Minor but comforting news on the state of health of Fausto Gresini, who has been hospitalized for over three weeks at the Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna.
 
Doctor Nicola Cilloni: “Fausto Gresini's general clinical conditions are fragile, but slowly and progressively improving.He is conscious and combative. Radiological and laboratory tests also go in the same direction. He still needs to be supported by the mechanical ventilator, but blood oxygenation is progressively improving. He started physiotherapy to rehabilitate both breathing and muscles. He remains in critical and fragile condition with a long path of treatment, but the direction taken in recent days makes the prognosis, still reserved, more optimistic.

Fausto Gresini’s conditions remain serious, as the former motorcycle world champion is still  in the intensive care unit of the Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna. 

Here is today’s s statement by Dr Nicola Cilloni: “Fausto's general conditions are unfortunately still serious. The lungs hit hard by the disease and by an overlapping infection are able to give oxygen to the blood only and aided by the mechanical ventilation machine. It is still necessary to keep Fausto asleep almost always to allow the mechanical fan to work properly. When he is periodically awakened, he is conscious and combative”.

Triumph and the National Motorcycle Museum share a long and passionate history of partnership in protecting and promoting the incredible history of British motorcycling, which has encompassed many landmark moments of success and challenges.

As part of Triumph’s commitment to supporting this amazing institution through these very difficult times, and in their endeavour to raise the funds required to re-open in 2021, we are pleased to announce that we will be donating a new Trident 660 to the NMM raffle.

Triumph’s Chief Commercial Officer Paul Stroud said: “We look forward to welcoming the winner at a Triumph dealership of their choice in the UK to collect their prize, and encourage the many fans of the National Motorcycle Museum and British motorcycling to show their support in buying a ticket and contributing to the survival of this incredible UK venue’’.

National Motorcycle Museum Director James Hewing said:

“We are absolutely delighted to have such a significant prize for our re-opening fund raffle. Offering a brand-new Triumph Trident 660 will really help towards raising the funds that will allow us to re-open 7 days a week. We have a very long-standing relationship with Triumph who have once again shown us their support at a time when it really matters”.

Raffle entry

For a chance to win this amazing prize and for full terms and conditions, visit https://www.nationalmotorcyclemuseum.co.uk/appeal-raffle/ where you can purchase your raffle tickets directly online from the National Motorcycle Museum.

Today on Blue Monday, automotive charity Ben is launching fast-track access to its digital mental and wellbeing platform, offering immediate support to those in need. On a day hailed as the most depressing of the year, Ben is giving automotive people the ability to sign up free to access online digital support for their mental health and wellbeing.

With betting now playing a huge part in the world of sports, it’s no surprise that motorcycle racing also has a huge following when it comes to gambling.

As a sport that is so unpredictable, motor sports offer great appeal to punters, who enjoy the test of trying to work out how a race could unfold and who they want to bet on to win it.

However, if you are new to betting or fancy have a punt on the next British Superbikes race, then you need to make sure you are aware of some vitally important tips for betting.

In this guide, we are going to talk you through the top three, which all act as great information for the first time bettor or a reminder for those experienced gamblers.

Know Your Sport

At some stage in our lives, we’ve all experienced some form of beginner’s luck, whether that is getting a bargain from a new bike shop or playing a new game and winning. Eventually though, that luck tends to wear out and that is where knowledge and experience is needed.

The same ‘rules’ apply in gambling, where for most people you tend to lose more times than you are going to win, so to improve your chances, it helps to have a good understanding of the sport or event you want to bet on.

As we already mentioned, motor sports can be unpredictable, but if you have an idea on what the best bikes are and who the best drivers are, then you’ll be setting yourself up for a better chance of backing a winner. Also form is another factor to consider, with some riders performing better at some venues.

To be an even better punter, you need to have a good grasp of the variables and how they might affect a race. These often include the surface type, length of the race and even the weather. If you are able to identify which rider is best suited to the conditions, then you can be more confident in your bet.

Do Your Research

As you’ve already guessed, the best punters in the gambling world are often those that have the most knowledge. From knowing the difference between a favourite and a each-way shot, to having an idea on what bet type to place, the more you know about gambling, the better your chances of winning.

It’s always wise to do your research before placing any bet, and there are numerous websites that can give you tips and betting advice on all the latest sports betting markets.

There are also plenty of people who make a living through the sports betting community online and share expert advice on a range of sports, including motorcycling racing. A quick look through social media will flag up plenty of potential people to follow and as long as they have a strong number of followers, it’s always worth checking in on their advice for a second opinion on your bet.

Understanding The Odds

One of the main factors involved with the gambling industry are the odds, which can be displayed in fractional or decimal format depending on your bookmaker. In Europe, they tend to come in the decimal form, with the United Kingdom opting for the more traditional format of fractions, which often show as 2/1 or 5/1.

If you are a newcomer to betting, the general rule is that the number on the right of the fraction is your stake, and the number on the left is the amount you stand to win if your selection is correct. For example, if you place a £1 cash bet on a 5/1 winner, you will win £5, plus your £1 stake will be returned. If you put a £1 bet on a 5/1 selection and it loses, you will lose your £1 stake.

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