Category: Other

1. Great review on a pair of Hood Jeans that protected the rider and survived to be washed and worn another day...

   Posted on 10:00am Tuesday 26th Apr 2016

   Dear Sirs

   I thought you would appreciate the picture and feedback for your website. 

   I bought a pair of Hood Jeans 3 years ago when I started biking and have worn the same pair every single day for work. I was recently knocked off by someone doing a u-turn in front of me while I was filtering. I went flying over the handlebars and landed on my bum (as you can see in the picture!). My bike was wrecked, my backpack ripped, helmet smashed and I automatically thought my jeans were ruined as well. On returning home I gave them a wash. Due to their high quality they didn't have any serious damage and I'm still wearing them as I type this. They are definitely a top quality product!

   Regards,

   Mark

   www.hoodjeans.co.uk

   HQ in Norfolk, with free UK and worldwide delivery.

   ...

   British made motorcycle jeans at a very competitive price, with a high level of service.

   The Hood K7 jean was one of the first motorcycle jeans launched in the UK and has become one of the best and most respected on the market.

   
   

2. Vote for your favourite cafe

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 21st Apr 2016

   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...
   
   To cast your vote for your favourite cafe, simply go to (join) our facebook group, then tick or add your favpurite place to the poll below -  Go vote
   
   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 even on Shetland.
   
   Please note, the extensive list is mainly put together from visitor recommendations as we encourage visitor feedback and recommendations, so if there is somewhere you have been and would like to tell others about it, then please do. (see link to form below)
   
   See THE BIKER GUIDE website for extensive listings.
   
   www.thebikerguide.co.uk/bikerfriendlymeetingplaces.html
   
   The Poll will run until 3rd May. Pubs with meets can also be added.
   
   We have lots of places popular with Bikers included on THE BIKER GUIDE website - If your favourite place is not included then send us a recommendation!
   
   
   
   Update 3rd May
   

   
   The votes are in for the favourite cafe/meet voted by members of THE BIKER GUIDE group!

    

   The winner with over 50 votes is... Lynn's Raven Cafe (Lynn Mills will be happy!)

    

   2nd place goes to Squires Bikers-cafe

    

   We have a joint 3rd for the burger van @ Devils Bridge and a new place which has fast become a favourite place to head to - Good Fillers in Rochdale*.

    

   Other places voted for were Ponderosa Café, Dom's Bike Stop, Super Sausage, Jacks Hill Cafe, Wessons Cafe, Whiteways Café, Chequered Flag, Loomies Moto Cafe, Pennys Beach Cafe, Route 59, Manor Bikers Café, H cafe, Knott End, AJ's Dinner, Whistlestop Café rhuddllan, Hartside Top Cafe, The Spitfire Cafe Biggin Hill, Rykas Cafe Boxhill, Oakdene Cafe and Ace Cafe.

    

   Thanks to everyone who voted.

    

   See an extensive list of cafes, pubs and meets to visit on THE BIKER GUIDE here

    

   www.thebikerguide.co.uk/bikerfriendlymeetingplaces.html

    

   * By taking into account the votes made on different titles for Good Fillers

    

3. How to prepare for a track day

   Posted on 9:00am Wednesday 20th Apr 2016

   This article from Superbike-Coach Corp will give you and idea what rules you're facing, what to bring, how to prepare and even a bunch of tips to make it as safe as possible for yourself and others. 

   • Check for oil moist or leaks under the bike and see oil filter and drain bolt are tight with a proper wrench. Consider to make a oil change before your track day anyway, and go with the best… Bel Ray Oils!
   • Check your chain slag and set it right according to your manual
   • Check your brake pads (no go for 50% off lifetime) and worn rotors. Also consider the age of your braking fluid
   • Check rest life of your tires (no go for 60% off lifetime). If you are worried about your tires: GO CHANGE THEM BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT (we have no tire service in the paddock). Besides knobby tires, we allow all tire types, because you should know best what they and you are capable of. Inform yourself for recommended tire pressures, because we don’t know. New Dunlop motorcycle tires are highly recommended.
   • Bring rain- or street bike tires if it supposed to rain. All track day events and organizers are- like ours- rain or shine! Oh... and some socks to change as well :)
   • Tape over all glass and lights AND tape over the speedometer. You do not need the speedometer on the racetrack. It is an unsafe distraction
   • Suspension setup: Don’t waste time and money on this too much. A better rider would make 10-20 seconds less on your bike with the same setup. Come out and have fun!
   • Safety wire your action cameras to not hurt somebody else!

   Read more here

4. Bigben interactive announces agreement to produce new Isle of Man TT races video game

   Posted on 8:30am Monday 18th Apr 2016

   The Isle of Man Government Department of Economic Development has reached an agreement with leading French based publisher Bigben Interactive to exclusively produce, under global licence, a new motorbike video game dedicated to the TT Races, titled ‘TT Isle Of Man – Ride on the Edge.’

   The new TT Isle of Man video game is being developed by Kylotonn Games, a French racing games development studio already known for WRC 5, the 2015 official World Rally Championship video game, acclaimed by the gaming industry and Ping Award winner in the Best Console Game of the Year category.

   Bigben Interactive and Kylotonn have already begun a programme to assess, record and digitally map the iconic 37¾ mile TT Mountain Course, which is run entirely on closed public roads. The TT Races is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading motorsport events and has run on the Isle of Man since 1907.

   David Cretney MLC, the Department of Economic Development’s political representative for Tourism and Motorsport commented: “The partnership between Bigben Interactive and the Isle of Man Government represents an opportunity not only to generate additional commercial income but also to increase the profile of the TT Races and broaden the event’s appeal to a wider, younger demographic working alongside a world class partner in the gaming world.”

   “For several years now, our team has worked together with Kylotonn’s developers to create and offer the best depictions of some of the most spectacular racing events like the Isle of Man TT races or the World Rally Championship.” says Benoît Clerc, Head of Software at Bigben Interactive. “By creating 1/1 the iconic 37¾ miles of the race, we already know that all the motorbike fans will feel the speed and the excitement of being part of the Isle of Man TT races,” concludes Benoît Clerc.

   TT Isle Of Man – Ride on the Edge, which will be released in 2017, will feature many of the leading teams and riders who will be recreated digitally to accurately represent their team liveries and bike manufacturers. The game will be available for Playstation®4, Xbox One, and PC.

   

   Big Ben Interactive representative Regis Fontenay with John McGuinness and Ian Hutchinson on the Isle of Man at the launch of the 2016 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy

5. New motoring series for the BBC - Search for bikers

   Posted on 10:00am Thursday 14th Apr 2016

   A television production company based in Camden, London, is looking for Bikers to watch and react to amazing viral videos for a brand new television series for the BBC called ‘Motorheads’. The series features the most entertaining motoring web clips from around the world combined with interviews, challenges and other segments.
   
   They are looking for outgoing, talkative and opinionated people who will react, laugh and enjoy these funny clips, found on the internet from around the world. As the clips are Motorbike/motoring related, they are looking for Bikers to hopefully offer some expertise/opinions on the motorbikes and incidents featured.

   This will take part on Saturday May the 7th, at their offices in Camden, London, for a maximum of 3-4 hours. Attending on your Motorbike, you will watch a selection of viral videos (approx 5), refreshments will be provided, travel expenses are covered and there is an appearance fee. 

   If you are interested in taking part in this brand new series, for a fun morning/afternoon of filming then contact Jonathan Dutton ( [email protected] ), with your contact details and why you would like to attend. 

   Jonathan Dutton
   Motorheads - Researcher
   [email protected]

    

   October Films, produce a range of exciting and innovative factual based programming for broadcasters globally, you can find out more at www.octoberfilms.co.uk