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  1. BIKERS ASKED TO GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE

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    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is asking local bikers to step up a gear to support the charity.

    Ride4Life, two new Ride Out events, are planned to help raise vital funds for HIOWAA. Ride4Life Isle of Wight will take place on Sunday 10th June and Ride4Life Hampshire is scheduled for later in the year, on Sunday 16th September.

    It is hoped bikers will come together to enjoy the Ride Outs, taking in the best scenery Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have to offer, with routes covering forest and coastal roads.

    In 2017, 45% of incidents attended by HIOWAA were road traffic incidents. Motorcyclists make up just 1% of Britain’s total road traffic, but account for 19% of all road deaths.

    This year alone, the HIOWAA Critical Care Team have attended 49 road traffic incidents.

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Chief Executive and keen motorcyclist, Alex Lochrane said:

    “Our Critical Care Teams attend road traffic incidents throughout the year, many involving bikers, and this is a fantastic way for bikers to do their bit to help keep the Air Ambulance flying and saving lives. Our Ride4Life events promise to be a great day out for bikers and their families, as well as an opportunity for us to raise awareness for our life-saving service amongst the biking community.”

    Online registration is now open for both events at www.hiowaa.org. Entry is £10 per person, +£5 per pillion and each participant will receive an ‘iRide 4 HIOWAA’ wristband.

    The participant to raise the most sponsorship will win a water bottle signed by British motorcycle road racer, James Hillier, pictured with the HIOWAA Critical Care Team. 

    BIKERS ASKED TO GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBUL

  3. Yorkshire MAG - Full Into The Valley Line-up

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    Into The Valley 2018 - 4th to the 6th of May

    Well, here are again for the start of another exciting rally season - Into The Valley is the first rally for Yorkshire MAG and we are expecting to have a great event. We will be starting early on Friday, as we did last year, so please join us for a few early afternoon and relaxing beers (or ciders) that have been hand crafted by the Yorkshire Brewing Company - all at a reasonable prices once again.

    We have some excellent bands and comedians lined up for you. Early afternoons will have DJs and our very special friend Scott Dangleberry who you all know from previous rallies and especially from Yorkshire Pudding - the man is off the scale! Gunlaw will headline Friday night in the main stage whilst Old's Cool will headline on Saturday, with other bands, such as Glamrockz and Beckwater Bushwackers providing variety for everyone's tastes and fancies.

    On Saturday, the Smacked Arse Comedy Show will bring you a number of outstanding comedians, with the well known headline act Chris Lynam offering some wacky and far out laughs to keep you all smiling.

    Last year we relocated Into The Valley to Sledmere following 2016's inclement weather where many of our regular customers were not able to get to the event in South Dalton putting the rally in a financial predicament with no return of funds from this event to MAG UK. The decision to relocate was well made, with excellent feedback from our customers. OK - there were a few teething problems, as we would do with any other site, but we have planned and taken extra measures to prevent these issues reoccurring so that this year's rally is even better!

    Firstly, we have increased the camping space available to customers - an extra large field will be available and marshals will ensure camp areas are not cramped as they were last year. Of course, with walled camp areas, people will not suffer unnecessarily from any inclement weather that may come our way. 

     

    Secondly, more heaters in the main arena - just to keep you even more toasty.

     

    Thirdly, more site security and a look out station will be erected. Last year's thefts were disappointing but we are not the only ones to experience this petty crime over the past five or so years, with other rallies and events being targeted. You can rest assured that we will do our utmost to prevent further thefts.

     

    This rally will now be pre-book only with a limited about of tickets sold on a first come first served basis.

     

    To the continued success of Into The Valley

     

    Pete Walker

    www.farmyardparty.com 

     

  4. PRESCOTT BIKE FESTIVAL POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE DUE TO ADVERSE GROUND CONDITIONS

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    Prescott Bike Festival due to take place at Prescott Hillclimb, Cheltenham on the weekend of 14-15 April has been postponed due to adverse ground conditions.

    With more rain forecast this week the organisers of Prescott Bike Festival have reluctantly agreed with the land owners that to go ahead would be foolish and unsafe in its present state. Currently the exhibitor and public parking areas are unusable.

    The event is the biggest annual fundraiser for the charity Blood Bikes. Event Organiser Gordon Downie said “It has always been our goal to host Two Amazing Days – One Winning Weekend. We know that we could not deliver this promise if we were to proceed next weekend. We feel that, rather than relying on wishful thinking, that it’s better to reschedule to a more favourable and warmer time in the year”.

    The popular, family-friendly event has now been postponed to 16th - 17th June 2018, a very auspicious weekend for all fathers. What better present could you give your dad for Father’s Day?

    All Advance Ticket holders, Run the Hill Entries, Competition Winners and Exhibitors will be contacted by the organisers directly via email.
    If you have any queries in the meantime, please use the Contact Us form on Prescott Bike Festival website - www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk

    The organisers apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to see you in June.

    Prescott Bike Festival - new dates, 16-17 June 2018

    New dates -  Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th June 2018

    About Prescott Bike Festival

    Prescott Bike Fest celebrates engineering excellence; from rare, classic, modern, customised to hand built motorbikes and some pretty wacky contraptions too! This year for the first time, the event has been extended to two days. Aside from all the incredible machinery, there’s a stellar line-up of entertainment to keep the whole family entertained. Throughout the weekend there’s non-stop live music, special guest appearances, ‘On the Edge Stunt Show’, Show ‘n’ Tell area, passenger ride experiences, large kids zone, over 100 quality trade stands, clubs, a beer tent, the Blood Bike Village and great food. You can grab yourself a bargain or maybe treat yourself to a new bike from one of the dealers or manufacturers represented including Harley Davidson, Ducati, Triumph, Honda and MV Augusta.

    Event Address: Prescott Speed Hillclimb, Gotherington, Cheltenham, GL52 9RD
    Tickets and Times: Advance tickets start at just £10
    Under 16s go free when accompanied by a paying adult.
    Saturday: 11:00am until 11:00pm
    Sunday: Gates open 08:30; track action starts 09:30, closes at 17:00

    www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk