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Choosing and using a base layer to stay co…

Choosing and using a base layer to stay comfortable

A great number of people I speak to seem to be baffled by the use of a base layer, either they have not experienced one or are under some misconceptio. Read more

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone have got a new trick up their sleeve, the new Hypersport street tyre that replaces the outgoing BT-016 range which was received with a mix. Read more

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

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Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling …

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling as we know it

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Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best of British

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Motorcycling as an older lady rider

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At the grand old age of 40 I decided that I had had enough of my other half sitting me on bikes in the local bike shops to see which one was right for. Read more

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

Cold, wet and fresh out of bed, I wheel my trusty bike out onto the road and thumb the starter, at 6am this is far from my normal riding time but toda. Read more

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - roa…

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Cold, wet and foggy, I am sat in the departure lounge at Manchester Airport at 4am awaiting a flight to Alicante in Spain and the start of my part in . Read more

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal Brit…

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal British legion - wanna come?

Do you ever get the feeling that some things seem a good idea at the time?, this was one of those moments. A neighbour and Royal British Legion member. Read more

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

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Having seen a few photo's of what the guys over at 01RaceFX get up to my interest was well and truly piqued, the application of race bike livery on ro. Read more

Tuesday, 01 June 2010 09:46

Barry Sheene Memorial Dinner

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The legend that was Barry Sheene in all his cheeky glory The legend that was Barry Sheene in all his cheeky glory barrysheenechallenge
Saturday 7th August - BSB Weekend at Brands Hatch Thistle (DA3 8PE) - Situated on the edge of Brands Hatch Circuit! The Barry Sheene Memorial Night will be held at the Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch during the same weekend as BSB - 7th August 2010. Dress will be "Black" Tee Shirt. Guests will include Steve Parrish who will give an insight in to what it was like being Barry's team mate and best friend.
Margaret Smart and Paul Smart, Barry's Sister and Brother in Law along with their son and current racer, Scott will be along also. It is also hoped that James Whitham will be along to interview some of the BSB riders. On show will be two of Barry's ex GP bikes; the XR14 Suzuki 500 and the OW53 Yamaha 500.

Also making an appearance will be the exciting new Icon Sheene Bike, being built in memory of Barry Sheene. There will be a fork buffet and the cost of the night will be a mere £25 a head. During the night there will be a raffle and an auction of items that money can't buy which include:

1. A framed career history and photo presentation personally signed by Barry Sheene.
2. A framed Fiat Yamaha team shirt presented by the team and personally signed by Valentino Rossi.
3. A pillion ride with John Reynolds on the Worx Suzuki GSXR at the final round of BSB at Oulton Park.
4. A set of Chris Vermeulan's Suzuki leathers from 2009 signed and presented by Chris.
5. A BBC Jacket signed by the presenters of MotoGP and riders from MotoGP. Plus many items in the raffle including a Barry Sheene replica Helmet

Full details can be found at www.barrysheenechallenge.co.uk All proceeds raised go to the children's cancer charity - CLIC Sargent Dress Code: Black "T" Shirt (Barry never did like ties) Date/Time: 7th August 2010 dinner 7:30 pm for 8pm FOR MORE INFORMATION:- 01382 480161 - 07870 231020 -  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

Britool Expert has added a 124 piece tool set to its competitively-priced, mid-level range. Ideal for the mechanic or engineer planning to build up a tool kit from scratch, the E034806B set contains all the items required for day-to-day use, eliminating the need to source tools individually while saving money. The kit seems to hold most of the item.

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