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  2. Drive safely in the coming storms‏

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    Road safety charity the IAM is offering tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger.

    Rodger said: "If the weather is really bad, consider whether you could postpone your journey until it settles down."

    Following severe weather warnings of storms over the coming weekend, the IAM is advising on how to drive in windy weather.

    • Plan your journey – is there a route with less exposure to the weather and less risk of fallen trees? Choose a sheltered route if you have the option.
    • Strong winds are not constant, they are usually gusty so ensure you hold the steering wheel firmly.
    • Overtaking high sided vehicles or driving past buildings can result in a sudden gust from the side as you clear.
    • Give cyclists, motorcyclists, lorries and buses more room than usual. They get blown around by side winds easily. Even pedestrians can be blown about.
    • Watch trees and bushes on the roadside - their branches can show you how strong the wind is.  Look well ahead, that way you don’t need to take your eye off the road and you can see any windy patches before you get to them.
    • Go slow enough to cope with the gusts.  Wind can get under a car and reduce its handling and braking significantly.
    • Keep an eye on what is happening to other vehicles – where they are affected will give you a pre warning.
    • Go slowly enough to cope with the tree that has fallen right across the road, just round the bend where you can’t see it.
    • Be careful of debris, try and have space beside you in case you need to dodge it.

    www.iam.org.uk

     

    Article first posted 25th Oct 2013

  3. Compass Expeditions and Jo Rust team up for a Peruvian Adventure

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    Compass Expeditions and Jo Rust Adventures are pleased to announce that Jo will be leading an incredible 16-day tour through the motorcycling paradise of Peru.

    The 2017 Jo Rust’s Peruvian Adventure is set to depart from the lakeside city of Puno on the 25th of August and travels via a hit-list of breathtaking highlights through Peru before culminating in the capital, Lima, on the 9th of September. Apart from the incredible roads through a landscape of snow-capped peaks and jungle lined valleys, the tour will visit the stunning lost city of Machu Picchu, the mysterious Nazca Lines, Lake Titicaca and the floating reed islands of Uros as well as the historical Incan Capital of Cusco and will spend two nights in the Amazon Jungle at a luxury river lodge.

    Johannesburg-born Jo Rust is one of the world’s most prominent women in adventure travel. Jo is no stranger when it comes to traveling roads less travelled. She holds a number of records, including being the fastest female cyclist from Johannesburg to Cape Town, solo, the first person to cycle around South Africa, solo, and the first woman to ride around Africa on a motorcycle, solo. Last mentioned being a journey that saw her traversing 45 000 kilometres, through 28 countries over a year around the African continent.

    Jo is an avid adventurer, speaker, author, tour guide and a professional off-road motorcycle instructor.  She was the first ever female brand ambassador for BMW Motorrad South Africa and qualified as the 4th internationally accredited female off-road instructor in the world.

    “We’re really happy to be able to work with Jo and we are keen to encourage male and female riders of all skill levels to sign up for this tour with Jo as she will always be on hand to provide tips and techniques on improving your bike skills along the way,” says Jerry from Compass Expeditions, “Compass Expeditions have a great deal of experience in South America and Peru is one of our favourite destinations, the route we have planned is one of our finest ”.

    Compass Expeditions have a talented and experienced team based in South America and keep a fleet of adventure bikes, including late model BMW GS models and Triumph Tiger 800XCs, well maintained for the tours.

    To reserve your spot of for more information about the tour - Go click

    Compass Expeditions and Jo Rust team up for a Peruvian Adventure

     

  4. Great news for Roughley's Bike Show 2017

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    Sky are now supporting the show and its three charity beneficiaries.

    Rick Hulse (Chairman of NABD) wrote to Jeremy Darroch, the CEO of Sky TV, on Wednesday and has received the email below.

    Dear Mr Hulse

    Thank you for your email of 15 February about Roughleys Bike Show which takes place close to the Sky Contact Centre in St Peter’s Square, Stockport over the August Bank Holiday.

    I was sorry to read about the challenges experienced in recent years securing a suitable location for this popular charity event and I apologise for the concern caused by Sky’s enquiries regarding support to find a suitable alternative venue.

    From your note it is clear that St Peter’s Square is the ideal location for Roughleys Bike Show, and Sky is pleased to support the event taking place there again this August. For context, I understand that our local management were concerned about the safety of Sky staff as fire evacuation points are compromised during the event, and were trying to find ways to stay open to support our customers. They were seeking to work with the Council and the organisers to explore alternative options.

    However, as you have said, it appears that the best solution is to hold the event where you have done so in the previous couple of years. Consequently, we will close the Sky Contact Centre in Stockport again this August Bank Holiday and Sky will make alternative arrangements to support our customers from other contact centres.

    Thank you also for making me aware of the impressive achievements of the NABD over the past 26 years, helping more than 11,000 people with disabilities to enjoy the freedom and independence of motorcycling. I understand that Roughleys Bike Show is also a long term contributor to the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and the Together Trust. I appreciate that the continuation of the excellent work by all three charities is reliant on donations, like those they receive from Roughleys Bike Show. As a gesture of Sky’s support of the event, and to say sorry for any inconvenience caused, we will be making a donation to the three charities of £1,500 each.

    Yours sincerely

    Jeremy Darroch

     

    Rick has written back to Mr Darroch to express the thanks of Roughley Bike Show and the NABD for his speedy and most positive intervention.
     
    He has asked that any petitions or protests in connection with this issue are brought to a halt, as this is a most amicable and pleasant result.

    Roughleys Bike Show 2017