deegan leads a talented list of Gen Z racers transitioning from the amateur to professional ranks.
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