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  1. Do You Want to Ride with the Professionals?

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    Visit the National BikeSafe Motorcycle show June 12th & 13th
    The 2010 National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show sponsored by the motorcycle industry's campaign 'Get On' gets underway at Sheffield Arena on Saturday 12 June 2010.

    The free event will bring together the best of the motorcycle industry as the National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show comes to the north of England for the first time.

    The National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show offers something for all everyone and is a fun day families, friends, couples and anyone who is interested in bikes, even if they don't have a licence.   Attractions already confirmed include stunt rider Dave Coates, the Extreme Globe riders, international trials champion Steve Colley and Ady Smith's KTM off-road experience.

    There will also be the opportunity for every rider to take a free 45-minute ride-out with an advanced police motorcyclist. All riders need to do is come along prepared to ride and bring with them all parts of their motorcycle licence and insurance documents.

    There is also the chance for people to take a ride-out on a manufacturer's bike. Manufacturers already confirmed include Honda, Yamaha, BMW, Kawasaki and Triumph.
    Riders will need a credit card in order to cover any refundable deposit requested by the manufacturer.

    As main sponsors of the show the Get On team will be providing the opportunity for visitors who have never ridden before or who are coming back to riding to have a go in a safe and secure area in the presence of fully qualified instructors.

    For more information visit www.bikesafeshow.co.uk  or to find out about the Get On experience go to www.geton.co.uk

  2. Craig Jones rolls out new Kawasaki’s for RideSafe Rendezvous

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    Stunt rider Craig Jones has secured support from Kawasaki for the 2010 season and his first public appearance on the new green machines will be at the fifth annual RideSafe Rendezvous on Sunday 25th April.

    The free one-day event, organised by RideSafe BackSafe with support from the Highways Agency, will also include stunt performances by Paul Swift Precision Driving (son of Russ Swift), slow riding demonstrations by Merseyside and Lancashire Police and BikeSafe officers plus live music by two local bands.

    Dealerships supporting this year’s event include Hunts Motorcycles and Boom Trikes from Manchester, Preston Harley Davidson, Chorley Yamaha, Philip Youles of Blackburn, Millennium Motorcycles of St Helens and GhostBikes from Preston.

    Honda UK will be appealing to the next generation of riders with their ‘My First Licence’ scheme.

    Aimed at five to 11 year old children, the scheme provides youngsters with a mock-up mini road system, including road markings, signs and other road furniture, to enable them to experience the fun of riding a restricted 50cc motorcycle in a safe environment. Experienced riding instructors look after them constantly and all safety equipment and clothing is provided and fitted before the fun starts. At the end of their first ride, children will be given a personalised licence that replicates the real thing, as well as a RideSafe BackSafe goodie bag.

    The RideSafe BackSafe team, together with BikeSafe, the Highways Agency, IAM riding assessors, BMF, MAG, First Bike on Scene and other industry experts, will be on hand to promote the benefits of voluntary rider training and discuss road safety issues affecting bikers. Young riders in particular will be encouraged to check out the latest and best in protective clothing and body armour.  

    The show will be held at Central Car Parks in Blackpool between 10am & 5pm and both show entry and parking are free.

    Honda’s ‘My First Licence’ experience is free. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

    For more information, go to www.ridesafebacksafe.co.uk

  3. Naming photographs on your website

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    Did you know...    

    If you name each photograph on your website with a relevant name it will help your website be found by search engines (and so rank higher) with terminologies included?    

    Rather than name a photograph on your site room one, ad v or HX22, try naming it as you would like to be found on the internet!    

    For example for the client below, we named photographs:  

    Green cart Biker Friendly Camping Hadrian's Wall Northumberland  
    Greencarts Farm Biker Friendly B&B Humshaugh Northumberland Hadrian's Wall  
    Greencarts Farm Biker Friendly Bunkhouse Hadrian      


    Greencarts Farm    
    A working farm situated in the beautiful Tyne Valley, surrounded by the magnificent, unspoilt beauty of Hadrian's Wall country and with a warm Northumbrian welcome from proprietors Sandra and family. As the farm sits almost on top of The World Heritage site that is the magnificent Hadrian's Wall with its many Forts, visitor's centers and historical points of interest, it is a great base to explore this spectacular area and countryside, including The National Park, Kielder Water, The Scottish Borders, Alnwick Castle & Gardens, Cragside House and just an hour away from the east and west coast, on the Coast to Coast route. The Market town of Hexham, is a short ride away and is steeped in history, with its wonderful 7th century abbey, antique shops and many quality pubs and restaurants. B&B en-suite, tastefully decorated country style accommodation with tea/coffee making facilities. A hearty Northumbrian breakfast is served. Bunk Barn and Camping is also available. Secure parking.

    Humshaugh, Northumberland, NE46 4BW
    01434 681320
    www.greencarts.co.uk 

    SEO    

    Rather than pay for seo, the above can help you to get to the top of pages such as Google, which are relevant to your business.  

    If you already doing this, please accept our apologies.    THE BIKER GUIDE

    www.thebikerguide.co.uk

  4. Macmillan Magnificent 7

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    On the 7th of July 2010 seven riders on seven motorbikes will embark on a gruelling challenge to ride 3000 miles in seven days visiting 14 European countries in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
    The Magnificent 7 will depart from the Angel of the North, Newcastle upon Tyne on the 

     7th minute of the
    7th hour of the
    7th day of the 
    7th month to visit
    7 European capital cities in less than
    7 days, travelling through
                            
          France -  Switzerland -      Italy - Liechtenstein - Slovenia - Hungary -Slovakia - Austria - Czech Rep - Germany - Netherlands - Luxembourg  -Belgium - England

    After riding through 14 countries 
    we'll be heading back, to finish at the Angel of the North
    at around 7pm on Tuesday 13th July.
    depart from the Angel of the North, Newcastle upon Tyne on the 

     7th minute of the
    7th hour of the
    7th day of the 
    7th month to visit
    7 European capital cities in less than
    7 days, travelling through
                            
          France -  Switzerland -      Italy - Liechtenstein - Slovenia - Hungary -Slovakia - Austria - Czech Rep - Germany - Netherlands - Luxembourg  -Belgium - England

    After riding through 14 countries 
    we'll be heading back, to finish at the Angel of the North
    at around 7pm on Tuesday 13th July.
    Full Itinerary
          Day 1 - 7 July 2010
     Depart 7.70am from Angel of the North to Paris France
    Distance 529 miles - Estimated Saddle Time 10 hrs 20 mins

    Day 2 - 8 July 2010
    Depart Paris to Davos, Switzerland
    Distance 539 miles - Estimated Saddle Time 10 hrs 20 mins

    Day 3 - 9 July 2010
    Depart Davos to Graz, Austria 
    Distance 385 miles - Estimated Saddle Time 8 hrs 50 mins
    taking in the Stelvio Pass

    Day 4 - 10 July 2010
    Depart Graz to Prague, Czech Republic
    Distance 404 miles - Estimated Saddle Time 7 hrs 50 mins

    Day 5 - 10 July 2010
    Depart Prague to Nurburgring, Germany
    Distance 418 miles - Estimated Saddle Time 7hrs 10 mins

    Day 6 - 11 July 2010
    Depart  Nurburgring to Epsom, London
    Distance 428 miles - Estimated Saddle Time 8 hrs

    Day 7 - 12 July 2010
    Depart Epsom to Ace Cafe approx 10.00am for photo shoot
    then Scotch Corner approx 5.00pm to meet up with other bikers for cavalcade to Angel of the North for 7.00pm
    Distance 302 miles - Estimated Saddle Time 6 hrs 50 mins

    This means a trip of just under 3000 miles 
    and 7 aching rumps!
    For more details or to make a donation:

  5. Wootton Bassett update

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    A massive thanks to everybody who attended the Wootton Bassett bike ride, the total at the time of writing is £102,297.80 and rising daily. Special recognition must be given to Julia Stevenson for all her organisational skills and time in the co-ordination of what must be the event of 2010.

    Clearly an occasion such as the Mothering Sunday ride warrants numerous accolades and we will name a few, however please be assured that the day couldn't have been so memorable without everybody's input and attendance. It was a ride made by the people for the people.
     

    Bike Ride DVD

    On 14th March over 14,000 motorcycles assembled at Hullavington Airfield in support of Afghan Heroes. The spirit of the event and the following historic bike ride through Wootton Bassett has been captured on a DVD which is on sale to raise funds for the charity. So if you were there, why not grab yourself a souvenir and possibly see yourself on the telly!
     
    These are available for sale now in the Afghan Heroes shop at a cost of just £5