Category: Random

1. Enjoy a ‘Biker’s Special’ meal @ Shuttleworth, Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire

   Posted on 10:00am Friday 7th Oct 2016

   Enjoy a ‘Biker’s Special’ meal for just £6, 1st - 31st October @ Shuttleworth, Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire...

   Valid in the restaurant throughout October 2016 when you visit on two wheels!

   Breakfast, Brunch, Burgers, hand battered fish, chips and peas, main meal of the day, including a roast on Sunday.

   Open seven days a week, turn up on the day or pre-book (recommended for groups/clubs).

   www.shuttleworth.org/bikers-special

    

   

    

   The Shuttleworth Collection - an unique flying collection showcasing the first one hundred years of flight. Also featuring vehicles and motorcycles dating back to 1900.

2. Museum LIVE 2016

   Posted on 11:00am Tuesday 4th Oct 2016

   Saturday 05/11/16 will see the museum host the 3rd annual free open day when everyone will be invited to visit the museum collection free of charge. There will also be a host of other free attractions including our amazing “stars on stage” feature which is presented in association with wheel builders to the museum, Central Wheel Components Ltd.

   Meet The Experts: In attendance will be some of the museum’s specialist suppliers, craftsmen, and related personalities (including our own restoration team) who will be available to chat and answer questions. Also unveiled at the event will is an exciting new permanent display “the history of wheel building” presented by wheel builders to the museum, Central Wheel Components Ltd.

   Meet the following -

   The Museum Restoration Team.

   Brian Crighton & Dave Hickman (Rotary Norton Race Machines).

   Ivan Rhodes (Velocette Guru).

   Fred Walmsley (2016 Goodwood Revival Winning Classic Race Tuner).

   Les Williams, John Woodward, Arthur Jakeman & Norman Hyde (Triumph Race Shop).

   Ken Sprayson (“The Frame Man”).

   Central Wheel Components Ltd (Wheel Builders To The Museum).

   Calibre Customs (Machine Painters To The Museum).

   Redditch Shot Blasting (Machine Component Preparation & Coatings To The Museum).

   Stars on Stage In Association With Central Wheel Components Ltd: Racing legends CARL FOGARTY MBE & JAMIE WHITHAM will again host two special FREE TO ENTER “stars on stage” features at 11am & 2pm

   Held on the stage in the museum’s magnificent Britannia suite these free 1 hour chat shows will feature Carl & Jamie as well as other motorcycling personalities. Appearing courtesy of Phil Morris Racing two very special guests will include TT superstar IAN HUTCHINSON and Moto GP star & British Superbike front runner JAMES ELLISON. All our guest stars will also be making personal appearances to sign your favourite memorabilia. Motorcycle journalist and author Frank Melling will also be giving a talk on his life in bikes and his two recent autobiographies.

   Our star riders will be “riding” & posting their fastest times our new Manx TT arcade machine! Can you beat them?

   Full Star Rider line up now confirmed

   Carl Fogarty, Jamie Whitham, Ian Hutchinson, John McGuinness, James Ellison, Maria Costello, John Cooper & Chris Vincent.

   NEW FOR 2016!

   Museum Live “Start Up” Feature: See & HEAR some of the most famous race machines in the world started up in our special LIVE START UP area. Bikes old and new will include the Hislop “White Charger” Rotary Norton, NVT Cosworth Challenge, Vincent “Super Nero” sprinter, the Phil Morris Racing owned 2012 ART GP12 Moto GP bike (ex-James Ellison), plus many others including genuine Moto GP Ducati’s and WSB/WSS machinery-not to be missed! See attached images.

   Just some of the guest machines that will be on display with a number being fired upas part of our new “Start Up” feature-

   2012 ART GP12 Moto GP (ex-James Ellison),1972 TZ700 Yamaha, 2003 Honda 1000 TT Superbike (ex- Ian Lougher), 1975 MV Agusta 500cc Triple,1969 Paton 500cc (ex-factory), 2012 Moto2 FTR (ex Ratthapark Wilairot), 2011 Moto2 FTR (ex- Karol Abrahams), 2008 Ducati Desmosedici MotoGP (ex-Casey Stoner Silverstone GP Winner), 2003 Ducati Desmosedici 990cc (ex- Troy Bayliss), 1963  Bianchi 498cc Twin(ex-factory) , 1996 Ducati 916 Old Spice BSB, 1996 Castrol Honda WSS (ex-James Toseland) , 2000 Vimto Honda SP1, 1969 Benelli 4Cyl. 

   Museum Bikes That You Can Hear “Fired Up”-

   Senior TT winning “White Charger” rotary Norton (ex-Steve Hislop) , NVT Cosworth Challenge, Vincent “Super Nero” sprinter.

   Catering & entertainment: The Museum shop and restaurant will be open throughout the event. A wide variety of catering will be on offer including breakfast, lunch, a range of hot meals & snacks.

   In addition to the museum restaurant, this year’s event will feature

   The Bracebridge Suite- Licensed bar with entertainment from jazz band “The Moonlight Trio”.

   The Ballacraine Suite- New Food Hall with lots of great dishes freshly prepared by our chefs including our famous Katsu curry!   

   BBQ-There will also be a BBQ with lots of delicious favourites prepared by our own chefs.

   To assist visitors, everyone arriving on site will be given a free timetable with a full list & timings of all the day’s exciting, free, events.

   This timetable will also be available to view on the event webpage

    

3. 40% of UK drivers believe cyclists are the most infuriating road users!

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 16th Sep 2016

   A new road rage survey from the car leasing company, Lease Car, has revealed that over 40% of UK drivers find cyclists more irritating than any other road user they encounter.

   The survey asked more than 1,200* people in the UK a series of questions about what winds them up on our roads as well as their experiences with road rage. When asked to pick out the most infuriating road users motorists come across, there was a clear winner…

   The top 5 most irritating road users in the UK

   - Cyclists 40.5%

   - School Run Mums 29.3%

   - White Van Men 28.6%

   - Taxi Drivers 24.2%

   - Farm Machinery 21.4%

   According to British Cycling, the number of cyclists on the road is at an all-time high, with more than two million cyclists taking to the roads every week. It’s thought that team GB’s success in the velodrome at the Olympic games, along with Britain’s recent successes in the Tour de France has spiked our nations interest in the sport.

   Just about everyone has experienced “road rage” behind the wheel at some point or another. In fact, 42.6% of drivers feel angry with fellow road users at least once a week. But which UK city has the worst road rage problem? Cyclists… steer clear!

   The angriest cities behind the wheel in the UK (based on instances of road rage a month)   

   1. Southampton – 10.3

   2. Leeds - 8.1

   3. Plymouth – 7.8

   4. Liverpool- 7.3

   5. Manchester -7.1

   6. Bristol – 7

   7. Sheffield – 7

   8. Newcastle – 6.8

   9. Nottingham – 6.8

   10. Glasgow – 6.2

   Although they may be considered a nuisance, cyclists are the most vulnerable group on our roads today and need to be protected, even if this means adding a few minutes on to the average journey time. 

   To help drivers and cyclists live in harmony on our roads, Lease Car has created a fact file of top tips for drivers to keep in mind when they encounter a cyclist on the road.

   · Always check for cyclists before you open your car door – it sounds obvious but drivers can often forget to take a look at their surroundings before leaving their vehicle.

   · Give cyclists plenty of space when overtaking them and if there isn’t enough room don’t attempt it.

   · Treat cyclist’s equally- by law they are entitled to the same rights on the road as motorists so treat them as you would any slow-moving vehicle.

   · Give them extra space in bad weather - wet conditions can make it extremely slippery for cyclists.

   · At night use dipped headlights when approaching cyclists like you would any other road user.

   · Leave room for cyclists at traffic lights.

   · Be aware of blind spots, especially if you drive a HGV.

   · When turning left allow a cyclist ahead of you to pass the junction rather than overtake them- patience can save lives.

   Tim Alcock, Senior Marketing Executive at Lease Car said: “Our survey revealed that cyclists caused more stress to the average driver than any other road user, and whilst they may be an inconvenience when getting from A to B, we need to remember that they have as much right to be on the roads than anyone else. Cyclists are vulnerable road users, so it’s important to look at how we can raise awareness around their safety, and try and get drivers to keep their cool when they encounter them. Drivers can get carried away sometimes and its important to understand that what may seem like a minor reaction can be extremely dangerous and carry serious penalties if you’re caught by the police. We all come down with a case of Road Rage from time to time, but in these situations it’s important to keep to the old adage of keeping calm and carrying on.”

    * The research was conducted with 1,200 general consumers aged 18+ in GB between 05/08/2016 & 08/08/2016.  The survey was conducted from a random sample of UK adults.

4. Thank you for the T-shirt I won...

   Posted on 10:30am Wednesday 7th Sep 2016

   As promised it was worn doing the North Coast 500 trip in Scotland.   
   
   Thanks again

   Kind regards Jan Route 66 Transporter
   
   
   

5. BMF Scotland Rally, pimp your tank, win tickets to Dubs of Anarchy, Biker friendly pubs to stay at and more...‏

   Posted on 1:00pm Monday 29th Aug 2016

   THE BIKER GUIDE® - Packed with Biker Friendly Accommodation, Camping, Clothing, free to enter Competitions, Meeting places & Cafes, News, Parts & Accessories, Pubs, Rallies, Ride-outs, Shows, Touring, What's On and much, much more... 

   

   Do you have a great photo that you would like to see on the front cover of THE BIKER GUIDE booklet?

   We are preparing for the next issue of our VERY popular booklet, here @ THE BIKER GUIDE, which we distribute for free throughout the year at various events, cafes, meeting places and also via the website...
   
   So we are asking the visitors of the website and readers of the booklet - Do you have a great picture that you have taken on your motorcycle that you would like to see on the front cover and of course your name in 1,000's of booklets?
   If so, please send to [email protected] letting us know when and where it was taken, along with your full name.

   Of course for any images we include you will be sent a copy of the booklet.

   'Best information mag around for Bikers' - Oggy Dave.
   
   

   A great pub in Bedfordshire... ideal to head to for good food, drink, entertainment and even to stay over! Motorcyclists are very welcome at this beautiful free-house village pub and hotel, situated in Barton-le-Clay. A modern twist to a traditional Pub, (no tv’s, pool tables and fruit machines) The Bull offers a range of traditional English food to suit your taste and pocket.   Popular with locals and travellers alike and a good base for exploring the surrounding area, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and great hospitality. Local attractions include Bletchley Park, the Shuttleworth Collection, Castle Ashby, Whipsnade Zoo and Silverstone. Enjoy all-day breakfast, various burgers and steaks, pie of the day, specials, a la carte and a Sunday Carvery with a choice of succulent hand carved roast meats. Stay over in comfortable and modern en-suite rooms and enjoy the food and beverages of The Bull without having to get geared up and head out in search of sustenance! A function room for meeting or groups of up to 100 people and various entertainment includes an Acoustic Lounge, Live Music, Comedy and Quiz Nights. Free Wi-Fi. Private parking, with CCTV and security systems. www.thebullbarton.com	A great destination for the motorcyclist - the Tayside Hotel in Perthshire ... Centrally located just of the A9, next to the River Tay in the village of Stanley.  Close to Perth and the towns of Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl and Killin, the famous Speyside region with its many renowned distilleries and onwards to Stirling, Inverness, Glencoe. A family run hotel, offering quality home cooking and comfortable accommodation in 14 bedrooms, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and genuine warm hospitality. After a days exploring return to enjoy a varied menu using the highest quality local produce, sourced from some of Scotland's best known suppliers. Bar lunches, suppers, formal dinners and Sunday lunch are served. The Fishermans Bar is the hub of the Hotel and it is here that visitors, fishers, shooters and golfers alike discuss the successes of the day while enjoying a pint of ale or a choice of around 30 single malts from across Scotland! An ideal location for an overnight stop or as a base to explore the area. Free Wi-Fi. Drying room and Motorcycle washing facilities. Private parking.     www.taysidehotel.co.uk	BMF Scotland Rally 23rd - 25th September After the success of 2015 Rally, more and better things at the 2016 Rally... Live music on Friday and Saturday night with Alma Fiera and the Signs. Disco by Trog. Ride out on Saturday to East Fortune Airfield home of the National Museum of Flight. The 2nd Rally held to replace the Kelso Bikefest Rally. venue: Stair Arms Hotel, Pathead, Midlothian, Scotland, EH37 5TX. On the A68 south of Dalkeith and Edinburgh. price: £14. Price includes a nip of whisky on arrival and a BMF Scotland Rally badge. www.bmf.co.uk facebook event For further information, contact Tom at [email protected]

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   Tickets to Dubs of Anarchy | A RIDE, EAT, SLEEP, REPEAT t-shirt | or a BIKERS WELCOME banner for your event