Jonas Folger won't be racing for MotoGP 2018

All fans will be very happy if they will have their own rider from their own country. But not every country gets a rider who can race in MotoGP. I myself am from Indonesia and until now we don't have any rider who is able to join MotoGP again, since we had Doni Tata Pradita long time ago.

And just now, as the first test approaching, I read the MotoGP news that Jonas Folger, the only rider at this time from Germany, finally will not race again for whole 2018. It's very sad news, but he was already not able to race since Motegi 2017 due his health condition.

Jonas Folger announced he won't be racing in 2018 as he does not feel physically and mentally ready for joining this championship. Of course he is also very sad  but for him the important for now is to bring his mental and physical health again.

Team manager Herve Poncharal also was shocked by the decision but totally respect it.

Not easy to understand because he's still a very young and he was also very fast when he got a chance to join to MotoGP at the end of 2016, and he proved his talent when he was challenging Marc Marquez for victory at the German Grand Prix in July 2017.. But sometime we can not see the inside and don't know how hard this championship is. 

So this is why I don't like when some fans "booing" another rider who is not their favorite one. I have my one favorite rider in MotoGP but I always respect all of them because they put all their life to be so competitive and to be safe in the track.

Get well soon Jonas Folger hope you can be back soon on the track.

Beautiful Victory of Valentino Rossi at Misano 2014

The 2014 year for valentine Rossi is very important for his whole career after suffered on the 2 years to tame the Red bike and comeback to his baby on 2013 and not have very good synergy on the first year bike but on this year almost in every race held by, The Doctor always able to put himself and the baby on the podium even though we can’t see his smile yet on the highest podium.

But valentine Rossi not only waiting without doing anything for give all his fans and this sport  his smile on the highest podium, he and team really working on it. Change and learn the new style of his ride for his new baby, Find the best setting for got great synergy with the tyre, knowing and understanding how to get the good position in Qualifying practice and so many on. 

His charisma still attached tightly on him self, no riders at this moment can able to even near by to his charismatic, lot of other riders having a great talent but no body can have complete package style as Valentino Rossi has, in my view. Magical of Valentino Rossi is so incredible.

And finally the time we waiting just came, this victory more than only victory for Valentino Rossi, not only because with this win made him able to break new record to be the first riders who achieve 5,000 points across all the classes, but this win also his first win in Misano since Misano 2009 and it more special because the first win of him with his baby this years happened on his home race  at the Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini or we more familiar to called this circuit with Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and as we know clearly how close the friendship between both of him and how the way Valentino Rossi always remembering his friend in every single activity he doing. As the Misano is his home town race also the spectator who almost all of them came for cheer and supporting him of course made the crowd getting wild and incredible happy with this winning.

Hilarious and full of joy for all his fans around the world and also for this sport, we never boring to always look the way he ride and the way he celebrate all the victory he get. Why it looks so mega ? … the answer is totally easy and sure, because the one who get it is the magical of MotoGP with the name of Valentino Rossi. The one who always able to change from Victory be big spirit for everybody who following this sport. He not only riding his baby but he share all passion he has for this sport, the love  he has for all his fans and the high skill of Valentino Rossi on the way he reach this win.

Now after very great and sensational winning on his career, he began to stringing what would be achieved this year after his next 2 years contract he already had with Yamaha. And as we know Valentino Rossi always so humble and realistic, We already know to put goal this year to reach 10^th time World champion is not possible due the strong of Marc Marquez with his Honda this year, so he put to using the momentum winning in Misano be the booster to be Runner up for this year, due his world standing score only different one point with the Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa. And from all of it also to be able to put more target for the next year and with what we look for, nothing impossible when we do everything with all passion we have, focus, keep trying and believe. 

For the entire ideals goal that we want to achieve, we always need passing through the journey that requires patience and confidence. When everyone doubted and scoffed at what we dream about, as long as we believe and strive, in some point always we will find the key to open the door, there is always a hammer to destroy the thick wall, because in every dark in the night we will always find the bright of morning sun -dsulistiyo-

How To Reach Tavullia (Valentino Rossi Paradise)

Italy… when you heard the name of that country, the first word you will remember is Mode and continue with Rome, Classic, Beautiful and many interesting thing there, but for all Bike Sport Lover when we mention Italy we will suddenly goes to Valentino Rossi and continue with Tavullia.

Tavullia is very beautiful village with so many enchanting green valleys. Before I had my opportunity to visit here I always wonder how to reach Tavullia, which airport is the best and the easiest to reach there and so many questions and always come to the result that must be difficult to go there. But after my visit on 31 March 2014, I just realized the way to go there is not as difficult as I was thinking before.

I think it is the best way to share my experience here for all Valentino Rossi fans especially and for all bike lovers in general. I know that maybe so many lucky persons already came here and know better than me but sharing a little thing I know maybe can share so many happiness with other who has the same dream to come here.

We can reach Tavullia  from Rimini airport but at this time I landed for first time in Europe at Bologna Airport. Yes it was my 1^st experience to Europe and all my friends in my country said why I didn’t go to Rome or another big city in Italy which is it guaranteed with very beautiful things there. But it was back again to what my dream was.

Yes as everybody know I adore with the spirit of Valentino Rossi and I want to know close how the Big Star can be so humble to live in the little city / village as Tavullia. It must be something great there, and it was true, after around 2 hours in the car and that moment I’m so lucky because a friend from Italy picked me up at Bologna, but if nobody pick you up there, don’t worry, you can go by train from Bologna to Pasero and after that we can continue with bus to Tavullia (before arrive Tavullia we need to change in one shuttle, but all direction was very clear), and the bus will bring us definitely  in front of central of Tavullia and it is  indeed the Official Fan Club of Valentino Rossi. 

Incredible view when you touch down Tavullia the famous sign board already waiting us and before you arrive to the central of Tavullia, you can see the big ranch of VR46 and also you will be shocked by the view at the light poles along on the street you will find so many flag of Valentino Rossi and almost in every home they put sticker of Magic number 46.

"Bellissima" that words came out from my mouth on that moment. Really feel that you are at the Valentino Rossi Paradise. You will feel so close with the legend when you come and walk in the central of Tavullia.

The first most place to visit of course the office  on Fan club, all staffs there will welcoming you with very nice smile and attitude, you will never think that it’s your first time there, totally as family. We can see on that office display on wall  t-shirts of VR46 official fan club since 1998 (the design is still very simple but as always it’s still awesome with the yellow magic color), and also we can see how Valentino Rossi celebration pictures on the fence of the fan club. Due maybe we can’t meet Valentino Rossi there so the official fan club made standing photo of him complete with his smile, and on top of that we will see on the wall his huge picture with the baby bike.

The wonderful thing wasn’t only stop on that area, they have connecting door to the restaurant and café, on  one side we can come to the  café of VR46 and we can have some snacks,  coffee and ice cream with unique name related with the Doctor there. The price is affordable but the taste is so incredible great. From the back door we can find the nice place to sitting and watching the beautiful view of Tavullia and we can walk into the VR46store (Open on Saturday and Sunday) and on other side we can eat great menu on Pizza da Rossi, the design of the restaurant is very unbelievable, classic and comfort plus be more completely awesome because they who serve us all are wearing  black t-shirt of Valentino Rossi. No doubt,  Valentino Rossi has very good art on him self, so everything touched and related with him never failed, it’s always been gorgeous.

That’s all we can find in the central of Tavullia, also we can find café and store who also sell many merchandise about Valentino Rossi and the late Marco Simoncelli, but if we walk around we can see lots of interesting things as we know Valentino Rossi house was also here (but please don’t disturb him, he need some peace before the race time).

One of the buildings which always people think unbelievable is Office and Factory of VR46. Yes it’s awesome when we can understand how all the merchandise made with the professional staff of Valentino Rossi there, not only merchandise of him but all riders who have partnership with this company as Marc Marquez and others. The factory was very big and clean, they have very good gate with logo of VR 46. By entering we will find large and luxury lobby and they have stair with VR academy logo on the wall when we stop on the plat form of the stair. On the 2^nd floor you will find hanger with  lot of riders hat who have partnership with VR46, and after that we can see office room with  very minimalist and classic, totally lovely atmosphere  for all the employees on this company. They all very humble and always put smile while working. Perfect company ever, organized well and still full of friendship. No stress at all on their face. Valentino Rossi really designs in with the fantastic taste of him. And on the  lower ground the place how all products of VR46 put on very organize folder and storage. Awesome

Even though take less than 3-4 hours and we all reach what we want to see, but surround  Tavullia there are so many beautiful place we must visit, historical castle and also not too far from there we can come to museum of Super Sic 58.

For me it was the unbelievable trip ever, lots of surprising, lots of beautiful things happened and lots of things which make you understand why so many people love Valentino Rossi. Unforgettable journey to Tavullia

Everyone in Tavullia recognizes how humble Valentino Rossi in his daily life, how sincere Valentino Rossi in raising his country and his region, and how serious Valentino Rossi to develop young rider for this sport. 

In my view  Valentino Rossi is not only the greatest one  on the motor bike sport, but he was also the greatest person in the life of humanity. Definitely recommend to be the best idol ever ~ dsulistiyo




on the next post some incredible photo from my trip

Valentino Rossi is My Hero MOTOGP 2014

Meet Valentino Rossi for all fans and for all who adore with him is very great experience. Also for me as one of the million of his fans always got the chance to meet and talk with him, and every time I meet him, all of my body was always shaking because of his charisma and lots of charming of the living legend.

At this time, I get my luckiness again to watch The 1st test of 2014 Season and came to the Press Conference of Yamaha.  At the first, this press conference went very well as it should be and finished with very successful. All media came to the stage for interviewing all riders and as usual Valentino Rossi have more a lot of attention.

And after that all finish I just standing beside the stair of the stage, don’t even want to bother of  journalist to find information, after the interview finish Valentino Rossi walking to the stair and when he look at me, he just stop and smile and said :

VR :  “heyyy, how are you?” 

 I really shock and look with unbelievable eyes, only saw him already make my body shaking how about when he greets me first! It was such and unforgettable moment ever!!  

Me: “I’m doing good, how are you? Very happy to look your 1st day result test”

VR : “Thanks for support…” (with his humble smile while patting my shoulder friendly)

And he went up again to the stage because need to do some interview with four media Television.

Really unbelievable, The biggest rider ever on this sport who have million fans can remember with his fans. It happened to me not only one time, he already couple of times greet me first even only for couple of second but it’s really greatest  attitude come from the amazing rider.

And After that, I went up to the stage only for chat up with other Yamaha riders, they all very nice. Valentino just finish 1 interview with TV media and when he look at me, I just don't brave to say want photo with him due with his busy time but Valentino Rossi maybe understands that I’m coming only to see him and he gives his busy time to come and took a photo with me. One of his management said “Not time for photo Valentino, you still have 3 media again to interview” with Italian accent very polite and friendly.

Valentino Rossi and Dsulistiyo

VR : “Ok, it’s ok I only take a photo for a minute with her” (smile look at me and talk a little bit with me while he embrace my shoulder as he always do with all his fans) 

Me : “Thank you Valentino Rossi, you really kind" 

VR : (Smile…)

And after that he continue and sitting on his bike for doing some  interview again.

See…I have nothing again to say, Valentino Rossi is a very different idol, he gave his busy time for always treat well his fans. He knows so well that he is busy, he knows so well that he have million fans , and he knows so well how to make his fans keep loyal with him.

After that Press Conference I can slept very tight, I always believe that I’m very proud to be his fans, I put my adore in the right person.

On the next day February 5th, the 2nd day of 1st MotoGP test 2014, I come to the circuit around 10am, walking around the paddock and chat with some journalists in media center. Look the result of the Valentino Rossi’s test is still not get the best shape on the timesheet, but as we already understand the test is going not for be fastest but to know and understand the placing and to try lots of setting to find the weaknesses and the goodness from the bike for the input to the engineering and mechanic. But before lunch time Valentino Rossi found the best setting and jump up to the big 3 and finish the test on 2nd place.

Around 2pm, my luckiness come again to me, Yamaha give a chance to visit Yamaha’s paddock and for me it’s truly the first experience I never think it will happened to me. Not many people can get this chance, but I can be 1 of them lucky, so happy.

Valentino Rossi Box, Feb 4th 2014

And it’s truly as destiny for me, at the moment Valentino Rossi already come back from the track and has discussion with the team. We don’t want to bother his work so we just only saw from very close how actually the team works on the box. Really incredible experience for me, and said thank you for all person who made it come true.

And one of Yamaha crew said like this to me: “You’re really lucky when other come to the box, Valentino ride  his bike on the track but you can meet him on the box, great!” (with his Japanese accent)

Corner 2 Sepang International Circuit, SSK

At the afternoon 2 hours before track close, I found my fortune again, I  get a chance  to get around to every corner of the Sepang circuit. It's not my first experience already had this chance before, but for now more special because I can really visit every corner  so I can see closly when  the riders doing breaking in every corner. Incredible show.

One of media Malaysia took photo of me on the corner 2 Sepang circuit and he just gave very great art result. The photo of me like use poster as a background but actually it was really riders on the track. Just brilliant idea for him.

The Star Newspaper, Feb 7th 2014

After all very great experience I got little bit surprise, one of photo me in the corner too publish in one of Malaysian Newspaper "The Star" , Greatly appreciated with the media which gives great appreciation away to fans.

I share it not  for make people jealous and hate me; I just want to share the humble spirit of Valentino Rossi. Once someday we can be a big people don’t ever forget with the humanity side.

Doing everything with full heart and people will notice by itself.

 Don’t ever give up because you never know when the result will come.

 When we  believe we can find way, when we trying hard we can find the result, when we do with love we can get everything we dream for ~ dsulistiyo

Thanks Valentino Rossi for every good things you gave to us: “Brave, consistence,  patience , high spirit  and the important one the humbleness”

Misano MotoGP Test 2013 Impressed All Riders

One day after a very great race in the Grand Prix of San Marino, some team spent one day to do some test for the next couple race left on this season and also some team were preparing the new bike for the next MotoGP 2014 season.

One of the happy team on this test was Yamaha Factory after their success using new seamless shift gearbox which help a lot of their riders to rode and won the Misano Grand Prix with Jorge Lorenzo after lots of struggling with duo Honda on the other race before they used it. We already know when Jorge Lorenzo gets the awesome winning there, the ninth time world champion Valentino Rossi can’t get his precious podium in his home race, after got problem with breaking and entering corner so it forced him to only on the 4th position after a very good front row started. He already did 146% to get the podium for all his fans in Misano but unfortunately not the time yet.

But on this test, both of them have the same happiness with the result on the one day test. Having the same point of view, Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo admit that the new engine for 2014 a little bit similar with the 2013 bike, and overall is good. But the most important thing for them is to test the race bike for the next race in Motorland Aragon, and hope that they will gain a good result. Have two Yamaha factory on Aragon Podium must be the main purpose for the team.

Pic from @marcmarquez93 Twitter

The fastest bike of this season, Honda bike also have very impressing result of the one day test, as often as what we have on 2013 season, the wonder boy Marc Marquez set the fastest time again with 1.33.264 and he tried lots of things with the setup and also geometry, even though the geometry test caused him a small crashed when he try it. But at the end, the test was very good and make him more confident to face next year season with the new prototype bike, and the important one is the test also make a big step for the five remaining race a head, which maybe can make him to be the world champion on his first time debut on MotoGP class.

And his team mate Dani Pedrosa who had very great battle on Misano 2013 for 2nd place also happy with this test. On this one day test Dani Pedrosa get more concentrated with the race bike for the rest of the 2013 season to make him able to solve the rear grip issue and only tried three or four laps with the new bike for 2014.

Pic from @nicky_hayden instagram

And the other factory bike who also do the test was Ducati team, after a very hard season in 2013, after Valentino Rossi leave, the team unable to finish on big 5. Really hard way to saw Ducati team who's struggling enough at Misano 2013. But the team still trying to find something to solve their problem and put some hope on the next season and the five race left on this season.

Andrea Dovizioso who still has contract on 2014 not doing the test on any new parts but did the test with the balancing of the bike and they also tried the bigger breaks which might they use in Motegi race, and for the preparation on the next race at Aragon they also try to use hard tire and worked well.

While disappointed news came for Nicky Hayden, after all his good and loyal work with this team since 2009, the team already said that Nicky Hayden will not get the new chassis as Dovisiozo has. This thing happened because of the lacked of the parts to build two versions of the bike. But as we know when Nicky Hayden's contract is not renewed for 2014, so it makes the team will not put lots of effort for him and it’s not only happened on this team but also on the other team. But sometime the team will not so obvious to tell about it for the sake of relationship and or the team still can provide the new things if the position of the bike on world standing is on big three.

Nothing we can do with this situation, only one thing we can hope is that Nicky Hayden will keep staying on MotoGP championship with any other bike, because as we know he's really a good rider who also  the world champion in 2006

This is one thing who's not only come on this sport but also into this real life. We never know what will happened in front of us, the best think we could do is to do the best with whatever we have right now and be grateful with it. Once the thing happened not as the same as what we want the think we can do is face it and put positive think in our mind. Nothing is forever. The past is experience, today is the life and the future is a mystery. Just do it.