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All motorcyclists are well aware of the benefits of traveling on such a mode of transportation as a motorcycle. However, not everyone chooses this type of recreation. Why is this the case? For example, there are other fascinating activities, such as playing in gambling establishments with casino first deposit bonus uk. Several other factors can deter even the most avid motorcyclists.
However, to begin with, let us analyze everything step by step. Perhaps the following arguments will convince some to change their attitude and use the motorcycle as a recreation from everyday life on weekends, and not just as a means of transportation to and from work.
Contact with Nature 
Covering kilometers on two wheels, our body receives much more stimuli from the environment than when driving a car or other means of transportation (not counting paragliding or other even more extreme means). The proverbial «wind in our hair» and the feeling of «freedom» are not just empty slogans, but are among the most important reasons why I put this mode of transportation above others.
One of the senses that work very strongly when driving is the sense of smell. Because is there anything more pleasant than the smell of a forest on a spring morning, or the smell of mountains on an alpine pass? In addition to the sense of smell, we sense all atmospheric factors, such as:
· Temperature
· Humidity
· Wind
· Rain
· Fog
· Etc...
For some people, atmospheric factors beyond our control are unacceptable when traveling. After all, it's better to set the AC to 21 degrees and enjoy the views seen from behind the glass.
Our sense of hearing also gets a lot more information, provided we have a civilized exhaust that meets any noise standards.
The sense of balance, while driving on a winding road, gets so much stimulus that our brain starts producing incredible amounts of dopamine. As a result, it has a huge impact on our state of mind.
The sense of space is also indescribable. It is impossible to feel this, being enclosed in a «can». Just think how many more sensations there are to remember after such a vacation.
Saving
A trivial matter, perhaps, because, after all, we do not go on vacation to save money, but to relax. However, the fact is that riding a motorcycle is much cheaper in terms of all tolls (highways, scenic roads, expressways), ferry crossings, tunnels, bridges, and so on. Parking fees are also much lower or nonexistent. And if we add it all up together, we find that we can extend our vacation by two or even three more days.
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Mobility
With a motorcycle, we can not only go faster, but we can get into places where an ordinary passenger car can't or won't. Of course, it depends on what kind of equipment you are driving, but even riding a chase bike you can drive a piece of light gravel or terrain. In most resort towns, the problem of driving into the center and looking for a parking spot disappears.
The problem of standing in traffic jams also disappears, which during the vacation season greatly improves the comfort of travel. In addition to these obvious issues, local law enforcement officers look at people traveling on a motorcycle differently from those traveling by car.
Minimum luggage 
Some consider this a plus, while others consider it the biggest problem. Well, because how to pack all the essentials for a two-week trip? There are no major problems if you ride solo. More gymnastics is required if you're going for two. Well, after all, it fits to take «so many» things that «may» be needed.
From personal experience, many people know that only the essentials are useful during such a vacation:
· Underwear
· Flip-flops
· A pair of shirts
· Jeans
· Sweatshirt
· Sneakers
There is no need to take a whole closet of clothes and shoes with us because we only use 25% of what we take with us during our vacation anyway. Besides, we can always buy ourselves something from a local store or simply wash it, and the problem is solved.
If we plan the whole trip well, we can also predict exactly what things we will need and what we will not need. If we plan to sleep in guesthouses, then we drop a lot of things that we would have to take with us, choosing the option of spending the night at campsites or campgrounds. So proper planning helps a lot in taking only the necessary things
Unforgettable adventures
Somehow it's the case that every ride, tour, or, finally, motorcycle trip, is an unforgettable adventure. Something always happens, we always encounter some interesting situations. Sometimes someone runs out of fuel, or a license plate falls off, or someone gets lost, and so on. You bring back a whole lot of such memories from every trip.
Answer the question yourself, how many times, while on vacation somewhere, have you thought: «as if it would be great to ride this road on a motorcycle»? Or: «someday I will come back here on a motorcycle»? There's nothing easier than going on vacation on a motorcycle, and if there's a problem with luggage or space for the kids you can always take the motorcycle with you on a trailer. However, this is already a topic for a separate article.
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APRILIA RACING IS READY FOR THE 2023 MOTOGP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
AS PLANNED, THE PROJECT CONTINUES ITS DEVELOPMENT: FOR THE FIRST TIME FOUR RS-GP BIKES AND FOUR TOP RIDERS WILL BE ON TRACK
AFTER THE EXCELLENT 2022 SEASON, THE EVOLUTION OF THE PROJECT DOES NOT STOP, WITH THE AIM OF BEING EVEN MORE COMPETITIVE BUT ABOVE ALL TO ENTERTAIN AND MAKE THOUSANDS OF APRILIA FANS AROUND THE WORLD DREAM
From surprise to confirmation: this will be the goal of the MotoGP 2023 season for Aprilia Racing, which presents itself through a fun and engaging video, with team and riders immersed in the atmosphere of one of the most famous TV series.
Last season, Aprilia experienced impressive growth in terms of results (their first MotoGP win, another eight podium finishes, and two pole positions) which placed the Italian team among the championship protagonists, in the battle all the way to the end of the season for the most prestigious objectives in every category.
Results which had already been foreshadowed at the start of 2021 when, along with a series of outstanding placings, the first MotoGP podium arrived and results rooted in years of taking steps in the right direction.
Now Aprilia Racing faces a dual challenge - confirming their potential in the championship battle and continuing to grow, with a few more weapons in their arsenal, beginning with the satellite team and its riders Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez, as well as an additional flow of information that will come in handy in developing the RS-GP.
But the spotlight will certainly be on the number 41 garage where Aleix Espargaró will once again be fighting for the championship after his fourth place last season - with more than one regret. Team veteran by statistics and "Captain" by unanimous acclamation, Aleix will be able to count on both the perfect symbiosis with a team that has been following him since 2017 and on the experience and maturity that he has built up over more than 200 Motorcycle World Championship Grand Prix races.
For Maverick Viñales, the positive pressure is just as clear. The talent of the rider from Roses will now be able to rely on complete harmony with the structure of the team and the characteristics of the RS-GP. If 2022 was a year of growth with some spectacular high points, 2023 promises to be the year when he will achieve high level consistency.
Tester Lorenzo Savadori is more than confirmed. His work has been one of the pillars on which Aprilia's huge growth has been built over recent season and he will also be participating in three wild cards, still to be decided.
On the technical front, the evolution of the Aprilia RS-GP involved every single aspect. The V4 engine, which cannot evolve during the season after losing concessions, has increased in power and maximum RPM whilst maintaining its outstanding rideability. The chassis architecture relies on a frame that has been revisited based on the riders’ requests, striving for traction and stability. The aerodynamics maintain the concepts introduced in 2022 such as the curved side panel or the characteristic configuration of the front winglet and evolves them, confirming Aprilia Racing’s technological leadership in the sector. The electronics benefit from the introduction of a new Magneti Marelli ECU and refined strategy management, the object of constant work which will continue race after race.
Aprilia Racing’s growth from a structural point of view also continues. New arrivals on the factory team and new organisation to follow the team clients are the most evident results of this. The racing department from Noale thereby perseveres in its commitment to improve from an organisational point of view, as well as in the technology the RS-GP brings to the race.
Massimo Rivola - Aprilia Racing CEO
"Our growth is undeniable, as is how rapidly we improved. It is a path that did not come about by chance. We are a better company from every point of view, so I expect this trend to continue. Our challenge will now increase with the further responsibility of a satellite team which, while on one hand will allow us to have much more information available, will also be an important test bench for our organisational and analytical ability. The winter break, which was actually one of the most labour intensive periods, was positive, as were the first tests, but only in the race will we be able to assess our level with respect to our rivals. We’ll be under more pressure and we are faced with a new format which implies new challenges for teams and riders, but we have prepared well and I believe that we’ll start the championship season with extremely high motivation. Goals? To do better than last year."
Romano Albesiano, Aprilia Racing Technical Director
"We are rather convinced that we worked well during the winter break and the first tests have already provided some confirmation of this. The technical situation will be new for us, also having a second team to support and from which to be able to draw important information. The race weekends will also bring some changes, with the introduction of the Sprint Race which will demand a specific approach. Every detail of the new RS-GP is an evolution of the 2022 concept, with a numerical improvement of all the main aspects and the development programme anticipates further refinements throughout the season."
Aleix Espargaró
"Being with Aprilia for such a long time puts a certain amount of pressure on me because I know how important results are for this company. At the same time, maturity and the fact that I know the people I work with well give me peace of mind. The 2023 championship season will begin with plenty of unknowns. The new format with the Sprint Race on Saturday will demand even more preparation of us riders but no one can truly assess the actual impact of this change yet. I have prepared to my best ability and I am confident that we will have fun again this year."
Maverick Viñales
"I learned a lot in 2022 about Aprilia and my team, but also about myself. In this new season, we’ll be able to put everything learned during this apprenticeship into practice. I liked the new RS-GP straight away. It has improved in aspects, such as early throttle opening management, which are fundamental for my riding style. I like the new weekend format. It will be interesting both for the fans and for the teams which will have a chance to prepare for the Sunday race using the Sprint Race. I can't wait to get started. The break was refreshing, but now I just want to get back out on the track!"
Lorenzo Savadori
"The new 2023 RS-GP 2023 has clearly grown, but I think there is still margin for improvement. Our goal is to continue testing new solutions. We have some interesting ideas to implement. Physically, I am at 100% after recovering from various injuries so, as always, I will be ready to go. The biggest improvement of the new Aprilia? I’d say the engine. We made more than one step forward and I think that this will help us during the course of the season."
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If you are looking for something new to read and you are a horror fan, then this e-book could be for you.
It’s September 1972. The Devil’s Advocates MC have ridden from Essex to the remote, Snowdonia Mountains of North Wales to attend a secret outlaw motorcycle rally. The party takes an unexpected twist when the gang is invited to a gypsy camp to celebrate the ancient festival of Mabon. What starts as a promise of fun and misadventure, quickly turns into a nightmare ride into the unknown. On roaring, Harley choppers and thundering, British café racers, the outlaws take to the road in a desperate fight against evil. The story is inspired by the fantastic New English Library's 'Biker' books of the 1970s and can be found on Amazon Kindle. 
*All proceeds from the book go to (1) The Devil's Advocates MC - (USA) - A not-for-profit club that provides invaluable support to military veterans and their families. (2) National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD) - (UK) - A registered charity that has grown to become the world’s leading support group for motorcyclists who suffer disabilities due to accidents, illness, genetic conditions, or any other cause.
All profits made on the sale of this book will be donated to Biker Charities*.
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Scouting with Ranger and Bronco
Ford is supporting ACT
Kürten, Germany, 08.03.2023 - With Ford, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, Adventure Country Tracks e.V. (ACT) has gained a strong partner to support the association in maintaining legal off-road tracks in Europe. With its brand-new Ranger and Bronco models, Ford will provide valuable help in scouting the next track.
Off the beaten tourist track, experience the authentic spirit of a country and take as many unpaved tracks under your wheels as possible - this unique combination of riding fun and unadulterated impressions is made possible by the Adventure Country Tracks.
With Adventure Country Tracks e.V., a team of inveterate adventure riders has created a registered association with the goal of linking the last legally rideable gravel routes in Europe to attractive routes through selected regions. The GPS data and extensive travel information are available to all members of the association. The makers of Adventure Country Tracks e.V. need the support of strong partners for their responsible and time-consuming voluntary work.
Now, with Ford, a company that shares the passion for adventure and discovery is joining the association. "We share the same values when it comes to responsibly experiencing nature and culture, which the association advocates," explains Marc Bertelsbeck, Head of Advertising and Marketing Planning, Ford Germany.
In the current product range, Ford has two highly emotional, iconic vehicles, the Ranger as well as the Bronco, which perfectly fit the Adventurous spirit of ACT. With their high off-road capability, both the Ranger and Bronco are also ideally suited to the driving challenges of scouting new Adventure Country tracks. "Both vehicles will be newly launched in Europe this year, and with both we are supporting the ACT team's production this year. They are made exactly for this kind of adventure and represent the feeling of freedom and life that the ACT team brings to life through their work," says a delighted Marc Bertelsbeck.
Mirko Nagler, board member and co-founder of Adventure Country Tracks e.V., adds: "Thanks to the cooperation with Ford, we have two powerful vehicles at our disposal that can reliably transport the extensive photo and film equipment of our documentation team even over the most difficult stretches of road."
Nagler adds: "Besides the main sponsor Touratech, Yamaha, Harley-Davidson, SENA, NEXX, REV'IT!, Edelweiss Bike Travel and others support our project. Ford's commitment shows that ACT's experience-oriented target group is also highly attractive to companies outside the motorbike industry."
More about which part of Europe the upcoming Adventure Country Track will be ridden is only to be announced later this year.
About Ford
Ford-Werke GmbH is a German automobile manufacturer and mobility provider based in Cologne. The company employs around 19,800 people at its sites in Cologne, Saarlouis and Aachen. Since its foundation in 1925, Ford-Werke has produced more than 47 million vehicles.
About Adventure Country Tracks:
ACT Adventure Country Tracks® is an association for motorbike adventure riders that has been verifying a new ACT track in Europe every year since 2016. Each ACT track is carefully developed and includes the best, legal to ride routes for heavy adventure motorbikes. ACT tracks are GPS-readable routes that can be downloaded from the ACT website in the members' area.
Since 2016, the ACT has established tracks in Portugal, Italy, Pyrenees, Romania Greece and the UK. Each ACT route has an ACT film, which is made possible through the support of industry partners and makes an important contribution to the maintenance of the Association.
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Visitors to Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance, have once again voted for their winners in the following categories: ‘Best Manufacturer Stand’, 'Manufacturer giving the best Customer Experience’ and ‘Non-Manufacturer giving the best Customer Experience’.
BMW Motorrad UK has once again done the 'double' having won both 'Best Manufacturer Stand' and ‘Manufacturer giving the best Customer Experience’. This year, the stand included the full range of motorcycles including the dynamic new S 1000 RR, and the ultimate M machines, the M 1000 R and M 1000 RR. As well static bikes on display, the interactive 'Make Life a Ride' arena showcased new models alongside the talents of the World of BMW activity partners.
The winner of ‘Non-Manufacturer giving the best Customer Experience’ was Helmet City - marking the second year in a row that they have received an award for their participation in the show. 
Scott Grimsdall, Head of Marketing of BMW Motorrad UK, said: “Motorcycle Live is such a big event for the BMW team - requiring a lot of planning, logistics, and commitment - it's a great chance for us to speak with existing and future BMW riders. We're extremely proud to be announced as winners of both awards, it's testament to the hard work and dedication of the team. I'd like to personally thank those who voted for us, visited us at the show, and enjoyed watching one of our shows in the 'Make Life a Ride' arena."
Jennifer Holmes, Director of Helmet City, commented: “We're thrilled to have won this award and particularly so as it was voted for by the visitors to the show. We pride ourselves on giving customers honest advice and the best price we can. Thanks to the Helmet City team and to those who voted for us."
Finlay McAllan Managing Director of Motorcycle Live, adds: "Huge congratulations to the winners this year and a massive thanks to all the exhibitors that helped make up Motorcycle Live 2022, as all the stands were of such a high standard. And thank you to those who voted and visited - we wouldn't have a show without you".
Motorcycle Live 2023 will take place at The NEC, Birmingham from 18 – 26 November. Tickets are on sale now - for an 'early bird' rate, visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk.
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