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A novel run is being organised by Auld Reekie Edinburgh (ARE) Section of the VMCC to give non-members a taste of Club life and action on Saturday 24 September, 2016.
The novelty is to combine a road run from a central starting point (the Lochside Bistro, Loch Leven, Kinross) with a social get together at the halfway lunch stop ( The Crieff Visitor Centre, Crieff). The event is tailored to classic motorcyles from the 1970s through to 1991 with a run of around 100 miles on A and B roads but any machine made prior to 1992 is eligible to enter. The Club is keen to attract new members and for this reason there is no entry fee and two ways to enjoy the day. The “Ride Out” will leave the Lochside Bistro from 10.30am for a run around Perthshire to the lunch stop at the Crieff Visitor Centre where, from about 12.30pm, individuals can “Ride In “ and meet us for a chat and/or get a bite to eat.
Alastair Alexander, VMCC Area Rep. for Scotland said, “Many enthusiasts do not know that bikes made from 1991 or earlier are eligible for VMCC events. The 1970s and 1980s were dominated by Japanese motorcycles and we are keen to see them and meet their owners on the day. Spectators are most welcome to come along to the start at Kinross from around 9.00am and at the lunch stop. Kinross and Crieff were chosen because of their accessibility to riders from all over Scotland and beyond. Come and join us and see what the VMCC has to offer.”
Alastair Alexander - Area Rep. Scotland
Entry forms are available from ARE Section Secretary, George Plumb on 0131 333 3336 or [email protected].
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The forthcoming “Pure&Crafted” event, held over the weekend of 12th and 13th August 2016, featuring amongst many others, the sounds of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Mando Diao, Band of Skulls and more, includes with the thrills of the Motodrome, a myriad of specialty stands and displays, a red open top double decker bus and, as well as an Ace Cafe London display, from central Berlin starting on Friday 12th at 10.30am to the Pure&Crafted Showground at the unique Postbahnhof event venue location, the Ace Cafe London “ Ton Up & Cafe Racer Ride“
As a warm up for this event, and with free admission, a special Ace rock n’ roll and cafe racer party featuring bikes and, live on stage, the four piece r n’ r sounds of Ray Allen & Band and the wax spinning Record Hop maestro, DEE-JAY Red Mokum, is being held at Berlin’s famous Roadrunners Paradise Club on Thursday night 11.8.16 from 8 to late – join us with loud pipes in celebrating clip-ons, rear-sets and rock n’ roll!
www.pureandcrafted.com
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Star-studded line-up of World Champions, Grand Prix heroes and awe-inspiring 500cc machines is announced
It’s the final countdown: there are now less than two weeks until the star-studded World GP Bike Legends make their eagerly-anticipated UK debut at the Silverstone Classic at the end of this month (29-31 July). Already firmly established as the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival, the magical event features an unrivalled line-up of races featuring the full spectrum of four-wheeled motor sport history. Now the addition of two-wheeled action will add yet another notable dimension to what’s already an incredible event. Even more so as the illustrious line-up of two-wheeler heroes is topped by no fewer than six World Champions – Troy Corser, Wayne Gardner, Jim Redman, Phil Read, Christian Sarron and Freddie Spencer – all riding iconic 500cc two-strokes bikes from the golden age of Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Described as the biggest, baddest and most evil racing motorcycles ever to see a track, these much-missed 200+mph monsters dominated the premier league of bike World Championships for almost three glorious decades. Back in the eighties both Gardner and Spencer won the British Motorcycle Grand Prix at Silverstone aboard these 500cc beasts and both champions will be reliving those victories on their return to the superfast Northamptonshire venue at the Classic. Visitors to Silverstone not only will be treated to the evocative sights and sounds of these legendry riders and bikes roaring around the full Grand Prix circuit on both Saturday and Sunday but they will also be able to meet their idols during what are certain to be massively popular autograph sessions over the weekend. The riders entered for the World GP Bike Legends showcase at the Silverstone Classic are: Troy Corser (AUS) 1981 Kawasaki KR500 Competed in seven 500cc GPs in 1997 also 377 Superbike World Championship starts from 1992 to 2011 with 33 wins, 130 podiums and 43 pole positions. Superbike World Champion in 1996 and 2005. Simon Crafar (NZL) 1989 Cagiva V589 Competed in 32 250cc/500cc GPs from 1993-1999 winning the British 500cc GP at Donington in 1998. Didier de Radigues (BEL) 1998 Suzuki RGV500 XR88 Competed in 82 500cc GPs between 1983-1991 with two podium finishes. Four wins in 250cc & 350cc GPs with 12 pole positions. Wayne Gardner (AUS) 1999 Suzuki RGV500 XR89 500cc World Champion in 1987, runner up in 1986 & 1988. Scored 18 500cc GP wins with 51 podiums, 19 pole positions and 19 fastest laps. Phil Read (UK) 1976 Suzuki RG500 Mk1 500cc World Champion in 1973 & 1974 with 10 500cc GP wins from 1973-1975. 250cc World Champion in 1964, 1965, 1968 & 1971. 125cc World Champion in 1968. Scored 52 GP wins. Jim Redman (UK) 1980 Suzuki RG500 250cc and 350cc double World Champion in 1962 & 1963. 350cc World Champion in 1964 & 1965. Scored 45 GP wins, 98 podiums and 35 fastest laps. Christian Sarron (FRA) 1995 Yamaha YZR500 Competed in 148 250cc/350cc/500cc GPs from 1976-1990 scoring seven wins, 37 podium and 11 pole positions. Won the 250cc World Championship in 1984. Niggi Schmassmann (SUI) 1996 Yamaha YZR500 Competed in 57 500cc GPs from 1988-1996. Four-time German 500cc Champion. Freddie Spencer (USA) 1984 Honda NS500 500cc World Champion in 1983 and 500cc/250cc double World Champion in 1985. Scored 27 GP wins, 39 podiums, 33 pole positions and 24 fastest laps. With so many renowned champions and such an awesome selection of 500cc bikes, it’s no surprise that World GP Bike Legends rider and ambassador, Wayne Gardner is excited by what’s planned for the Silverstone Classic. “It’s an absolute honour for us to be invited to such an unbelievably successful event,” enthused the Australian. “The two previous events we have been part of in Spain and Germany proved huge successes with the riders and fans, and I have absolutely no doubt that Silverstone will be every bit as special. It’s a daunting circuit that has some fantastic memories for many of us who were lucky enough to race in the epic 500cc era. “I’m sure those lucky enough to have experienced the racing back then will be really excited now to have the chance to relive those glory days. For others who were perhaps too young back in the eighties and nineties, this will be a wonderful opportunity for them to understand just why so many people are still raving about these phenomenal two-strokes. “We have put together a fabulous collection of spine-chilling bikes representing all the top manufacturers: Cagiva, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha. The gathering of legendary riders is pretty impressive, too. Believe me, it will be an absolutely fantastic show.” All tickets for the Silverstone Classic must be purchased in advance. Adult admission starts at £42, with £6 admission for accompanied children aged between six and 16 years old. A wide range of weekend, camping, VIP hospitality and Family Tickets are also available. Adding to the festival’s immense appeal, tickets include free entrance to both racing paddocks and pit complexes, trackside grandstands, the World GP Bike Legend autograph sessions plus the live music concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings. Full details can be found on the official www.silverstoneclassic.com website.
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Pack your tents, sun-cream and shorts/bikini (!) and go camping at a Biker Friendly campsite
www.thebikerguide.co.uk/bikerfriendlycamping.html
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Thanks to a grant from the Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner, the British Motor Museum is able to offer subsidized places on its forth coming Motorcycles Rider Skills Workshops. The grant has enabled the Museum to subsidize each place by £40, so from £90 to £50 per rider, with the next workshops running on 30 July, 13 August and 27 August.
The workshops are designed to make motorcycle riding safer and more enjoyable. They are run by ex-police instructors and advanced police riders as well as senior observers from both RoSPA and IAM, all of whom were previously involved in the Warwickshire Polices BikeSafe initiative. The workshops explore the main riding hazards that bikers face, helping improve riders skills, knowledge and hazard awareness.
The workshops include both classroom and open road sessions, covering observations, hazard perception, anticipation and planning, cornering and overtaking. Riders will also have their riding assessed out on the open road. In addition to this, lunch and free entry to the British Motor Museum is also included within the £50 workshop fee.
Neil Colledge, Workshop Instructor from the British Motor Museum and former head of the Warwickshire BikeSafe initiative said “This grant shows how seriously the risk to bikers is taken. Each year hundreds of motorcyclists are killed or seriously injured on our roads. Our workshops are run by bikers, for bikers! They are about learning to assess your riding strengths and weakness, allowing you to improve your riding skills and enable you to get the most out of your machines in a safe and responsible way”.
For more information about the motorcycle rider skills workshops please visit www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk or call 01926 645056.
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