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The National Motorcycle Museum team wants to thank everyone who has given to both of our Covid-19 appeal raffles over the last year. As promised, following the recent announcement of HM Government’s “roadmap” out of restrictions, the funds raised are being used directly for the purpose of reopening the museum to visitors.
At the present time, and if the “roadmap” goes to plan, we intend to reopen the museum to visitors on Monday 17th May 2021.
INITIAL OPENING FROM MAY 2021.
Restrictions permitting, the museum collection, shop and restaurant will reopen on Monday 17th May 2021. Please visit www.thenmm.co.uk for further updates including opening hours.
HELP US TO RETURN TO NORMAL 7 DAY OPENING.
Whilst the funds raised so far will allow us to reopen in a limited way on 17/05/21, at the time of writing we have still only raised just over half of our original £500k reopening target.
As from Monday 21st June 2021, we would like to return to our normal 7 day a week opening hours.
Therefore we want to remind everyone about our ‘Museum Triumph over Adversity Recovery Appeal Raffle” which will help us achieve that aim.
Details of this important appeal can be seen below, and special thanks must go to our friends at Triumph Motorcycles for donating the brand new 2021 Triumph Trident 660 as a first prize.
1st Prize: Brand new 2021 Triumph Trident 660cc motorcycle.
Stunning new model donated by our friends at Triumph Motorcycles.
2nd Prize: 1978 Triumph Trident T160 750cc motorcycle.
Low mileage and only one previous owner.
3rd Prize: 1956 Triumph Tiger T100 500cc motorcycle.
Fresh from restoration in the museum’s workshop.
Images of all three prizes are attached for media use.
The prize draw for the “Triumph Over Adversity” appeal raffle will take place on Friday 25th June 2021 at The National Motorcycle Museum. Tickets cost £6.00 each and can be purchased online by visiting www.thenmm.co.uk
COVID-19 ROADMAP.
Like the rest of the UK, we are hoping that HM Government’s “roadmap” out of the current pandemic goes to plan, according to the dates set out.
However, given the ongoing uncertainty, we will regularly update reopening details on our website www.thenmm.co.uk and our social media channels.
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The news we would have never wanted to give, and that unfortunately we are forced to share with all of you. After nearly two months battling against Covid, Fausto Gresini has sadly passed away, few days after turning 60.  All of Gresini Racing are close to Fausto’s family in support: his wife Nadia and the four children Lorenzo, Luca, Alice and Agnese... as well as everyone who had the chance to get to know him and love him throughout the years.
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Biking is an excellent and exciting way to travel and really get a feel for the land and the road. You will have the freedom to go so much further than even a car can take you and will, of course, be able to enjoy the open air. Going on your first-long distance bike road trip can be an absolute dream and might be enhanced if you follow this guide.
Improve Your Bike Gear
If you love biking but have not yet gone on an actual road trip that lasts days, then you likely don’t have all the equipment that you will need to make your trip comfortable and exciting. A motorbike alone is not enough. You need to prepare for the elements, and that includes if your bike is suitable for long-distance. You may need to upgrade your gear before you head out.
The best solution is to slowly start purchasing all of these items in advance.
· Waterproof clothing
· Spare parts and repair tools
· Waterproof bags
· Rain covers
· LED flashing lights (tail lights and headlights)
· Your camping gear (tent, sleeping bag liner, air mattress, and pillow, cooking utensils, etc.)
· Travel electronics
· NOAA weather radio
· 2-way radio
· And more
The gear that you get will depend on the distance you intend to ride and, of course, where you intend to ride. You can save a lot on costs during the trip, for example, by camping instead of renting out a room, but at the same time, this will require special camping equipment that can pack up small (a luxury that can be quite costly). Work out how much on average both scenarios will cost to figure out how much you need to request from your chosen loan company.
Staying Safe
Though you can travel on your own, it is always better to travel with others. If none of your friends are interested in such a trip, then see if there are groups or organizations of people that are. These groups often organize bike road trips (both short and long-distance). It’s a great way to stay safe and make friends with people who love biking as much as you do!
Regardless of whether you travel alone or with others, it is always important to plan checkpoints for yourself and to follow the safety tips outlined by Motorbike Writer. You can share your location with a friend or family member at home throughout your trip, or you can just check in when you reach certain checkpoints so that they know where you are. Keeping your phone and an extra battery pack on you is also a good tip to use.
Choosing Your Route
You can choose any road on your trip, but there are a lot of people that love biking road trips just like you, and they will have marked out top routes to take depending on your level of experience and fitness, and even fun things you can do with your partner if you’re doubling up. This is the best way to head out on your first trip. You can stay safer, see top sights in the area, and might meet a few others out there on the road.
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Motorcycling is addictive. Once you try it, chances are almost 100% you will get on it sooner or later. However, that adrenaline injection a motorcycle ride gives you sometimes blurs the fact this is not the safest activity on the world.
Luckily, you can choose between thousands of motorcycle gadgetries and apparel that promise a safer, but also easier and cooler ride. Some of them are only nice-to-have, while you can add significant value to each of your rides if you pick the useful ones.
If you are searching for ways to elevate your motorcycling experience, then you are in the right place. Today we will split the bill – 50/50 and talk about rider and bike accessories for motorcycle riders. These must-have accessories for motorcycle riders will provide huge benefits to the overall experience and make every time you hit the road more than awesome.
Crash Protectors
No motorcycle rider likes to think about crashing or having an accident, but this is a highly likely scenario, especially among incautious younger riders. You want to protect yourself from injuries in the first place, but your motorcycle from damages as well. What is more, replacing hard and plastic parts break the bank, so that this may be an additional reason to get a crash protector. Even sliding along the tarmac at a low speed may cause thousands of dollar worth of damage.
Frame sliders, swingarm spools, fork sliders, and bar ends fall into the category of crash protectors and can minimize the damage and the worry. This accessory is undoubtedly a good investment as it alleviates crashes. The crash protector takes some of the impacts on in case you drop your bike. One thing to bear in mind is that you want to get a compatible crash protector for your bike’s model, as this is not the type of one-size-fits-all motorcycle accessories. You can get a much greater benefit and protect your two-wheeled favorite for just a few bucks.
Phone mount
We want to stress out phone mount as a motorcycle can come in very handy, but you should focus on the road while being in the saddle. That means this is a useful gadget, but not for texting while riding on a curvy road. However, if you are a bit of explorer and like to head off to the unfamiliar terrains, GPS would be what you exactly need.
You certainly don’t want to roam around but follow the planned route, and the phone mount will be your handy assistant. On the other hand, you will be able to see if someone tries to contact you. In this case, you should get off the road and make the call. Combining this gadget with a
Bluetooth headset is even greater, as it opens even more options for the rider. Yet, we will repeat that this is a great and very useful motorcycle accessory, but if the temptation of staying connected is too strong, we will give you an awesome idea in the following chapter.
Bluetooth helmet
It is really hard for some of us to keep our hands off the phones. Staying in touch with the world has become addictive, but still, essential. As we already mentioned, texting is definitely not a safe idea while riding. There is no reason why you would want to put yourself in a life-threatening situation and experiment around. Yet, a Bluetooth helmet will be your handy back up.
Helmets nowadays have built-in Bluetooth and are convenient and safe to use. It will give you the option to communicate with your fellow riders while being on the road, as you stay in touch while still keeping your hands on the motorbike.
Any other conventional helmet will, of course, protect you from harm, but a Bluetooth helmet has a couple more awesome features besides the protective one. This means it will provide you a map replacement, safe communication with other riders, and the joy of listening to clear music.
Tool Kit
Did you really think we would skip the tool kit on the list of must-have accessories for motorcycle riders? Even the bare essentials tool kit opens up great solutions for road situations. The great thing is that it won’t take much space and you can store it under the rear seat. Most of the tool kits come as small pouches or in handy roll-up cases, so you can pick whatever works best for you. Additionally, you can tailor it to your needs, and pre-pack the kit if needed.
With time, you grow fonder with your motorcycle, and you will know what exactly makes it tick. Getting in touch with certain repairs will gradually make you of a mechanic, and that is why you need a tool kit while being on the road. This way, you will be able to perform the basic roadside repairs and maintenance. Not only you will get the job done, but this will also save some money, which is a win-win situation.
Reflection
Visibility of your bike drops significantly after the sun goes down. We suppose you already know how important it is to be visible on the road during the night rides. Obviously, you need something to help you perform this. Strategically placed reflection – reflective plate bolts and reflective tape will be your friend out there as it will increase nighttime visibility of your motorcycle. If you like it custom – that is not a problem as well, as you can cut out your own shapes.
Conclusion
As you already know the basics of motorcycling, we wanted to present some new, cool ideas for bikers. These handy gadgets are mostly affordable, but what is more important – may save your life and improve your driving experience. You want your bike in good working order, but you want to equip yourself with a couple of accessories as well. Options are endless when it comes to must-have accessories for motorcycle riders, but it all depends how much money you are willing to spend.
The first way around a small budget for your Motorcycle touring, is to take out a small loan which will enable you to enjoy the trip, without having to save up for a long time. Read more here.
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For more than 30 years Touratech has been manufacturing high-quality motorcycle accessories. Demanding motorcycle travelers from all over the world appreciate the quality of the indestructible parts. Around 350 motorcycle enthusiasts work at the company‘s headquarters in Niedereschach, Germany, to ensure that more than 3,000 products for fantastic motorcycle experiences are created from a constant stream of new ideas.
In addition to individual customer shopping experience on site in Nieder-eschach in the Black Forest with a 1000sqm showroom and its own locations in Hamburg and Kassel, Touratech GmbH also sells its products through numerous partners with sales bases throughout Germany and a worldwide network of distributors. The stores around the globe not only stand for first-class accessories and professional service. Thanks to their dedicated owners, they are bases for the global motorcycle travel scene, they are always availa-ble to offer help and advice.
In addition to direct contact with the customer, online trade is nevertheless becoming increasingly important Touratech supplies the products for adventurers all over the world with the help of over 20 web shops. The online store offers the complete selection of all products, which developers create with great attention to detail and which are manufactured in their own production facility by 350 employees in Germany in the Black Forest.
The passion for the product has made Touratech the number 1 in adventure motorcycle equipment. Touratech had its first online presence as early as 1996, and its first webshop in 1998, making it a pioneer in the industry. With the relaunch of the online store based on Magento 2, Touratech is taking the next step and laying the foundation for the coming years with its "Mobile First" strategy.
Touratech has already been relying on a Magento store for many years. Internationally, the web store is the decisive component of success, regardless of whether it is delivered to the customer via a distributor or directly from the central warehouse in Germany. „Already with Magento 1, the online busi-ness has developed very well in recent years, with the switch to Magento 2 and a new product information system we will reach a new level, says Martin Wickert, CMO of Touratech GmbH.
Due to the extremely positive experience with Magento 1, a switch to Magento 2 was the logical consequence, with the aim of improving usability, optimizing the checkout, speeding up loading times, perfecting the mobile displays and, of course, meeting the demands of the many languages, currencies, payment service providers, etc. that exist worldwide in the appro-ximately 50 countries that Touratech supplies, says Jo Wolframm, Head of E Commerce at Touratech GmbH. Touratech again commissioned Magento commerce partner Flagbit, which was already responsible for the previous Magento 1 store, to implement the project.
In order to further improve the usability of the store, the search function and the category view were fundamentally revised, the integration of a bike finder improves the buying experience and leads the customer directly to the right product. In addition, Touratech can provide its customers with numerous functions such as search suggestions or an error-tolerant search. In the category view, value is placed on the greatest possible clarity. Dyna-mic direct links to the relevant subcategories and extensive category filters allow customers to narrow down the display based on their desired criteria. Comprehensive content below the product display helps customers find the right product more easily.
Visit the new shop at shop.touratech.com
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For more than 30 years Touratech has been manufacturing high-quality motorcycle accessories. Demanding motorcycle travelers from all over the world appreciate the quality of the indestructible parts. Around 350 motorcycle enthusiasts work at the company‘s headquarters in Niedereschach, Germany, to ensure that more than 3,000 products for fantastic motorcycle experiences are created from a constant stream of new ideas.
In addition to individual customer shopping experience on site in Nieder-eschach in the Black Forest with a 1000sqm showroom and its own locations in Hamburg and Kassel, Touratech GmbH also sells its products through numerous partners with sales bases throughout Germany and a worldwide network of distributors. The stores around the globe not only stand for first-class accessories and professional service. Thanks to their dedicated owners, they are bases for the global motorcycle travel scene, they are always availa-ble to offer help and advice.
In addition to direct contact with the customer, online trade is nevertheless becoming increasingly important Touratech supplies the products for adventurers all over the world with the help of over 20 web shops. The online store offers the complete selection of all products, which developers create with great attention to detail and which are manufactured in their own production facility by 350 employees in Germany in the Black Forest.
The passion for the product has made Touratech the number 1 in adventure motorcycle equipment. Touratech had its first online presence as early as 1996, and its first webshop in 1998, making it a pioneer in the industry. With the relaunch of the online store based on Magento 2, Touratech is taking the next step and laying the foundation for the coming years with its „Mobile First“ strategy.
Touratech has already been relying on a Magento store for many years. Internationally, the web store is the decisive component of success, regardless of whether it is delivered to the customer via a distributor or directly from the central warehouse in Germany. „Already with Magento 1, the online busi-ness has developed very well in recent years, with the switch to Magento 2 and a new product information system we will reach a new level, says Martin Wickert, CMO of Touratech GmbH.
„Due to the extremely positive experience with Magento 1, a switch to Magento 2 was the logical consequence, with the aim of improving usability, optimizing the checkout, speeding up loading times, perfecting the mobile displays and, of course, meeting the demands of the many languages, currencies, payment service providers, etc. that exist worldwide in the appro-ximately 50 countries that Touratech supplies, says Jo Wolframm, Head of E Commerce at Touratech GmbH. Touratech again commissioned Magento commerce partner Flagbit, which was already responsible for the previous Magento 1 store, to implement the project.
In order to further improve the usability of the store, the search function and the category view were fundamentally revised, the integration of a bike finder improves the buying experience and leads the customer directly to the right product. In addition, Touratech can provide its customers with numerous functions such as search suggestions or an error-tolerant search. In the category view, value is placed on the greatest possible clarity. Dyna-mic direct links to the relevant subcategories and extensive category filters allow customers to narrow down the display based on their desired criteria. Comprehensive content below the product display helps customers find the right product more easily.
Visit our new shop at shop.touratech.com |
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