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  1. HEL - THE FASTEST BRAKE LINES IN THE WORLD

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    Fastest ever road racing lap helped by HEL Performance at Ulster GP
     
    HEL Performance braided brake lines helped Bruce Anstey make the fastest ever road racing lap at the 2010 Ulster GP.

    The Relentless Suzuki rider piloted his GSX-R1000 to an average speed of 133.977mph around the 7.4 mile Dundrod circuit in Northern Ireland. The New Zealand rider clocked the outright fastest lap in the second Superbike race on his way to victory on August 14 in County Antrim.

    Anstey’s record-breaking result was the icing on the cake at the Ulster GP for HEL Performance. In the six races held at the historic meeting, riders using HEL braided brake lines also took victory in 250 and Supersport classes with Ian Lougher and Keith Amor, respectively, and filled all three podium places in the hotly contested Supertwins race, won by Ryan Farquhar. The final Superbike race alone saw 14 of the top 15 runners using its extensive range of braided brake lines to great effect.

    Simon Lane of HEL Performance commented: “Another great set of results on the back of the success at this year’s Isle Of Man and the Northwest 200. HEL Performance are now ‘the’ racing brake line of choice by riders throughout the race paddock and it is testament to all the hard work we have put into supporting riders this year.

    “Our Northern Ireland distributor attended this event with their race support vehicle, which allows them to make hoses at the circuit. This effort, once again, reiterates the amount we support the sport – and it is being noticed. Thanks again to all the teams and riders that run HEL Performance – you are awesome.”

    HEL Performance has also recently become an official supplier to the British Superbike championship and attends every round with its custom-built, 40-foot race support unit to support the legion of race teams that demand the very best performance products. 

    For more information visit www.helperformance.com or call 01392 811681.

    Ulster Grand Prix results:

    Race 1 Superstock (12 of top 15, including 2nd to 10th, used HEL)

    1st Ian Hutchinson

    2nd Keith Amor (HEL)

    3rd Ryan Farquhar (HEL)

    Race 2 Supersport 1 (11 of top 15, including 2nd to 6th, used HEL)

    1st Ian Hutchinson

    2nd Keith Amor (HEL)

    3rd Michael Dunlop (HEL)

     

    Race 3 250cc

    1st Ian Lougher (HEL)

    2nd William Dunlop (HEL)

    3rd Paul Robinson

     Race 4 Superbike Race 1 (12 of top 15, including 2nd to 13th, used HEL)

    1st Ian Hutchinson

    2nd Bruce Anstey (HEL)

    3rd Keith Amor (HEL)

     

    Race 5 Supersport 2 (six of the top ten used HEL)

    1st Keith Amor (HEL)

    2nd Ian Hutchinson

    3rd William Dunlop (HEL)

     

    Race 6 Superbike 2 (14 of top 15 used HEL)

    1st Bruce Anstey (HEL)

    2nd Ian Hutchinson

    3rd Keith Amor (HEL)

  2. Wootton Bassett 2011

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    Wootton Basset 2011 will take place on Mothers Day 3rd April 2011, re-named a Ride of Respect.
     
    Everybody is hoping to make 2011 a truly memorable occasion, Julia is quoted as saying she expects in excess of 25,000 bikes, let's make this happen. Registration will open on the web-site in August, and will surely attract massive interest; we don't know where the cut-off will be so register early to ensure your place on the ride. As with this year's ride, donations will be £5 however the money will be collected through the web-site rather than on the day, easier for everyone. The team is putting together a pack, which will include T-Shirts, Wrist Bands and a Patch, so please keeping watching the site for updates.
    Together we are all making a difference, and your passion has been pivotal in the development of the charity and to helping our Troops.
     
     

  3. Harley Davidson Market Research

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    A market research company wishs to interview male and female HD owners who are HOG and Non HOG members, those who attend Chapter meets and those who don't.
     
    If you are interested and fit the criteria, please contact Leigh on the number or email address shown below.
     
    The group session are 2 hours
     
    £50 CASH (paid before you go in)
     
    Tuesday 17th August
    Wednesday 18th August
    Thursday 19th August 
    (depending on which group you fall into)
     
    Venue: In Queensway W2
     
    Times: 6.15pm or 8.30pm
    Leigh Yates
    020 8203 7966
    07824 997 674
    Email: [email protected]
    www.people4u.org.uk

  5. UK Businesses Losing Out on the Biker Pound

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    The leisure and tourism industry is missing out on the biker pound from European travellers as a new MCI analysis of official statistics shows that almost four times as many British bikers cross the Channel for their holidays as come the other way.

    100,000 independent bikers travel abroad by ferry or the channel tunnel for their holidays in Europe, whereas only 23,000 European riders visit the UK.

    According to the MCI's analysis, if UK tourist businesses could attract the same number of bikers to the UK as leave the UK for holidays, over £30 million pounds per week could be generated.

    There are many British icons that will appeal to European bikers from enjoying the best of British food, local delicacies and the full English breakfast , to the fantastic scenery and the many historical heritage sites including the legendary biker venue the Ace Café.

    Research carried out by the Motor Cycle Industry Association reveals that UK bikers are already a lucrative market as they contribute nearly £400 million to UK tourism.

    In its survey of more than 2,000 riders and non-riders from across the UK, the MCI found that 84% of the UK's 1.5 million riders prefer to holiday by motorcycle for holidays, short breaks and days out - even though the majority have access to a car.

    One-quarter of riders use motorcycles as their preferred mode of transport to enjoy days-out in the UK. One-in-six take weekend short-breaks by bike and one-in-fifteen holiday on two-wheels . The average spend by motorcyclists is £68 per day on accommodation, food and entertainment.

    In the current economic climate, where the tourism industry is encouraging British people to enjoy a 'staycation', it would seem wise to capitalise on the potential European bike market too.

    MCI Spokesperson, Sheila Rainger said "We are currently attracting a very low percentage of European riders. If we could attract the same number of bikers to the UK as leave the UK for holidays the industry could potentially generate over £30 million in income for every week they spent on holiday in the UK.

    "Holidaying by bike is an excellent way of seeing more of the UK's tourist attractions and stunning scenery at your own convenience.  It contributes a significant amount to local and national tourism and now is a good time for the UK to try and open this up to markets further afield."   Mark Wilsmore of Ace Cafe London said "As a destination venue, motorcycle tourism is increasingly important.  At the cafe we ensure that we give riders a reason to get out and enjoy riding their bikes and visit us".

    For information about the Get On campaign visit: www.geton.co.uk