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1. Three weeks into our poll to find the favourite Biker Friendly Cafe in the UK, as voted for by members of THE BIKER GUIDE facebook group...

   Posted on 9:00am Monday 16th Oct 2017

   A lot of votes and movement this week where The Bikers Cove retain their 1st place, with Hot Tram Roll storming into 2nd place, Goodfillers sandwich bar in 3rd and joint 4th for Lynn's Raven Cafe and Route 59 Cafe!

    

   Moving into the top ten are - Hungry Hogs, Owls Nest Tea Room Diner, The Pit Stop Diner Stockton, Ponderosa Café and Hartside Top Cafe.

    

   New entries this week are - Dinkys Dinah, Fourways Café, Rockyjo’s, Knott End Cafe, Junction 26 Diner, Lakeside Cafe, Onehouse, Blenkinsopp Castle Inn and Tea Room and The Doof Cafe.

    

   Voting takes place on THE BIKER GUIDE facebook group, via the pinned poll at the top of the page.

    

   www.facebook.com/groups/thebikerguide/

    

   The poll will run until November.

    

   

    

   Total votes as of 16th October 2017

   The Bikers Cove - 143 votes
   Hot Tram Roll - 83 votes
   Goodfillers sandwich bar - 42 votes
   Lynn's Raven Cafe - 37 votes
   Route 59 Cafe - 37 votes
   Hungry Hogs near Belton A47 - 22 votes
   Owls Nest Tea Room Diner - 17 votes
   Squires Bikers-cafe - 15 votes
   Chequered Flag SW - 15 votes
   The Pit Stop Diner Stockton - 10 votes
   Ponderosa Café - 9 votes
   Super Sausage Cafe - 8 votes
   Hartside Top Cafe - 8 votes
   Devils Bridge - 7 votes
   Loomies - 6 votes
   The Leadburn Motor Crossroads Cafe - 6 votes
   The Filling Station - 5 votes
   Steel Horse Cafe - 4 votes
   Wessons Cafe - 3 votes
   Jacks Hill Cafe - 3 votes
   H-Cafe Berinsfield - 3 votes
   Doms Bike Stop - 3 votes
   Whistlestop Cafe North Wales Ltd. - 3 votes
   Seaways Cafe - 3 votes
   Willingham Woods Kiosk - 2 votes
   Ladybower Cafe - 2 votes
   The Whistlestop Cafe, Whitby - 2 votes
   Nell's Cafe - 2 votes
   Yondermanns - 2 votes
   Tooters Diner - 1 vote
   Billy's on the Road - 1 vote
   Grindleford Station Cafe - 1 vote
   Ryka's Cafe - 1 vote
   Spitfire Cafe - 1 vote
   Original Tea Hut - 1 vote
   Silver Ball Cafe - 1 vote
   Oasis Cafe - Scarborough - 1 vote
   Dinkys Dinah - 1 vote (new entry)
   Fourways Café - 1 vote (new entry)
   Rockyjo’s - 1 vote (new entry)
   Knott End Cafe - 1 vote (new entry)
   Junction 26 Diner - 1 vote (new entry)
   Lakeside Cafe, Onehouse - 1 vote (new entry)
   Blenkinsopp Castle Inn and Tea Room - 1 vote (new entry)
   The Doof Cafe - 1 vote (new entry)

    

   *Please note the poll is on the facebook group for THE BIKER GUIDE, as the group has the facility for a poll and a tick count.

    

   When we started this a few years back, we used to add all the votes up from comments, which as we are sure you can appreciate took a long time. By using the 'poll' facility on the group, it is easy for all to see the vote.

    

   As stated, this is a poll as voted for by members of THE BIKER GUIDE facebook group, ran by THE BIKER GUIDE website, so to cast your vote for your favourite Biker Friendly Cafe in the UK, just do so on the group - If you are not a member simply request to join the group.

    

   We did look into running an external poll, however this meant people had to supply emails and register, by using the poll on the facebook group the only prerequisite is to be part of the group, with no personal details given.

    

   We have lots of places popular with Bikers included on THE BIKER GUIDE website, from the south to the north of Great Britain, into Wales and to the Highlands of Scotland.

    

   See THE BIKER GUIDE website for extensive listings.
   
   

   www.thebikerguide.co.uk/bikerfriendlymeetingplaces.html

2. Two weeks into our poll to find the favourite Biker Friendly Cafe in the UK

   Posted on 9:00am Monday 9th Oct 2017

   As voted for by members of THE BIKER GUIDE facebook group and the leader board is...

   The Bikers Cove - 109 votes
   Goodfillers sandwich bar - 43 votes
   Hot Tram Roll - 39 votes
   Lynn's Raven Cafe - 34 votes
   Route 59 Cafe - 28 votes
   Squires Bikers-cafe - 11 votes
   Chequered Flag SW - 10 votes
   Super Sausage Cafe - 7 votes
   Devils Bridge - 6 votes
   Loomies - 6 votes
   Hartside Top Cafe - 6 votes
   Hungry Hogs near Belton A47 - 6 votes
   The Leadburn Motor Crossroads Cafe - 5 votes
   Owls Nest Tea Room Diner - 5 votes
   Ponderosa Café - 4 votes
   Jacks Hill Cafe - 3 votes
   H-Cafe Berinsfield - 3 votes
   Doms Bike Stop - 3 votes
   Steel Horse Cafe - 3 votes
   The Filling Station - 2 votes
   Wessons Cafe - 2 votes
   The Whistlestop Cafe, Whitby - 2 votes
   Yondermanns - 2 votes
   Seaways Cafe - 2 votes
   Willingham Woods Kiosk - 2 votes
   Ladybower Cafe - 2 votes
   Spitfire Cafe - 1 vote
   Nell's Cafe - 1 vote
   Oasis Cafe - Scarborough - 1 vote
   Tooters Diner - 1 vote
   Billy's on the Road - 1 vote
   The Pit Stop Diner Stockton - 1 vote
   Grindleford Station Cafe - 1 vote
   Ryka's Cafe - 1 vote
   Whistlestop Cafe North Wales Ltd. - 1 vote
   Original Tea Hut - 1 vote
   Silver Ball Cafe - 1 vote

   Go here to vote - as a member of THE BIKER GUIDE facebook group - www.facebook.com/groups/thebikerguide

   The poll will run until November.

   

3. Michelin Introduces New Tyres for Select 2018 Harley-Davidson® Softail® Motorcycles

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 17th Sep 2017

   Michelin introduces Scorcher® tyres to equip the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy®, Low Rider® and Breakout® motorcycles which were revealed in mid-August.  

   For select 2018 Softail motorcycles, two new Michelin-Harley-Davidson co-branded Scorcher tyres are available as original equipment. The MICHELIN Scorcher® 31 features traditional cruiser styling cues while the MICHELIN Scorcher® 11 provides a sportier look. The compounds selected for the treads of the new MICHELIN Scorcher® 11 and the new MICHELIN Scorcher® 31 deliver superior grip in cold, wet and damp conditions, as well as longer service life. The Scorcher® “11” and Scorcher® “31” are factory-installed on many models, and can be installed as a replacement tyre on other specified models.

   Michelin worked with Harley-Davidson® for two years to develop these new tyres. Using advanced modeling, engineers from both companies were able to work virtually across global research centers to co-design the tyres and fine-tune them to exact specifications. The focused efforts, rigorous quality standards and collaboration resulted in tyres that are perfectly matched to deliver the performance needs of the motorcycles.

   The exclusive look and performance of these new Harley-Davidson® motorcycles has led to the availability of exclusive sizes. For example, in a landmark first in the cruiser motorcycle market, the new Fat Boy® combines a 160/60R18 front MICHELIN Scorcher® 11 with a 240/40R18 rear for a bold, distinctive stance, plus exceptional riding pleasure and a great feel.

   Meanwhile, in addition to providing riders with a lightweight feel, the lighter weight and enhanced high-speed stability made possible by the use of Aramid fibre* – another feature of Michelin’s hypersport tyres – helps to maintain the tyres’ profile and ensure consistent performance at high speeds

   Front (130/60B21) and rear (240/40R18) MICHELIN Scorcher® 11s are the original equipment on Breakout® models, while the Low Rider® models are originally equipped with MICHELIN Scorcher® 31s front (110/90B19) and rear (180/70B16).

   These new MICHELIN Scorcher® tyres will be available across Harley-Davidson’s extensive network, as well as from specialist dealers.

   (*) Except 110/90B19

   About Michelin

   Michelin, the leading tyre company, is dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility, sustainably; designing and distributing the most suitable tyres, services and solutions for its clients’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve the mobility industry. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 171 countries, has 111,700 employees and operates 68 production facilities in 17 countries which together produced 187 million tyres in 2016.

   www.michelin.com

4. We have a message from a visitor to the Church House Inn - "Great place for a ride out and lovely food, served with a smile."

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 16th Sep 2017

   A family run pub, close to the centre of the beautiful market town of Congleton in Cheshire, with the friendliest of atmospheres and a genuine welcome from Barbara, Graham and staff.

   Serving home-made food at very reasonable prices, where the menu includes various starters, burgers, steaks, pies, baguettes, New York Chicken, Roast of the day and a great two course special... Leave room for yummy deserts such as Sticky Ginger Sponge, Apple Pie, Cheshire Farm ice-cream and/or a Hot chocolate fudge cake! Dine indoors or 'al fresco' in the gardens.

   Enjoy a selection of real ales, in the large beer gardens at the front and rear of the pub, which is home to the Buglawton Bear, an impressive bear carved by the European chainsaw carving champion.

   Also the meeting place of the Beartown Bikers Club, Wyche Classic Motorbike Club and Congleton Motorbike & Trials Riders Club. 

   Open all day from noon. Five pitch caravan site at the rear. Large car park.

   See more here -

   www.thebikerguide.co.uk/bikerfriendlypubscheshire.html

5. Dalegate Market, with independent shops, pop up shops, supermarket, fuel station and Deepdale Café, where Bikers are most welcome...

   Posted on 11:00am Wednesday 13th Sep 2017

   At the heart of the North Norfolk Coast, along the A149 coast road, in the small village of Burnham Deepdale, yards from Deepdale Camping and the salt marshes.

   Open all year, Dalegate Market is a great little North Norfolk Coast hub, with plenty of parking for bikes and plenty of space to sit inside or outside of Deepdale Cafe for a bite to eat. 

   Deepdale Cafe serving hearty breakfasts, lunches, Afternoon Tea, daily specials, coffees and cakes. Open daily, from 7.30am to 5pm in the Summer and 8am to 4pm in the Winter.

   www.dalegatemarket.co.uk

   www.facebook.com/dalegate.market