A Dizzying Lap Of Assen + Video

Troy Siahaan
by Troy Siahaan

Nilox, the official action camera sponsor for the World Superbike series, has provided this clip of a lap around the Assen circuit in the Netherlands. “The Cathedral of Speed,” as it’s known, is a fan favorite because of its rich history. Its layout has also lent itself to some spectacular racing over the years. Come along with Giuliano Rovelli, President of Parkin Go, former race team owner, avid race fan, and former racer himself, as he takes us on a lap of the circuit.

Riding a Honda CBR1000RR fitted with a multitude of Nilox cameras, including one attached to a boom which swivels around his helmet, we get a dramatic edit of Rovelli lapping at speed. The video also shows a small glimpse of his body movements, as well as the lean angles modern sportbikes are capable of. It’s a cool effect, that boom-mounted camera, but we imagine it must get distracting after a while. Either way, it makes for an entertaining video, although the constant jump cuts can get a little dizzying at times. Enjoy.

Troy Siahaan
Troy Siahaan

Troy's been riding motorcycles and writing about them since 2006, getting his start at Rider Magazine. From there, he moved to Sport Rider Magazine before finally landing at Motorcycle.com in 2011. A lifelong gearhead who didn't fully immerse himself in motorcycles until his teenage years, Troy's interests have always been in technology, performance, and going fast. Naturally, racing was the perfect avenue to combine all three. Troy has been racing nearly as long as he's been riding and has competed at the AMA national level. He's also won multiple club races throughout the country, culminating in a Utah Sport Bike Association championship in 2011. He has been invited as a guest instructor for the Yamaha Champions Riding School, and when he's not out riding, he's either wrenching on bikes or watching MotoGP.

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