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The wealthy love their toys and the creativity of some leads to some incredible innovations in the recreational industries. Even during the pandemic and increased emissions regulations, motorcycle sales were staggering at times posting double-digit percentage growth over the previous year. Boat sales also followed this trend where sales dropped in March 2020 when COVID restrictions hit, but rebounded to post one of the best years ever. Without the ability to seriously travel, people either hit the road on their bikes or took to the water for enjoyment. 
For yacht owners, cruising from South Florida to the Northeast is an annual migration that happens in early summer with destinations like the Hamptons or Newport, Rhode Island. Others spend the year island-hopping through the Caribbean, moving from marina to marina with family and friends in tow.
For motorcycle owners that are part of this yearly, seasonal activity, this presents a challenge as to how to bring your bike with you during your on-water adventure. Many yachts have large spaces near the transom of the boat, but these are often devoted to an extra cabin for crew, water toys, or storage. While most are large enough for a motorcycle, getting one down to the swim platform creates too many challenges.
One custom motorcycle builder has gone above and beyond to create a solution for one of their clients. The “Lauge Jensen Tender” is a safe and elegant way to store and transport your motorcycle while cruising on your boat, assuming its got a large enough deck to handle it. Many motor yacht have large cockpits and decks that stretch 18 feet wide or more making it possible to install this portable garage.
A mechanical arm, similar to what is used to put a yacht tender into the water, actually unloads the motorcycle right from your boat, to the dock. And away you go! 
Another major British boat builder, Princess Yachts, employed a company called CJR Fabrication to develop a Motorcycle Display Unit, or MDU for short, for their 30-Meter Superyacht. The MDU was constructed of stainless-steel and toughened glass, but also was designed to be aesthetically pleasing as well. To suit the look of the Princess 30M, CJR mirror-polished the metal structure, as well as painted some of it with a white gel finish to match the color of the fiberglass on the yacht.
This particular yacht owner wished to continue riding his new Lauge Jensen Viking custom motorcycle as he traveled abroad. Another requirements included the need to be able to see the motorcycle at all times. The MDU was placed on the forward deck of the boat with the three toughened glass panels facing out, so all could easily see the bike.
No matter what the obstacles may be between you and the road, with enough creativity, ingenuity, and resources, anything is possible.
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Nobody can deny the fact that motorcycles are not only cool and fun to drive, but also more fuel-efficient. Yet, similar to driving a car, it can be dangerous if you are not careful, but I suppose you already knew that. Still, people who are true motorcycle enthusiasts won’t let fear stop them from enjoying a good ride, as their love for these vehicles is far greater than any type of fear that they might feel. What they will do, however, is find out more about how to stay safe and protected on the road. 
In fact, they will do whatever they can in order to find out how to enhance their overall riding experience and make it as great as it could possibly be. Riding a motorcycle is not about going from point A to point B. It is actually about thoroughly enjoying the ride and everything that comes with it, which is precisely why every rider focuses on making that ride as enjoyable as it can be.
If you are one of those people who love motorcycles and if you are thinking of taking a road trip soon, then you probably know what I am talking about. There are all kinds of preparations to be made and all kinds of things to be packed before setting off. I have a question, though. Have you perhaps thought of packing a bottle of CBD oil for the road? In case you don’t know what this is and why you would even need to pack it, continue reading to find out.
CBD oil is a product made using the cannabis plants. Don’t worry, though, I’m not suggesting any psychoactive substances, since CBD oil is actually made from Cannabidiol, which is known to be the non-psychoactive cannabis compound. I suppose that this was your first concern when I mentioned cannabis, which is why I had to address it right away and tell you that there is absolutely no reason to worry, as this product cannot get you high. Another thing that speaks in favor of this product’s safety is the fact that most manufacturers use pure
Another thing that speaks in favor of this product’s safety is the fact that most manufacturers use pure cannabidiol from hemp while making it, instead of some other cannabis plants. As you might already know, hemp contains rather low amounts of THC, which means that the plant itself isn’t psychoactive. Consequently, even if there were traces of THC in your product, by accident or on purpose, the amount that could be contained inside wouldn’t be enough to produce any psychedelic effects. So, the best thing to do is search for products made of hemp if you want to play it safe.
Now that we have cleared that up, let us continue to our main topic for the day. I have already mentioned above that you might start thinking about taking a bottle of this oil with you for your motorcycle ride. Yet, you are probably confused as to why you should do that in the first place. Well, as it turns out, CBD oil can be rather good for motorcycle riders and now it’s time to learn why. That way, you can decide for yourself whether this is going to be your riding companion or not.
Helps Them Stay Alert While On The Road
As already explained, motorcycles are a bit more dangerous than cars, meaning that you will constantly need to be on alert and that you should never lose your focus while on the road. One small mistake made by lack of attention can lead to accidents and injuries, which is certainly something you would much rather avoid. In addition to taking all the safety measures in order to protect yourself on the road, you might also want to think about using CBD oil to help you stay completely focused.
It’s perfectly normal for riders to get tired after a while and the best thing to do is stop your motorcycle for a while, stretch your legs and wait for the energy to return to you. Yet, if you feel that you are running out of energy and that you are having a hard time staying alert, but you need to reach a certain destination, then you’ll be lucky to have CBD oil on your side. This product can increase your alertness and thus allow you to be completely focused during the whole ride.
Makes The Ride More Enjoyable Be Reducing Anxiety
Few things are worse than dealing with anxiety while riding. You definitely need to constantly be attentive while riding, but this doesn’t mean that you should be overwhelmed and anxious. CBD oil works towards relieving you of anxiety and thus making your whole journey much more enjoyable.
Helps Recover More Quickly From Certain Injuries
If you happen to injure your joints or your muscles during a ride, you might find yourself unable to continue the journey until you’ve recovered. The good thing is that CBD oil can lead to a full recovery more quickly. It will reduce your pain and have an overall positive impact on your joints and muscles. Cyclists are also happy about this.
Helps Deal With Sore Muscles
Even if we take injuries out of the equation, chances are that your muscles might get sore from sitting in the same position and riding for a long time. Well, once again, CBD oil can be of enormous help in such situations. Simply put, it can help soothe your sore muscles, which is certainly rather significant for every rider.
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Bury St Edmunds based auctioneers, Lacy Scott & Knight, will be selling a collection of six barn-find motorcycles by auction on 12th June.
The collection was discovered during a probate valuation in deepest Norfolk, alongside various classic cars to include an Alvis and a Morgan.
The earliest of the bikes is a 1915 Norton Model 1 Big Four 6, which very much appears to be in good original ‘barn-find’ condition, and carries a pre-sale estimate of £7,000-10,000. Other bikes by Norton include a 1952 88 Dominator which is also complete and in good largely original condition. This bike probably once had a side-car and was originally sold by Colchester Specialists GBR Motors Ltd, it carries a pre-sale of £3,000-5,000. Another Norton featured is a 1957 Overhead Cam International Model 30, being largely complete and original but for recommissioning. This model was the first overhead camshaft from Norton, and was designed by Walter Moore and successfully used in the 1927 TT. Expectations for this bike are in the region of £7,000-9,000. The auction also includes a Norton 350cc Café Racer International, which appears complete but is for recommissioning.
Possibly the most valuable of the entries is a 1937 Velocette KSS 350cc; this being a fine example which was restored a few years ago and carries hopes of £8,000-12,000. The out-buildings also revealed a 1960 Excelsior 98cc Consort, and various motorcycle parts to include a 1948 BSA C11 complete restoration project.
The full catalogue listing can be found on the website.
www.lsk.co.uk
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See below more details of the address for each place voted for*, A-Z below, in smaller sections -
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Blu-Belles Cafe, OX9 2NU
Cafe 33, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9XX
Custom Cafe, Pevensey Levels National Park, TN39 4QR
Devils Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Cumbria, LA6 2SE
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Faun Cafe, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5TL
Filling Station Cafe, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5PR
Gilks Garage Cafe, Kineton, Warwick, CV35 0JP
Headlands, Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, YO15 1AR
H’s Cafe, Kent Motorcycles, Barnham, Canterbury, CT4 6SA
H-Cafe Berinsfield, Wallingford, Oxford, OX10 7LY
Hot Tram Roll, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DF
Krazy Horse, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP32 6LJ
Loomies, West Meon, GU32 1JX
Mavericks, Mostyn, Holywell CH8 9DQ Nell's Cafe, Watling Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 5UD
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Salt & Pepper Cafe, Newcastle, NE4 6AD
Seaways, Fridaythorpe, Driffield, YO25 9RX
Strawberry Fields Café, Crockey Hill, York YO19 4RH
Super Sausage Cafe, Northamptonshire, NN12 7QD
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Tattershall picnic site, Lincoln, LN4 4JG
The Bike Shed, Shoreditch, London, EC1V 9LT
The Green Welly Stop, Tyndrum, Perthshire, FK20 8RY
The Haven, Firsdown, Salisbury, SP5 1SP
The Nook, Alston CA9 3BG
The PitStop Diner, Stockton-on-Tees Durham, TS18 3TG
The Old Stores Motorbike Cafe, Pontblyddyn, CH7 4HR
Union Road Moto-Velo, Devon, EX17 3AL
Whistlestop Cafe, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, LL18 5UZ
Yonderman Cafe, Wardlow, High Peak, SK17 8RW
*From the details we have on our systems.
Vote for your favourite Biker Friendly Cafe in the UK!
We have seen lots of new Biker Friendly Cafes opening in 2021 and becoming popular with visitors to the website and facebook group members, so we have decided to once again hold this poll.
To cast your vote simply go to our facebook group as -
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Vote for your favourite cafe - Where is your favourite Biker Friendly Cafe in the UK, that you head to for coffee & cake, mugs of tea, posh coffee and bacon butties, along with bike nights, where you are sure to meet like-minded folk, for lots of lovely motorbikes and where Biker banter is ensured?
We have seen lots of new Biker Friendly Cafes opening in 2021 and becoming popular with visitors to the website and facebook group members, so we have decided to once again hold this poll.
The voting and results will be published on the facebook group and also here on THE BIKER GUIDE® website, as previous polls.
We hope that this poll will find new places that members of the group have found and liked on their travels, see how much you love Bikers like to visit certain places, along with helping members of the group and visitors of THE BIKER GUIDE® discover Biker Friendly Cafes across the UK!
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This poll and voting takes place on our group as – *Biker Friendly Places UK and Europe - www.thebikerguide.co.uk, as a group is the only place on facebook that has the facility for a poll and a tick count. It is not possible on THE BIKER GUIDE® facebook page.
When we started this poll in 2016, we would add all the votes up from comments, which as we are sure you can appreciate, took a long time. By using the 'poll' facility on the group, it is easy for all to see the vote.
We did look into running an external poll, however this meant people had to supply emails and register, by using the poll on the facebook group, the only prerequisite is to be a member of the group, with no personal details given.
When the winner is announced, we will say "The favourite Biker Friendly Cafe in the UK, as voted for by members of THE BIKER GUIDE® facebook group".
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We are sure many of you will be passionate and loyal to places that you frequent, but please accept that where you ‘may’ think your favourite place is ‘the best’ in the UK, it is the groups combined vote that will count in the final count of votes. We hope that people happily accept this and not want to storm on THE BIKER GUIDE® HQ, when the results are in.
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As the poll is by THE BIKER GUIDE® and voted for by members of this group, only members of the group* can vote.
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The poll allows for 100 places to be included.
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The poll will run for at least 4 weeks. Notice of end date will be given at least a week prior.
To cast your vote for your favourite cafe, go to the group (join if you are not already a member) then tick or add (and tick) to the poll.
We have lots of places popular with Bikers included on THE BIKER GUIDE® website, from the south to the north of Great Britain, into Wales and to the Highlands of Scotland.
Since 2009 we have promoted Biker Friendly cafes, places and meets on THE BIKER GUIDE® website and the list is mainly put together from visitor recommendations, with the owners confirming the details are correct.
See THE BIKER GUIDE® website for extensive listings of Biker Friendly places -
IF people are already a member of the group, they can just vote for their favourite place.
IF they are not, they need to request to join, answer the 3 simple questions, we accept you in... Then vote!
The poll is pinned to the top of the group and in Announcements.
Voting takes place only on THE BIKER GUIDE group as -
Biker Friendly Places UK and Europe
The poll will until noon on the 1st July. We will take a screen shot of the results at the time.
Voting now closed, as noon 1st July 2021 - See here for results
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