International Men's Day 2025: Celebrating Riders Who Made History On Two Wheels

On International Men's Day 2025, attention turns to riders who have left a lasting mark on motorcycling. From breaking records to achieving milestones across racing and endurance, these men have shaped the sport's history on two wheels. Their contributions highlight not only individual talent but also the evolution of motorcycling itself, offering inspiration to enthusiasts and underscoring the enduring appeal of motorcycles worldwide.

Valentino Rossi

Valentino Rossi, one of the greatest names in motorcycle racing, holds an unmatched legacy in the sport. With 9 World Championships, including 7 premier class titles, he remains the most decorated rider in MotoGP history. Rossi's career boasts 115 Grand Prix wins across all classes and 89 premier class victories, both all-time records. He also holds the record for most podiums (235 total), with 199 in the premier class-a testament to his consistency, charisma, and dominance over two decades.

Stephane Peterhansel

Stephane Peterhansel, nicknamed Mr. Dakar, holds a record 14 Dakar Rally victories-six on motorcycles and eight in cars. His unmatched consistency and endurance across decades make him the most successful competitor in the rally's history.

Stephane Peterhansel

Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop, born in 1989, is the most successful rider in Isle of Man TT history with 33 wins and 51 podiums. He also boasts 124 Irish road race victories, showcasing unmatched dominance in real road racing. Known for his fearless style and relentless drive, Dunlop has redefined speed and legacy across generations of competitive motorcycling.

Michael Dunlop

Ivan Cervantes

Ivan Cervantes, five-time Enduro World Champion and Triumph Global Ambassador, secured the Guinness World Records title for the greatest distance covered on a motorcycle in 24 hours. Riding a Tiger 1200 GT Explorer at Italy's Nardo Technical Center, he clocked 4,012.53 km on April 30, 2023-surpassing the previous mark of 3,406 km by over 600 km, a feat comparable to riding from London to the Great Pyramid of Giza in a single day.

Ivan Cervantes

Alex Harvill

Alex Harvill (1992-2021), the American motocross racer and stunt performer, is remembered as a daredevil who redefined the limits of courage on two wheels. Holder of Guinness World Records for the longest ramp-to-dirt and dirt-to-dirt jumps, Harvill tragically lost his life on June 17, 2021, while attempting another record-breaking feat. His legacy stands as a salute to fearless determination and unyielding passion for motorcycling.

Alex Harvill