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Ideal if you are seeking high quality accommodation in a quiet, peaceful setting whilst being located close to Bath's historic city centre, which is only 1.5 miles away. 
Public transport is very easy into the city. The Roman Spa City of Bath, England's only UNESCO World Heritage City, has a wealth of museums, attractions and amazing architecture. Close to Castle Combe Race Track with enjoyable rides to Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge and the standing stones of Avebury.
Set in its own grounds with lovely gardens, this delightful Georgian Grade II listed country house has 15 en-suite bedrooms including 5 with four poster beds. Refurbished and redecorated to reflect the character of this lovely property. High quality beds with luxurious soft duvets, with great views of the gardens and Avon valley. A wonderful award winning breakfast is served.
Free Wi-Fi. Drying room facilities. Private parking.
where: 35-37 London Road West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7HZ
www.bailbrooklodge.co.uk
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30 YEARS OF SUCCESS FOR APRILIA: FROM MISANO 1987 TO 54 WORLD TITLES
The MotoGP weekend at Misano Adriatico marks thirty years since the first Aprilia win in World Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing, achieved in the 250 Class with Loris Reggiani on 30 August 1987, right here on the Italian circuit.
It was a win that launched a victorious sports history in all motorcycle categories. As of today, the Italian Racing Department's trophy case holds 54 world titles in the various disciplines, including 38 in World Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing with 294 GP wins.
That victory is also celebrated by FMI – Federazione Motociclistica Italiana who, on the occasion of the MotoGP round in Misano, awarded Aprilia in memory of that first world championship win. It is a tribute to a victorious technical and sports history that has trained extraordinary generations of riders and technicians.
Giovanni Copioli, Chairman of FMI – Federazione Motociclistica Italiana
“As FMI, we are proud to celebrate this anniversary, Aprilia's first world championship triumph, earned by no less than an Italian rider, Loris Reggiani, and right here in Misano. The purpose of this recognition is to pay due homage to an Italian Manufacturer which, beginning from that win, has brought home countless victories, earning an impressive number of titles and holding Italian motorcycling high. I am certain that Aprilia will soon continue this winning tradition, given their efforts and growth in the premier class.”
Romano Albesiano, Aprilia Racing Manager
“Looking back on Aprilia's first win today traces back over an extraordinary, all Italian heritage of victories. That fantastic performance by Loris Reggiani was the first step in a chain of 294 wins and 38 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Titles which are joined by 7 World Superbike Championship Titles and our offroad successes. Today, Aprilia Racing represents the most technologically advanced spearhead of the Piaggio Group with the goal, on the track, of bringing home those wins in the premier category that are missing from our collection of trophies, while continuing to mould technicians and extraordinary skills, persevering on that journey that we began thirty years ago.”
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... surrounded by nature and the ideal spot to explore this beautiful region. Enjoy a pleasant and carefree stay in a welcoming atmosphere... 
Popular with touring motorcyclists with access to good roads over hilltops, mountains, through river valleys and to castles. The friendly owners can suggest several day trips with places of interest and splendid routes, as well as magnificent spots nearby. Special offers for groups.
A choice of accommodation from small and large erected and equipped tents, lovely wooden cabins and caravans, at great rates.
The on-site bar/ restaurant is a meeting place for guests and local people, surrounded by exotic plants and trees, serving delicious dishes for breakfast and dinner, refreshing drinks, ice creams, snacks and Belgian Beer. Also a refreshing swimming pool, hot showers and modern toilet block.
Along the EM 504 road in Central Portugal, on the border between the two districts of Coimbra and Guarda, near the picturesque villages of Meruge, Santa Eulália and Lagares da Beira, within an easy ride to the cities of Oliveira do Hospital, Coimbra and Viseu, Piódão, the Forest of Buçaco, Monsanto and the coastal city of Porto, known for its medieval riverside, stately bridges and narrow cobbled streets.
where: Quinta do Amial, Meruge, 3405-351 Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal. GPS: N 40 23.951 / W 7 49.567
www.toca-da-raposa.com
www.facebook.com/Toca-da-Raposa-Camping-1721994084687356/
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... offering exclusive and luxury adventure motorcycle tour experiences on a fleet of Honda Africa Twin motorcycles. 
Owner Gavin born in Cape Town, has a passion for his hometown and the wider Western Cape region, motorcycle riding and nature and with 15 years of hard-core motorcycle trips under the belt realizes that a high standard of accommodation and meals are as important as the ride and the views to make a tour a tr...uly unforgettable experience!
Traveling at speed to reach destinations can be exhilarating, however the reality of this can be that you can miss a lot along the way, not having enough time to enjoy the scenery and breathe in the fresh air. ATA take exceptional care to offer and ensure amazing rides and tour options, while paying as much attention to the comfort and enjoyment factor during the ride and also when you are not on the motorcycle.
Here the tours focus on shorter daily distances, providing enough time to take in the sights and sounds along the way, as well as everything the beautiful countryside has to offer. This approach results in safer riding as riders do not have to struggle to keep up with a group and so can enjoy the riding. A back-up vehicle is provided for each tour and follows the riders, meaning no luggage to carry. The tours cater for smaller groups, include the motorcycle hire, riding kit, meals, fuel and accommodation and can be described as an exclusive, luxury and truly an unforgettable riding experience!
Routes cater for various tourist attractions including firm favorites such as Whale and Winelands, endless sea views, natural forests, Cederberg rugged region, quaint little towns and villages, the world famous Cango Caves, semi-desert rock formations and game farms hosting many of the great African wild life species. The seasoned tour guides know and understand the roads and road conditions and have excellent knowledge of the regions you will travel through, places of interest, general attractions and the locals. They are there not only to guide your journey, but also to add flavour to your experience.
www.africatwinadventures.com
www.facebook.com/Africatwinadventures/
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- First fully integrated Head-Up Display (HUD) developed for motorcyclists now available in Europe
- Integrated navigation, communication, camera and music in a single helmet-mounted device – simplicity that enhances the ride
- Available from rideNUVIZ.com for €699/£615
- Free shipping, 30-day returns policy and one-year warranty as standard
NUVIZ, the first Head-Up Display designed specifically for the needs of motorcycle riders, is now available in Europe and can be purchased directly from www.rideNUVIZ.com
The units have a 30-day returns policy, come complete with a one-year warranty and free shipping.
The innovative device fits simply and easily to a full-face helmet and displays customisable information in the natural line of sight of the rider – allowing riders to keep their eyes ahead.
Seamlessly bringing together the functions of a motorcyclist’s navigation, communication, media player and HD action camera into a single device, the NUVIZ includes a glove-friendly wireless handlebar controller that offers intuitive control of the various functions.
Features include:
- Head-Up Display – the patented NUVIZ HUD creates an image in the rider’s line of sight, giving them access to customisable information including driving conditions and maps. The Liquid Crystal On Silicon (LCOS) micro display offers crisp and vibrant full colour in all lighting conditions.
- Navigation – an included GPS function and global offline maps allow riders to select routes and destinations and receive turn-by-turn instructions, view zoomable maps and more. All maps are included for free – so no need to buy additional maps depending on where you plan to ride.
- HD action camera – the built-in camera captures photos up to 8MP and HD videos up to 1080p/30fps. Photos are saved to the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth and videos recorded directly onto a microSD card – not included. Housed on a ball joint, the angle of the camera can be adjusted easily and the HUD allows for a ‘live view’ to align the camera after being attached to the helmet mount. The device includes an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness.
- Communication – the integrated headset and microphone allow riders to make and receive phone calls and provide narration on videos. Compatible with most major brand Bluetooth enabled headsets, NUVIZ users can pair and communicate with others too.
- Music – the integrated headset means that NUVIZ riders can listen to music on the go.
The wireless controller can be mounted in a variety of ways depending on the user’s preference or type of motorcycle and the base-plate system means it can be easily transferred between motorcycles.
A protective carry bag keeps key components together when removed from the motorcycle and helmet.
The NUVIZ pairs with a dedicated smartphone app – available both for Android and iOS devices – which allows riders to play routes and save favourite riders, access photos captured on the device and view riding statistics captured by the NUVIZ sensors. Users can also share the information directly to social media. The App allows for easy – and free – updates and integration of the new NUVIZ features as soon as they are added.
Compatible with most existing traditional full-face helmets, the NUVIZ device attaches to a low-profile base-plate – designed to allow the device to detach in the case of an accident of fall – which adjusts to the user’s right eye that still allows for small tweaks after installation to ensure the ultimate view.
The HUD combiner optic is fully replaceable and additional accessory mounting kits allow for one NUVIZ device to transfer to different helmets and controllers to different motorcycles.
NUVIZ, the first integrated HUD technology available to the riding public, is currently available in the US and Europe via www.rideNUVIZ.com – with sales in other regions to be announced later this year.
Co-Founder of NUVIZ, Malte Laass, said: “We’re two-wheeled enthusiasts ourselves and wanted to develop a solution that not only enhances and simplifies the riding experience, but lays a foundation for the forthcoming technology revolution that will affect riders.”
Chief Design Officer of NUVIZ, Valtteri Eroma, added: “We know that there are many types of riders on many different kinds of machines. NUVIZ is designed for those riders who want to dial up or down the information they have access to – all while keeping their eyes ahead. Situational awareness is critical, and riders who appreciate this technology learn that it can enhance the ride without distracting from it. We expect that many touring riders, sportbike and adventure riders will appreciate the benefits of a head-up display added to their favorite full-face helmet.”
As the future of vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2V & V2I) communications is developed by governments and the global automotive and powersports industry, NUVIZ expects continuing development and future integration opportunities that will benefit all riders. Future connectivity into the motorcycle electronics and advanced safety sensors that will soon become standard also represents a key area of NUVIZ R&D efforts.
About NUVIZ
NUVIZ, Inc. is a privately-owned technology company based in San Diego, California and Salo, Finland. NUVIZ is backed by a strategic investment from Pierer Industrie AG, the parent company behind KTM Industries, Husqvarna Motorcycles, WP Suspension and Pankl Racing Systems. Founded upon the desire to empower riders with technology that improves their riding experience, the core leadership team of visionaries has formed an industry-leading team within the digital and mobile space. Combining their passion for motorcycling and powersports, with decades of technological prowess, NUVIZ is revolutionizing the riding experience. NUVIZ’s first product is an integrated Head-Up Display (HUD), designed specifically for the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts, and is the first product of this nature, to go to market.
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