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Category: Events and Shows

  1. Super Rally Greece

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    From the organisers:
     
    We receive these days many emails with questions regarding the current situation in Greece. Many people are afraid that there will be problems during their stay at the Super Rally and also during some days before/after the SR, which they would like to spend in Greece.

    Unfortunately there were problems during last week, because people made demonstrations with regards to the financial situation of Greece and understandably due to the fact that they fear personal consequences on their salaries, taxes, etc.

    This fact was picked up by the press and the TV stations in order to show “the situation in Greece”. As usual the media make things seem worse than they are, because the demonstrating people certainly did not want to get other people hurt.

    We want to inform you that currently there are no demonstrations and that we don’t see any signs for such further activities.

    We Greeks are very hospitable and this hospitableness did not change due to the present financial situation and therefore we can assure you that there will be no problems or even danger for the visitors of the Super Rally.

    We are looking forward to see you all in Patra and to celebrate a great Super Rally!

    Check our Website every now and then to see if anything new has happened. Our site is now in 6 languages (Greek, English, German, Italian, French and Russian) and will be frequently updated.
    We are looking forward to your comments in our Guestbook!
     
    Express yourself in our SuperRally 2010 Forum. Tips and criticism are welcome.

    See you all soon on the beach!

    Harley Davidson Club Hellas – Organizing Committee
     
  2. Twenty reasons to visit the biggest bike only rally in Europe

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    1. Two days of motorcycle madness 18th to 20th June.

    2. Situated on some of the best biking roads in Britain, Helmsley, North Yorkshire and Set in 100 Acer’s of the beautiful stately home of the Feathersham family Duncombe Park.

    3. Excellent value for the third year running pre-book tickets @ £25 and Gate price @ £35. Children under sixteen go Free. Including Free camping

    4. MAG members discount of £10 refundable on the day with beer and event products.

    5. Four Free superb areas of music with over twenty bands and ten DJs.

    Back Street Heroes Big Top.

    Motorcycle News Rock and comedy marquee. Including Wet T-shirt and Strippers.

    Rhythm and Blues marquee.

    Hard House and Trance tent.

    6. Back Street Heroes ride in custom show, with trophies and cash prizes.

    7. 7 bars selling cheaper than pub price quality draught and real ales.

    8. Twenty food outlets selling a huge variety of meals from across the world in a sit down food court.

    9. Huge site down café with a full menu and a carvery.

    10. 100 traders with loads of bargains.

    11. Free Dyno Testing.

    12. Free Rodeo Bull.

    13. Free Bird of Pray Exhibitions.

    14. Free Extensive show program on arrival.

    15. Saturday ride out with clues competition, Free patch on completion.

    16. Farmyards got talent competition with cash prize.

    17. Pre-erected tent hire that sleep up to four persons.

    18. Showers available.

    19. On a budget! Bring your own drink. No glass on site but beer in cans is acceptable.

    20. Locker stop facilities. For valuables storage, phone charging, hair drying.

    By Bikers, For Bikers.

    Bikes only!

    www.farmyardparty.com

  3. Big Names @ the Big bmf Show!

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    East of England Showground, Peterborough, 15 -16 May 2010

    With less than two weeks to go until the 50th bmf show, major bike manufacturers are back at the bmf show in a big way!  

    As Europe’s largest outdoor motorcycle show, the bmf show is the traditional season-opener for thousands of motorcyclists and with the official presence of BMW, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Triumph, Norton, Victory, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, plus Ducati now on board, it’s a virtual who’s who of motorcycles!

    Test Rides

    But that’s not all, BMW, Suzuki and Kawasaki will all have their demo test fleets on site keen to let potential customers try what they have to offer. (Customers are reminded that they must produce both parts of their driving licence to meet manufacturers terms and conditions).

    Win-A-Bike

    There is a Win-A-Bike/Choose-A-Bike prize draw too! In a unique move, the winner can choose their bike from either a Yamaha XVS1300 ‘Midnight Star’ – Suzuki GSXR600 or a Honda CB1000R.  Tickets will be sold at just £1 each with proceeds going in aid of the bmf Foundation charity. The bikes will be on display at the show and the winner will be announced at 4 pm on the Sunday.

    Top Buys

    Amongst hundreds of trade stalls covering all aspects of motorcycling will be big names such as Hein Gericke, Frank Thomas, Oxford Products, George White and Biker’s World as well as the likes of M&P Direct, Powerbronze, Scott Leathers and a whole host of smaller traders offering virtually anything and everything for the keen rider.

    A first at any bike show, an on-site ‘Wrap it and Despatch it’ service, run by national courier company APC, means that no longer will riders have to laden their bikes (or even take a car) because now APC can wrap and despatch goods and guarantee to deliver to home addresses within 48 hours of the show finishing!

    Entertainment

    Meanwhile daily arena entertainment over the weekend features a stunning line up of performances from Jason Smyth – The Adrenalin Tour, The Stanage International stunt display team and of course, old favourites the madness that is Moped Enduro and the thrills of Short Track racing.

    Camping it Up

    For those camping, evening entertainment gets a new twist with live acts and league speedway both on offer! The ‘Smacked Arse Comedy Club’, featuring adult comedy from a range of stand-up comedians, appears for the first time plus there will be live music from Stingray, Trash Monkey, Hooker and headline acts, Boot Led-Zeppelin and Killer Queen. By special arrangement, those camping at the show will also have FREE entry to the grandstand for an Elite Speedway league race between Peterborough and Wolverhampton. The racing will run from 19.30 – 21.00.

    While the bmf show and camping is open to everyone, bmf members get special VIP treatment with reduced admission, a new ‘Fast Track’ entrance, a ‘members only’ area with its own refreshment facilities and discount vouchers for use at the show.

    Join and Win!

    In a special membership promotion, anyone joining at the show has the chance to win a Giacomo Agostini replica helmet! Their names will be entered into a FREE prize draw and one lucky person will win a signed X-Lite replica of the fifteen times world champion’s helmet.
     
    Whe re, when, how much:
     
    The bmf show, 15 –16th May, East of England Showground, Peterborough, open from 9.0 –5.0 both days, camping available from 14.00 Friday until 09.00 Monday.

    Advance:

    Public £14 (members £12); Family £30 (members £25); Seniors £10, Child £5.

    Camping:  £30 (members £22); Family £65 (members £50)

    On the day: £16 (£14 members); Family £35 (members £30)   Seniors £14 (£12 members)

    On the day Camping:   £35 (members £30)   Family: £75 (members £65)
     

    Advance:

    Public £14 (members £12); Family £30 (members £25); Seniors £10, Child £5.

    Camping:  £30 (members £22); Family £65 (members £50)

    On the day: £16 (£14 members); Family £35 (members £30)   Seniors £14 (£12 members)

    On the day Camping:   £35 (members £30)   Family: £75 (members £65)
     

      0844 884 5151

  4. Super Rally 2010

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    We are proud to have Bill Davidson as a visitor and participant at the FH-DCE Super Rally® in Patras!

    Bill Davidson is the third generation Davidson since the original Davidson brothers started up with William Harley in 1903. Bill has been working for the motor company for more than 20 years now and has experienced the rise in fortunes throughout the nineties to this present day. Bill Davidson occupies the position as Director of motorcycle product development in Milwaukee, USA.

    Bill will be present at the Bike show and he will participate in the award ceremony for the best bikes in the show.
    Further he will do the draw for the Dyna Wide Glide during the stage program on Saturday night and the lucky winner will receive the bike directly from him!  
     
    Stage program online!
    Check out the information section of our site. There you will find information about the stage program and the music groups.
    See you all soon on the beach!
    Harley Davidson Club Hellas
     
  5. NEW BIKE SHOW PROMISES A SAFER SUMMER ON TWO WHEELS

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    West Midlands Casualty Reduction Scheme will adopt a fresh approach to influencing motorcycle riders this summer, by organising a free, one-day bike show in Birmingham. The new ON TWO WHEELS urban bike show will offer a wide range of entertainment, demonstrations, retailers and activities, with an underlying theme of improving rider safety on the regions roads.

    Casualty statistics for the West Midlands are broadly similar to those across the UK, in that motorcycle riders represent less than 1% of all road traffic and yet make up 16% of all fatal and serious injury casualties in road traffic collisions.

    The aim of the event will be to encourage safer riding, encourage all motorcyclists to participate in the day’s free activities, take expert advice, book post-show training courses and improve their own riding skills for their own benefit.

    West Midlands Casualty Reduction Scheme (WMCRS) Support Manager, Lisa Newmarsh explains, “We know that motorcyclists are a vulnerable group of road users. In our region, nearly two thirds of collisions in which they are involved are due to other road users failing to look properly, or performing a poor turn or other manoeuvre. No ‘shock tactics’ or ‘finger-wagging’ will be used at this event. Motorcycling enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a great day of dedicated entertainment as well as having easy access to riding instructors, BikeSafe assessors, dealers, manufacturers and other experts in a friendly atmosphere “.

    The event will incorporate stunt shows by Kawasaki-sponsored Craig Jones and the Zero Gravity Freestyle Trials team as well as riding demonstrations, a free Try-Before-You-Buy moped zone and free BikeSafe guided ride-outs on a variety of 2010 demo bikes. Exhibitors and retailers will offer everything from accessories and clothing to back protectors and security devices.

    Lexham Insurance are supporting the event as specialist moped and scooter insurers and this will be a first show appearance in the UK for Italian clothing manufacturer Tucano Urbano.

    The new ON TWO WHEELS urban bike show will be held at St Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham City Football Club, between 10am and 5pm on Sunday 18th July.

    Entry, parking and many of the activities will be free.    

    Activities, exhibitors and appearances will be added to the website as they are confirmed. For more information, go to www.ontwowheelsbikeshow.co.uk

    This event is supported by the Highways Agency.