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Contents

05 LETTER

06 SHARP DETAILS

10 MOTO ACTION I

Marko Adami , General Manager of the Akrapovi company: “We are aiming to expand in the near future to two additional sectors – the development of cutting-edge car exhausts and manufacture of various carbon bre products.”

We review the EICMA 2007 Bicycle and Motorcycle exhibition in Milan, where Akrapovi unveiled its new corporate image to the global public. Have a look!

The moto season has started! Which teams are sponsored by the Akrapovi company this year? The company with the best exhaust systems in the world has already enjoyed huge successes in Daytona, Moto GP and in the USA Supercross Series.

14 MOTO ACTION II

16 REVOLUTION

22 FANTASTIC I

We visit the Yamaha Motor Italia Team, or more precisely the WSBK team, which has been using Akrapovi exhaust systems for two years. Not just anyone is allowed into their sacred territory! That’s what makes it all the more interesting to be inside the heavily secured building and even more interesting to have a look into the background of the team’s activities.

// Si NOTE All the longer articles in the Sharp End magazine will include a text that will be marked with the // Si sign and placed in a special frame. The Akrapovi company is based in Slovenia and this is why we decided to keep this part of the text in Slovenian as well.

“I’m currently working at the Akrapovi production and logistics centre. I’m searching for optimum solutions, because the quick growth of the company means that there is never enough space. The parking lot of the new building will, for example, be located on the roof. I would also like to incorporate new developments in alternative energy sources, such as photovoltaic solar arrays and solar cells. I believe that I will also get to use the newest generation of energy saving bulbs,” says architect and designer Slavojka Akrapovi , also the wife of the man who is known world-wide for his prestigious motorcycle exhaust systems, about her newest challenge at the Akrapovi company.

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Glassy explosion, unique music device, mini camera, the world’s thinnest notebook, TV set and much more for you to enjoy.

squarely on the ‘must see before you die’ list most demanding of guests’ needs.

photographs other people’s art work with a Because he ‘pirated’ them, he  one was going to like them … But he was

24 IntERVIEW

Passion drives the charismatic 42-year-old Luc Alphand to successful careers in skiing, cross-country rally-exploits and endurance motor racing. He is sincere and irresistibly communicative, yet there is nothing he enjoys more than relaxing in his native Alps to charge his batteries before his next high-speed mission. With the 2008 motor sport season due to start very soon, ‘Lucho’ took time to talk to Sharp End Magazine about his transition from world-class skier to winner of the punishing Dakar, and the challenges that lay ahead…

Richard Prince’s work is its elusiveness,

that for years we’ve been expecting an like India’s equally massive industry may  

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company: “We are aiming to sectors – the development of cutting-edge bre products.”

“I’m currently working at the Akrapovi production and logistics centre. I’m search-

Glassy explosion, unique music device, mini camera, the world’s thinnest notebook, TV

their sacred territory! That’s what makes

Contents

30 FANTASTIC II

32 CYCLE WORLD

36 CRAZY STUFF

You can now purchase some of Akrapovi ’s products from their website at www.akrapovic.com. You will nd out everything about Latvian design, luxurious home spas, top-of-the-line screens ...

Chad Reed is an SX superhero. The part Australian Aborigine followed his childhood dream to become the best motocross rider in the world. Find out what he likes doing besides riding a bike.

Do you long for some crazy adventures? Like getting a ride in a hot-air balloon at dawn to admire the astonishingly beautiful desert regions of Namibia or would you prefer vacationing like James Bond in Jamaica?

38 GO WILD

44 RIDE WITH US

50 ORIGINAL

We travelled up and down the Croatian coastline looking for the best inns on the crystal-clean Adriatic Sea. We found new, inventive approaches to satisfying even the most demanding of guests’ needs.

The traditional Bike Week in Daytona is squarely on the ‘must see before you die’ list of moto enthusiasts. In early March, bikers take over the city of Daytona. For more than a week, riders in different categories race their way around the famous oval circuit.

56 HIGH GEAR of the team’s activities.

Maybe one of the most central facts about Richard Prince’s work is its elusiveness, which is manifested as strongly in his work as it is in his own persona. He rephotographs other people’s art work with a camera and then puts them in a real frame. Because he ‘pirated’ them, he gured no one was going to like them … But he was wrong: people loved it and some of his work has been auctioned off for over $2 million.

of energy saving bulbs,” says architect and

// //

sport season due to start very soon, ‘Lucho’ about his transition from world-class skier to lenges that lay ahead…

Our columnist, Sir Alan Cathcart, writes that for years we’ve been expecting an invasion of Chinese manufacturers into Western bike markets -- but now it looks like India’s equally massive industry may have gotten there rst. In the short term, the KTM deal is seen as the rst step in a joint venture that will allow the Austrian company to extend its product portfolio with a range of 125cc streetbikes to be developed by KTM, but manufactured by Bajaj in India for worldwide sale.

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Korpmedia d.o.o., Tomši

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 Miran Ališi Mateja Kos

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Hmm… Kind of like what’s happening to our : Lidija Petek Neja Engelsberger, Saša Kerkoš Gaber Keržišnik, Jasmina Dvoršek, Primož Jurman, Peter Kav Blaž Zupan

additional sectors – the development of cutwhich we like to generally call “problems”. We closed 2007 successfully. At least that’s

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day we’ve reached 429. How many of us will here more, I am sure …

Aleksander Štokelj for Studio 54

 Our vision is clear: “To remain the leading

and technological standards.” Well, there’s also something else we’ll do … Publish an interesting magazine, such as the one you’re

Printing House Dalmatin,

50 countries to all Akrapovi

But we’re not only increasing our output or number of employees, we’re also looking to make our mark in other areas. We’re

genuine “problems”. But unfortunately, this is not so.

Letter

05 Sharp End Akrapovi Lifestyle Magazine, Issue 2, April 2008 Akrapovi d.d., Malo Hudo 8 a, SI-1295 Ivan na Gorica, Slovenia www.akrapovic.net

Publisher: Korpmedia d.o.o., Tomši eva 1, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, www.korpmedia.si President: Miran Ališi Marketing and advertising manager: Mateja Kos

Sharp End, Akrapovi Lifestyle magazine Editor-in-chief: Lidija Petek Photo editor: Bor Dobrin Art directors: Neja Engelsberger, Saša Kerkoš Contributors: Gaber Keržišnik, Jasmina Dvoršek, Primož Jurman, Peter Kav i , Alan Cathcart, Yenny Huber, Chris Williams Contributing Photographers: Blaž Zupan i , Branko Cvetkovi Printing: Printing House Dalmatin, Ljubljana, Slovenia Number of printed copies: 25,000 Distributed in more than 50 countries to all Akrapovi sales representatives, dealers and costumers. Magazine is not for sale On the cover: A carbon front fender Photograph by: Aleksander Štokelj for Studio 54

We are pleased to present you with a new issue of Sharp End magazine, the second one in a row. The ice has been broken and the rst reactions have been extremely favourable; the debut issue was genuinely well received. Sharp End really took hold with readers and buyers of our products alike. They appreciated it both as the corporate magazine of Akrapovi and even more so as a lifestyle magazine. Moreover, the magazine was in such high demand that we quickly ran out of copies. Hmm… Kind of like what’s happening to our exhaust systems. A coincidence? Absolutely not! However, all the positive sides of a product and its rapid development are sadly linked to events which we like to generally call “problems”. We are no exception to this rule. Akrapovi closed 2007 successfully. At least that’s what the dull statistics and numbers tell us. If I may be permitted to make a joke: Every mother is happy to see her child grow rapidly, but this means that new shoes have to be bought every six months! Well, the same is happening to us! The growth of revenue in 2007 reached 31% and exceeded expectations by 14%. The number of employees at the end of last year stood at 401. Today we’ve reached 429. How many of us will here be by the end of the year? Who knows? But many more, I am sure … The market demand for our products is surpassing our planned capacities. And I could go on and on. Many people would not be convinced that these are genuine “problems”. But unfortunately, this is not so.

The explosive growth of the company requires a lot of sacrices, patience and understanding. This is why the company is now focusing on consolidating its business! We have successfully concluded our project to update our corporate image and are employing marketing activities to bolster our brand value. But we’re not only increasing our output or number of employees, we’re also looking to make our mark in other areas. We’re aiming to expand in the near future into two additional sectors – the development of cutting-edge car exhausts and the manufacture of various carbon bre products. Our vision is clear: “To remain the leading manufacturer of exhaust systems for motorcycles and to expand our range with new products that conform to the highest quality and technological standards.” Well, there’s also something else we’ll do … Publish an interesting magazine, such as the one you’re holding in your hands, twice a year. We wish you a pleasant read. Marko Adami CEO / Managing Director

EICMA 2007 photography Bor Dobrin

Completely Redone in Milan Milan, one of the capitals of fashion industry and design, hosted last autumn the jubilee edition of the EICMA 2007 Bicycle and Motorcycle exhibition, where Akrapovi unveiled its new corporate image to the global public.

Clear lines and elements the colour of snow, used at the exhibition area, were placed in stark contrast to the red colour of the base. The design of the exhibition area showcased the company’s dedication to aesthetics and details. The basic design and the elements were inspired by the environment that surrounds us. The company was taught by the best teacher – nature – and upgraded its knowledge through puried design and architecture. The main pavilion, ‘the house’, is full of irregular shapes and sharp edges that reect Akrapovi ’s understanding of innovative motor design trends. Seemingly uncomplicated yet intricate: this was the idea that Akrapovi wanted this unique multi-purpose building to radiate to the onlookers. The building also proves that the company takes design very seriously. The new range of exhausts was placed on

a tree, made completely of titanium, one of the three most used materials by the company. The stands themselves are white, bulky, rounded objects, reminiscent of boulders that were worn and deposited by a river. The exhibition ‘snake’ which wriggles its way through Akrapovi ’s exhibition arena, is in reality a winding road, alongside which carefully selected motorcycles are placed. We had the privilege and the honour to showcase our exhaust systems on three motorcycles that were up there with the best in the 2007 racing season. These guests of honour at the exhibition space were: Yamaha YZF-R1, with which Noriyuki Haga and Troy Corser won the Superbike World Manufacturers Championships in 2007; Ducati 1098 of Nicole Canepa who won the Superstock 1000 Cup; and the Suzuki RM-Z 450 of Steve Ramone, World MX1 Champion.

We also believe that the display cabinets gave the exhibition area a special charm and completeness. Snow white tubes, cut in half and placed on long metal stands were seemingly scattered randomly. They quietly radiated their clear lines and showcased their black rubies – carbon pieces for sports motorcycles – through the Plexiglas to the visitors and passers-by. As the company learns from nature it also plans to continue respecting it. Akrapovi sees evolution as the most natural of natural processes. Evolution also means that you never stop developing and this lies at the very core of the company’s philosophy.

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photography Bor Dobrin

cased the company’s dedication to aesthet-

by the best teacher – nature – and upgraded  The main pavilion, ‘the house’, is full of  ’s understanding of innovative

The exhibition ‘snake’ which wriggles its ’s exhibition arena,

their black rubies – carbon pieces for sports motorcycles – through the Plexiglas to the

very core of the company’s philosophy.

True Sports Bike

KTM RC8– Orange Passion

Austrians have for a long time been recognised not solely for their beautiful mountains and Mozartkugeln chocolate balls. They also bolster their visibility with orange-coloured sports motorcycles. The varied range of off-road models now welcomes the last of their road models. The V-twin “superbike” labelled RC8 continues utilising the company’s “Ready to Race” philosophy also when pitted against the stopwatch at a race track. Akrapovi products can be found in KTM’s Powerparts catalogue and the company supplied the carbon parts as well as the exhaust system for the top-of-the-line RC8. www.ktm-rc8.net

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Akrapovi Voted “Best Brand 2007 and 2008”

The Akrapovi company was voted the best brand for exhaust systems by nearly half of the 17,346 readers who took part in the “Best Brand 2007” vote, organised by the Swiss Motor Sport Aktuell magazine in the autumn of 2007. Their opinion was echoed by 35,148 readers of the largest motorcycle magazine, Germany’s Motorrad, who also voted Akrapovi exhaust systems to be their favourite in the magazine’s “Best Brand 2008” vote. The Akrapovi company is very pleased with these results. It is especially proud that the company’s exhaust systems had been endorsed by 48.1% of the Motor Sport Aktuell readers and, even better, by 58.3% of the readers of Motorrad. The success is so much the greater because Akrapovi got the Motorrad readers’ acclaim for the third year in a row. These excellent results serve to reafrm Akrapovi ’s business strategy and the company’s reputation in the world markets and at the same time present an incentive and proof of the quality of work by all of the company’s employees.

in Germany’s Garmisch-Parten-

www.bmw-motorrad.com

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True Sports Bike

KTM RC8– Orange Passion

Austrians have for a long time been recognised not solely for their beautiful mountains and Mozartkugeln chocolate balls. They also bolster their visibility with orange-coloured sports motorcycles. The varied range of off-road models now welcomes the last of their road models. The V-twin “superbike” labelled RC8 continues utilising the company’s “Ready to Race” philosophy also when pitted against the stopwatch at a race track. products can be found in KTM’s Powerparts catalogue and the company supplied the carbon parts as well as the exhaust system for the top-of-the-line RC8. www.ktm-rc8.net

Honda CBR 1000 RR Fireblade + 4.7 HP /12750 rpm - 5.24 kg

Hot Stuff from Akrapovi Our team of development engineers studies every, even the most minute detail. It is difcult nowadays to improve on the already extremely capable factory-produced motorcycles. But we go one step further. he teams and the riders in the Superbike and Supersport World Championships look for every ounce to take away, every horse power to add and we are there to help them in that. he technology, used by the best on the track, is then passed down to you, motorcycle enthusiasts. Our Evolution range of exhaust systems uses the same high grade titanium, extremely resistant to heavy stress and manufactured exclusively for Akrapovič. We furthermore use hydroforming to improve the low of the exhaust and construct joints between individual components using CNC machines. Last but not least, our exclusive sandwiched noise damping design makes sure that your motorcycle is not too loud. Only by doing all of the above can we remain the best in what we do!

Sharp details

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09 Kawasaki ZX 10 R + 14.9 HP /12400 rpm - 7.28 kg

Meeting

“Best Brand 2007 and 2008”

the “Best Brand 2007” vote, organised by the Swiss Motor Sport Aktuell magazine in the autumn of 2007. Their opinion was echoed by 35,148 readers of the largest motorcycle magazine, Germany’s Motorrad, who also voted Akrapovi favourite in the magazine’s “Best Brand 2008” vote. company is very pleased with these results. It is especially proud that the company’s exhaust systems had been endorsed by 48.1% of the Motor Sport Aktuell readers and, even better, by 58.3% of the readers of Motorrad. The success is so much the greater because Akrapovi got the Motorrad readers’ acclaim for the third year in a row. These excellent results serve to reaf ’s business strategy and the company’s reputation in the of the quality of work by all of the company’s employees.

BMW Motorrad Days 2008 If love for motorcycles with the round white and blue badge is what makes your heart tick, then do visit the world meeting BMW Motorrad Days 2008, which will take place between 4 and 6 July in Germany’s Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Akrapovi will be on location to answer any questions you might have. www.bmw-motorrad.com

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by Gaber Keržišnik photography Branko Cvetkovi , Janez Vlachy

“Opposites attract. In nature as well as in design and architecture. And it’s no different with love. I used to be more of a bohemian. I was interested in classical music, architecture and art. But my spouse was, in his youth, mainly interested in motorcycles and speed. When we started getting to know each other, I began going to motorcycle races with him, he went to classical concerts with me and together we looked at the architecture of big cities like Paris,” says architect and designer Slavojka Akrapovi , the wife of the man who is known world-wide for his prestigious motorcycle exhaust systems.

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by Gaber Keržišnik photography Branko Cvetkovi , Janez Vlachy

Janez Vlachy

Slavojka Akrapovi

Where do your jobs connect? What are the links between architecture and exhaust manufacture?

However, you have created more than just the development facility for Akrapovi .

I was initiated into exhaust manufacture 20 years ago, and have been following it directly from its source ever since then. I look at it more from a perspective of an artist. New technologies, the use of computer-aided modelling and simulations have brought great changes to the shapes and materials used. The same goes for motorcycles. Design and corporate images are increasingly coming into focus. It’s about visibility. I’ve been a fan of KTM’s design in recent years and I believe that these motorcycles truly are at the pinnacle of designing achievements. From the engine to the colours and the exhibition area, it’s all unmistakeably KTM. They have a brilliant design strategy and presence that would enrapture even the most demanding designer and architect.

Yes. After designing the development facility, I also designed the newest completed building, the testing plant. This is the area where products, meaning motorcycles and, more recently, car exhaust systems are tested on measurement tables. The testing plant is partially dug in, which I believe is environmentally friendly. Such a design makes the building less intrusive; it also improves the absorption of noise, created during the testing of vehicles and motorcycles. The position of the building means it only requires a single façade. This is more of a supporting wall and gives the building a more closed look. The façade is divided into three parts, which hide different facilities. At rst, the building is closed with the light entering from the green roof and the parallel clearstory. In the middle, the façade is constructed around external compressors that are built into the building and screened by an iron mesh. The nal third of the building houses ofces in two stories and the façade there is made of glass.

You took part in rehauling the Akrapovi corporate image and the design facility within the Akrapovi factory was also conceived by you. We are talking about industrial facilities that were constructed around the original concrete building in Ivan na Gorica’s industrial park. The building in Ivan na Gorica is not presumptuous but tries to convey that it houses a technologically advanced research

Did you also design the testing plant’s interior? Yes. I’m especially interested in interior design, namely how to place the living or working quarters into the existing shell as functionally as possible. I thought at the

will partly dictate where my design will go. The construction and the façade will only depend on this. I’m searching for optimum solutions, because the quick growth of the company means that there is always insufcient space. The parking lot of the new building will, for example, be located on the roof. I would also like to include new developments in alternative energy sources, such as photovoltaic solar arrays and solar cells. I believe that I will also get to use the newest generation of energy saving bulbs.

What do you do when you are not sitting behind the drawing board or the computer? Uff…Such moments are few and far between. I love to work and I work a lot. Actually work pretty much lls my entire day. The children are old enough now that they get along ne by themselves so I have more and more time for work. And I like that. I’m more of a poetic person by nature and lean towards smaller design projects. I like to design custom-made furniture or an individual piece that I then build into the interior, for example doors or steps. When doing this I always avoid existing solutions. In the past, I also worked in graphic design and did landscape gardening. When my children were still little, I could not dedicate myself to architecture to the extent I wanted so I studied landscape gardening. When I attended various motorcycle races with my husband, I always looked at various architectural styles and famous gardens. I was really happy to accompany him to the Suzuka 8 Hours, because I just could not get enough of the Kyoto gardens. The Japanese are really masters in the art of gardening.

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You mentioned graphic design and you also took part in rehauling the Akrapovi corporate image. company which is neck to neck with the world’s best. While it’s not completely new – it’s been standing for some years now -- it doesn’t look surreal or futuristic, it’s still a modern creation that communicates its high-tech insides from the outside. This is also how the building is perceived by visiting professionals. The development facility doesn’t want to be intrusive even though it expresses the character of an industrial building in agricultural surroundings. Its ‘high-tech’ look makes it airy as it leans against the slope. I used ordinary materials: iron, glass and aluminium plates. The TRIMO façade meanwhile gives the building its nal look. A parallel clearstory is placed just below the roof, creating the additional effect of airiness. A long panoramic window, screened by a façade panel, provides views of nature and creates a dynamic impression.

start that creating the entire building would be easier than just doing interior design, because I believed such a design would require much more imagination and resourcefulness. Well, recently I have found new challenges in designing the entire building, the exterior as well as the interior, which have to be extremely compatible. I also designed the interior for the upstairs ofces for the Akrapovi testing plant, creating my own style of ofce furniture that can be supplemented with products by renowned designer brands and lights by recognised manufacturers.

What about your future challenges. Are you going to do more work for Akrapovi ? I am currently working on their production and logistics centre. Because this is a large building, the high construction costs

I participate in creating the marketing image of the company. I cooperate with graphic and webpage designers as well as with photographers and architect designers, such as the Monochrome company, which used a very original design for the two exhibition pavilions which are used by Akrapovi at fairs. We collaborate with renowned photographers in interesting photo sessions during which we can showcase the design of an individual product from its conception to its production in a quality and original way. Famous graphic artists design the calendar every year and the calendar is becoming an increasingly interesting and recognised business gift of the Akrapovi company. Last year we also rehauled the image of the brand, because we realised that we had to.

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depend on this. I’m searching for optimum 

as photovoltaic solar arrays and solar cells. I

coming into focus. It’s about visibility. I’ve been a fan of KTM’s design in recent years

Uff…Such moments are few and far be-

exhibition area, it’s all unmistakeably KTM.

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that. I’m more of a poetic person by nature 

na Gorica’s indus-

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plant’s interior? Yes. I’m especially interested in interior

18 Engineer ofces in the testing plant.

with my husband, I always looked at various

Suzuka 8 Hours, because I just could not get

world’s best. While it’s not completely new – it’s been standing for some years now -- it doesn’t look surreal or futuristic, it’s still

doesn’t want to be intrusive even though



‘high-tech’ look makes it airy as it leans

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Meeting place, also including an ofce of Slavko Trstenjak, the head of motorsport R&D.

MILOŠ EBNER “Both companies are characterised by their ability to get that ‘extra something’ and breathe new life into their seemingly unattractive industries; to utilise development and a feel for aesthetics to create a powerful and acclaimed trademark. This is why cooperation between such companies always presents an opportunity to learn something new and arrive at a result that opens up new prospects. Such above-average results can be seen in the development facility of the Akrapovi company, which was conferred with the Trimo architectural award alongside numerous other recognitions. I believe that at the moment of its creation, the project was one of the rst truly successful examples of a new architectural approach towards designing innovative business and manufacturing facilities. You can really feel that culture of innovation if you visit the Akrapovi company today. One of the main architects of this culture is undoubtedly Slavojka Akrapovi , whose architectural and artistic approach not only takes into account, but virtually demands, high aesthetic perfection, while refraining from ‘ivory tower’ impracticality and maintaining direct connection with the need for efciency and feasibility of projects. This unusual combination of a ‘soft’ artistic approach in a seemingly ‘stolid’ high-tech company represents the inestimable contribution by Slavojka Akrapovi that is immediately felt and admired by outside partners when cooperating with Mrs. Slavojka and the Akrapovi company.”

“I believe that there is a motorcycle racer somewhere deep inside everyone of us. In his or her subconscious. I believe it all originates from a sort of primeval need for being wild. Riding a motorcycle is the modern version of riding a horse. When I met my husband he was a sworn motorcycle rider and racer. I experienced a decade of wild motorcycle rides but then we decided to let go of motorcycles, mainly because of the children. Well, now that our son had become an avid motocross racer, it no longer pays to feign ignorance. So I believe that we will nd time with my husband to travel and ride motorcycles.”

NASPROTJA SE PRIVLA IJO

je žena nimi izpušnimi sistemi, a hkrati

tega pa bolje vpija hrup, ki nastaja pri preizkušanju av-

Moderno, a okolju prijazno

pisarniškem prostoru v zgornjem nadstropju. Za ta namen sem razvila svoj pisarniški tip pohištva, ki se lahko

tovarne: “Gre za industrijske objekte, ki se zbirajo okrog

kakovostnih svetil priznanih proizvajalcev.”

Gorici ter na industrijskem obrobju naselja Podpe ni Gorici ni senzacionalisti na, vendar skuša iti, da gre za tehnološko napredno in raziskovalno podjetje, ki tekmuje s svetovno konkurenco. Ne gre za povsem nov objekt, saj stoji že nekaj let, tako da danes zadeva nega videza. Še vedno pa gre za moderno stvaritev, ki že na zunaj sporo visokotehnološki namen.” Za razvojnim oddelkom je Slavojka projektirala še najnovejši dokon ani objekt, in sicer testirnico: “Pri

Parkiriš e na strehi proizvodno-logisti ni center. “Ker gre za velik objekt, stroški gradnje. Temu bomo podrejali konstrukcijo in fasado objekta. Iš em optimalne rešitve, saj se ob hitri Parkiriš si želim vklju i.”

The rst facility by Slavojka Akrapovi that she designed for the Akrapovi company.

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Meeting place, also including an ofce of Slavko Trstenjak, the head of motorsport R&D.

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MILOŠ EBNER,

design and R&D Director, Trimo d.d.: “Both companies are characterised by their ability to get that ‘extra something’ and breathe new life into their seemingly unattractive industries; to utilise development and a feel for aesthetics to create a powerful and acclaimed trademark. This is why cooperation between such companies always presents an opportunity to learn something new and arrive at a result that opens up new prospects. Such above-average results can be seen in the development facility of the Akrapovi company, which was conferred with the Trimo architectural award alongside numerous other recognitions. I believe that at the moment of its creation, the project was one of the rst truly successful examples of a new architectural approach towards designing innovative business and manufacturing facilities. You can really feel that culture of innovation if you visit the Akrapovi company today. One of the main architects of this culture is undoubtedly Slavojka Akrapovi , whose architectural and artistic approach not only takes into account, but virtually demands, high aesthetic perfection, while refraining from ‘ivory tower’ impracticality and maintaining direct connection with the need for efciency and feasibility of projects. This unusual combination of a ‘soft’ artistic approach in a seemingly ‘stolid’ high-tech company represents the inestimable contribution by Slavojka Akrapovi that is immediately felt and admired by outside partners when cooperating with Mrs. Slavojka and the Akrapovi company.”

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NASPROTJA SE PRIVLA IJO

Slavojka Akrapovi je žena loveka, ki je v svetu zaslovel z buti nimi motociklisti nimi izpušnimi sistemi, a hkrati tudi odli na arhitektka in oblikovalka, ki je s svojim delom pustila pe at tudi v Akrapovi evi tovarni.

Moderno, a okolju prijazno Oblikovala oziroma projektirala je razvojni objekt znotraj tovarne: “Gre za industrijske objekte, ki se zbirajo okrog prve zgrajene betonske dvorane v industrijski coni v Ivan ni Gorici ter na industrijskem obrobju naselja Podpe . Stavba v Ivan ni Gorici ni senzacionalisti na, vendar skuša sporo iti, da gre za tehnološko napredno in raziskovalno podjetje, ki tekmuje s svetovno konkurenco. Ne gre za povsem nov objekt, saj stoji že nekaj let, tako da danes zadeva ni ve nadrealisti nega ali futuristi nega videza. Še vedno pa gre za moderno stvaritev, ki že na zunaj sporo a svoj visokotehnološki namen.” Za razvojnim oddelkom je Slavojka projektirala še najnovejši dokon ani objekt, in sicer testirnico: “Pri testirnici gre za vkopani objekt, kar se mi zdi okolju prijazno. Dejstvo je, da je tako stavba manj vsiljiva za okolje, poleg The rst facility by Slavojka Akrapovi that she designed for the Akrapovi company.

tega pa bolje vpija hrup, ki nastaja pri preizkušanju avtomobilov in motocikov na merilni mizi. V Akrapovi evi testirnici sem oblikovala tudi opremo delovnih mest v pisarniškem prostoru v zgornjem nadstropju. Za ta namen sem razvila svoj pisarniški tip pohištva, ki se lahko dopolnjuje z elementi znanih oblikovalskih znamk in kakovostnih svetil priznanih proizvajalcev.”

Parkiriš e na strehi Trenutno se Slavojka ukvarja z objektom, v katerem bo proizvodno-logisti ni center. “Ker gre za velik objekt, bodo seveda moje delo delno narekovali tudi visoki stroški gradnje. Temu bomo podrejali konstrukcijo in fasado objekta. Iš em optimalne rešitve, saj se ob hitri rasti podjetja ves as pojavlja pomanjkanje prostora. Parkiriš e novega objekta bo na primer na strehi. Tu si želim vklju iti novo znanje iz alternativnih virov pridobivanja energije, kot so na primer fotovoltai ne in son ne celice. Verjamem, da se bom tukaj sre ala tudi s povsem novo generacijo energetsko var nih lu i.”

We expected nothing less from an elite electronics manufacturer like Bang & Olufsen. Its new selection of LCD TVs called BeoVision 8 is simply amazing. The form is unique and allows you to choose from a smaller, 26 inch, and a bigger, 32 inch, screen. BeoVision 8 pampers you with a crystal clear picture, a result of an automatic picture control that dynamically adjusts white and black balance, thus allowing you to watch this TV set basically anywhere. And that’s exactly how the company wants it by promoting the appliance with the phrase “watch it, work it, play it”. Place it in your kitchen, your work room or just get the big one for your living room – anywhere, with maximum control, BeoVision 8 will be there to serve all your TV watching needs. Details > www.bang-olufsen.dk

Nothing brightens up your home like some modern, minimalist yet catchy Scandinavian decor. For example, this Kumulus Glass Art lamp, created with around seventy glass particles, each hand crafted so that every one of these lamps is absolutely unique. The light source is a halogen lamp, which disperses the light through the glassy parts, creating a romantic atmosphere. You can buy it online from the Swedish company PID for around EUR 5800. Details > www.pid.se

23 At Crosley Radio they love music. In fact, the company nurtured this love since 1920 and it remains a strong believer that the best way to enjoy music today is to relive it through the originals. They offer the best selection of retro jukeboxes, radios, turntables as well as this wonderful Crosley Composer which sells for around EUR 280. This unique device is just what a veteran music lover needs. If you have a stack of vinyls from the old days that you would like to record to a CD, Crosley Composer will do this with a press of a button. Along with that, the Composer also includes an AM/FM radio and even the good old tape player. An all–inone with a vintage look that will shine in your music corner.

Ceiva is a world leading distributor of digital photo frames and its newest products are once again pushing the boundaries of the increasingly popular frames. At CES they have presented a huge 19-inch photo frame that might become available for consumers later this year. It will display photos in an impressive 1280 x 1024 resolution. A smaller CEIVA 8 inch (EUR 120) model is already available through its online store and features 800 x 600 resolution, light-reecting LCD screen that is visible from any angle, complete control over brightness, sharpness and contrast of uploaded photos, rotation timers and easily accessible on-frame buttons. The company is also extending its Ceiva PicturePlan network which allows you to upload photos directly to the frame from any remote computer, wireless connection or even by simply sending the photos via your camera phone! If you so wish, Ceiva can also send its own mood photos to your frame every night. Details > www.ceiva.com

Details > www.crosleyradio.com

Scandinavian biggest brewery Carlsberg has introduced something old in something new. It’s called Vintage No.1 and is now the most expensive beer in the world, selling for a tad over EUR 260 a bottle. It has a unique taste with hints of vanilla and caramel, produces very little foam and you can tell it apart from other beers by its chestnut brown colour. In 2008 only 600 bottles of this 10.5 percent proof beer (yes, it will get you drunk) will be made available, however new versions are expected to hit the market in the future. If you think you’ll be tasting this luxurious beer, Carlsberg experts say that Vintage No.1 goes with cheese and desserts. Details > www.carlsberg.com

The meaning of Rollei MiniDigi’s name is two-fold. First, it originates from the classic, twin lens Rollei, but the new model includes serious upgrades . It now features 3.1 megapixel of resolution and a small LCD preview screen on top. Yes, you will be taking the pictures just like in the old days – looking into the camera from above. The second meaning of the name comes from the fact that this is a very very small camera. It’s no bigger than a slightly bigger key chain and weighs only 100 grams. Miniature in its size, this camera still delivers all you would expect from the elite German company Minox. Details > www.minox.com

If you want to bring some raw power on the road, consider BRP Can-Am Spyder (EUR 10,000), a versatile roadster constructed around a light and slim frame, which provides a low center of gravity. As such, this roadster is extremely stable and easy to handle, even as you speed around with its Rotax 990 V-twin engine which produces 106 horsepower. Not to worry, you’ll stop exactly when you want to. A fully automated hydraulic 3-wheel breaking system working in the front as well as in the back will take care of that. There is a wide range of accessories for your maximum racing pleasure available through Spyder as well. So wait no longer and embrace the power of the Y-factor. Details > www.brp.com

You cannot make a gadget page without mentioning Apple’s latest invention, the world’s thinnest notebook called MacBook Air. ts in a manila envelope and still features 2 GB RAM and an 80GB hard drive. It also has an in-built iSight camera, as well as all the ports you might need to turn this slim notebook into a fully operational ofce tool. The screen measures 13.3 inch and its heart is a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. The size does not compromise battery life as MacBook Air allows you to surf the internet wirelessly for a full ve hours. Details > www.apple.com/macbookair

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basically anywhere. And that’s exactly how the company “watch it, work it, play it”. Place it in your kitchen, your – anywhere, with maximum control, BeoVision 8 will Details > www.bang-olufsen.dk

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23 At Crosley Radio they love music. In fact, the company nurtured this love since 1920 and it remains a strong believer that the best way to enjoy music today is to relive They fer the best selection of retro jukeboxes, radios, turntables

This unique device is just what a veteran music lover needs. If you have a stack of vinyls from the old days that you would like to record will do this with a press of a Along with that, the Composer also includes an good old tape player. An all–inone with a vintage look that will Details > www.crosleyradio.com

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Details > www.brp.com thing new. It’s called Vintage No.1

you’ll be tasting this luxurious beer, Carlsberg experts say that Vintage No.1 Details > www.ceiva.com

You cannot make a gadget page without mentioning Apple’s latest invention, the world’s thinnest notebook called MacBook Air. It ts in a manila envelope and still features 2 GB RAM and an 80GB hard drive. It also has an in-built iSight camera, as well as all the ports you might need to turn this slim notebook into a fully operational ofce tool. The screen measures 13.3 inch and its heart is a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. The size does not compromise battery life as MacBook Air allows you to surf the internet wirelessly for a full ve hours. Details > www.apple.com/macbookair

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Fantastic II

’s “In Soviet Latvia, design makes you,” jokes Stanislav Katz, industrial designer and creator of a selection of truly outstanding furniture for your home. You need to have a little craziness inside of you, a little love for the unconventional and a spark of artistic arrogance to nd a place in your home for such extravagant designs as this pink and black chest of drawers. With a shape that resembles something out of a Tim Burton movie and a wicked colour combination, you are guaranteed to enjoy a lot of compliments once this piece decorates a corner of your home.

enter our completely redone store by clicking the “Akrapovi Store” button. Details > www.akrapovic.com

Details > www.stanislavkatz.com

There’s nothing like relaxing after a hard day’s work and to make that relaxation as enjoyable as possible, the people at La-Z-Boy designed some luxurious home spas that will indulge all your senses. Huntington is one of those, a large jaccuzi-like spa with 39 hydrotherapy jets, dual retractable waterfalls, 6 comfort rest seats, 14 built-in massage techniques (yes, the thing is smart!) and an oxidation system that keeps the water clean. It’s operated by easy, one-touch controls. And along with it, you can also get the deluxe version that includes a premium MP3/CD player, 17-inch at screen and even a DVD player. You also get a remote control – and it oats!

Details > www.elitescreens.com

Media players. There’s

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It looks like the wheel has been reinvented. Hubless wheels are the new hot thing among cyclists as well as bikers. Some new designs of extremely eye catching choppers are being displayed by Amen Motorcycles and most of them feature this amazing new design of wheels, called ‘hubless wheels’. Now, the hubless wheel, also known as ‘rim-rider’ or ‘centrerless wheel’ was invented in 1989 by Sbarro Osmos and was tested on both motorcycles and cars. It has taken awhile before the wheel reached its full technical potential, but it seems that we have nally come to a point when hubless wheels will be the hottest thing to pop on your ride. Details > www.amenmotorcycles.com

 ditch. At Hubcap Creatures they found this “junk” to

 rough country roads, you’ll know these creatures

Details > www.hubcapcreatures.com H&H Classic Auctions have in late February auctioned a prestigious and beautiful 1935 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara Spyder, the very racing car that was once owned by no other than World War II dictator Benito Mussolini. Moreover, the car itself was made by order of Mussolini , who loved style as much as power. The car’s engine was tuned to 95 horsepower as opposed to 65 horsepower of the standard model. Race driver Ercole Borrato competed with this car in the 1936 Mille Miglia race and ended up 13th overall and 3rd in his class. The car so far had four owners and was completely restored in 2005. The starting price was between 800,000 and a million euros. Details > www.classic-auctions.com

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tan men’s accessories company Kale Miles

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We are pleased to inform you that you can now purchase some of Akrapovi ’s products from their website at www.akrapovic.com. You are kindly invited to enter our completely redone store by clicking the “Akrapovi Store” button.

“In Soviet Latvia, design makes you,” jokes Stanislav Katz, industrial designer and creator of a selection of truly outstanding furni-

Details > www.akrapovic.com

 of a Tim Burton movie and a wicked colour combination, you

Details > www.stanislavkatz.com

If you ever had to hold a meeting or a presentation, you know that a good projection screen saves you a lot of troubles. Elite Screens Inc. has made it its business mission to deliver only the best available projection screens and has recently surprised the market with their latest achievement: CineTension 2. It has everything you need in a good screen: materials that help enhance the picture of home cinema or high resolution projectors, a 12-volt trigger that synchronizes with projector movement and offers smooth operation, along with infrared and radio frequency receivers so you can operate the screen through the included remote control. The price depends on the size and the size depends on your needs. The big screens sell for around EUR 1100 and are sold through retailers or online. Details > www.elitescreens.com

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them feature this amazing new design of wheels, called ‘hubless wheels’. Now, the hubless wheel, also known as ‘rim-rider’ or ‘centrerless wheel’ was  Details > www.amenmotorcycles.com

If you drive a lot, you probably notice a ton of automotive junk lying around the road. From small metal pieces left from crashes to hubcaps that have own off the wheel and were left forgotten in the ditch. At Hubcap Creatures they found this “junk” to be useful, beautiful even. From it, they created funny creatures that are simply amazing in detail and style. It is a new form of art, friendly to the environment, as everything is made from recycled material, plus it has a certain sentimental value for the people who nd the road to be their second home. If you like the rough country roads, you’ll know these creatures have a lot of stories to tell. Find your favourite online! Details > www.hubcapcreatures.com

H&H Classic Auctions have in late February auctioned a prestigious and beautiful 1935 Alfa Romeo 6C 2300 Pescara Spyder, the very racing car that was once owned by no other than World War II dictator Benito Musloved style as much as power. The car’s engine was tuned to 95 horsepower as opposed to 65 horsepower of the standard model. Race driver Ercole Borrato competed with this car in the 1936 Mille Miglia race and ended up 13th overall and 3rd in his class. The car so far had four owners and was completely restored in 2005. The starting price was between 800,000 and a million euros. Details > www.classic-auctions.com

How many gadgets do you own that operate on batteries? A notebook. A mobile phone or two. Media players. There’s quite a lot of devices that can black out due to empty battery at the most inappropriate time. That is where Voltaic Generator solar bag (EUR 400) comes to the rescue. The bag holds a 17-inch powerbook inside a protective case. Made out of recycled soda bottle material, the bag is sturdy and water resistant. The solar cells on the outer side generate power and recharge your laptop or other gadgets on the go. There is an indicator light on the handle showing just how full the battery of the device is. Easy, environment friendly and extremely handy. Available also in a backpack edition. Details > www.voltaicsystems.com

A true businessman appreciates all the details of his style. And along with the perfect shoes, goes the perfect belt. Manhattan men’s accessories company Kale Miles offers just such a belt, the new leather and platinum belt with buckle made of eight ounces of platinum. Considering the price of this precious metal, the end price for the belt is EUR 12,000. The price varies slightly depending on the cost of platinum on the market at the day of crafting. The cow leather used for the belt is tanned for over a year, so that the glossy and smooth feel of the surface lasts longer. The buckle is of various designs, but its unique patterns and stylish nesse serve as the nishing touches of this noticeable accessory. Details > www.kalemiles.com

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Cycle World

Cycle world

by Peter Kav i photography Yamaha Racing

This is the story of a boy who followed his dream. He grew up in a place that is difficult to find on a map, left his country as a teenager and never stopped following his goal – to become the best in the world!

“Dad I want to do motocross”

That boy’s name is Chad Reed. He is one of the few racers in the world who can boast of having fought and defeated such big names in motocross and supercross as Ricky Carmichael, Stefan Everts, James Stewart, Michael Pichon and Kevin Windham. When the 18-year old from the small town of Kurri Kurri, also the birthplace of Moto GP Champion Casey Stoner, left his family in 2001, he told his father: “Dad, I’ll be a motocross star, it’s all I want to do and I’ll be the best in the world!” These daring words and determination were regularly put to the test from that moment on, but his achievements conrm that a will of iron can overcome anything. Chad’s rst motorcycle experience came very early. He was racing around with a tiny Yamaha PW 50 at the age of three, and he still holds the motorbike in high esteem: “This little bike is indestructible. It was my rst motorcycle and I still race it against my friends at the mini motocross track behind the house.” His success in racing is also closely linked to Yamaha as he spent most of his professional career riding motorcycles made by the Japanese company. He only spent a single season, the one when he raced in the GP’s 250 ccm category, on a Kawasaki. His unfortunately

deceased team manager, Jan De Groot, recognized a future winner in the young boy from Australia. Jan had an eye for talent and undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Chad. He gave the unknown Australian, who, truth be told, already had two titles of Australian Supercross Champion under his belt, a factory bike, the best crew of mechanics around and a ticket to motocross prime time.

American dreams

But Chad didn’t have it easy from the start. Indeed, he barely qualied for his rst race! But hours upon hours of training at the most demanding dirt tracks in Europe allowed him to progress so rapidly that he only failed to beat multiple World Champion Michael Pichon of France at the close of the 2001 World Grand Prix season. But Chad did not want to spring roots in Europe and only try to win the World Motocross Champion title. His eyes were constantly xed on America, the home of supercross. It was this attractive form of racing in front of tens of thousands of spectators on articial tracks in the arenas of America’s biggest stadiums that drew him like a magnet. But yet again he had to prove himself, despite achieving excellent results in Australia and Europe. And once again, he did not disappoint! He shocked the American public and took the title of AMA East Coast Supercross Champion in the 125 ccm category with his 250 ccm four-stroke Yamaha.

“Dad I want to do motocross”

American dreams

Chad Reed in Action.

He also made an outstanding third-place nish in the nal standings of the Outdoor Nationals. His career has been skyrocketing ever since and despite suffering injuries, he boasts the title of AMA Supercross Champion, three second places in the nal standings and one third place. His results make him one of the top supercross racers of modern times. He also bagged a second and a third place in outdoor motocross. The hard-won status and achievements have allowed Chad to set up a private team with Yamaha’s full support. He’s only the second racer to be able to do so, after the legendary Jeremy McGrath. McGrath is Chad’s role model and Chad mimicked McGrath’s path in focusing on supercross.

Golf – His Second Biggest Love During the American outdoor motocross season, which takes place between late spring and early autumn, Chad takes a break to do what he likes best apart from racing. He and his wife Ellie use the time for visiting family in Australia and for hobbies. Chad is also a skilled surfer. This is somewhat of a given, being a born Australian. Asked what he would do if he was not in racing, he made a

very clear reply: “I’d play golf!” Yes, CR (as he is known among his fellow racers) is crazy about golf. His favourite day goes something like this: eat, sleep, ride a motorcycle and play golf. His most precious possessions are not cars (of which he has seven), but golf clubs.

“Voziti se z motorjem in igrati golf!” To je zgodba o aboriginskem fantu, ki je sledil svojim sanjam. Še kot najstnik je zapustil rodno Avstralijo in družino ter odšel jasnemu cilju naproti. Želim postati najboljši motokrosist na svetu!

Sleepyhead Talking about peculiarities, Chad has also revealed another secret: He has a ritual before every race – a short power nap. He calls himself a real sleepyhead. But there is more to him than everybody knows. He is part Australian Aborigine -- the rst settlers of the continent down under. This makes him a unique role model for young American Indians whom he visits at special meetings. His project of raising awareness of Indian youth; to get them to stay on track and believe in themselves, their difference and abilities, is also supported by the San Mannuel Band of Mission Indians, the chief sponsor. And who could serve as a better role model for youth than a unique supercross hero!

“I spent a lot of time with Chad at mechanic of Jan De Groot’s team.

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Chad Reed wants the holeshot.

Ameriške sanje

A Chadov za etek med profesionalci ni bil preprost. Na prvo dirko se je komaj kvaliciral! Po urah in urah treningov na najtežjih peš enih stezah po Evropi pa je tako skokovito napredoval, da je na koncu sezone 2001 zaostal le za ve kratnim svetovnim prvakom, Francozom Michaelom Pichonom. Toda Chad se ni ustalil v Evropi, želel je osvojiti Ameriko! Danes se lahko pohvali z naslovom AMA-prvaka v superkrosu ter s tremi naslovi podprvaka in enim tretjim mestom. To ga postavlja med najve je dirka e superkrosa zadnjih let. Status in rezultati, ki si jih je prigaral, so mu omogo ili ustanovitev zasebne ekipe od polni tovarniški podpori Yamahe, kar je doslej uspelo le legendarnemu Jeremyju McGrathu. Tudi letos mu kaže odlli no. Njegova Yamaha je opremljena z izpušnimi sistemi Akrapovi . Golf - druga najve ja ljubezen Kot rojeni Avstralec se Chad dobro znajde tudi na deski za surf. Na vprašanje, kaj bi po el, e ne bi dirkal, pa je njegov odgovor jasen: “Igral bi golf!” CR je nor na golf. Njegov tipi ni najljubši dan na kratko opiše takole: “Jesti, spati, voziti se z motorjem in igrati golf!”

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Yamaha’s full support. He’s only the second Jeremy McGrath. McGrath is Chad’s role model and Chad mimicked McGrath’s path

Golf – His Second Biggest Love

Chad Reed uses Akrapovi exhaust system for supercross. The difference between his and the serial exhaust is in the length of the silencer, which is a little shorter because of supercross demands.

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Chad Reed “Voziti se z motorjem in igrati golf!” Sleepyhead

Marko De man (Akrapovi R&D):

fore every race – a short power nap. He calls  unique role model for young American Indiproject of raising awareness of Indian youth;

Mission Indians, the chief sponsor. And who than a unique supercross hero!

“I spent a lot of time with Chad at races and training sessions as the chief mechanic of Jan De Groot’s team. Chad was determined to learn how to race in sand. He was never bothered if he stayed behind the fastest racer and crossed the line completely dirty and full of sand, just as long as he polished his skills for riding in those extreme conditions. In the end, he beneted from such an approach and even if he hated running, he raised his stamina to the highest possible level in half a year. It’s just this determination that’s allowed him to stay in shape after winning his rst podium position and helps him continue making it among the top three.” 35

To je zgodba o aboriginskem fantu, ki je sledil svojim sanjam. Še kot najstnik je zapustil rodno Avstralijo in družino ter odšel jasnemu cilju naproti. Želim postati najboljši motokrosist na svetu!

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Crazy stuff

Welcome to one of the Caribbean’s funkiest resorts, where reggae and rock stars, doctors and lawyers, writers and artists come to taste the real Jamaica. Naomi Campbell has been all around the world (and then some). But it’s a laid-back Jamaican getaway that this frequent ier likes to call home.” These are just two of the praises by leading travel magazines about the Goldeneye property in Jamaica. Writer Ian Fleming described it as: ”The blazing sunshine, natural beauty and the most healthy life I could live”, and it was right here where he crafted all his James Bond novels. In 1992 Goldeneye was transformed by entertainment entrepreneur Chris Blackwell into an elegant resort. Mr Blackwell has plans to build more villas and cottages, and one of them can be yours. You just have to decide what you want and plunk down at least USD 600,000 for a cottage or USD 3 million or more for a lagoon villa.

by Jasmina Dvoršek

I am Flying Daydreaming about becoming a ghter plane pilot? You can turn what you learnt in action lms and computer games into reality in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The Sokol Aircraft plant has been founded there already before World War II and has for over 70 years been the main producer of the famous MiG ghter planes. After the arrival you will be introduced to some of the best pilots in Russia, now employed as test pilots at the plant who will take you on an adrenaline ight with the legendary MiG-29 or Russia’s newest and most advanced high-altitude interceptor, the incredible MiG-31 Foxhound. As the worst adrenaline junkies commented: “Let them organize MiG ights over Washington DC, not Nizhny Novgorod!” www.incredible-adventures.com

Still Want to Drive in the USA?

Don’t Drive too Fast! The world’s largest casino is the Foxwoods Resort Casino which is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It boasts more than 7000 slot machines, 400 tables for 17 different types of table games, a high-tech Race Book, the world’s largest Bingo Hall, the 1400-seat Fox Theatre and over 25 restaurants, with a total capacity to entertain more than 40,000 guests each day. The hotel offers 1416 guest rooms and suites, including the 824 room Grand Pequot Tower, 312 room Great Cedar Hotel and the 280 room Two Trees Inn. Now, you have an idea where to spend, or if you are an optimist, make your money!

If a car is travelling at 55 mph (88 kph), it will travel 56 feet (17 meters) before the driver can shift his foot from the accelerator to the brake.

Expensive Ride In March last year a Briton from Surrey literally took his brother’s Bugatti Veyron for a spin. With a speed of more than 100 mph (160 kmh) he lost control, collided with a van and then crashed into nearby trees. Luckily no one was seriously injured, but we do not know what happened to the driver, after his brother got a hold of him. The car was insured and the damage (not counting the van) was estimated to more than a million euros.

A world renowned jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels revealed one of the most expensive pens in the world last February. It took the company over 18 months to create a limited edition of a writing instrument called the Mystery Masterpiece. You can choose from three variations, each set studded with 20 carats of sapphires, emeralds or rubies and enhanced with 840 diamonds. And not to see somebody else using the same pen, a total of only nine sets were sold for a price of approximately half a million euros per set.

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Crazy stuff

Vacation Like James Bond

Jasmina Dvoršek

36 Daydreaming about becoming a ghter plane pilot? You can turn what you learnt in lms and computer games into reality in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The Sokol Aircraft plant has been founded there already before World War II and has for over 70 years been the main producer of the famous ghter planes. After the arrival you will be introduced to some of the best pilots in Russia, now employed as test pilots at the plant who will take you on an adrenaline ight with the legendary MiG-29 or Russia’s newest and most advanced high-altitude interceptor, the incredible MiG-31 Foxhound. As the worst adrenaline junkies commented: “Let them organize MiG ights over Washington DC, not Nizhny Novgorod!”

Don’t Drive too Fast!

For the Big Boys

Spending Big Time The world’s largest casino is the Foxwoods Resort Casino which is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It boasts more than 7000 slot machines, 400 tables for 17 different types of table games, a high-tech Race Book, the world’s largest Bingo Hall, the 1400-seat Fox Theatre and over 25 restaurants, with a total capacity to entertain more than 40,000 guests each day. The hotel offers 1416 guest rooms and suites, including the 824 room Grand Pequot Tower, 312 room Great Cedar Hotel and the 280 room Two Trees Inn. Now, you have an idea where to spend, or if you are an optimist, make your money!

If a car is travelling at 55 mph (88 kph), it will travel 56 feet (17 meters) before the driver can shift his foot from the accelerator to the brake.

In March last year a Briton from Surrey literally took his brother’s Bugatti Veyron for a spin. With a speed of more than 100 mph (160 kmh) he lost control, collided with a van and then crashed into nearby trees. Luckily no one was seriously injured, but we do not know what happened to the driver, after his brother got a hold of him. The car was insured and the damage (not counting the van) was estimated to more than a million euros.

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Worth to Write Down Your Ideas A world renowned jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels revealed one of the most expensive pens in the world last February. It took the company over 18 months to create a limited edition of a writing instrument called the Mystery Masterpiece. You can choose from three variations, each set studded with 20 carats of sapphires, emeralds or rubies and enhanced with 840 diamonds. And not to see somebody else using the same pen, a total of only nine sets were sold for a price of approximately half a million euros per set.

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