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  1. Ace Cafe London Streetfighter & Stunt Festival

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    Following the lamented loss some while ago of the cafe's infamous annual Streetfighter Sunday, as a consequence of outgrowing the historic North Circular Road premises, Ace Cafe London in association with Stunt UK and the international Stunt Bike Freestyle (SBF) competition, and supported by Streetfighters magazine, have teamed up to present this new Ace Cafe London Streetfighter & Stunt Festival, to be held on Sunday 25th July.
     
    Now relocated to the iconic and world famous venue of Wembley, in addition to trade and industry stands and displays, this inaugural event combines the cafe's legendary Streetfighter Sunday, with showcasing the live action finals of the SBF competition, with riders from France, Germany, USA and Ireland as well as from across the UK.
     
    Other highlights include a Streetfighter "Best Bikes" display, tyre frying burnouts, Dyno Shoot Out, Show Up n' Shine competition, prizes, awards, a double wheelie machine for those who want to have a go, plus entertainment featuring a host of hot tricks from the East Coast FMX display team and Belinda in her drift car "playing" with stunt rider "Sparky"!
     
    The Ace Cafe London sponsored Harris Performance modified HD XR1200 race bike, will be on display and rider Gary Byrne has promised to "guest stunt" on a Harley!
     
    The Ace stage, with DJ mixing it up, will also be the focus for the "Ace Hostess of the Year" competition, the winner of which will have the opportunity not only of two fully paid photo shoots, with Streetfighters magazine and the prestigious and internationally renowned Crossbow Calendars, in which many of the UK's top glamour models have appeared, but will also be the official Ace Cafe London model of choice for a year, with a prize award of £1000 to be paid in the form of fees for appearing in Ace photo shoots, at Ace events as well as events at which Ace attends during the year.
     
    All applicants for "The Ace Hostess of the Year", who must be over 18 years of age, are to apply and submit two recent photographs together with name, contacts details, measurements and interests to Will Jobbins at Streetfighters magazine via email to: [email protected]
     
    London's Air Ambulance is the events chosen charity www.londonsairambulance.com
     
    Advance tickets for this adrenalin fuelled event are available from:
     
     
    Ticket Hotline:  ++44 (0)20 8782 5629
     
    Or over the counter at the Ace, where you will also get a free cup of tea or coffee!
     
    Individual £7.50 (£10 on Gate)
    Individual + Bike £7.50 (£10 on Gate)
    Individual + Bike + Pillion £12.50 (£15 on Gate)
    A special family ticket will be available on the gate on the day

  2. Motorcycle Industry Optimistically Awaits Election Outcomes

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    Irrespective of the new politics that brings the motorcycle industry is optimistic that motorcycles and scooters will continue to play an important role on the transport agenda of the new Government

    Government will seek to continue to reduce transport's impact on the environment and the motorcycle industry is well -placed to contribute to this and will continue to be a solution provider with its congestion beating and Co2 reducing vehicles.

    The MCI's role will be to ensure that the incoming Government are fully aware of the benefits and importance of the motorcycle industry and its products. Powered Two-Wheelers offer a practical and cost-effective transport solution that supports 62,000 jobs in UK plc and accounts for over £7bn of sales and added value.

    The Industry's 'Get On' campaign designed to introduce new people to two wheels has been proving a success. In the last 10 months in excess of 100,000 people have expressed an interest in motorcycling, as witnessed by the number of unique visitors to the "Get On" website. www.geton.co.uk

    The industry confidently expects that that this interest will translate to sales as people encouraged by Get On progress from; trying out a bike, to learning to ride, and then purchasing one.

    Steve Kenward, MCI's CEO commented, "The public are expressing their opinions and as more people opt for an alternative form of transport in the form of bikes and scooters the industry's sales figures are set to rise in the months ahead. Government and its agencies must work with the MCI to ensure access to motorcycling if the personal mobility and environment benefits of motorcycles and scooters are to harnessed."

  3. Lady Biker dresses up as Superwoman to run for charity!

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    Cher-Victoria Payne, who is a regular on the UK Rally scene is taking part in the Great Manchester 10k run this Sunday, 16th May, to raise funds for the physiotherapy department at Tameside Hospital, in tribute to her dad Mick, who lost his leg in a motorbike smash.

    Spurred on by a friend who said he would sponsor her £20 if she dared to run dressed as Superwoman and not one to resist a challenge... she will surely not be missed at the run.

    Cher-Victoria said "I am running on behalf of the amputee's as you maybe aware its a subject close to my heart since my dads accident. The run is going to be tough with my hectic work and social life , however I am trying my best to train daily and promise to run as fast as I can... just like Superwoman!"

    To sponsor Cher-Victoria please log onto:

    www.justgiving.com./Cher-Victoria-Payne

  4. SMC Motorcycles welcomes Carl Fogarty to their Ducati launch Weekend

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    Ducati legend Carl Fogarty will be the guest of honour at the official launch of the Ducati franchise at the Sheffield Motorcycle Centre this weekend (15th and 16th May).

    SMC has recently taken on the Ducati franchise and to celebrate their partnership with the Italian brand, has invited former four times World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty as their special guest on Saturday 15th May.

    The Sheffield dealer is the newest addition to the Ducati UK family and is rightly proud to add such a premium motorcycle manufacturer to their portfolio and this weekend gives SMC the chance to showcase the latest 2010 Ducati range as well as some rare & exotic Ducati’s.

    The 2010 range includes the eagerly awaited Multistrada, as well as the iconic Monster, Superbikes, Hypermotards and Streetfighters and in addition there will be a wide selection of accessories and clothing to complete a stunning display of Ducati bikes and merchandise.

    Everyone is welcome to enter a competition to win lunch with Carl Fogarty MBE.  4 lucky winners will join Carl for a private lunch at SMC on the day and those not lucky enough to win can be assured there will be food and drink served throughout the day.
     
    SMC is located on the A61 Ring Road (Derek Dooley Way), Wicker Arches, Sheffield S3 8GZ

    For further information visit www.smcbikes.com or call 0114 252 5454

  5. Charging for Motorcycle Parking - All Eyes on Westminster

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    With Westminster City Council’s controversial scheme for motorcycle parking charges now going before the High Court on 24th June, the 80,000 strong British Motorcyclists Federation is warning that failure to halt the scheme could result in the end of free motorcycle parking across the UK.
     
    Although currently only affecting Westminster, the bmf say that with other Local Authorities across the country watching the situation closely, motorcyclists could soon be faced with the nationwide rollout of parking charges.
    A strong supporter of the ‘No To Bike Parking Tax’ (NTBPT) campaign from its inception, the bmf is now calling on motorcyclists nationally to support the NTBPT legal challenge fighting-fund. Currently standing at some £30,000, the fund needs at least another £20,000 to meet the expected minimum legal costs of £50,000 (see www.notobikeparkingfees.com/fighting-fund/
    to donate.)

    The legal action, brought by NTBPF, has gained massive rider support in London but if NTBPT lose, the bmf say that many councils across the UK, possibly starting with Birmingham and Manchester, will bring in similar Pay by Phone charges for motorcycles.

    If this were to happen, the Tax Payers Alliance have calculated that annually, it would cost the UK’s motorcycling community a staggering £93,000,000 in parking charges.

    Commenting Chris Hodder, the bmf’s Government Relations Executive said: “Let’s be clear, the stakes are high. It’s not an understatement to say that the only reason other Local Authorities haven’t followed suit yet is that they are waiting to see what the outcome of this case is.  If we don’t overturn the scheme in the courts, this could spell the end of nationwide free parking for motorcycles. We need motorcyclists to donate now or we could all lose out.”