Dear Bikers

We were absolutely amazed with the response from the Biking community and us mums have never been kissed by so many bikers we and Afghan Heroes are very proud to be associated with you Bikers, we do hope we can together put on more events, we are already looking at a Rally in June of this year.

Our boys and girls would be rocking up there with the biggest smiles on their faces. You were absolutely fantastic and did them proud and we thank you for that.

We are having Afghan Heroes flags made and what would be nice is if everybody could fly one from their homes and their bikes. We showed our troops that we were behind them now let's fly are flags as a nation and show the government solidarity.

The current total for money raised on the day is £90,177.80, however with your help and gift aid this will pass the £100,000.

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/bikersevent.asp

Some of you heard the song Fields of Green which was written and sung by Classical Tenor Tim Pitman on Sunday at the ride. We are hoping to get this to number one to raise more funds for our Troops please help us achieve this by texting "Track heroes" to 83262 (Texts cost £1, which includes operator revenue share. plus standard network rate. UK only).

We are also having a DVD of the event which should be available in the next week or so, please keep your eyes on the web site.

People are also asking about the T Shirts and the official patch to commemorate the day.

The T Shirts are being done by [email protected]
Contact: Dave Norton

The official patch is being done by - [email protected]
Contact: Paul Ferguson

Once again we thank you all for all your help and support and we will see you all again soon.

Denise Harris

Afghan Heroes

Dear Bikers

We were absolutely amazed with the response from the Biking community and us mums have never been kissed by so many bikers we and Afghan Heroes are very proud to be associated with you Bikers, we do hope we can together put on more events, we are already looking at a Rally in June of this year.

Our boys and girls would be rocking up there with the biggest smiles on their faces. You were absolutely fantastic and did them proud and we thank you for that.

We are having Afghan Heroes flags made and what would be nice is if everybody could fly one from their homes and their bikes. We showed our troops that we were behind them now let's fly are flags as a nation and show the government solidarity.

The current total for money raised on the day is £90,177.80, however with your help and gift aid this will pass the £100,000.

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/bikersevent.asp

Some of you heard the song Fields of Green which was written and sung by Classical Tenor Tim Pitman on Sunday at the ride. We are hoping to get this to number one to raise more funds for our Troops please help us achieve this by texting "Track heroes" to 83262 (Texts cost £1, which includes operator revenue share. plus standard network rate. UK only).

We are also having a DVD of the event which should be available in the next week or so, please keep your eyes on the web site.

People are also asking about the T Shirts and the official patch to commemorate the day.

The T Shirts are being done by [email protected]
Contact: Dave Norton

The official patch is being done by - [email protected]
Contact: Paul Ferguson

Once again we thank you all for all your help and support and we will see you all again soon.

Denise Harris

Afghan Heroes

 

Dear Bikers

We were absolutely amazed with the response from the Biking community and us mums have never been kissed by so many bikers we and Afghan Heroes are very proud to be associated with you Bikers, we do hope we can together put on more events, we are already looking at a Rally in June of this year.

Our boys and girls would be rocking up there with the biggest smiles on their faces. You were absolutely fantastic and did them proud and we thank you for that.

We are having Afghan Heroes flags made and what would be nice is if everybody could fly one from their homes and their bikes. We showed our troops that we were behind them now let's fly are flags as a nation and show the government solidarity.

The current total for money raised on the day is £90,177.80, however with your help and gift aid this will pass the £100,000.

http://www.afghanheroes.org.uk/bikersevent.asp

Some of you heard the song Fields of Green which was written and sung by Classical Tenor Tim Pitman on Sunday at the ride. We are hoping to get this to number one to raise more funds for our Troops please help us achieve this by texting "Track heroes" to 83262 (Texts cost £1, which includes operator revenue share. plus standard network rate. UK only).

We are also having a DVD of the event which should be available in the next week or so, please keep your eyes on the web site.

People are also asking about the T Shirts and the official patch to commemorate the day.

The T Shirts are being done by [email protected]
Contact: Dave Norton

The official patch is being done by - [email protected]
Contact: Paul Ferguson

Once again we thank you all for all your help and support and we will see you all again soon.

Denise Harris

Afghan Heroes

The popular Biker cafe and meeting place H cafe, originally known as Fox's Diner has closed.

Landlord Sean Harris who also ran the The Seven Stars in nearby Marsh Baldon has closed both and has gone into liquidation.

With a long history with the Morocycle community and home to Biker group, H Riders it is hopeful a new landlord can be found.

Friday 23rd April
5pm - 9pm

The book documents the legendary birthplace of British Rock n' Roll, the social history and the people - a must for all Rock n' Roll fans.

An estimated 15,000 bikers roared through the Wiltshire market town on Mothering Sunday (14th March, 2010) to honour troops killed in Afghanistan, raising more than £75,000 for the charity Afghan Heroes.

It was initially hoped that 1,000 would take part however as the event quickly gained a large interest from the Motorcycle community throughout the UK and beyond, the organisers had to close the registration at just over 10,000.

Motorbikes were arriving at the meeting place of Hullavington Airfield from 8am to take part in the mass ride-in, which started at 11:00 and ran until early evening, with bikers leaving the airfield at 30 minute intervals to make their way to Wootton Bassett.

The Bikers were greeted with streets lined with people waving and clapping the riders, holding flags and even signs to saying 'Thank you Bikers' and 'I heart Bikers!'

During each repatriation, hundreds of people turn out to stand in silence as the coffins pass through, as the bodies of soldiers are driven through, en route from RAF Lyneham to the coroner’s office in Oxford. This day brought noise, movement and happiness to the town and also showed  a mark of respect to the town of Wootton Bassett.

The police, Ministry of Defence and local authorities joined forces to make sure it passed smoothly.

The Afghan Heroes charity set up in September, 2009 by a group of mothers who lost their sons in Afghanistan.

All proceeds raised from the ride will go to the Afghan Heroes charity, which helps our service personnel in theatre, families of the fallen and our returning troops.

www.afghanheroes.org.uk

The Motor Cycle Industry is pleased to announce it will be celebrating its centenary year in 2010 as research reveals motorcycling supports almost £3billion in added value to the UK

In this centenary year the industry will continue on behalf of its members to ensure that motorcycles and scooters achieve their rightful place in the transport mix.

Growing the market with an exciting marketing campaign, the significant contribution the industry makes to the UK economy and managing legislative changes are the main focus in the industry association’s centenary year, together with celebrations by way of an industry ride-out, gala dinner and golf event.

Motorcycling and the Economy

Research carried out as part of the MCI’s centenary activities has revealed the significant added value powered two-wheelers bring to the UK economy. The research shows that the motorcycle industry in the UK employs more than 62,000 people and turns over in excess of £5billion in sales with an added value profit of £2 billion a year. Looking at the broader picture and including businesses that serve the industry, in total, motorcycling supports £2.75 billion of added value and provides 78,000 jobs

Growing the Market

The MCI and its members are heavily focused on growing the market and expanding its existing customer base . The three-year Get On campaign has already persuaded 7,200 new people to have a go at riding using one of our local training ambassadors. With an 80% conversion rate from Get On to taking the CBT ( Compulsory Basic Training) the initiative is well on the way to bringing new converts into the biking fold. Interest in all things bike is also reflected in the website traffic to www.geton.co.uk which has been had almost 100,000 unique visitors in its short life.

Managing Legislative Changes

There was an excellent response to the important consultation process, which took place at the beginning of this centenary year, in response to the Third Driving Licence Directive (3DLD) scheduled for 2013. It is critical that that the motorcycle industry speaks with one voice to ensure a smooth and appropriate implementation of this legislation, which deals with issues related to the minimum age for riding bikes and a new licence category that is proposed. Importantly there is also the option for riders to move through licencing categories via a training or testing route.

MCI spokesperson, CEO Steve Kenward said, ‘The MCI has always had a role to play in protecting, promoting and expanding the industry on behalf of its members and during our centenary year we will be focussing on these three major areas.

Kenward continued “Safe riders in a growing market place can only have positive economic benefits and increase the motorcycle industry’s contribution to UK PLC in both monetary and social terms."

www.geton.co.uk which has been had almost 100,000 unique visitors in its short life.

Managing Legislative Changes

There was an excellent response to the important consultation process, which took place at the beginning of this centenary year, in response to the Third Driving Licence Directive (3DLD) scheduled for 2013. It is critical that that the motorcycle industry speaks with one voice to ensure a smooth and appropriate implementation of this legislation, which deals with issues related to the minimum age for riding bikes and a new licence category that is proposed. Importantly there is also the option for riders to move through licencing categories via a training or testing route.

MCI spokesperson, CEO Steve Kenward said, ‘The MCI has always had a role to play in protecting, promoting and expanding the industry on behalf of its members and during our centenary year we will be focussing on these three major areas.

Kenward continued “Safe riders in a growing market place can only have positive economic benefits and increase the motorcycle industry’s contribution to UK PLC in both monetary and social terms."