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1. Getting ready for a Biker Rally - The difference between men & women

   Posted on 9:33am Friday 18th Oct 2013

   Women

   Three weeks before;

   • Book hair, nail, eyebrow appointment
   • Buy hair colour
   • Search e-bay for new outfit
   • Look at your womanly physique in the mirror... decide that you need to lose a stone in 3 weeks, so make mental note to do workout, sit-ups, squats, etc, every day
   • Save small amount of your favourite toiletries, face cleanser, toner, eye make up remover, day cream, night cream, eye cream, factor 15 for the face and factor 8 for the body (the sun WILL come out), body lotion, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hair product one (to give it body), hair product two (to make it straight), hair product three (to make it glossy) hair product four (so it does not frizz), hair product five (to keep it in place)

   Two weeks before;

   • Buy new outfit (two of just in case) off e-bay, found using searches such as 'Biker babe', 'biker rally outfit', 'black goth', 'black basque ladies', etc...
   • Start tan-tastic preparations, scrub flesh and moisturise

   The week before;

   • Dye hair, hair cut, buy new hair product
   • Eyebrows waxed
   • Manicure (and pedicure if its summer)
   • Apply self-tanning creams (unless goth)
   • Look in shops for a new outfit (just in case you see one you like better than the two you bought last week)

   The day before;

   • Sort out the clothing you are taking into piles
   • The clothing you are wearing on a hanger
   • All other items hidden, so that your Victor Meldrew husband does not say "Do you think you are taking that lot for two days!"

   The day of;

   • Face pack, condition hair, shave armpits and legs, apply make up with no mascara (to avoid panda eyes on the way in gail force winds)
   • Try to pack 10 tops, three pairs of jeans, 3 sets of matching underwear, toiletries (as above), towel (the size of a small country) into small bag
   • Text mates to see if they are taking hairdryers and/or straighterners as you realise you have gone over your allocation baggage allowance
   • Moisturise whole body, get dressed putting on extra layers of clothing that you could not fit into small bag
   • Put extra items you forgot to pack into coat pockets

   Men

   • Put tent on bike
   • Take toothbrush if longer than one night
   • Moan at woman at the amount of luggage she is taking for two nights
   • Put on 'Rally' pants, club t and leather vest
   • Go...

   Of course those apologies to all women who are lower maintenance and men who are higher...

2. Bennetts-Backed Joe Francis Wins British Moto3 Title

   Posted on 7:49am Tuesday 8th Oct 2013

   Commitment to supporting grassroots racing remains key for leading bike insurance specialist

   Fifteen-year-old Chester racer Joe Francis continued his path towards motorcycle stardom by winning the Moto3 class of the British Motostar championship at Silverstone yesterday.

   Bennetts first backed Joe in 2011, providing financial backing to help the then 13-year-old complete his season in the Aprilia Challenge championship, a series which has helped launch the career of numerous world champions including Cal Crutchlow, Chaz Davies and two-time MotoGP champ Casey Stoner. After going on to take the title in thrilling style, Bennetts continued to back the prodigious talent as he entered the British championships as part of its policy of supporting young riders.

   This season saw Francis join forces with the professional Team WD-40, racing a Honda NSF250R Moto3 machine in the British championship. Starting with a second place in his first race at Brands Hatch, the youngster scored a podium finish at every round until Sunday’s Silverstone event, where he rode with maturity to take the fifth place required to secure the title.

   Joe Francis said: “It’s a fantastic feeling to win the British championship. We had a few problems in qualifying but I knew what I had to do going into the race and I was able to get the fifth place that I needed to win the championship with a race to spare.

   “Bennetts have supported me since 2011 and have proved a great sponsor, not only in terms of helping me raise the finances required to go racing but also in raising my profile and putting me in touch with professionals who can help me progress my career. In the past year I have worked alongside Scott Redding and James Toseland, Bennetts’ other ambassador riders, and been interviewed by national TV, radio and newspapers.

   “Being a Bennetts ambassador is a fantastic experience for a young rider and they’ve certainly played their part in helping me to become a British champion. My ultimate aim is to make it to MotoGP and become a world champion, and I hope to continue working with Bennetts as I move on to the next step in my career.”

   Bennetts is committed to supporting Britain’s top motorcycle racing talent and up-and-coming young riders. In addition to Francis, the company is currently in its third season of backing Scott Redding, who currently leads the Moto2 world championship, and retains an association with two-time former World Superbike champion James Toseland.

   Any young riders who think they have what it takes to follow in the tyre tracks of Francis and Redding are invited to email Bennetts at [email protected], detailing their racing history, 2014 plans, career objectives and sponsorship requirements for the 2014 season.                            

3. Mallory Park (Motorsport) Limited enters administration

   Posted on 11:19am Tuesday 1st Oct 2013

   As you may be aware Mallory Park, motor racing circuit, home to Midlands motor racing, has faced a series of difficulties in recent months to which it has regrettably been unable to reach a solution with local residents, the council and the landlord. As such, it entered into administration on Monday 30 September 2013.

   Ian Robert, a partner at Kingston Smith & Partners LLP, the corporate recovery arm of accountancy firm Kingston Smith LLP, was appointed Administrator. Ian said: “I will be working with all the stakeholders to ensure that Mallory Park will see racing again. I hope the administration process can assist in finding a solution which will be beneficial to all parties concerned.”

   He continued: “To that end, I will be negotiating with the landlord and the council, with the support of the BARC, to ensure that racing can be enjoyed at MP for years to come. Although it is early days, I am hopeful that, once a solution to the lease is found, all of the company’s creditors should receive a substantial dividend, which I understand is very much the driving force behind the continued support of the BARC.”

   On behalf of Mallory Park, Kingston Smith & Partners thanks you for your continued support. The circuit is temporarily closed but we are working toward reopening quickly. Please return to this page for further information, which will be updated regularly.  

   www.mallorypark.co.uk

4. 'Every Sunday', in remembrance to Marco Simoncelli

   Posted on 8:35am Monday 16th Sep 2013

   Each Sunday as night falls, the passion for Marco Simoncelli will burn again in Coriano for 58 seconds.

   A three metre long flame will burn from the installation of artist Arcangelo Sassolino, created by an idea from Lino Dainese and Marco's family. There's nothing better than fire to represent Simoncelli's soul and enthusiasm, the things that made people love him.

   'Every Sunday' will offer the same emotion he gave to his fans on the track and was unveiled on Thursday 12 September in the presence of family, authorities, riders and friends of Marco.

   The first public appearance of the flame was yesterday at 7pm and will be repeated every Sunday.

5. SK-Art - Motorcycle Photography

   Posted on 6:44am Friday 13th Sep 2013

   The memories of your experiences may be remembered in your mind, however with a professional photograph from SK-Art, these moments may be shared (and showed off) with everyone...
   
   

   Owner Susan's expertise has been highlighted in the press and with a private exhibition which Pirelli UK supported. An extensive portfolio is on the website, which captures the spirit of Motorcycling.
   
   A free consultation is offered where Susan will visit with a portfolio sampling a selection of her work.
   
   Susan will be hosting her 3rd Wheels and Motion Exhibition at the end of 2013 (Date to be confirmed) with samples of her work.

   At Rivington Barn each Sunday, covering various events and available for private commissions.

   www.SK-Art.co.uk