Join Compass Expeditions as they depart from Ace Cafe London on the morning of Sunday 20th May 2012 bound for Magadan, at the terminus of the Road of Bones, a journey of 17,800 miles.
  
Compass Expeditions became the first commercial group to ever successfully ride the legendary Road of Bones after eight adventurous riders and four co-riders set out from Ace in 2011, returning tired and dirty, but elated 102 days later.
 
With a crew of three, fourteen adventure riders and four co-riders, Compass Expeditions invites motorcyclists of all machines and interested parties to join them for breakfast between 7.30am - 8.30am and wave them off as they attempt to ride across a quarter of the earths surface.
 
Ride leader Mick McDonald says "Yes it may seem like an un-godly hour, but an early start will fade into insignificance as the days turn into weeks that then turn into months of this epic expedition."
 
For more information:
www.compassexpeditions.com
www.londontomagadan.com

FOR THE PETER JAMES INSURANCE BROMLEY PAGEANT OF MOTORING

The organisers of the Peter James Insurance Bromley Pageant of Motoring are planning a massive Ford celebration for this year’s show when returns to Norman Park, Bromley, on Sunday 10th June. Two of the marques most popular models – the Anglia and the Cortina – will be celebrated by classic car clubs and visitors.

Its 45 years since the Ford Anglia ceased production in 1967, having been on the production line since 1939. The early Anglias were very simple vehicles with few features and the distinctive upright radiator. By the end of its time, the model had much more of an American influence. From the E04A to the Super Anglia 123E, Bromley Pageant will pay tribute to them all.

Another Ford celebrating an anniversary is the Cortina, which is 50 years old. The Cortina was Ford's mass-market and compact car and sold extremely well, making it very common on British roads but also Britain's best-selling car of the 1970s.

The Pageant is the biggest one-day classic vehicle show in the World, featuring around 3,000 automotives including classic cars, bikes, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, stationary engines and much more. From family favourites through to thoroughbred exotic sports cars, there is a marque to suit every passion, from Morris to Porsches, Triumphs to Jaguars. It’s a truly international show with Italian exotica, American Muscle, Japanese performance as well as the best of British coming together for the ultimate ‘great day out’.

The popular ‘One Make’ section continues where vehicles of each make and model can be entered and parked together. From Mini’s to Ferraris, around 1,000 cars featured in this area last year. Entries are now open for this incredible feature and entry for the vehicle is free (both driver and passenger require tickets) and includes a free show programme and plaque.

The organisers are continuing to expand the classic bike area and are welcoming more bikes to the show this year than ever before by offering free space to classic bike clubs. Also individual owners can get in for just £5. This area has constantly grown over the past few years and is now a significant part of the show.

The main arena will have fantastic entertainment with live music, special guests and car parades while those looking to buy can visit the huge Cars for Sale area. The Pageant also hosts one of the biggest classic vehicle trade shows in the UK with hundreds of Autojumble and trade stands selling the latest products, parts,services and new vehicles on display.

Ticket prices are £11 for Adults when booking in advance or £14 on the gate. Senior Citizens tickets cost £8 in advance and £10 on the gate. Children’s tickets are £5 in advance and £6 on the gate. There is also a family ticket on offer for two adults and two children at just £26.50 when booked in advance and £33 on the gate. Show opens from 9.30am to 5.30pm and parking is free.

To book tickets call the hotline on 0844 412 4638 or book online at www.bromleypageant.co.uk where you can also download booking forms for clubs, cars for sale and one make entries as well as getting the latest updates.

On Sunday 15th April Tor Leisure Centre in Glastonbury will see the arrival of 200 motorcycles from all over the South West to ride together in support of Martha Care. 

Bikes will start arriving from 9.30am ready for being sent off by Graham Coles, Glastonbury Town Crier, at 11.00am. The ride will take in about 60 miles of glorious Somerset roads, starting with one of the country's best High Streets - Glastonbury!  Then onto biking favourites like Cheddar Gorge and Burrington Coombe.  All levels of rider are welcome and we're sure everyone will get something out of the ride and the day. We pride ourselves on rider safety and are pleased to have Somerset Road Safety in attendance to provide advice for riders of all abilities.

Bikes will return to the leisure centre at about 1pm where there will be a hog roast, live music from Fraser Road Race and lots of motorbike oggling and discussion by riders and spectators!  There will be a bouncy castle to keep the children amused too. Every rider will receive a goody bag with a commemorative pin badge, other goodies and information for riders. 

The riders who have gone to the most effort by making either themselves or their bike as bright and yellow as possible will be presented with a sash by Graham Coles to wear on the ride out.

Pel Crosby, photographer from Weston Bike Night, will be in attendance taking on the move pictures of all the bikes in various locations.  The pictures will be available to purchase with the proceeds going to Martha Care. Check the Martha Care Ride Out page for details.

We have lots of amazing raffle prizes; including our top prize of a pair of weekend tickets to any round of British Superbikes, including two hoodies courtesy of Sorrymate.com, another great prize of a Max Rider training day worth over £100 thanks to Somerset Road Safety, tee shirts, hoodies and lots more!

Organisations supporting the Martha Care Ride Out include:

Shire Integrated Systems (Sponsor)

Somerset Road Safety
Sorrymate.com
Cheddar Valley Advanced Motorcyclists
THE BIKER GUIDE
Wells Classic Motorcycle
Weston Bike Night
Urban Glow
Taunton MAG
Freewheelers
Biker FM
4 Counties Bikers

This year riders can pay in advance using our Q-Jump facility on out website. 

The date for next years ride out has already been set for Sunday 7th April 2013.  Updates can be found on our facebook page Bikers 4 Martha or following the ride out on Twitter @bikers4martha.

We very much look forward to meeting everyone on the day!

www.marthacare.co.uk

Formally The Welsh International Motorcycle Show and now in its 2nd year, with a title to emphasise its location and also status as a serious 'Rockfest'.
 
The organiser, Dragon Events Ltd are hoping to attract a wider and more diverse audience as well as the traditional attendee, with an excellent line-up of over 30 bands, featuring headliners, Think Floyd, Furyon, Rammlied and Eric Unseen.
 
Also in the outdoor arena, see the fantastic Steve Colley trials exhibition and colossus Jet trike, that is sure to excite the audience.
 
The event in 2011, had an excellent exhibition of Classic & Custom Motorcycles and Trikes, in fact in excess of 170 and they are now looking to attract other bike entries.... Those bikes which are accepted as an entry, will not only have the opportunity to win potential cash prizes and trophies, they will also be given two free show passes.

Located in a beautiful part of the world with some of the best roads you will ever experience to get there or to enjoy a ride-out from the event. The site facilities are second to none, with clean brick built toilet and shower blocks, along with excellent flat camping facilities. All of the band entertainment and the bike show are undercover, so you can enjoy the show no matter what the weather! 

Tickets are now on sale for just £30 pre-book or £40 OTG, with children 13 and under free when accompanied by a parent. Weekend parking for bikes and trikes is free and  weekend parking for carsis £5, vans £10, car and caravan combinations and motorhomes £20. 

To pre-book your tickets go to:  www.builthfest.co.uk  
 
If you wish to enter your Bike or Trike, simply e-mail a request to [email protected]

Responding to our customer demand Compass Expeditions is branching out, in its own backyard, Australia.

Compass Expeditions is pleased to announce that it is offering a rental fleet of “outback” ready bikes to travel the vast interior of Australia. These bikes will consist of the BMW Sertao, F 650, 800 & R1200 GS along with some Suzuki DRs.

“Our outback ready bikes are ideal for those who simply want to get a bike and travel off-road into the interior of Australia” says Mick McDonald Compass Expeditions director. “After all most visitors want to see the 80% or the country that isn’t on paved roads, to address this all bikes will come equipped with a full luggage & camping kit along with certain safety features, ideal for those who don’t wish to purchase all the equipment needed for one trip” continues Mick.

In conjunction with the new rental fleet Compass Expeditions is also offering two superb rides from Melbourne to Darwin, via the iconic Birdsville Track, and Darwin to Melbourne, via Ayres Rock and the Oodnadatta Track, either on clients own bikes or on our rentals.

These two journeys will take in all that Australia is famous for, the legendary wilderness, unique wildlife, epic coastal scenery and UNESCO listed national parks to name but a few highlights.

For more information on Australia’s newest rental fleet and our expanding range of “Aussie” rides contact 1300 887 327 (within Australia) or +61 3 5368 2113 (outside Australia) [email protected]  or visit www.compassexpeditions.com