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Tracker backs charity bike relay
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash » Bike News - Saturday, 24th July 2010, 1:26 GMTOn September 4th and 5th 2010, bikers from around the UK will be taking part in a charity ‘Burgan’ Relay in support of raising money for Afghan Heroes. The route, which consists of 60 legs, will go anticlockwise around the UK passing through major towns and cities*. The ‘Burgen’ (army rucksack), which has been taken on a number of tours of duties in Afghanistan and Iraq, will be relayed from biker to biker and members of the public will be able to track its progress online through technology provided by fleet tracking experts, TRACKER Network (UK) Limited, The first event of its kind, the aim is to create the biggest motorbike relay in the UK to raise as much money as possible for these brave soldiers and help all those who have been injured or lost loved ones. Andy Whaites, a father of a soldier in the British Armed Forces and the organiser of the event is calling on all bikers and biking communities to get involved to make it a success and to raise as much money as possible. Andy Whaites comments, “It is an issue close to my heart as my own son has been a soldier in the British Armed Forces for over nine years, and you hear and see the effects of the war firsthand. We already have 300 bikers signed up and are asking anyone who has a motorbike to get involved and make this a monumental weekend.” For more information on how you can join in or support this great cause Join the events facebook page ‘BIKERS NATIONAL BURGEN RELAY 4/5 SEPTEMBER 2010′ or follow on twitter BurgenRelayuk Donations can be made online at bmycharity.com/V2bikersnationalburgenrelay Real Time Tracking of the Burgen’s progress once the event is underway will be provided by TRACKER Network (UK) Limited at www.tracker.co.uk and click on the Afghan Heroes - Burgen Relay link * Kings Lynn, Bourne, Salford, Newark, Worksop, Doncaster, Leeds, York, Thirsk, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Newcastle, Alnwick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Dunbar, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Crawford, Lockerbie, Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Lancaster, Preston, Warrington, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Gloucester, Cardiff, Bristol, Western-Super-Mare, Taunton, Barnstable, Bude, Newquay, Penzance, Truro, Bodmin, Plymouth, Exeter, Lyme Regis, Dorcester, Poole, Portsmouth, Arundel, Brighton, Hastings, Dover, Faversham, Dartford, Southend-On-Sea, Colchester, Ipswich, Thetford, Cambridge, Peterborough. Read article
Maxxis in Scotland May 2nd
Source: Latest News Articles from ACU.org.uk - Monday, 26th April 2010, 7:15 GMTThe MX1 Start list features many GP riders and we can easily pick out fifteen potential podium candidates. Reigning Champion, Brad Anderson will bring an army of his Jordie fans to his local event, whilst world number six, Josh Coppins, previous GP winner, Gert Krestinov and ex 250cc World Champion, Mickael Pichon will sample the circuit for the first time. Add into the mix names like Ray Rowson, James Noble, Carl Nunn, Tom Church, Stephen Sword, Ben LaMay, Alex Snow, Gordon Crockard, current red plate holder, Evgeny Bobreshev, Gareth Swanepoel and Jason Dougan, picking a winner is not easy. The MX2 line up features many GP regulars including Zach Osborne, (pictured) Jake Nicholls, Mel Pocock and Matiss Karro. In his first season on the GP trail, Edward Allingham is now a recognised point scorer, whilst Bryan MacKenzie, Luke Hawkins, Kristian Whatley, Neville Bradshaw and Elliot Banks - Browne will make their life difficult. The airways around the Scottish Borders and the North of England will feature event details on Radio Forthone during the lead up to the big event, which will also feature the FMX UK Freestyle Team doing displays in the adjoining car parking field. The action starts at 9am with Timed Qualifying followed immediately by the Superpole, with the first of six championship races at 12.30pm. The circuit, just outside of Duns, midway between Newcastle and Edinburgh, in the Scottish Borders, is easily reached from the A1 and A7 trunk roads. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read article
Touratech head to Scottish Show
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash » Bike News - Thursday, 18th March 2010, 2:00 GMTTouratech will be venturing north of the border as a first time exhibitor at the Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show, held on 20 and 21 March at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. They will have two bikes on display, the first being an F800 GS, fitted with the recently unveiled extra large touring tank. This increases the fuel capacity to 36 litres giving an estimated range between filling up in excess of 350 miles, a must for anyone considering adventures away from the usual conveniences. It is also fitted with the latest Zega Pro aluminium luggage and a Garmin 660 GPS navigation system. The other bike on show is a fully equipped 1200 GSA, which will also be for sale. With all the Touratech components on, this bike would normally cost in excess of £20,000 but will be on offer at a show price of £15,000. With too many Touratech components on this bike to list, it is the ultimate 1200 GS Adventure in the UK and was used by Charley Boorman on a recent charity ride. Appearing on the stand will be four time Paris Dakar entrant Nick Plumb. In addition to being a veteran of what is accepted as being one if not the most arduous of motorcycling rallies, Nick is also owner of Touratech UK and has a wealth of knowledge on setting up a bike for adventure rides. Adult ticket prices for MCN Scotland start from just £12 when booked in advance or £15 on the door. Senior citizen tickets are £7, and entry for children aged under 15 is free. Parking is £3 per car, motorcycles are free and secure helmet storage is available. To book tickets call the 24hr ticket hotline on 0871 230 1108 or visit www.scottishmotorcycleshow.com where you can find all the latest updates. Read article
Suzuki launch limited editon GSX-R600
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash » Bike News - Tuesday, 16th March 2010, 10:06 GMTSuzuki has continued its 25 anniversary celebration of the GSX-R with the launch of its latest special edition - the GSX-R600. The release of the latest special edition, the second in a trilogy of limited releases, comes after the success of the GSX-R750 release last month and, like it’s larger sibling, just 25 models will be released to the general public through an online registration process. The GSX-R600, which will come with a price tag of £8,799 features an exclusive colour scheme replicating the 1999 factory machine, a Yoshimura exhaust, exclusive top yoke plaque and certificate of authenticity. “This is the second special model in our 25 year anniversary trilogy and like the GSX-R750 echos the timeline of range development,” claimed Suzuki GB marketing manager George Cheeseman. “In 1985 the GSX-R750 first appeared, rewriting the rules in the sportsbike category, before Suzuki moved the game on again in 1997 with the introduction of the very first GSX-R600. We pay tribute to the GSX-R600 with this special model, while we look to complete this special trio of models later in the year.” Enjoying great success on the roads and track since its introduction in 1997, the GSX-R600 took Fabrizio Pirovano to the World Supersport Championship title just two years after its launch, repeating the feat with Stephan Chambon the following year before going on to secure the world manufacturers title in 2002. At home, Michael Laverty secured the British Supersport Championship in 2007 with Bruce Anstey taking the GSX-R600 to a TT Supersport win one year later. Available for reservation from 1st April, interested customers are asked to visit www.imgsx-r.com for more information on the reservation process. For more information on this and other anniversary news visit www.imgsx-r.com The new GSX-R600 as well as the special edition 750 will also be on show at the Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show running on the 20th & 21st March at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. Read article
Dakar 2010; halfway point looms
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash - Friday, 8th January 2010, 13:32 GMTToday will see the Dakar competitors tackle another long stage on the 2010 Dakar Rally, before a rest day. The break this weekend will mark the halfway stage in the Dakar 2010, which takes place in South America, reports Alastair Walker. The rally is still arguably the ultimate test for any off-road rider, with some 9000 kilometres of dirt roads, rocks and sandy trails challenging the riders of approximately 160 motorcycles. The desert dunes of the Sahara have been replaced by the dry, high altitude emptiness of the Atacama desert in Chile and the remaining sections of the 2010 rally will take place in Argentina. Some 320 vehicles in total started the rally in Buenos Aires, with 112 officially listed as retired as of yesterday’s close at Stage 6. The overall leader in the bikes section is Cyril Despres, a French rider with many years experience in the event and a former winner. But Despres has a fight on his hands with Chilean rider Francisco Lopez close behind in 2nd place in the bike standings. Marc Coma is still another contender for victory, with a stage win yesterday, you can never rule out Coma who has a decade of experience in this event. One of the French hopes David Casteau retired from the race on Wednesday after breaking his leg in a fall. Meanwhile, Italian rider Luca Manca has been airlifted to a hospital in Santiago after crashing heavily and fracturing his skull, but otherwise there are no reports of serious casualties this year. British interest in the event is minimal, but worth a cheer nevertheless. Welsh rider Craig Bounds who finished his first Dakar in 2009 is top Brit on the leaderboard in 63rd place and if others drop out Bounds, who is an experienced enduro and trials rider, could make up 10 or 20 places. If he finishes, Bounds will be the first Welsh rider to ever do so in the Dakar event. Tamsin Jones, who works at the TRAX off-road centre for young riders in Wales is hoping to be the youngest ever female to complete the event. She has a decent chance, having been trained by Dakar veteran Patsy Quick and spent hours riding with Si Pavey at the BMW off-road centre in South Wales. Tamsin is currently down in 97th place, some 30 hours behind the leaders, and obviously just aiming to finish to raise money for her various charities. Ahead a little bit in 82nd place is Edinburgh man Paul Carlyle, representing Scotland, who started motorcycling just a decade or so ago. Carlyle caught the Dakar bug after meeting winner Despres at a charity event, and as he does triathalons the 38-year old lawyer should make the finishing line next week. Read article
