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1. Soldiering On Awards Grand Raffle!

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 8th Sep 2014

   Soldiering On Through Life Trust, have three incredible major prizes, along with 80+ runner-up prizes, in a raffle which will be drawn on the 18th April 2015 at the Soldiering On Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel, London...

   Prizes include a Triumph Bonneville, a Breitling Navitimer Watch, a Balloon Flight, a Bomber Command Memorial book signed by Air Commodore Charles Clarke OBE, Soldiering On Wear it with Pride Polo shirts and lots more!

   With these fabulous prizes they are hoping to sell 50,000 tickets and raise an amazing £100,000. This will help recognise, celebrate and inspire those still Soldiering On.

   Buy a ticket today and show your support for our Armed Forces.

   Tickets are £2 each, available in books of 5 tickets per book. (One book £10.) Buy online

   Soldiering On Through Life Trust are hoping the Biker community will support them in buying tickets, or selling them on their behalf. Funds raised benefit ex-servicemen and servicewomen who have been injured in the line of duty. 

   Can you and/or your Club help sell tickets on their behalf? Contact Adrian for more information @ [email protected]
   
   Soldiering On Through Life Trust - Supporting our Military Heroes throughout life

   SOTLT was established as a not-for-profit organisation to support injured Service personnel and their families throughout their lives by giving recognition of the outstanding achievements of teams or individuals from within the Armed Forces Community (AFC) through an annual awards ceremony.

   Registered Charity No  1144828

   www.soldieringon.org

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2. Biking around the world... The best road trip destinations

   Posted on 11:22am Monday 1st Sep 2014

   As the warm weather draws to a close, chances of giving our favourite ponies one final ride are dwindling day by day. If you haven't had the chance to hit the road this summer, there's still time to get your motorbiking fix if you're willing to travel for it and ride on the other side of the road.

   The great Route 66 is a path that's been favoured by American bikers for years, but there are also a number of other roads you can take across the land of the free, each with their own exciting stop off points. Here are a just a few stops that you can't afford to miss on the trip of a lifetime.

   The Grand Canyon

   Thelma and Louise may have put this on the map by driving off it, but you don't have to total your motorcycle to enjoy the views of the Grand Canyon! Situated by the Colorado River in Arizona, this 277-mile long canyon offers outstanding views like no other. There's ample parking on all four sides for your wheels of choice, offering the opportunity to walk, hike, or even fly into and around the Canyon.

   Las Vegas

   Situated 200 miles from the Grand Canyon, one of Nevada's best gems, Las Vegas, offers the perfect stop off point for bikers. If you head over there quick, you can catch the Las Vegas Bike Fest, which lasts from 2nd-5th October. However, for something a little different, you can't miss any one of the strip's famed casinos, offering more games than you could ever imagine. If the party scene's too much for you, you can always play River Belle's Canadian online casino games in your hotel room, or visit any one of the strip's theatre performances.

   
   Pacific Highway

   Perfect for the petrol head driver, the Pacific Highway offers a blend of accommodating stopover spots plus an unforgettable motorbike ride. Over on the west coast, the highway bypasses some of California's most beautiful destinations, including San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles. If you're a bit of a tourist at heart, you can't miss an opportunity to walk amongst the stars in Hollywood, where you can find the names of your favourite stars on the Walk of Fame. Wherever you go, just make sure you take the route from north to south – it's a common warning amongst locals that driving the wrong way down the highway will make you miss out on the best views of the sea!

3. Updates and advice on abolition of the vehicle tax disc

   Posted on 1:01am Monday 1st Sep 2014

   From 1st October 2014, the paper tax disc will no longer need to be displayed on a vehicle.

   If you have a tax disc with any months left to run after this date, then it can be removed from the vehicle and destroyed. This includes customers with a Northern Ireland address, however they will still need to display their MoT disc.

   What this means to you

   To drive or keep a vehicle on the road you will still need to get vehicle tax and DVLA will still send you a V11 or V85/1 renewal reminder when your vehicle tax is due to expire. This applies to all types of vehicles including those that are exempt from payment of vehicle tax or have a nil rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED).

   See more here

4. National Motorcycle Museum Trophies Stolen

   Posted on 10:00am Thursday 28th Aug 2014

   Substantial Reward offered for their safe recovery

   At around 11pm last evening, the inner foyer of the National Motorcycle Museum was broken into and a large amount of the Museum’s trophies and TT replicas stolen.

   Each of the Museums trophy cabinets was smashed causing substantial damage to the displays.

   Many of the trophies and TT replicas have little 'scrap' value ,but are unique and irreplaceable as part of this countries Motorcycling Heritage.

   Because of the historical importance of these trophies the National Motorcycle Museum will be offering a substantial award of £20,000 for information which leads to the safe recovery of these important artefacts.

   Anyone with any relevant information is asked to contact West Midlands Police or the National Motorcycle Museum on 01675 443311 or e-mail Museum Director James Hewing [email protected] 

   The Museum has re-opened as normal this morning.

   www.thenmm.co.uk‏

5. SOUGHT-AFTER AUTOMOBILIA COLLECTABLES REBORN WITH RARE HANDMADE REPLICAS & MERCHANDISE

   Posted on 9:56am Tuesday 26th Aug 2014

   A popular icon of 1950’s and 60’s motoring, Everoak Helmets were the protection of choice for motorists and bikers alike, including Stirling Moss, Graham Hill and Pedro Rodriguez.

   The iconic Everoak has endured as a much loved symbol of the classic era of racing and with the resurgence of retro brands, Everoak is set to make a longed for return. Step forward master craftsman Bill Vero to handcraft perfect replicas of these world-famous helmets!

   Bill Vero, one of the most experienced helmet makers in the world, will be using a lifetime of experience and craftsmanship to make replicas from the golden age of motoring. Grandson of original founder Everitt W Vero, Bill Vero has re-started hand making individual Everoak helmets, exact to their original design and specification. The perfect display item for a collector or enthusiast, Bill can replicate helmets worn by famous drivers who won National Championships; for example Stirling Moss, Mike Hawthorn, Jack Brabham, Graham Hill, Pedro Rodriguez, Innes Ireland and Jim Clark. Taking nearly a month each to create, the helmets are manufactured using traditional processes and each will be a rare, unique and special piece, meeting the client’s exact specification. Nothing else like this exists and Bill has both the knowledge and skill to bring each one to life.          

   Maker Bill Vero says "There's no way these could be worn today for historic racing; they're display pieces, but you could wear one in your classic to go down the pub."

   Anyone interested in seeing one for real or owning the legend that is an Everoak Helmet, should pop into The Signature Store or go along to Goodwood Revival (12-14  September 2014), where a classic ‘Moss’ and a Jack Brabham replica will be on display on the Porter Press stand in the market.    In addition to re-launching this range of exclusive, iconic helmets, Everoak are also set to launch a merchandise line in the next few weeks, starting with T-Shirts in partnership with RetroF1 and with more merchandise planned for the future.

   Helmets cost from £695 and will be one of a kind replicas made by Bill Vero.

   www.everoakhelmets.com