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Category: Events and Shows
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DAVE Day Ride-Out - Saturday 8th June
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Depart: 8am (NB the cafe will be open from 7am)
Depart Ace Cafe London 0800hrs travel to M40 Oxford services.
Depart 0930hrs, Travel to National Motorcycle Museum M42.
Depart 1115hrs,.Travel to Knutsford services M6
Depart 1300hrs, Travel to Moto Services Burton In Kendal
Depart 1500hrs (This is the main form up area for anyone travelling from Scotland and all points North or East of main route).
All bikes will then depart En Masse to Barrow in Furness and arrive in Town Centre at approximately 1600hrs.
The ride is to honour and remember Dave, Si King will be leading the ride and raising funds which will be evenly split between NSPCC Childline and The National Institute of Cancer Research.
Go Fund Me page
£3 from the sale of each item will also be donated to the charities.
For more info see here
At the Ace, we remember the fun visit by the 'Hairy Bikers' in 2007.
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D3O poised to see supported rider Michael Dunlop make Isle of Man TT history
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The highlight of the road racing calendar, the Isle of Man TT, is due to get underway next week and D3O is eagerly anticipating success for Michael Dunlop. Having supported the Northern Irish road racer since 2017, D3O is his protection of choice for tackling the closed roads of the 37.73mile long Mountain Course at speeds of over 200mph.
Dunlop has recently competed in the North West 200, which is used by a lot of riders as their pre-TT test, in several categories and successfully tested his bikes on “The Triangle” ahead of the Isle of Man event. Michael enjoyed podium success this year with third place finishes in the Tides Restaurant Supersport race, the Anchor Bar Superbike race, the Amici Ristorante Superstock race, the Fraser Homes Supersport race and the Briggs Equipment Superbike race.
All focus is now on the 2024 Isle of Man TT where D3O-supported Michael Dunlop could become the most successful TT rider of all time. At the moment the record is 26 wins and is held by Michael’s uncle Joey, while Michael himself has 25 wins to his name. The 35-year old will have eight chances for victory as he will compete in all two-wheel classes (Superbike, Supersport, Superstock and Supertwin), where there are two races per category.
The partnership between the market leader for impact protection and the TT icon not only benefits Dunlop, who is known for his aggressive riding style and for scraping the walls, but the wider motorcycling community. “I can do nothing to help safety bar surround myself with the best stuff I possibly can. My helmet, my suit, my armour. With D3O you get the best of both worlds – it fits you perfectly, but it also provides the best protection that you can ask for,” said Michael Dunlop. The distinctive orange protectors, that are available through a variety of brand partners, are manufactured with testing and feedback provided by athletes like Michael to help make them the lightest, most comfortable and most protective on the market.
The 2024 Isle of Man TT races will get underway on Monday 27 May with the first Free Practice and Qualifying sessions, before racing gets underway with the Monster Energy Supersport TT Race 1 on Saturday 1 June.
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Experience Torrot at FIM E-Xplorer events
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Electric motorcycle brand, Torrot, has partnered with the FIM E-Xplorer Championship for the 2024 season. This year marks the second time the brands have joined forces to bring the entire Torrot range to the paddock's 'Fan Village'.
With models available for riders aged three to 14, the full Torrot line-up can be found at each of the five E-Xplorer rounds to not only see, but also, experience with test rides available in a dedicated area.
Both brands have a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation, Torrot's involvement offers the next generation of rider - and maybe even racer - an entry into the world of sustainably powered two-wheelers.
Following the success of the inaugural season of the all-electric, all-terrain motorcycle FIM World Cup, the 2024 season kicked off in style in Osaka, Japan, for the first round in February. Oslo, Norway, played host to the second round of the Championship and the third round is a doubleheader, taking place in Vollore-Montagne, Auvergne, Central France, 20-22 June 2024.
Find the full E-Xplorer calendar here.
John Dixon, CEO of Torrot, comments: "The ethos of the E-Xplorer Championship correlates exactly with what we believe in at Torrot - having fun sustainably. We also believe strongly in promoting gender equality, especially within motorsport, so for us, extending our partnership was never in question."
About Torrot
In 2011 Torrot was reborn, embarking on a journey to craft cutting-edge electric vehicles with strong environmental consideration and reviving a brand steeped in historical popularity. The brand’s ethos then, mirrors the present day philosophy: to manufacture practical, comfortable, sturdy vehicles that enhance mobility and make daily life more enjoyable and convenient. Torrot continues to keep these principles at the centre of the business, championing sleek designs, using state-of-the-art technology and sustainable manufacturing, with the aim of caring for the world we all live in.
About E-Xplorer
The E-Xplorer FIM World Cup is a cutting-edge, international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series, founded by a team of visionaries, including Valentin Guyonnet, Carina Munte, Alejandro Agag, and Eric Peronnard. This event is the epitome of excitement, technological advancement, environmental sustainability, and adventure, catering to a diverse audience. The competition comprises private and factory teams, with each team consisting of two riders of both genders. These teams will compete in a range of thrilling races, held at various locations, including city streets and natural terrains. Get ready to witness the pinnacle of racing excellence at the E-Xplorer FIM World Cup.
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Suzuki set to celebrate a quarter of a century of legends at Suzuki Live
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2024 marks the 25th anniversary of both the legendary Hayabusa and the cult classic SV650. Both launched in 1999 to do very different jobs, their birthdays will be celebrated at Suzuki Live, which takes place at Cadwell Park on 22-23 June.
Suzuki is inviting owners to bring their bikes along to the event, with dedicated parking and display areas in the paddock reserved for ‘Busas and SVs.
The show-and-shine style display areas will be sponsored by Dunlop, with a free pair of tyres up for grabs for the owners of the best examples on display.
The Hayabusa and SV650 feature areas will form part of a wide range of paddock displays at the event. Suzuki will showcase its current lineup and models from its vintage fleet, there will be a number of Team Classic Suzuki race bikes on display, plus stands from the likes of the Air-Cooled Suzuki Club, the Kettle Club, and the Suzuki Owners Club. Dunlop will have staff on hand to talk tyres and tyre pressures for those riding on circuit, and Furygan will display its latest safety kit.
When the track action stops the evening show begins, with live music from The High Rollers, talk shows featuring VIPs such as John Reynolds, Steve Parrish, and Danny Webb, as well as tech talks from Dunlop and Furygan. Food and drink will be available from a variety of on-site vendors.
Over the two days there will be track sessions for Suzukis old and new, with sessions scheduled for everything from classic RGs and RGVs to modern GSX-Rs and GSX-Ss. There will also be a host of bikes available to test ride on the surrounding Lincolnshire roads, including the new GSX-S1000GX, the GSX-8R, and the V-Strom 800RE, as well as the third generation Hayabusa. Those interested in the latest V-Strom 800DE and V-Strom 1050DE can enjoy off-road test rides in the SR75 Suzuki V-Strom Experience Zone.
Suzuki GB marketing manager Jak Tyrrell commented, “We’re a little over a month away from Suzuki Live and it’s set to be the biggest one yet. While there will be plenty of track sessions for those taking part, there’s going to be even more to see and do away from the circuit action, starting with the two anniversary display areas.
“25 years is a huge milestone for two motorcycling stalwarts: the SV has provided fun, affordable motorcycling for the masses since 1999, has been the first ‘big bike’ of so many riders, and still fills racing grids at club level. And, still, a quarter of a century later, nothing comes close to a Hayabusa. It’s very easy to overuse words like ‘icon’ or ‘legend’, but that is what the Hayabusa is.”
Suzuki Live takes place on 22-23 June at Cadwell Park. Weekend tickets cost £15 and include access to the whole paddock area, plus free camping.
Spectator tickets and track day spaces can be booked here