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  2. Eisenberg returns to Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire 22-23 September to contest his Motorcycle Record

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    International ACU MADMAX Team Rider Zef Eisenberg returns to Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, this weekend (22-23 September 2018) to contest his World Sand Record title.

    On 13 May 2018 Eisenberg raced into the record books, when he secured the outright sand record at Pendine Sands, hitting 201.572mph (324.3 km/h) at the Straightliners Top Speed event. At the time no one in history, car or bike had ever exceeded 200mph at Pendine.

    This weekend Eisenberg will be racing his famous 350bhp super-charged Suzuki Hayabusa dubbed ‘The Green Monster’ and will be supported by the MADMAX engineering team, who have precision designed and engineered the bike to command high speeds on sand.

    Eisenberg said “Its notoriously difficult to race on sand, and the bike behaves so differently than on tarmac. At higher speeds you risk bike losing grip or the front wheel digging into the sand which throws riders. You also can’t prepare for what the surface is like until the tide goes out. . . you often dodge giant washed-up jellyfish or being an MOD beach - bullet shells! There’s also a short time frame to do the runs before the tide rolls back in, or the thick sea mist - it certainly is real challenge, but makes record breaking all the more glorious”.

    With several top riders vying to beat Zef's record, competition is fierce. In preparation for this weekend his Hayabusa now boasts a more powerful engine and he feels more prepared than ever to defend his Sand Racing title. Last weekend he successfully set 4 news records at Elvington including the flying start quarter mile, flying start kilometer and flying start mile, plus he broke a UKTA British record and set a new personal best top speed of 229.8mph.

    Eisenberg continued “Pendine Sands has such an illustrious history of land speed racing, it’s always a privilege to race in the footsteps of land speed legends in the hope of securing records”.

    Pendine is considered the holy grail of land speed, where the best racers in the world have tried to set records. The beach has hosted record-breaking attempts since 1900s. The firm, flat surface of the beach created a race track that was straighter and smoother than many major roads of the time. Motor Cycle magazine described the sands as "the finest natural speedway imaginable".

    The first person to use Pendine Sands for a world land speed record attempt was Malcolm Campbell. On 25 September 1924 he set a world land speed record of 146.16 mph (235.22 km/h) on Pendine Sands in his Sunbeam 350HP car ‘Blue Bird’.

    Each year throngs of racers and spectators continue to swarm to the beach in the hope of record breaking, and the speeds have been creeping up each year.

  4. Motorcycle Live – the one-stop shop for new riders

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    For new riders, passing their motorcycle test can be exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. Where do they go from here? Which bike is right for them? Of all the kit and accessories, what do they actually need?

    There is a one-stop shop where new riders can find everything they need under one roof and that’s Motorcycle Live, the UK’s biggest bike show, which takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 17-25 November 2018. Here's a whistle-stop guide on how to get the most out of Motorcycle Live if you're new to the world of two wheels... 

    See, touch and ride bikes
    First up, you need a bike! Motorcycle Live plays host to over 40 of the world’s leading manufacturers, so whether you’re after a scooter, a sports bike, a cruiser or an adventure machine, you’ll find almost every model available under one roof at The NEC. You can talk to experts from each brand, sit on the bikes to try them for size and even test ride a selection on the open road.

    Get the look
    Next, you need all the gear! With over 100 retail stands at Motorcycle Live, you could walk away from the show with every single item of essential protective clothing you could possibly need. There are hundreds of styles of helmets, boots, jackets, trousers and gloves to choose from and a whole host of experts from the UK’s premier retailers on hand to offer advice on the best options for your two-wheel needs.

    All the gear
    If there’s a two-wheel accessory, gadget or gizmo in existence, chances are you’ll find it at Motorcycle Live. From custom-made ear plugs, paddock stands, aftermarket exhausts, tools and luggage, to bike locks, helmet cameras, sat nav systems, trackers, bike cleaning products and much more, you can check it all out and gather all the information you need at the show.

    Build your bucket list  
    You might have passed your test for the convenience of two-wheeled travel, but you now have a passport to a whole world of amazing events and experiences. Whether it’s travelling the world by motorcycle, learning to ride off-road, doing your first track day or attending a world-famous road race, you can build your bucket list just by chatting to the exhibitors at Motorcycle Live.

    Find your tribe
    Motorcyclists form a close-knit community that will welcome you with open arms and there’s no better place to experience that camaraderie than at Motorcycle Live. Grab a beer at the bar and you’ll find like-minded people happy to offer advice, enjoy the banter on the main stage or chat to one of the many motorcycle clubs exhibiting at the show. You’ll find friendly folk ready and willing to bring you into the fold!

    Motorcycle Live 2018 takes place at The NEC, Birmingham from 17-25 November. Advance tickets are on sale now priced at just £19.50 per adult, £12 for Seniors, £1 for 11-16 year olds* and FREE for children aged ten and under**. There is also a £25 advance ticket, which includes entry to the show and an Oxford HD MAX disc lock worth £25.00.

    To book, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

    Motorcycle Live 2018

  5. Britain’s Got Talent’s Bolddog FMX Display Team confirmed for The International Dirt Bike Show 2018!

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    The International Dirt Bike team is pulling out all the stops for this year’s show and has now confirmed the Bolddog FMX Display Team as yet another attraction for visitors to enjoy at Europe’s largest off-road show. As the UK’s number one freestyle motocross team, and Lings Motors and Honda UK’s official UK stunt team, the Bolddog FMX Display Team bases its show around the world’s largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system, performing all the top death-defying freestyle motocross moves!

    The team appeared on our TV screens back in 2014, getting as far as the live semi-finals in ITV’s popular Britain’s Got Talent series. The team, featuring the UK’s top ranked freestyle motocross riders, left viewers and TV judges open-mouthed during their time on the show. Unlike the rest of the semi-final performances, Bolddog FMX riders filmed their entry ahead of time as ITV bosses genuinely feared for the safety of the group and deemed their stunts too dangerous for live TV!

    The International Dirt Bike Show is held across four days – November 1-4 – at its now traditional home of Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, in partnership for a third year with oil and lubricant giant MOTUL. 

    Show manager Nick Mowbray said: “We are delighted to confirm that the Bolddog FMX Display Team will be performing at our 2018 event. The team pushes the boundaries of freestyle motocross and leads the way for motorcycle display teams. We cannot wait to witness those 35ft-in-the-air tricks at the Dirt Bike Show.”  

    Event organiser Mortons Media Group will be looking to build on a sell-out 2017 show with an action-packed agenda to wow the crowds again this year. Advance tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online – dirtbikeshow.co.uk – or by calling 01507 529529. Prices start at £8.

    If you’re new to the event and would like to find out more about booking a stand, either visit the website or call the organising team on 01507 529430.