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The bikes, the Hawaiian shirts, the comradeship, the people on the bridges, the town and people of Barrow, the organisers, the traffic officers, the marshalls and this heartfelt speech from Si, Liliana and Woody.
What a fantastic Dave Day - 8th June 2024
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Leaving Knutsford Services.
Leaving Moto services, Burton-In-Kendal
Tribute ride by Barrow Island Community Primary School.
The ride was to honour and remember Dave, with Si King 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
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In stunning images, the new Touratech film „Thailand unleashed“ traces an adventurous motorcycle journey to the most remote regions of Thailand. It features long-distance travelling legend and Touratech brand ambassador Charley Boorman.
„Thailand unleashed“ tells the story of a Touratech team‘s epic journey through the north of Thailand to the difficult-to-access border region with Myanmar. Demanding jungle tracks, river crossings and extreme heat constantly confront the adventure riders with new challenges.
Out on the tracks with Charley Boorman
But the team, consisting of Touratech CMO Martin Wickert, Sales Manager Elvio Andrade and none other than Touratech brand ambassador and adventure legend Charley Boorman, is well prepared: Their brand-new BMW R 1300 GS are equipped with an extensive Touratech parts package.
Authentic experiences in rural Thailand
With Pruchayar Chaiyasotthi, better known in Thailand as „Mr Art“, the three travellers also have one of the best experts on the Thai backcountry at their disposal as a guide. Mr Art, who reaches a huge audience on social media with his off-road adventures, also makes no compromises on the Touratech Test Tour. The team travels to one of the most remote corners of the country, gets to know authentic Thai cuisine at individual home stays, meets fascinating people, fights its way through rocky riverbeds and masters deeply rutted dirt tracks. Time and again, the adventurers find themselves in tricky situations. But with a talent for improvisation and not least Charley Boorman‘s incomparable British humour, the travellers overcome all challenges.
An epic motorcycle adventure in in stunning pictures
The adventure was captured in stunning images by Stefan Klabunde, who was also responsible for the film‘s post-production.
„Thailand unleashed - Far up North on the Touratech BMW R 1300 GS“ is a spectacular documentary that tells of hardships, feelings of happiness, comradeship and the timeless adventure of being on the road on a motorcycle.
The film is divided into three episodes, which were released one after the other. All episodes and the complete film are now available on the Touratech YouTube channel.
Further information on the film‘s website at www.touratech.com/charley-boorman
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Adventure Country Tracks e.V. aims to open up unpaved routes across Europe for adventure riders. This year, the association, together with its partners, is vigorously pursuing this mission. Throughout the year, the eighth ACT route will be explored, including an adventurous route through two smaller countries in September.
Mirko Nagler, a board member of ACT, explains, "The community can look forward to an especially challenging track; we have decided to offer a six-day track for the first time."
The documentary film about the new track will be released shortly before Christmas, giving all interested parties plenty of time to plan for the 2025 season. This year's film is made possible through collaboration with strong industry partners.
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Strong Partners
From the beginning, Touratech, NEXX, SENA, and Yamaha have been on board, supporting the project with vehicles, equipment, and communication. Additional partners like Edelweiss Bike Travel, Ford, Garmin, Husqvarna, KTM, Metzeler, REV'IT!, Triumph and Westerfeld Transporte also play a crucial role in realizing the ACT tracks. They not only help capture the experiences on the tracks in a high-quality film but also support the association in making the beauty of the routes accessible to a broad audience, thereby not only increasing the visibility of ACT tracks but also highlighting the importance of sustainable motorcycle travel.
New Partners
A special addition this year is the partnership with Ducati, which is sending two dream machines to the track with the DesertX Rally and the Multistrada V4 Rally. Daniel Konrad, Managing Director at Ducati Motor Deutschland GmbH, emphasizes the significance of the partnership. "The partnership with Adventure Country Tracks e.V. is of great importance to us at Ducati. We look forward to supporting the off-road and enduro community and creating unforgettable experiences on the Adventure Country Tracks together."
Support from partners in the motorcycle industry is extremely important to document the unforgettable adventures on the tracks and present them in a captivating film. The association's work ensures that these tracks are preserved for many years, regularly checked and updated. This is done in collaboration with local partners such as national parks, tourism authorities, and other organizations. Sustainable motorcycle travel is promoted according to the association's rules, ensuring that we can continue to enjoy these off-road routes for a long time to come.
About Adventure Country Tracks:
ACT Adventure Country Tracks® is an association for motorcycle adventure riders that has been verifying new ACT routes in Europe annually since 2016. Each ACT track is carefully developed and includes the best legal routes for heavy adventure motorcycles. The ACT tracks are available as GPS-readable routes in the members' area of the ACT website.
Since 2016, the association has established tracks in Portugal, Italy, the Pyrenees, Romania, Greece, the United Kingdom, and Croatia. Each ACT track comes with an ACT film, created thanks to the support of industry partners and contributing significantly to the association's ongoing activities.
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When it comes to raising funds for a club, there are dozens of tried and true options. Whether your club wants to raise funds for renting a clubhouse or donating to another cause, those in the community usually schedule a few fundraising events throughout the year. Though they’re always centered around a good cause, some are more memorable than others. 
In fact, it can be a little grueling to figure out how to raise money and not bore attendees. For this reason, a good old-fashioned party usually gets the job done. But when it comes to crafting a thoughtful, fun, and impactful fundraising experience, you might need to dig a little bit deeper.
If you’re looking for ideas that will take your biker club fundraisers to the next level, then take a few shortcuts with this list. We’ve got some of the best ideas out there for UK based biker clubs.
Poker Runs
Hosting a good old-fashioned poker tournament is a great way to please attendees and get a spirit of competition going. Millions worldwide access Texas Hold'em on virtual platforms, where they can play in table games and tournaments. In fact, online play is a popular way to get started with poker, as it's not hard to find advice on improving home game results, memorizing hand rankings, and even entering official competitions online. But the poker run is a little bit different to classic online play.
The poker run involves elements of a scavenger hunt. Club members will ride to various locations where they’re tasked with finding hidden cards. Once they’ve got a hand, they return to base where they’ll compare their hand’s ranking to others in the group. This is a great event when it comes to bringing various clubs together, as it can be arranged as an individual or team competition.
Simulation Races
Poker is a game many are familiar with—but what about a more digitized game? If your club has access to a simulation setup, then there’s no better fundraising event than a simulation race. Simulations usually focus on F1, rally, or MotoGP. If you’re club is more flexible, you can pit riders together in a game like MotoGP 23 or even head to places like London’s F1 Arcade.
But if you want a more homegrown experience, that’s okay, too. You can find games like DriveClub Bikes straight from a PC. This game is considered one of the most realistic motorcycle riding games on the market, allowing you to take on other members while also raising money for the club. 
Mini Moto Show
If poker and riding simulations aren’t your thing, then consider a classic option like a mini moto show. Once again, this a great option for multi-club fundraising efforts, as it allows members to show off their rides. It’s also a bit easier to arrange, as moto shows are usually more casual than competitive poker runs or simulation races.
That being said, you will need to find a café or a club that has plenty of room. Similarly, you’ll still need to work with food and drink vendors to make sure guests don’t leave hungry. Aside from that, you can expect a long day of passionate chatter and getting to check out flashy bikes. Just try to pepper in a few events, like a raffle and bike washes. This offers you a chance to give the event structure and earn a few more pounds.
Quizzes & Trivia Events
So far, we’ve counted down three complex types of fundraisers that any club can take on. Still, they do require a lot of time, effort, and even funding to get off the ground. If you’re low on time and energy, then keep things simple with a quiz or trivia event.
These can take place straight from a clubhouse or a beloved haunt. All that’s left to do is figure out what sorts of topics you want to quiz attendees on—motorcycle topics are obviously a favorite. Don’t forget to include a few top prizes for the winners of the trivia event. If there’s a large event coming up, whether something like Cheltenham or an event like the BAFTAs, consider framing the quiz around that topic.
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- Check your bike’s battery is fully charged
- Half of all bike breakdowns are due to non-start or cut-out issues
- Mechanical issues cause a third of breakdowns
The motorcycling season is kick-starting and riders need to make essential checks to avoid common breakdown issues, says leading provider Start Rescue.
“Our data shows that half of all motorcycle breakdowns are due to the engine not starting or cutting out,” says Lee Puffett, Managing Director of Start Rescue. “Non-start issues, such as a flat battery, account for 34% of call-outs, while a cut-out where the engine stops unexpectedly make up 16% of calls. That’s why it’s vital to keep your bike’s battery properly charged or replace it when necessary.”
A further 30% of motorcycle call-outs are due to: general mechanical faults (13%), gearbox and clutch issues (11%), and problems with the chain (6%). Other issues can be caused by tyres and fuel systems that have degraded while the bike has been stored over winter.
Most motorcycle breakdowns happen within a short distance from home, which is why Start Rescue motorcycle cover includes Local Recovery up to 10 miles and most policies include National Recovery too.
Lee Puffett adds: “Our dedicated motorcycle cover is among the most affordable on the market. As well as motorcycles, we also cover scooters and mopeds, and our operatives have the correct equipment to repair or transport your treasured motorcycle.
“We are the quickest to respond to a breakdown and reach 77% of call-outs within 30 minutes to an hour. You can also take out personal cover if you’re riding pillion, so you are still protected in the event of a breakdown.”
Start Rescue has just been named Your Money’s Best Breakdown Provider 2024 and the judges commented: “This shows you can win if you provide outstanding customer service, appealing products, and cater for Brits on a budget.”
Start Rescue has a 4.4-star rating on Trustpilot, a five-star Defaqto* rating and has achieved Which? Recommended Provider status for five years running. Start Rescue has also been awarded best Breakdown Cover provider in the Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards 2024 (www.finder.com), scoring 4.9 out of 5 for overall satisfaction with a 94% recommendation rate.
In the What Car? Survey of Best Breakdown Cover Start Rescue come top for best response time, reaching 77% of call-outs in 30 minutes to an hour and didn’t leave anyone waiting for more than two hours. Start Rescue also won best in the survey for performing temporary repairs that let people continue with their journeys.
Launched in 2009, Start Rescue is an integral part of the nation’s fourth largest breakdown and recovery service, Call Assist, which now has more than two million UK customers.
For further breakdown advice, please visit startrescue.co.uk
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