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1. Ross Noble and Riders for Health launch nationwide ride-out

   Posted on 1:08pm Monday 12th May 2014

   Comedian Ross Noble is launching a nationwide motorcycle ride-out with a difference in support of international charity, Riders for Health.

   The Last Mile Ride, which takes place on Saturday 21st June, is a ride-out with a destination, but no beginning. You decide where to start, and how to get to the finish. Motorcyclists from across the country will be completing quirky challenges, set by Ross Noble, as they make their way to the offices of MCN in Peterborough.

   Participants will plan their own route to Peterborough – the only condition is that they arrive at the MCN office at 3pm and complete as many challenges as possible!

   As riders head to the final destination, Ross Noble will be using Twitter to send a series of challenges for them to complete using the hashtag #lastmileride. As they complete their challenges and share their snaps on Twitter, Ross will be keeping an eye out for his favourite and awarding prizes for the very best.

   For more information and to register yourself or a group of riders for the Last Mile Ride visit www.riders.org/lastmileride

   When participants reach the offices of MCN, Ross will be there to greet them with some well-earned food and the chance to share their stories from the ride. He will also be awarding prizes for the most entertaining tweets and auctioning unique motorcycle memorabilia and experiences.

   Ross Noble said, "I’m really excited to be launching an event that brings the whole motorcycling community together to do something they love whilst helping Riders for Health. I’ve supported Riders for a number of years and the thing we all like about their work is that it is a simple, straightforward solution that is having a visible impact in Africa. I want to get hundreds of bikers involved from across the whole country. It would be amazing for groups of riders to meet up as they get closer to Peterborough."

   Registration for the Last Mile Ride costs £30 for a rider and £15 for a pillion and includes entry to all events at the final destination as well as food and a Last Mile Ride visibility vest. Riders can sign up to the ride individually, or can gather some friends for a group ride-out. Participants can also fundraise for the ride, with fantastic prizes available for the groups and individuals who raise the most money.

   All of the money raised from the event will help Riders for Health ensure health workers in Africa have access to reliable, well maintained motorcycles and ambulances so that they can continue to deliver life-saving health care to 14 million people.

   For more information and to register yourself or a group of riders for the Last Mile Ride visit www.riders.org/lastmileride
   
   
   

2. Jack Lilley Ltd are offering a new one-off special edition Triumph Bonneville as a competition prize this summer

   Posted on 10:00am Friday 9th May 2014

   The bike has been painted in a unique colour scheme and graphics to celebrate the anniversary of the formation of The Stranglers.

   One of the side panels on the bike has actually been signed by The Stranglers then re-lacquered to preserve the autographs, adding to the collectability of the bike.

   Full details of the competition are on the website

   It's basically one of these competitions where you pay £1.50 (plus standard network rate) to text your answer through.

   

3. A production company are looking for a male motorbike rider

   Posted on 2:28pm Wednesday 7th May 2014

   ...for a tv series filming in South Wales tomorrow, to play a double for a lead actor in a Sky 1 comedy series.

   Leathers and the bike will be provided on the day.

   The person needs to have the following measurements: Collar: 16, Chest: 41", Waist: 32.5", Shoe: 9.

   They would need to be available May 8th and May 23rd, the rate of pay for this would be £92.74 each day.

   If you fit the above and are available then please call Kate on 07824 613996.

4. Mitas is the official tyre supplier of 2014 FIM Speedway Grand Prix series

   Posted on 8:00am Tuesday 6th May 2014

   Mitas has signed a multiyear contract with BSI Speedway, the promoters of the FIM Speedway Grand Prix, to be the official tyre supplier and associate sponsor of the world championship series for the 11th consecutive year. The Czech-based company will also be the title sponsor of round three on 17 May, which will be known as the 2014 Mitas Finnish FIM Speedway Grand Prix.

    

   Paul Bellamy, managing director, BSI Speedway, said: “Mitas has been a great supporter of the world championship FIM Speedway Grand Prix series for many years, and we look forward to continuing this relationship.  It is exciting times for the world championship, and we are delighted that Mitas are also title sponsor of our inaugural Finnish SGP at the Ratina Stadium, Tampere, on 17 May.“

    

5. If you’ve ever wanted to try off-road riding for the first time – now is your chance

   Posted on 2:56pm Wednesday 30th Apr 2014

   The Motorcycle Off-Road Experience (MORE) is holding another 4 day mini off-road ‘try out’ festival, which will be held 20th to 23rd of June at the AMCA track at Bevercotes in Nottinghamshire.

   This is for anyone aged 16 or over, who has not ridden off-road before, and is suitable for road riders, or complete novices.  All bikes, protective clothing and training will be provided for a subsidised fee of just £25, for a whole morning or afternoon session.

   Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, via an online booking system, which goes ‘live’ on Saturday May 10th at 10 am.  Most of the places for a similar event last year went within the first hour of going live.

   A women only session will be held on the morning of Friday 20th June, but women are obviously welcome to attend any session.

   See the website:  www.rideoffroad.co.uk

   And like the facebook page