Touratech AG is proud to announce that they have established a partnership with Hertz regarding the motorbike rental business in Iberian Peninsula.

Hertz, reference company in the car rental industry, has developed the Hertz Ride motorbike rental service for the Iberian market. Present in the most important cities of the Iberian Peninsula, Hertz Ride offers the possibility to hire motorbikes and to enjoy tours on two wheels, with tour guides certified by the BMW International Tourguide Academy (ITA). Hertz Ride’s motorbike fleet has a maximum use of seven months and is fully equipped by Touratech, the leading brand of accessories for adventure-touring motorcycles.

Hertz Ride is the official partner of BMW Motorrad and the largest BMW motorbike rental operator in Portugal. The service is available through the association to Touratech in Portugal and Spain. Touratech Spain stores in Madrid, Barcelona and Alicante are the main rental places for Spain, and Touratech’s new store in Portugal is now the main location of Hertz Ride motorbike rental in Lisbon, featuring a workshop to support the motorbike traveller, amongst other innovative services. Motorbike enthusiasts can access Hertz Ride’s exclusive services at all Touratech stores.

The partnership between Touratech and Hertz Ride translates into customized motorbike solutions for customers, combining Touratech expertise on adventure and pleasure rides, with Hertz fleet’s high quality. With ready to ride solutions and personalised customer service, travellers can choose from a wide selection of tours across the Iberian Peninsula, the Alps, Morocco and Italy. Also, this partnership is very likely to be expanded to other markets in the near future.

Customers can access all the information about Hertz Ride from www.hertzride.pt and www.hertzride.es and www.hertzride. eu

With just over one week to go until the North's biggest bike show opens its doors, you still have time to buy your advance tickets and save money!

Advance tickets are still available until 11.55pm on Friday 1st April, a few hours before the fun begins.



See the 2016 models from the main manufacturers Including Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha and many more.

Bag a bargain in the extensive retail village Leathers, helmets, accessories, parts and services.

Enjoy the live action zone Stunt shows, live music and guest stars on the Vulcanet stage.

EventCity is right next to the intu Trafford Centre and offers easy access from the M60. There is a dedicated free bike park right in front of the hall and 3,000 free car parking spaces.

www.manchesterbikeshow.com

START OF A PARTY YEAR FULL OF SURPRISES... 
with bubbles and sweets, swinging live coverbands, masses of pleasure & joyful ambiance...

THE BEEB [B]
Bart, Erwin, Erwin en Bart (B.E.E.B.) known of the famous Gent City Festival (2014 en 2015) will bring danceable covermusic from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's and play the roof.
Don't miss them. It 'll be a night like no other.

Happy hour 8 ~ 9 p.m. Beers from draught : 1+1 free!

Everybody welcome. Free admission. 

• Overnight stay possible! Book your room here.


www.grd.be/bikersloft

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THE APRILIA RS-GP MACHINES CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THEIR TIMES, SESSION AFTER SESSION

Losail (Qatar), 18 March 2016 - On the Losail track, in preparation for the Qatar GP that will kick off the MotoGP World Championship on Sunday, the second day of practice was held with two sessions today, FP2 and FP3.
Aprilia has the new RS-GP bikes on the grid for their maiden race weekend and they have continued to improve their times session after session. In the three sessions held yesterday and today, the Aprilia V4 machines demonstrated consistent progress on the clock both with Bautista (1’57.129 - 1’57.012 - 1’56.749), and with Bradl (1’57.989 - 1’57.541 - 1’57.069). This is good feedback for a project that is taking its first steps with margins for improvement that are still just waiting to be discovered.

The Aprilia Racing Team Gresini riders put in a total of 77 laps today (34 for Alvaro and 33 for Stefan), confirming the increasing reliability of the RS-GP, a first step on which to set up development in terms of performance as well.

ALVARO BAUTISTA
“We're working nonstop trying to find the best sensations in the saddle. The bike is so new that we discover something new on every lap. The results today are that, in terms of race pace I'm rather satisfied. The pace is good with a used tyre. When we tried to improve times with a new tyre we were lacking on the fast lap. Basically I had the same feeling that I had with the tyre that had done 22 laps. In any case, we are achieving our goal, which is to get in as many laps as possible to streamline development”.

STEFAN BRADL
“In each session we are improving by almost half a second. I am feeling better and better on the RS-GP. Unfortunately the feeling yesterday was not as I had expected, so we got off to a bit of a slow start, but now we are making up ground. This makes me optimistic. We still have a long way to go, but if we can keep growing at this pace I'm sure we'll be able to get there quickly. Another positive factor is that we are able to solve every small problem that comes up quickly. Of course, we lose a few precious moments during the sessions but we are getting closer and closer to the ideal base set up”.

The cafe’s forthcoming annual Overland & Adventure Bike Day, includes with a host of intrepid travellers amongst whom will be Austin Vince, Dylan Samarawickrama, Sam Manicom and Zoe Cano, together with stands and displays by Globe Busters (who last year led the way to Ace Cafe Beijing!), Jack Lilley Triumph, The Trail Riders Fellowship, Adventure Bike Shop, Kaapstadmat Motorcycle Tours, Adventure Peru Motorcycling, Overland Magazine and more, yet to be confirmed.

Come along and chat with seasoned motorcycle travellers, and see what's on offer in the way of holidays or long haul trips!

There are also prizes up for grabs, courtesy of those attending the day. Spend £5 or more over the counter from 9am and receive a raffle ticket. Draw to be held at 3pm.

You can also get a free booklet at the counter from THE BIKER GUIDE, whilst stock lasts.

For more information about what’s on at the Ace, check out the scrolling calendar at: www.ace-cafe-london.com

Sunday 20th March  9am - 5pm