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1. Biker, have YOU got a 'Biker I.C.E. Card'?

   Posted on 12:00pm Wednesday 24th Jan 2018

   In recent years, motorcyclist deaths have decreased, but serious injuries have increased. However, in 2017 motorcyclist deaths in South Yorkshire have increased. Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists (SAM) is a charity that trains motorcyclists in advanced riding skills, thus making motorcyclists safer on UK roads. When a biker does have an accident emergency services need relevant health information immediately. So, SAM has developed the Biker I.C.E. Card and are giving it away free to any biker who wants it. They will then know that, in the event of an accident, essential health information is in their wallet/purse/pocket readily available to emergency services staff at the scene.

   Accidents to motorcyclists result in much more serious injuries than other road users. All methods of carrying personal 'in-case-of-emergency' (I.C.E) information have real flaws. There is often very limited information to hand, or it can only be accessed remotely when the biker is taken to hospital. It can be difficult to keep personal and health information up to date.  SAM recognised the problems and designed an easy method, the Biker I.C.E.Card, of giving every biker the ability to carry information that will help emergency services staff at the scene of an accident and/or staff at a hospital.

   The Biker I.C.E. Card has all the information about a biker's identity, emergency contact, medication, ongoing illnesses and disabilities, etc. Such information is vital to emergency services staff to help in safeguarding the health and welfare of a biker casualty.

   The Biker I.C.E. Card is a FREE, downloadable, editable pdf file - Go Click 

   Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists (SAM), a charity of volunteer bikers, provides the full range of IAM RoadSmart advanced riding courses. We recognised that existing methods of carrying 'in-case-of-emergency' information have flaws. Such information may have very limited content, only be accessible remotely by a limited number of people and/or may be contained in electronic devices that may be either locked or damaged in an accident. In addition, the user may not have an easy, readily available method of changing or replacing their information to keep it relevant to their current health and welfare. The 'Biker I.C.E. Card' is printed onto A5 card/paper from any desktop printer. We recommend that the printing is protected by a spray fixative or it can be put into a small plastic pouch. A helmet sticker alerts the emergency services staff to the location of the 'Biker I.C.E. Card'. The card can be folded down to half the size of a credit card for easy storing in a biker's pocket/wallet/purse.

2. NUVIZ sign sponsorship deal with World Supersport racer Niki Tuuli

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 17th Dec 2017

   Developers of the world’s first Head-Up Display, NUVIZ, is proud to announce sponsorship of talented Finnish rider, Niki Tuuli, who will be competing in the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship. 

   Joining CIA Landlord Insurance Honda for 2018, 22-year-old Niki will fight for the world title aboard a Honda CBR600RR in the highly competitive class.

   Niki will be proudly wearing NUVIZ branding, will attend numerous NUVIZ marketing events and welcome NUVIZ guests at various rounds throughout the year.

   Niki Tuuli said: “I feel privileged signing up for team NUVIZ. Without companies like NUVIZ I would not have been able to proceed with my career so far and aim to target the next level in the future. It is amazing to see new innovations being developed for motorcyclists and it’s great to have their support. A big thanks to the whole NUVIZ team – I’m ready to work hard to make my dream come true!”

   NUVIZ CEO, Marcel Rogalla, commented: “We wanted to help support a young, talented and ambitious rider and Niki ticked all those boxes. We’re sure that he will be a great addition to the NUVIZ team and that we’ll both be fantastic support for each other. It will be a long term relationship which we hope will see Niki entering the MotoGP series in the future.”

   The NUVIZ HUD, the flagship product for the company, fits to the majority of full-face helmets and shows customisable information in the natural sight of the rider, allowing them to keep their eyes ahead and providing them with all the essential information they need on their ride.

   Seamlessly bringing together the functions of a motorcyclist’s navigation, communication, media player and HD action camera into a single helmet-mounted device, the NUVIZ pack includes a glove-friendly wireless handlebar controller that offers intuitive control of the various functions.

   NUVIZ is available from rideNUVIZ.com with an RRP of €699/£615. They benefit from free shipping, a 30-day return policy and one-year warranty as standard.

   About NUVIZ

   NUVIZ, Inc. is a privately-owned technology company based in San Diego, California and Salo, Finland. NUVIZ is backed by a strategic investment from Pierer Industrie AG, the parent company behind KTM Industries, Husqvarna Motorcycles, WP Suspension and Pankl Racing Systems. Founded upon the desire to empower riders with technology that improves their riding experience, the core leadership team of visionaries has formed an industry-leading team within the digital and mobile space. Combining their passion for motorcycling and powersports, with decades of technological prowess, NUVIZ is revolutionizing the riding experience. NUVIZ’s first product is an integrated Head-Up Display (HUD), designed specifically for the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts, and is the first product of this nature, to go to market. To learn more about NUVIZ and their products, please visit www.rideNUVIZ.com
   

3. Which motorcycle legend would you like to enter Motor Sport Hall of Fame in 2018?

   Posted on 12:00pm Saturday 16th Dec 2017

   Which motorcycle legend would you like to enter Motor Sport Hall of Fame in 2018?

   The list of nominees has been revealed, and voting is now open
   
   
   

   Twelve of the greatest names in motorcycle history have been shortlisted for the Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards in 2018. The prestigious event takes place on 4 June 2018 in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Automobile Club’s Woodcote Park in Surrey, and its down to motorcycle fans to vote who will be the next to join legends such as the late great John Surtees, Giacomo Agostini, John McGuinness, Valentino Rossi and its latest inductee Barry Sheene.

   The 2018 nominees are:

   • Mike Hailwood MBE: few could forget the victorious late-1970s TT return of ‘Mike the Bike’, a fabulous encore for a peerless career that resulted in 14 Isle of Man wins and nine Grand Prix world championships. 
   • Geoff Duke OBE: the Isle of Man legend was a household name in the 1950s, winning three world titles for Norton before repeating that success with Gilera.
   • Soichiro Honda: as founder and president of the eponymous marque, Honda had a seismic impact on the world of motorcycling.
   • Casey Stoner: the Australian star dominated the 2007 season with Ducati, then switched to Honda for 2011 to become a two-time MotoGP champion by the age of 26.
   • Wayne Rainey: a fierce rivalry with fellow nominee Kevin Schwantz lit up the top division of Grand Prix racing, and inspired him to take a hat-trick of championships in 1990, ’91 and ’92.
   • Kevin Schwantz: 25 times a Grand Prix winner and the 1993 500cc world champion, the hard-charging Schwantz was part of a golden era for motorcycle racing.
   • Freddie Spencer: the versatile ‘Fast Freddie’ scored a historic double in 1985, claiming both the 250cc and 500cc world titles.
   • Kenny Roberts: America’s first world champion and a fierce safety campaigner, Roberts secured his third and final title in 1983 after a memorable season-long battle with Freddie Spencer.
   • Joey Dunlop OBE: a genuine icon of road-racing, ‘Yer Maun’ still holds the record for the most TT wins – a remarkable 26 victories over the course of 23 years.
   • Eddie Lawson: as part of an incredible group of American racers who starred during the 1980s and ‘90s, Lawson won four 500c world championships.
   • Mick Doohan: the dominant force during the 1990s, Aussie Doohan won five consecutive 500cc titles from ’94.
   • Jim Redman MBE, During the sport’s golden era in the 1960s, no star shone brighter than six time world champion Jim Redman, achieving a unique 'hat trick' of double wins in 1963, 1964 and 1965 in the Lightweight & Junior Races

   You can vote for your chosen inductees by visiting here 
   

   The 2018 inductees will be announced at the Motor Sport Hall of Fame Awards dinner, held at the Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park on June 4 2018.

   All voters will be entered into a special prize draw to win a package for two to the Le Mans Classic 2018, courtesy of Grandstand Motor Sports. Not only that, the lucky winner will also receive a beautiful Christopher Ward C7 Rapide Chronograph COSC Limited Edition watch, courtesy of Hall of Fame timing partner Christopher Ward.

   About the Motor Sport Hall of Fame

   Now in its seventh year, the Motor Sport Hall of Fame celebrates the greatest names in racing across Formula 1, motorcycling, sports cars, and other disciplines. Previous inductees include heroes such as Jim Clark and Tazio Nuvolari, as well as Stirling Moss, Niki Lauda and Alain Prost among others. The event is held at the exclusive Royal Automobile Club and attracts many stars from the world of motor sport. The ceremony is now an established fixture in the motor racing calendar. For more information about the 2018 event, visit: www.motorsportmagazine.com/hall-of-fame

4. NUVIZ Head-Up Display for Motorcyclists Named a CES Best of Innovation Awards Honouree

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 21st Nov 2017

   NUVIZ Inc., creators of the first all-in-one head-up display (HUD) for motorcyclists, announced today that its flagship NUVIZ HUD system has been named a CES 2018 Best of Innovation Awards Honouree.
   
   The NUVIZ HUD system integrates navigation, communication, photo and video, and music into one device, enabling motorcycle riders to stay connected—but not distracted—and eliminates the need for other single-purpose devices, mounts, and cables that clutter the bike or rider’s helmet.
   
   “Motorcycling can be a dangerous sport that requires constant focus on the road, yet virtually every bike out there requires the rider to look down frequently at their gauges, and smartphone apps for music, calling, and navigation dramatically increase rider distractions,” said Marcel Rogalla, Founder and CEO at NUVIZ. “We have designed the NUVIZ HUD to simplify riding, minimise distractions, and keep the rider informed. We are delighted to be recognised by the CTA for achieving these goals with a product that is truly in a class by itself.”

   NUVIZ includes software updates for future features and functionality and access to international maps for world travellers. NUVIZ is available from rideNUVIZ.com with an RRP of €699/£615. They benefit from free shipping, a 30-day returns policy and one-year warranty as standard.
   
   Products entered in the prestigious CES Innovation Awards program, sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), are judged by a panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers, and members of the trade media. Their mission is to honour outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories.

   Entries are evaluated on a set of guidelines including the product’s engineering, aesthetic and design qualities, intended use/function and user value, unique/novel features present, and how the design and innovation of the product directly compares to other products in the marketplace.
   
   NUVIZ will be displayed at CES 2018, which runs January 9-12, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Best of Innovation Honourees are also displayed at CES Unveiled New York from 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on November 9 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, and CES Unveiled Las Vegas from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on January 7 at the Shorelines Exhibit Hall in Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

   ABOUT NUVIZ
   
   NUVIZ, Inc. is a privately-owned technology company based in San Diego, California; and Salo, Finland. NUVIZ is backed by a strategic investment from Pierer Industrie AG, the parent company behind KTM Industries, Husqvarna Motorcycles, WP Suspension, and Pankl Racing Systems. Founded upon the desire to empower riders with technology that improves their riding experience, the core leadership team of visionaries has formed an industry-leading team within the digital and mobile space. Combining their passion for motorcycling and powersports with decades of technological prowess, NUVIZ is revolutionizing the riding experience. NUVIZ’s first product is an integrated head-up display (HUD), designed specifically for the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts, and it’s the first product of this nature to go to market.
   
   www.rideNUVIZ.com

   

5. Museum Legends - On-line Shop updated for Christmas

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 19th Nov 2017

   The National Motorcycle Museum is delighted to announce that our “Museum Legends” on-line retail shop has now been updated in time for Christmas. 
    
   Our on-line shop boasts lots of classic motorcycling related items as well as our own museum branded clothing.
   
   Full of Christmas gift ideas for the classic two wheel enthusiast, “Museum Legends” will solve all those gift problems in one go!  
   
   Museum Director James Hewing commented: “We are all really excited about the range of new products that we are now stocking in our shop. The museum probably has the best motorcycling bookshop in the world and it’s a great to be able to offer the complete range of books plus all our unique motorcycling gifts to purchase on-line”.    
    

   The National Motorcycle Museum web site & Museum Legends on-line shop www.thenmm.co.uk  lists hundreds more products than it would be possible to showcase in a traditional print version of a mail order catalogue. This is especially true of the over 4500 photocopy sets of technical publications from our Bruce Main-Smith archive, all of which can be viewed and purchased on-line.
    
   Also featured is our famous “Friends of The National Motorcycle Museum” membership scheme which gives many unique opportunities that cannot be found anywhere else. 
   A “Friends” membership makes the perfect Christmas gift! 
   
   www.thenmm.co.uk brings our “Museum Legends” retail offering into your living room as a secure & user friendly on-line shopping experience.