Category: Random

1. Dalegate Market, with independent shops, pop up shops, supermarket, fuel station and Deepdale Café, where Bikers are most welcome...

   Posted on 11:00am Wednesday 13th Sep 2017

   At the heart of the North Norfolk Coast, along the A149 coast road, in the small village of Burnham Deepdale, yards from Deepdale Camping and the salt marshes.

   Open all year, Dalegate Market is a great little North Norfolk Coast hub, with plenty of parking for bikes and plenty of space to sit inside or outside of Deepdale Cafe for a bite to eat. 

   Deepdale Cafe serving hearty breakfasts, lunches, Afternoon Tea, daily specials, coffees and cakes. Open daily, from 7.30am to 5pm in the Summer and 8am to 4pm in the Winter.

   www.dalegatemarket.co.uk

   www.facebook.com/dalegate.market

2. Bikes in peril

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 12th Sep 2017

   It’s not surprising that many motorbikes are in danger of being stolen specifically for the value of the parts. This is because either the parts are rare (classics) or too expensive. For the police and insurance companies this is a real problem:
   
   1. Parts rarely have ID on them so cannot be linked back to the theft of the vehicle and for those that do have marked parts there are draw backs with systems that:
       (a) Require specialist people and equipment and do not give immediate results.
       (b) Do not provide individual ID for each component.
       (c) Have costly annual registration subscriptions.
   
   2. Often the police know where these bikes are worked on but cannot obtain a search warrant because they will not be able to link parts to crime reports for stolen vehicles.
   
   3. Parts are easily sold with a high demand for parts to keep bikes running.
   
   The solution – Auto Link
   
   You can easily mark components with individual ID  and help put a stop to this.
   1. NFC tags and UV writing are difficult to find, even for the police until they have the locations given to them by the owner.
   2. NFC and UV markings are revealed with standard police procedures and  equipment (smart phone and UV light).
   3. No annual subscription or concerns over data protection because you don’t have to register any of the ID unless the vehicle is stolen when it’s the police national computer system (PNC) and your insurer you tell.
   
   Auto-Link  £33.32 +vat + P&P = £42.78
   
   Content
   
   3 x NFC Tags These self-adhesive tags can be fixed on any surface including metal and are heat resistant and suitable for engine and gearbox but not the exhaust or a catalyser.The tags come pre-programmed but if you have an NFC enabled phone you can add to this and lock it down.They operate on a frequency that can be read by most police issue smart phones but you have to be able to virtually touch the tag to obtain a reading.
   
   1 x UV pen and light The UV leaves an invisible marking which shows up under ultra violet light. The pen includes a built-in UV torch.You can write whatever ID mark you want.Most police forces in the UK have UV torches.
   
   1 x Instructions and log Fitting instructions are included and on the reverse is space for recording the ID marks you have made and where they can be found.
   You can also buy a more extensive kit and mark spares and tools.
   
   Available from www.rbs-propertymarking.co.uk
   
   Club members’ discounts are available contact Stan Ratcliffe

3. FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE AT MISANO

   Posted on 3:00pm Sunday 10th Sep 2017

   THE NEW RS-GP AERODYNAMIC SOLUTION IS ON THE TRACK WITH GOOD FEEDBACK
   
   Aleix Espargaró and Sam Lowes tackled the first day of free practice at Misano as the natural continuation of the tests held here two weeks ago. In continuity with those sessions, the Aprilia team continued working especially on tyre choice, partially because of the asphalt conditions which are rather different than those they had found during the tests.

   The comparison between the various solutions continued until the final laps, giving the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini technicians plenty of feedback which will be translated into the final choices for the settings tomorrow in the decisive qualifying session.

   In both FP1 and FP2, Aleix Espargaró (who finished in eleventh place with a time of 1'33.832, just 6 tenths behind the leader) tested a new aerodynamic fairing on his RS-GP. The feedback was very positive, so much that the new aerodynamic solution will be used again tomorrow.

   Slowed in part by a couple of harmless crashes, Sam Lowes finished the Friday sessions in 22nd place with a time of 1'34.903.
   
   ALEIX ESPARGARO'
   "I struggled a bit more than I had expected because the track conditions are very different than they were for the tests. There is not much grip and I have a bit of trouble stopping the bike. These are the two main areas to work on. We also saved a few tyre solutions for tomorrow, since we know which tyres work best thanks to the tests. I liked the new fairing a lot. I had asked the engineers for it and they did a great job getting it ready in just 10 days. I will definitely use it for this weekend, but I think it is a solution that can work well on all the tracks."
   
   SAM LOWES
   "A strange day for everyone. A lot of guys tested here not long ago, including us, but today the track conditions were completely different. This morning the asphalt was damp too, which was just one more difficulty. Despite everything, we found a good base to work on tomorrow, especially in the final laps of the second session. I'm in a group of riders that are all within a half a second of one another. Tomorrow with higher temperatures we will definitely be able to have our say."

4. Biker Friendly in Bath - Bailbrook Lodge

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 10th Sep 2017

   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

5. Toca da Raposa - A small and cozy campsite in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela Mountains, in Portugal,

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 8th Sep 2017

   ... 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/