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1. Win a quad bike and help raise funds for one of our speedway riders - Craig Cook

   Posted on 9:15am Wednesday 17th Sep 2014

   CFS Motor Racing (Promotions) is running as a totally non-profit making venture, aiming to give Craig Cook, our current British Number 2 to the World Champion, equipment for 2015 to take him towards World Champion status and the International/GP circuit.
   
   They believe Craig has the potential to compete on the GP circuit and become a future World Champion.

   Did you know, speedway riders receive no salary, no starting fee generally and earn by the points they score in racing... Only the top riders, sponsored say by Monster or other major sponsors, may get larger fees!
   
   The aim is to sell 2,000 tickets for each brand new Quad bike at just £10 each. Profits go directly to helping purchase equipment required for each country in which Craig will ride. This Quad is 100% road legal and can be used on a full British car licence (DVLA registration required).

   Buy 3 tickets and get the 4th free, giving you approx. a 1 in 500 chance of winning.

   Call: 02392 570447 or 02392 595505 or 07989 535829 or e-mail: [email protected] NOW for tickets

    

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2. 1951 Black Shadow to go under hammer

   Posted on 9:03am Thursday 11th Sep 2014

   ANGLIA CAR AUCTIONS UNCOVERS 1951 VINCENT BLACK SHADOW FOR SEPTEMBER SALE

   A 1951 Vincent Black Shadow is set to be the star by at Anglia Car Auction’s Classic Motorcycle and Automobilia Sale on Saturday 20th September.

   Not used since being bought by the vendor in 1978, the rare Vincent is accompanied by some technical correspondence between a previous owner and the factory covering engine modifications. While it cannot be confirmed, it’s thought the bike could have competed in club sprints during the 1960s.

   Fitted with highly coveted Lightning brakes, it’s estimated at £55,000-65,000.

   If the Black Shadow’s too expensive, a 1961 Velocette Venom 500 with an estimate of between £10,000-11,500 might be a good substitute, and Velocette enthusiasts will also be able to bid on a 350 MAC which has a £3750-4500 estimate.

   A pair of Triumph Tiger Cubs, one of which is a project with an estimate of £800-900, line-up alongside an awaiting-estimate 1964 Thunderbird and a 1961 Triton Café Racer, estimated at  £5000-6000.

   BSAs get a look-in too, with an 10 Golden Flash, estimated at £2500-3000, joined by a 1934 G14 V-twin that’s had plenty of recent work to make it highly usable, and it has a £14,750-16,500 estimate. With a tempting £800-1200 estimate, a 1960 Norton Jubilee makes a straightforward restoration project.

   A host of Japanese bikes add more flavour to the sale, with a great choice of Hondas, ranging from a barn-find 1966 CA110 Sport 50 (estimated: £400-600) and Norfolk-residing 1976 CB200 (estimated: £600-800) offered alongside a 1978 CB750K (estimated: £1200-1600) and an unused-for-two-years, no-reserve 1984 XL 200R.

   A quartet of ’70s Kawasaki triples adds some noise to the sale: a 1971 350 S and a 500 H1A are offered along with a 1974 500 H1B and a 1974 750 H2 and for big performance at a low price, the 1985 Z1100 (estimated: £1600-1900) is definitely worth a look. 

   And for those wanting to relive their 1970s teenage bus-stop burn-up years, a concours-condition 1976 Yamaha FS1E-DX fits the bill nicely, and is estimated at £4000-6000.

   Italian pizzazz comes from a fully-rebuilt 1976 Lambretta GP150 (est: £2000-2500) and an MoTd 1979 Moto Guzzi V50, which is estimated at £1500-1800.

   Anglia Car Auctions’ Motorcycle sale sees the doors open at 10am, with the sale of automobilia starting at 12 noon and the motorbikes thereafter.

    

   www.angliacarauctions.co.uk

3. Happy Birthday Mr Sheene!

   Posted on 9:00am Thursday 11th Sep 2014

   

    

   Barry Steven Frank Sheene MBE (11th September 1950 – 10th March 2003

4. 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

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5. 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!