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Category: Tourism & Travel

  1. Revving into Mexico and Cuba in 2018

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    Kick stands up!
    Revving into 2018 with the launch of a new tours programme in the USA, Cuba, Mexico and Canada. Take a peak at the website for inspiration for your next motorcycle holiday.
    How about Cuba or Mexico?

    • Colourful Cuba with its fascinating history, fabulous music and hospitable people. Take the guided Cuba Grand tour riding the length of the island, the Cuba in 7 Days tour or party on down at New Year
    • Ride the Baja California peninsular in Mexico and tour the humungous Copper Canyon (bigger than the Grand Canyon). Alternatively celebrate New Year 2019 fiesta-style or tour the central Colonial region of old Mexico in Spring or Autumn
    • Also hitting the dirt trails with Adventure touring in Mexico. Copper Canyon Expedition provides fun on and off the bike for those who like to take the long back woods route from A to B 
    Come and talk to us @: 
    • Open Day, Overton, Hants, 10 Feb: We are delighted to have our expert American guide, Marc Sloan, visiting us and attending the events below. He's going to be in our office all day on Sat 10th for those who'd like to pop in and talk touring
    • MCN London, Stand A14, 16-18 Feb: David, Linda and Marc will be on hand to explain what's special about Orange & Black guided and self-guided tours, and rentals
    • Scottish Motorcycle Show, Stand H26, 3-4 March: Marc will be joining Chris in Edinburgh and they look forward to welcoming you on the Orange & Black stand

    Don't forget, for all your North American motorcycle holidays visit www.orange-and-black.co.uk


    And they can also book your flights, organise specialist travel insurance and arrange a Free Harley "Try before you Fly" orientation ride!

    Ride Safe

    Orange & Black...... for your ride of a lifetime, every time!

    Orange and Black, Harley-Davidson Motorcycle tours and rental in USA

     

  2. Visit Orange & Black with H-C Travel at Motorcycle Live at the NEC

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    The biggest UK motorcycle show of the year is just around the corner. We're dusting down our trusty orange gazebos and flying in Gary 'Bear' Fleshman, guide extraordinaire, for the duration. Orange & Black with H-C Travel will be highlighting our latest touring experiences:

    • Exciting changes to our programme of tours for 2018 with Orange & Black's expansion into Cuba, Mexico and Canada. 
    • Adventure touring in the USA and Mexico
    • H-C Travel tours in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Asia
    • Two new and more flexible ways of doing an old favourite - Route 66!
    • 2018 guided Rocky Mountain High and Legends of the West 
    • And come and meet our special guests...
    Our Exhibition Schedule
    • Tues 14th Nov: Kicking off our show programme, 'Bear' is hosting an informal open house at our local pub from 7.30 p.m. Simply reply to this email to let us know if you want to attend at The Red Lion, High Street, Overton, Hants. RG25 3HQ.
    • Sat 25th Nov p.m & Sun 26th: Professional adventurer Tiffany Coates who guides our 'Ladies in Ladakh, Thailand' series will be joining us.
    • Weds 22nd Nov: Daniel Benster our Kerala guide extraordinaire will be on hand to regale you with tales of our fantastic 'Tea and Spice' and 'Mountains, Beaches and Wildlife' tours.
    • Sat 25th Nov a.m.: TV presenter Henry Cole is on our stand. He's looking forward to riding with us again. This time on our High Chaparral with Henry Cole tour next September! Gary Bear Fleshman on tour with Henry Cole
    • Mon 27th - Thurs 30th Nov: Gary will be available on request to attend chapter or other club meetings to discuss USA touring.

    Visit Orange & Black with H-C Travel at Motorcycle Live at the NEC

  3. We have a message from a visitor to the Church House Inn - "Great place for a ride out and lovely food, served with a smile."

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    A family run pub, close to the centre of the beautiful market town of Congleton in Cheshire, with the friendliest of atmospheres and a genuine welcome from Barbara, Graham and staff.

    Serving home-made food at very reasonable prices, where the menu includes various starters, burgers, steaks, pies, baguettes, New York Chicken, Roast of the day and a great two course special... Leave room for yummy deserts such as Sticky Ginger Sponge, Apple Pie, Cheshire Farm ice-cream and/or a Hot chocolate fudge cake! Dine indoors or 'al fresco' in the gardens.

    Enjoy a selection of real ales, in the large beer gardens at the front and rear of the pub, which is home to the Buglawton Bear, an impressive bear carved by the European chainsaw carving champion.

    Also the meeting place of the Beartown Bikers Club, Wyche Classic Motorbike Club and Congleton Motorbike & Trials Riders Club. Church House Inn, Biker Friendly pub, Congleton, Cheshire

    Open all day from noon. Five pitch caravan site at the rear. Large car park.

    See more here -

    www.thebikerguide.co.uk/bikerfriendlypubscheshire.html

  4. Dalegate Market, with independent shops, pop up shops, supermarket, fuel station and Deepdale Café, where Bikers are most welcome...

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    At the heart of the North Norfolk Coast, along the A149 coast road, in the small village of Burnham Deepdale, yards from Deepdale Camping and the salt marshes.

    Open all year, Dalegate Market is a great little North Norfolk Coast hub, with plenty of parking for bikes and plenty of space to sit inside or outside of Deepdale Cafe for a bite to eat. Dalegate Market, Bikers welcome, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk

    Deepdale Cafe serving hearty breakfasts, lunches, Afternoon Tea, daily specials, coffees and cakes. Open daily, from 7.30am to 5pm in the Summer and 8am to 4pm in the Winter.

    www.dalegatemarket.co.uk

    www.facebook.com/dalegate.market

  5. Biker Friendly in Bath - Bailbrook Lodge

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    Ideal if you are seeking high quality accommodation in a quiet, peaceful setting whilst being located close to Bath's historic city centre, which is only 1.5 miles away. Bailbrook Lodge, Bikers welcome, Bath, Somerset

    Public transport is very easy into the city. The Roman Spa City of Bath, England's only UNESCO World Heritage City, has a wealth of museums, attractions and amazing architecture. Close to Castle Combe Race Track with enjoyable rides to Wookey Hole, Cheddar Gorge and the standing stones of Avebury.

    Set in its own grounds with lovely gardens, this delightful Georgian Grade II listed country house has 15 en-suite bedrooms including 5 with four poster beds. Refurbished and redecorated to reflect the character of this lovely property. High quality beds with luxurious soft duvets, with great views of the gardens and Avon valley. A wonderful award winning breakfast is served.

    Free Wi-Fi. Drying room facilities. Private parking.

    where: 35-37 London Road West, Bath, Somerset, BA1 7HZ

    www.bailbrooklodge.co.uk