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News that bus lanes in the Bedford Borough are to be open to motorcycles for a trial period has been welcomed by the bmf.
Designed to reduce congestion around the town centre, the eighteen-month trial starts today and will also include bicycles, taxis and private hire vehicles.
Bedford has four bus lanes in the town centre and for many years local bmf activists have lobbied for motorcycle access. Councillor Charles Royden, Portfolio Holder for the Environment and Transport, said: “I am delighted we have been able to open our bus lanes to more people whilst ensuring they continue to encourage people to consider more sustainable forms of transport.”
Chris Hodder the bmf’s Government Relations Executive said: “Access to bus lanes is one of the bmf's main campaigns so we are very happy to show what local bmf activists can achieve. No doubt this will improve the lives of riders in Bedford and hopefully will inspire those local authorities who are still unsure over allowing motorcycles into their bus lanes."
A long-term campaigner for bus lane use by motorcyclists, the bmf say that London’s recently extended trial has shown that such schemes work well and bear out experiences from other permanent and trial sites. However despite several UK towns and cities adopting bus lane use*, this is still not a national policy and that is what is now wanted from the Government say the bmf
*Note: Bus lane access has been allowed in: Bristol (has operated a permanent bus lane access since 1996) and Reading (since 1999). Other sites are in: Northern Ireland, Birmingham, Colchester, Derby, Bath, Hull, Swindon, Richmond on Thames, Newcastle on Tyne, Sunderland, Plymouth and the M4 bus lane. Most of London’s red routes are now currently being trialled for motorcycle use.
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A major new C4 series provisionally titled The Village, are looking for people who would love the opportunity to start a new life in the English countryside andhave the chance to win a three bedroom cottage located in a small idyllic village in Yorkshire.
With any type of skilled trade or job, single parents,couples,families, people with interesting hobbies, lifestyle choicesand anyonewho realistically would like to relocate their lives, so if there are any keen bikers out there who would like to take part we would like to hear from you.
The series will follow the participants as they move to the village for a week and sample their potential new life and home. During the week’s filming they will get involved in village life, meeting the residents and demonstrating to them why they would be a valued member of the communityi.e. demonstrating using their skills or experience. The local residents will then decide on who wins the home and becomes the newest resident of the village.
Participants must be over 18 and initially be available to film for a possibly 5 days during September/Octoberand then an additional 3-5 days if your family reaches the final. Anyone interested in applying must also realistically be looking to relocate and start a new life in the village should they be lucky enough to win the competition.
If you have any queries Kandise on 0207 534 2029or e-mail thevillage@studiolambert.com
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Get ready to put the pedal to the metal once again as Sons of Anarchy: Season 2 comes to DVD 16 August 2010 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. The critically acclaimed, gripping and gritty drama is back with more action, adrenaline, secrets and scandal.
Starring Mark Boone Junior ( Batman Begins, Get Carter), Katey Sagal ( Married with Children, Futurama), British actor Charlie Hunnam ( Children of Men, Green Street) and Ron Perlman ( Hellboy, Outlander) with series newcomers Henry Rollins ( The Ballad of G.I.JOE, Wrong Turn 2) and Adam Arkin (A Serious Man, Life) it makes compulsive viewing for fans of adrenalized thrillers and hot motorcycles!
Sons of Anarchy is an adrenaline drama with darkly comedic undertones that explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club (MC) and its desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming, California remains exactly that: charming. The Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO) must confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers, hate groups and overzealous law officers. Behind the MC's familial lifestyle and legally thriving automotive shop is a ruthless and illegally thriving arms business.
is an adrenaline drama with darkly comedic undertones that explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club (MC) and its desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming, California remains exactly that: charming. The Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO) must confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers, hate groups and overzealous law officers. Behind the MC's familial lifestyle and legally thriving automotive shop is a ruthless and illegally thriving arms business.
This season Jax and the club deal with the fallout from Donna's death, bringing internal tensions to an all-time high while a new enemy takes root in Charming. LOAN, or League of American Nationalists, is a white separatist organisation headed by Ethan Zobelle (Arkin), who with the help from his lieutenant, AJ Weston (Rollins) opens a cigar shop in Charming and is intent on ingratiating himself with the community and forcing SAMCRO out.
DVD special features include TBC. Get ready to rev your engines and don your Sons of Anarchy leathers, when Season 2 becomes available to own on DVD from 16 August 2010.
“ Sons of Anarchy is The Sopranos with a throbbing Harley between its legs ” – The Independent
Sons of Anarchy: Season 2 DVD Details:
Release date: 16 August 2010
Cert: TBC
Price: £24.99
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The producer for this year's Triumph Brand Film and stills shoot, due to occur in and around Brighton and Milton Keynes from the 19th till the 23rd of July, is looking for real people that know how to ride these bikes!
The shoot dates will involve a mixture of stills photography and film. You could be doing anything from sitting on a bike having a conversation to roaring round a race track.
Men and women welcome. Looking for both for riders and pillions that are comfortable in their leathers. Open to riders of all motorcycles - you don't have to own a Triumph!
A casting session is to be held in the East End of London on Tuesday the 6th July between 11:00 and 14:00.
93 Feet East, 150 Brick Lane, London, E1 6RU
Please arrive in your riding finery.
If you are chosen, an exact date will be confirmed. Fees are a total of £100 per day to include all travel costs, the rights to use the images and films across all markets and mediums in perpetuity. You will also be fed.
If you are interested in signing up please e-mail with:
- A picture of yourself
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Your age
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Your height
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Waist
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Jeans Size
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Chest Size
- your availability between the 19th and 23rd July and your experience on bikes.
The categories are split into:
- Cruisers
- Classics
- Supersport / Roadsters
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Adventure / Touring
Contact Georgina:
tel: 0207 247 3878
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This enthralling tale, Sam's fourth book, takes you on a gripping rollercoaster of a two-wheeled journey across the dramatic landscapes of Mexico, the USA and Canada. Tortillas to Totems has more twists than a Rocky Mountain pass and more surprises than anyone would expect in a lifetime.
There are canyons, cowboys, idyllic beaches, bears, mountains, Californian vineyards, gun-toting policemen with grudges, glaciers, exploding volcanoes, dodgy border crossings and some of the most stunning open roads that a traveller could ever wish to see.
Sam will be book signing from 12pm until 4pm on Saturday 18th September. There'll be rock music from the fabulous Steve McGill, celebs, t-shirts, and of course travel books! Look out too for the raffle in aid of Motorcycle Outreach. Take to opportunity to check out Avon Tyres and Metal Mule gear. You'll also have the chance to talk to photography specialists from Robert White Photographic. Robert White is the sponsor of the launch and the team are hugely knowledgeable about your needs as motorcycling photographers.
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