... came to our home to see my husband John Melling who was terminally ill. We had a lovely afternoon catching up with old friends and it really cheered him up.

Unfortunately, John passed away peacefully on 25^th June 2017 and, once again, CAT MCC supported myself and our family by escorting him on his last ride on 4^th July. I will be eternally grateful to them for their love, friendship and support.

Supplied by Tania Melling

A full-powered Youth AX Experience makes its debut at Motorcycle Live with two mini-AX dirt tracks suitable for novice and intermediate riders aged between four and 12. Partnered with electric bike manufacturer, Kuberg, the limited-edition Arenacross Range of bikes will be available to ride. Advance bookings now being taken!

Yamaha is going all out at this year's Motorcycle Live, bringing its Dark Side MT Tour test rides, a Nick Sanders feature where you can meet the man himself, plus a 20th Anniversary display of the YZF-R1 including some very special machines.

The top 10...

1st - The Bikers Cove - 170 votes  
2nd - Hot Tram Roll - 128 votes
3rd - Hungry Hogs near Belton A47 - 82 votes
4th - Route 59 Cafe - 58 votes
5th joint - Goodfillers sandwich bar - 43 votes
5th joint - Lynn's Raven Cafe - 43 votes
6th - Doms Bike Stop - 32 votes
7th - Squires Bikers-cafe - 24 votes
8th - Owls Nest Tea Room Diner - 22 votes
9th - The Pit Stop Diner Stockton - 21 votes
10th - Chequered Flag SW - 18 votes

Lakeside Cafe, Onehouse - 17 votes
Ponderosa Café - 13 votes
The Leadburn Motor Crossroads Cafe - 12 votes
Super Sausage Cafe - 9 votes
Devils Bridge - 9 votes
Hartside Top Cafe - 7 votes
Loomies - 6 votes
The Filling Station - 6 votes
Jacks Hill Cafe - 4 votes
The Doof Cafe - 4 vote
H-Cafe Berinsfield - 4 votes
Steel Horse Cafe - 4 votes
Wessons Cafe - 3 votes
Whistlestop Cafe North Wales Ltd. - 3 votes
The Whistlestop Cafe, Whitby - 3 votes
Seaways Cafe - 3 votes
Ladybower Cafe - 3 votes
Grindleford Station Cafe - 3 votes
Oakdene - 3 votes (added manually as an exseption)
GMEC Motorcycle Cafe - 2 votes
Nell's Cafe - 2 votes
Ace Cafe - 2 votes
Yondermanns - 2 votes
Willingham Woods Kiosk - 2 votes
The Haven - 2 votes
Spitfire Cafe - 1 vote
Iron Horse Ranch House - 1 vote
Oasis Cafe - Scarborough - 1 vote
Sam's Diner - 1 vote
Junction 26 Diner - 1 vote
Tooters Diner - 1 vote
Food Stop Bikers Cafe Bridgnorth - 1 vote
Billy's on the Road - 1 vote
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn - 1 vote
Ryka's Cafe - 1 vote
Original Tea Hut - 1 vote
Silver Ball Cafe - 1 vote
Knott End Cafe - 1 vote
Dinkys Dinah - 1 vote
Fourways Café - 1 vote
Rockyjo’s - 1 vote
Route 1066 - 1 vote
Manor Farm Cafe - 1 vote
Route 11 Kitchen - 1 vote
The Vale Cafe - 1 vote
Krazy Horse Customs Cafe - 1 vote

The poll ran from 27th September to 1st November 2017 - 12 noon. 

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

www.facebook.com/groups/thebikerguide/

The poll took place 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.

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

Following the launch of Suzuki’s class-leading GSX-R125, the Japanese firm has released a new range of accessories for the entry-level sportsbike, and are offering a sports pack that promises to save customers £72 over the cost of the individual items.

Retailing for £239 – including fitting – the sports pack includes a double bubble screen and pillion seat cowl, further enhancing the race bike looks. There’s also a fuel tank protector and heel plate protection set.

Available now, the pack can be fitted at the time of purchase or as a retro-fit, and offers a significant saving of £72.

Other accessories available include graphics kits, wheel tape, and tank bag.

For more information on the GSX-R125, click here.

The top 10...
The Bikers Cove retain their 1st place, with Hot Tram Roll in 2nd place, Hungry Hogs in 3rd, Route 59 Cafe storming into 4th, Goodfillers sandwich bar in 5th, Lynn's Raven Cafe in 6th, Doms Bike Stop in 7th, Owls Nest Tea Room Diner in 8th, Squires Bikers-cafe in 9th and The Pit Stop Diner Stockton in 10th!

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 1st November @ 12 noon.

Total votes as of 29th October 2017

The Bikers Cove - 164 votes
Hot Tram Roll - 95 votes
Hungry Hogs near Belton A47 - 73 votes
Route 59 Cafe - 52 votes
Goodfillers sandwich bar - 43 votes
Lynn's Raven Cafe - 41 votes
Doms Bike Stop - 29 votes
Owls Nest Tea Room Diner - 22 votes
Squires Bikers-cafe - 21 votes
The Pit Stop Diner Stockton - 19 votes
Chequered Flag SW - 17 votes
Lakeside Cafe, Onehouse - 13 votes
Ponderosa Café - 13 votes
The Leadburn Motor Crossroads Cafe - 11 votes
Super Sausage Cafe - 9 votes
Hartside Top Cafe - 8 votes
Devils Bridge - 8 votes
Loomies - 6 votes
The Filling Station - 6 votes
The Doof Cafe - 5 vote
Steel Horse Cafe - 4 votes
Wessons Cafe - 3 votes
Whistlestop Cafe North Wales Ltd. - 3 votes
Jacks Hill Cafe - 3 votes
The Whistlestop Cafe, Whitby - 3 votes
Seaways Cafe - 3 votes
H-Cafe Berinsfield - 3 votes
Ladybower Cafe - 3 votes
Oakdene - 3 votes
GMEC Motorcycle Cafe - 2 votes
Nell's Cafe - 2 votes
Ace Cafe - 2 votes
Grindleford Station Cafe - 2 votes
Yondermanns - 2 votes
Willingham Woods Kiosk - 2 votes
The Haven - 2 votes
Spitfire Cafe - 1 vote
Iron Horse Ranch House - 1 vote
Oasis Cafe - Scarborough - 1 vote
Sam's Diner - 1 vote
Junction 26 Diner - 1 vote
Tooters Diner - 1 vote
Food Stop Bikers Cafe Bridgnorth - 1 vote
Billy's on the Road - 1 vote
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn - 1 vote
Ryka's Cafe - 1 vote
Original Tea Hut - 1 vote
Silver Ball Cafe - 1 vote
Knott End Cafe - 1 vote
Dinkys Dinah - 1 vote
Fourways Café - 1 vote
Rockyjo’s - 1 vote
Route 1066 - 1 vote
Manor Farm Cafe - 1 vote (new entry)
Route 11 Kitchen - 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