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  1. The partnership between Deltomed and Gresini Racing continues to grow, with the leading Indonesian company in the “herbal medicine” sector to make its premier class debut with Team Gresini MotoGP.

    After four years together in the middleweight class, Deltomed and Gresini Racing have reached a two-year agreement as one of the official sponsors of the team in MotoGP.

    The logo of the Indonesian giant’s top-tier brand – Antangin – will be present on the fairings of Bastianini and Di Giannantonio’s Ducati machines as well as on their leathersuits.

    MULYO RAHARDJO – CEO DELTOMED
    "We are very pleased that Antangin will continue to be part of Gresini family for the fifth year, which will also bring Deltomed with its brand Antangin to the next level of such a successful collaboration. In fact, Antangin will now begin a new exciting journey in the premier class of the MotoGP championship with Gresini Racing, which obviously makes us very proud and happy. I would like to send my best wishes to Enea and Diggia, can’t wait to watch their exciting race action."

    CARLO MERLINI – GRESINI RACING COMMERCIAL & MARKETING DIRECTOR
    “I’m truly delighted to announce the continuation of our partnership with Deltomed. We started back in 2018 and throughout the years, it became stronger and stronger. Now, the opportunity to take it to the premier class is the natural step of a mutually trusted relationship. Team spirit and passion are just two of many values that we share with pak Mulyo and his team…can’t wait to start this new chapter together.”

    #CiaoFausto❤️

  2. The International Dirt Bike Show has secured a spectacular new venue as the 2022 show is set to be bigger than ever! Europe’s largest off-road show will be held at the Telford International Centre from Friday, October 28 – Sunday, October 30, 2022 and is set to feature new bike and product launches for 2023 as well as top-notch entertainment.

    After stints at Stoneleigh Park and Staffordshire Showground, the International Dirt Bike Show will relocate to its most spacious venue yet and from Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30, 2022.

    Before that, the acclaimed Classic Dirt Bike Show will take its usual place at the venue, being staged next year on February 12-13.

    Event planner Nick Mowbray says: “We are delighted to be moving the International Dirt Bike Show to the Telford International Centre, which we know extremely well from hosting our annual Classic Dirt Bike Show. Our new venue will allow the show to expand and provide further opportunity for new features.”

    Nick added that while it was important to maintain the grass roots of the event, moving to this practical and popular venue will allow the show to develop and bring in new elements which will all be revealed in due course. Focusing the action on Telford, located in the heart of the UK, means easy access for dirt bike fans from across the country.

    Follow the International Dirt Bike Show on social media for the latest news, or find out more information at www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk

  3. The link was established in the 1950’s between a jukebox playing rock n’ roll and personal transport. For young Brit kids this was a motorbike, and the Ace Cafe was home to these new machines and their soundtracks – the cafe racer had arrived!

    Come along and celebrate the 20th anniversary this year of the Ace, having fully re-opened in 2001, at the cafe’s annual Ton Up Day on Sunday 7th November and listen, revel and be immersed in a mix of the best rock and roll and rockabilly, blended with the London sub-culture sounds, broadcasting 24/7 on Ace Cafe Radio.

    Ton Up Day!

  4. On 25 October 2021, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expanded from central London up to (but not including) the North Circular and South Circular roads.

    The new zone is 18 times the size of the central London zone and now covers 3.8 million people.

    The ULEZ is central to the Mayor of London’s plans to improve Londoners’ health. It will clean up the city’s toxic air, which leads to the early deaths of thousands of people every year.

    Most vehicles driving in the ULEZ must meet tight emission standards or pay the daily charge.

    The ULEZ is in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round (except Christmas Day).

    To check whether your vehicle is liable to the ULEZ charge look here

    To check on individual post codes look here.

    Ace Cafe London is NOT within the ULEZ - but if you travel to or from the Ace Cafe from within the North Circular or South Circular Road , you could be liable to pay.

  5. Moto Electric, the sole UK distributor of the Sunra EV brand, has agreed a partnership with leading motorcycle and scooter insurance experts, Lexham Insurance, providing the official scheme for owners of the brand’s models.

    Commencing with immediate effect, owners of the entire Sunra range can now benefit from preferential insurance rates from Lexham; leading specialists not only in scooter and small capacity motorcycles, but specifically for two-wheel EV models too.

    Logan Black of Moto Electric, commented, “We’re very pleased to agree this partnership with Lexham. For us, establishing the brand in the UK isn’t just about bringing new products to the market, but ensuring we support both our customers and dealers as comprehensively as possible. Having a trusted insurance partner is an important part of this overall support, of which Lexham are incredibly well positioned for, thanks to their long-standing experience and great reputation for customer service too”.

    With the Sunra range boasting five models, currently offering 50 and 125cc equivalents and with many customers based in urban areas, the team at Lexham have a panel of underwriters that aim to keep the cost of zero emission transport as competitive as possible.

    Andy Goodson of Lexham Insurance, explained, “The EV market is of course relatively new to us all, and there are some misconceptions about risks both in terms of theft and in total loss situations. The reality is far more conventional and so we’ve been able to work with underwriters to look at rates from a real-world perspective. As such, we can offer Sunra owners a truly cost effective approach in general to their insurance cover.”

    With Sunra products priced competitively to begin with, Insurance rates with Lexham are extremely competitive, making the switch to two-wheels for commuters even more compelling.

     

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