MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts will be given an early chance to set themselves and their machines up for 2015’s riding as Newark Showground once again hosts its now traditional New Year motorcycle event.

Taking place on the weekend of January 3-4, the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic features trade stands and autojumble stalls throughout the venue’s halls offering all manner of parts, pieces, tool and accessories.

Harry Leyland, the event’s organiser, said: “This show has grown in popularity each and every year and 2015’s running is sure to provide much of the same excitement. The timing of the show is ideal for both visitors and traders as attention turns to ensuring machines are fit and firing for the year ahead. With adult tickets starting at just £7 and under-12s admitted free, the post-Christmas bank balance doesn’t need to take a beating either.”

Providing the entertainment will be three times British Superbike champion John Reynolds, with the former Suzuki man sharing stories from his glittering career on stage with commentator Steve Plater.

Reynolds, who hails from Nottinghamshire, will also be signing autographs and presenting awards.

Malcolm Wheeler, editor of Classic Racer magazine, said: “When you look at John’s career and the success he enjoyed over so many years, his record is up there with some of the best that Britain has ever seen.

“He competed against and conquered some of the top names in the business – any man who can count Neil Hodgson, Steve Hislop and Michael Rutter among his main rivals was clearly doing something right. John will surely have many fascinating stories to tell and visitors who come to hear them will not be disappointed.”

Hundreds of stunning display machines, provided by private entrants and some of the region’s top motorcycle clubs, complete the line up alongside the popular Scooter Hall which will showcase the best classic scooters in the UK.

MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts will be given an early chance to set themselves and their machines up for 2015’s riding as Newark Showground once again hosts its now traditional New Year motorcycle event.

Taking place on the weekend of January 3-4, the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic features trade stands and autojumble stalls throughout the venue’s halls offering all manner of parts, pieces, tool and accessories.

Harry Leyland, the event’s organiser, said: “This show has grown in popularity each and every year and 2015’s running is sure to provide much of the same excitement. The timing of the show is ideal for both visitors and traders as attention turns to ensuring machines are fit and firing for the year ahead. With adult tickets starting at just £7 and under-12s admitted free, the post-Christmas bank balance doesn’t need to take a beating either.”

Providing the entertainment will be three times British Superbike champion John Reynolds, with the former Suzuki man sharing stories from his glittering career on stage with commentator Steve Plater. Reynolds, who hails from Nottinghamshire, will also be signing autographs and presenting awards.

Malcolm Wheeler, editor of Classic Racer magazine, said: “When you look at John’s career and the success he enjoyed over so many years, his record is up there with some of the best that Britain has ever seen. “He competed against and conquered some of the top names in the business – any man who can count Neil Hodgson, Steve Hislop and Michael Rutter among his main rivals was clearly doing something right. John will surely have many fascinating stories to tell and visitors who come to hear them will not be disappointed.”

Hundreds of stunning display machines, provided by private entrants and some of the region’s top motorcycle clubs, complete the line up alongside the popular Scooter Hall which will showcase the best classic scooters in the UK.

Further details on the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic, including ticket buying options, can be found at www.classicbikeshows.com

Next April, Cornerhouse is going to move from its current location on Oxford Road, Manchester to a new venue around the corner on First Street, named HOME.

It has been there for 30 years, so it is going to be a massive event. To mark the occasion, they are planning a closing party to end all closing parties. It'll take place across all 5 floors of the amazing building - spilling onto the pavements and streets outside!

It will be called The Storming, and it will feature a blistering line-up of Manchester musicians and DJs from past and present. And they want Bikers to start the whole thing off. Right before the party starts, the Bikers will lead a crowd of people up Oxford Road to Cornerhouse entrance, before everyone breaks inside the building to 'take over'…

So they are looking for around 1ten Motorcycles to lead the crowd. Fees will be provided and they will cover any expenses. Involvement will also include a free invitation for you and a guest to the official after party.

The whole thing will be officially approved by traffic authorities, and will be managed by the Cornerhouse.

If this is something you can help with, then please get in touch with Tom @ the Cornerhouse. For further info, get in touch directly. The event itself is scheduled for Saturday 4th April 2015.

www.cornerhouse.org

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British Superbike Championship front-runners GBmoto Racing will be undertaking a Kawasaki backed campaign on the 'road' circuits in 2015, with Isle of Man TT winner Gary Johnson. The team is building Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R race bikes in Superbike and Superstock specification to attack the Isle of Man TT Races as well as the North West 200 and Ulster Grand Prix events.

Following their debut season as an officially supported Kawasaki team in the MCE British Superbike Championship in 2014, GBmoto are further strengthening their relationship with the Akashi based manufacturer by supporting their Road Racing programme. Signing the talented and ever popular Gary Johnson, the team will be building and running a new high spec ZX-10R Superbike, as well as a Superstock version for the three 'international' events. The team will undertake a full testing programme supported with Japanese technical personnel.

Having previously ridden for the GBmoto Racing outfit in the final two rounds of the National Superstock 1000 Championship in 2011, Gary has gone on to establish himself as one of the strongest road racers in the world. After winning the 2005 British Supersport Cup Championship, he made his debut 'between the hedges' in 2007 - taking his first Roads podium just two years later with a stunning ride to third in the blue riband Senior TT, before following it up with a second place in Superbike race at the Ulster Grand Prix.

Gary joined the illustrious list of TT winners in 2011, when he claimed his first win, taking the second Monster Energy Supersport race while further podiums came in the Superbike TT and Superstock race at the Ulster Grand Prix. A fuel problem prevented him from taking a second TT Supersport win in 2012, but he was able to secure two second places at the Ulster.

2013 would prove to be his most successful season to date, with podiums coming at the North West 200, Isle of Man TT, Ulster Grand Prix and the Macau Grand Prix. He started 2014 even stronger, with two podiums at the North West 200, a second TT victory in the Supersport class, before a crash in the RL 360 Superstock race saw him break a collarbone, shoulder, and vertebrae. Bouncing back just five months later, Gary took a remarkable fourth place in the Macau Grand Prix.

GBmoto are currently undergoing negotiations with existing and new sponsors to come on board for the 2015 Road Racing campaign, which will be a separate effort from their British Superbike team. Gary will get his first ride on the Kawasaki supported ZX-10R's when he joins James Ellison and James Westmoreland at their pre-season tests, which begin at Cartagena on the 5th March.

Speaking from the new World Superbike circuit of Chang in Thailand after signing with GBmoto Kawasaki, Gary Johnson said,

"This is a fantastic opportunity to be working with such a great team and so closely with a major manufacturer, I'm really happy.  I rode for GBmoto in 2011, they were one of the most professional teams I've ever worked with and they've obviously stepped up again since then. To see what they did this year in BSB by changing manufacturers and immediately getting podiums was incredible. Their infrastructure, bikes and kit is all mega and although this is their first time at the TT I know they will put all the right pieces in the right places, to be successful.

He continued:

"Hopefully I can bring my own experience to the team from both the events side and with a good reference point from riding a Kawasaki. I have to thank the guys who have worked so hard to help me in the last few years, it's because of them that I've been put in the shop window for this opportunity. With the support of GBmoto and Kawasaki and their testing schedule I'm the most confident I've ever been going into the TT Races and the other events, so bring it on!"

GBmoto Racing Team Principal Mark Smith-Halvorsen added,

"This is another big step forward for GBmoto and I'm incredibly proud that Kawasaki have chosen us to be a major part of their Road Racing campaign. The North West, Isle of Man TT and Ulster GP are three huge events in the world of motorcycling and ones I have followed closely, so I'm really excited to be heading there as a team next year.

Gary was a natural option for the team. He has ridden for us before and we have enjoyed a good relationship that has grown ever since. He's proven that he is capable of beating the best on the roads and I believe if it wasn't for his injury this year then he would have added even further wins to his tally, so I'm confident with the level of support we will have that he can battle for victories in what is now a super competitive field.

This was not a decision we've taken lightly and we want to arrive at the North West in the best possible shape. We have a full testing programme planned for Gary, which kicks off in March. In order to give him the best possible chance, we will be providing him with his own crew for the roads which will act independently of our BSB team. We are now liaising with the race organisers of the North West, TT and Ulster to ensure we are logistically prepared and can put on the professional show that people expect from GBmoto."

To learn more about the team, visit www.gbmoto.com

-          Participants challenged to restore a 1969 MG Midget to MOT standard using iconic Haynes Manuals

-          Haynes Mechanix will run its innovative scheme at Prospex youth club, Islington, for the next 10 weeks

-          All participants will be working towards Edexcell qualifications in car mechanics and personal development

London, 8 December 2014: Haynes Publishing has launched its second Haynes Mechanix project following a successful pilot in early 2014.

The project will see a group of 8 young people aged 15-25 with no prior car mechanic experience challenged to bring an out of commission 1969 MG Midget up to the level to pass its MOT using iconic Haynes manuals as their guide.

The pilot scheme ran from April to August 2014 and saw the 12 participants bring “Percy” the Volkswagen Polo through his MOT and achieving a City and Guilds Qualification in Employability and Personal Development. Two of the participants are now considering a career in mechanics as a result of the scheme.

The second edition of the programme will also have an educational aspect with the students working towards gaining a certificate from Edexcell in car Mechanics and another in personal development.

The ten week programme is taking place at Propex Youth Club in Islington in cooperation with Hyde Housing Association and Draper Tools and is designed to give the participants practical skills in car maintenance while providing a valuable qualification to take into the job market.

Speaking at the launch event, Haynes Publishing Chairman J Haynes said: “The primary purpose of the Haynes Mechanix educational programme is to give young people belief in themselves. Participants achieve this by developing an understanding of mechanics, and then applying that knowledge in a practical way. In addition to the confidence that comes with developing practical skills, those taking part have the opportunity to gain qualifications that improve their employment prospects while also learning essential life skills.  The pilot project was a great success, and Haynes is currently looking at ways we can partner with more organisations and youth clubs to extend the reach of this programme.”

Richard Frankland, Youth Services Manager at Prospex said: “It is exciting to be starting this second project to build on the success of the pilot; we hope that this will become a rolling programme for young people in Islington. The MG will be a challenge as it has sat unstarted for a number of years but that makes it more satisfying when they get it working.”

Clive Richardson, Marketing Director at Draper Tools: “After the success of the first Haynes Mechanix initiative, we were delighted to learn that there was a second one in store. It is such a worthwhile project and we’re very happy to be continuing our involvement with the supply of tools to kit out the workshop. It feels very rewarding knowing that our tools will be used to help young people to acquire useful skills for life and earn a valuable qualification.

“If the Haynes Mechanix pilot is anything to go by - we’re sure this second project will be a huge success and enjoyed by everyone involved, especially the team of young people. We can’t wait to see their efforts and witness the MG Midget’s transformation.”

About Haynes Publishing

Haynes Publishing Group is the worldwide market leader in the production, publication and sale of automotive and motorcycle repair manuals. Floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1979, Haynes serves two distinct markets – the DIY customer through its Owners Workshop Manual and the automotive professional repair market through HaynesPro.

All manuals reflect the same ‘hands on’ and personal approach – the in-house Haynes team takes extensive photographs and notes, describing the process, whilst also telling the truth about how hard or easy the full procedure is. For a car manual, it takes three to six months from the start of a project to the final publication; writing the text alone takes 20 to 30 man weeks.

www.Haynes.co.uk

The former Superbikes champion, was named the winner of the 2014 competition.

The Lancashire-born sportsman feared the shoulder injury that forced him to quit racing in 2000 would mean he struggled in Bushtucker trials, however he showed sheer strength and determination throughout, with his fellow campmates hailing him as Tarzan of the jungle, Crocodile Dundee and a real man!

Foggy was overwhelmed by the support from those who voted him to be King of the Jungle and described the win as 'The best thing that's ever happened to me'!

Speaking after winning the competition, Foggy said: "I just think it's all a dream. I think someone's playing a joke on me!"