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  1. Held each year in a different place and organised by a different member clubs of the FH-DCE, however it has been quite a few years since we last saw this event in the UK.

    The last time was in 1989, @ Longmarston Raceway, Warwickshire and prior to that 1984, Brighton and 1979, Brands Hatch.

    The 'get togethers' started in 1964, bringing together different member clubs of the FH-DCE, however the the first Super Rally® was held at Kastelree Belgium in 1975 and has now grown to become for many Harley-Davidson® owners - a must on their events yearly calendar! Recent years have seen this event held in Germany, Lithuania and Greece.

    The Super Rally 2013 was to be held in Ireland, hosted by H-DC Ireland, however was cancelled as they had many issues and mitigating circumstances, along with issues by from some of local authorities. So this event in 2015 is great news for the H-D Riders of Great Britain.

    The FH-DCE SUPER RALLY® in the UK

    West London Harley Riders are hosting this event in 2015. Beer, bands, stalls, camping, showers, attractions, etc... More details to follow...

    venue: Lincolnshire Events Centre, Lincolnshire Showground, Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2NA
    price: TBC
    tel: 07733 357339
    website: www.wlhr.org

  2. On Any Sunday, Bruce Brown, Steve McQueen,Mention the name Bruce Brown in any motorcycle crowd and someone will reply: “He is the reason I ride.”

    Academy Award-nominated Bruce Brown highlights the intoxicating motorcycle race world, filled with rugged road riders and the gruelling excitement of muddy and murderous motocross, daring dune riding, slicing the ice and the tortuous mayhem of the Baja 100.

    Wherever a reason, whatever the season, Bruce and his friends, along with the new breed of riders, take the sport to the extreme and conjure up tales of how they “almost made it, jumped it, ate it, killed it or trashed it” on practically every Sunday.

    Featuring Steve McQueen, with music by the famed Dominic Frontiere, this is without a doubt a quintessential motorcycle film.

    • Legendary director Bruce Brown created another instant classic with the making of On Any Sunday.

    • Including both the original title featuring Steve McQueen and the follow-up feature, this collector’s edition will be savoured by motorcycle and Brown fans alike.

    • Brown combines stunning photography and direction with a fascinating insight into the motorcycle race world.

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  4. Race Retro, the international historic motorsport show, is revving up for it’s tenth anniversary when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th February 2013, with a tribute to legendary classic motorcycles and the riders that raced them to victory.

    The Norton Owners Club will welcome Stan Dibben to its stand. Stan is the oldest surviving British World Motorcycle racing champion having been a passenger in the sidecar of Eric Oliver’s Norton/Watsonian outfit winning the 1953 World Sidecar Racing Championship, on display courtesy of the National Motorcycle Museum.

    Later in a life dedicated to motorsport, Stan was the UK expert representing NGK spark plugs in all forms of motorsport, as well as also working as a crew member on Donald Campbell’s Bluebird during the Australian World Land Speed record attempts.

    There will be a tribute in memory of Barry Sheene as its ten years since his passing with a fantastic display of the racer’s bikes. Plus there will be displays from the UK’s best motorcycle clubs as well as a chance for individual owners to shine in the Pride of Ownership competition. The popular Fire Up Paddock returns to bring legendary motorcycles back to life as they get started up so the crowds can hear the roar of the engines.

    For those looking to invest in a piece of motorsport history, visit the Silverstone Auction which specialises in the sale of modern and historic motorcycles, competition cars and automobilia.

    The auction will be open for viewing all day on Friday and Saturday morning. The sale will then start on Saturday lunchtime with the automobilia before moving on to classic and historic motor racing and competition cars and motorcycles. Silverstone Auctions is happy to accept entries into the auction and those interested should contact the team by telephoning 01926 691 141 or emailing [email protected].

    Auction catalogues will be available online at www.silverstoneauctions.com 

    For car fans, there will be a celebration of the magnificent racing history of Team Lotus with stunning displays of the legendary cars involved in Lotus’ most notable victories. Race Retro also pays tribute to the rallying career of Renault Alpine on the 40th anniversary of its first ever World Rallying Championship title with display vehicles as well as out on the Live Rally Stage.

    Rallying with Group B will be out in force on Saturday and Sunday, putting on an amazing showcase for visitors on the purpose built course that features a new layout for 2013 to keep the cars and drivers challenged with a new set of twists and turns.

    If you prefer to be apart of the action, get behind the wheel of a professionally prepared rally car from HERO, the Historic Endurance Rallying organisation, and its ‘arrive and drive’ fleet. For just £30, you can put a classic rally car through its paces and get a feel for rally driving on a purpose built course.

    Head to the interview stage to see special guests such as the legend Sir Stirling Moss and the iconic voice of motorsport Murray Walker. They will be answering your questions as well as signing autographs. Plus there will be motorsport quizzes with the chance to win some great prizes.

    Adult tickets for Race Retro, sponsored by Peter James Insurance, start at £20 in advance with children’s tickets at £5 for Friday and Saturday and free on Sunday. Car parking is free and has been moved to a hard surface area nearer to the halls. The show is open from 9.30am each day and closes at 5.30pm on Friday and Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday.

    To book tickets and for the latest updates, visit www.raceretro.com

  5. The aim was to bringing together a collection of information specifically for the Biker Community, with an extensive business directory included, all on one easy to use website... and I guess we did it!

    Happy 4th Birthday THE BIKER GUIDE®With visitors from over 170 countries, a high site ranking and many regular visitors we have fast become 'THE' place to look for any bike/Motorcycle related information on the great world wide web!

    THE BIKER GUIDE® is promoted to the Biker Community, through a variety of means such as banners, business cards, large facebook groups, THE BIKER GUIDE booklet and more, similar to a printed magazine, free and easy to use.

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