Come join us at the Keighley Motorcycle Shop for a FREE fun-filled evening of treasure hunting! There will be a BBQ & refreshments afterwards, and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

The evening kicks off around 6pm, with the Treasure Hunt in and around Keighley (~10 mile radius, so bring a mode of transport or a fit pair of legs!) expected to take about 1 hour. Post-hunt we'll be serving up some tasty BBQ grub and refreshments, so come join us for a light-hearted, fun, social gathering!

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The relationship between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Dainese continues with the aim of better protecting astronauts during both training and operations.

Current space suits are designed to protect an astronaut whilst in space and are in effect miniature spacecrafts. The drawback to these suits however is that their construction involves a series of compromises, which affect overall comfort and the very rigid structure of the suits has on occasion caused minor injuries.

The aim of this project is to create special protection that astronauts can wear inside space suits. This material will be an integral part of the undergarment currently in use for controlling body temperature.

MIT Professor Dava Newman who teaches aeronautics and astronautics and Dainese’s Technology Centre have combined their expertise in order to study the problem and provide astronauts with the best possible solution. The project has already been approved by NASA and now involves a detailed investigation of the pressures exercised by the space suit against the body. To achieve this a special suit has been made with a series of sensors, which indicate areas that could cause impact or abrasion injuries. The suit will also allow scientific analysis of the potentially harmful effects of the space suit and provide essential data for re-designing the interaction between the space suit and the astronaut.

A series of in-depth discussions with astronauts has already identified the most exposed areas of the body and allowed possible solutions to be identified. Such solutions will have to be assessed after the investigation on the sensor-fitted suit, and will need to fully comply with NASA’s specifications regarding the use of materials inside the suits, which will be worn under demanding conditions. Even the smallest issue, for example the release of a barely perceptible amount of a chemical substance or even CO2, might create problems in management of the suit micro-atmosphere and mean the astronaut having to return to the space craft.

The project is currently being run in Italy at D-Tec by the engineer Allison Anderson from MIT who, along with Dainese engineers, has created the suit undergarment for detecting the pressure points presented to Prof. Newman during her recent visit to Dainese for meetings about progress on the project. A further collaborating partner is the Industrial Design Studio of Trotti and Associates whose president, the architect Guillermo Trotti, is highly specialised in working on projects with space agencies.

The results of the project will also be made available to other space agencies with the Russian space agency possibly amongst the first to benefit.

www.dainese.com

'A new exhibition opens to the public on Saturday 20 July 2013 at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, near Warwick.  Visitors can learn the behind-the-scenes story of Aston Martin’s first 100-years and the craftsmanship involved in making these iconic cars.

‘Aston Martin - A Century of Craftsmanship’ features material from the collection of Roger Stowers, Aston Martin’s former historian. The Collection was donated to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust (BMIHT) by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited in 2001.  This is the first result of a two-year Project, which was awarded a generous grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund.  Aston Martin Lagonda and the Aston Martin Heritage Trust are also supporting the Project.

The display will take a fresh look at Aston Martin’s history through its long tradition of craftsmanship. This is a chance to see unique documents and photographs, some of which have not been publically available until now.  There will also be a small display of Aston Martin cars which will change throughout the life of the exhibition.

Located on the Mezzanine floor, this exhibition runs from the 20 July 2013 until December 2014 and will evolve during this time, to feature new material and exhibits. Admission to this new exhibition is included within the standard museum entry fees.

www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

Ace Cafe London Stunt Festival & Streetfighter Show, Wembley 2013  

Tickets are now available to purchase at the cafe and via the on-line web shop

Ace Cafe London, this year celebrating the 75th anniversary of having originally opened in 1938, returns to the world famous and iconic Wembley Stadium Complex for the 4th annual Stunt Festival & Streetfighter Show featuring the premiere of the all new Stunt Bike Open Freestyle Championship Finals, to be held throughout the day from 10am Sunday 28th July.

In addition to trade and industry stands and displays, the Carole Nash Grandstand, this increasingly popular annual event combines the cafe's legendary Streetfighter Sunday, as well as showcasing the dramatic live action finals of the stunt competition, with stunt riders from across Europe and beyond taking part and competing in the "Metzeler Arena" for the coveted awards, Metzeler tyres, Draggin Jeans and cash prize fund totalling £5K.

Individual Free Style:

1st - £2K 2nd - 1K 3rd - £750

Draggin Jeans Longest Stoppie - £750

Sickest Trick - £500

Highlights of this prestigious event also includes "Best Streetfighter" static display and competition, with cash prize fund of £500, the awards and prizes include vouchers for exclusive, precision-made performance products, courtesy of Germany's renowned LSL Motorradtechnik, to the value of £1800!

Best in Show: 1st - £100 & LSL Voucher £750 2nd - £75 & LSL Voucher £500 3rd - £50 & LSL Voucher £250

Best Engineering: £50 & LSL Voucher £50

Best Brightwork - £50 & LSL Voucher £50

Best Rat - £50 & LSL Voucher £50

Best Junior/Lightweight - £25 & LSL Voucher £50

Special cash prizes, each of £50, are to be awarded for the "Best Harley Streetfighter" & "Best BMW Streetfighter", each also receiving a £50 LSL Voucher, both marques this year respectively celebrating their 110th and 90th anniversaries.

Best Streetfighters competition will be run on a "Show Up n' Shine" basis and are to be on site at Wembley by 9am.

All fourteen winners, of both the Stunt Bike Open Freestyle Championship Finals and the "Best Streetfighter" Show Up n' Shine competition, also receive Draggin Jeans product vouchers courtesy The Key Collection.

Other features include tyre-frying burnouts and the "Extreme Wheelie"  machine for those who want to experience "Up in the air thrills, a fun mini moto circuit (40cc's, 5 "on track" at any one time and open to all over 6 years of age and with a special Academy session for kids), together with interactive stands and displays.

Live entertainment on the Ace stage includes with The Fuel Girls, and mixed with the music, the roar of engines and tyre-shredding drifters, along with the spectacular motorcycling aerobatics and hot tricks of the East Coast FMX Team, featuring Chris "Sir Swampy" Birch, widely acknowledged as Britain's No.1 FMX rider, a regular at the Red Bull X Fighters and BoldDog FMX British Championship winner, adrenaline will be pumping - let the action begin!

The London Rockin Rollers, who with their eight-wheeled thrills and spills have been rolling with the punches since 2007, will be assisting in raising funds for "Riders for Health", the events chosen charity and who will be operating a helmet park on the day.

Tickets are available at the cafe and via the Ace on-line web shop as well as "On the gate on the day".

Buy your ticket at the cafe and you will receive a free tea or coffee.

Tickets: £10 per person £15 Family Ticket (available on the day)

Club & Group pre-booking concessions available - please contact Lora David at the cafe on [email protected]

KTM and the ADAC present the KTM RC 390 Cup model, being used in the new 'ADAC JUNIOR CUP POWERED BY KTM'.

Unveilled at the 2013 MotoGP of Germany at the Sachsenring, the RC 390 is to be the new machinery for the Brand Cup for up-and-coming young racers in 2014.

By introducing this motorcycle, KTM takes another important step in extending its activities on asphalt. Following the successful entry into the Moto3 World Championship – KTM brought the World Championship title to Austria in the premiere year – and the completion of the Duke range of naked bikes with the 125, 200 and 390 displacement models, there will now also be a fully faired sports bike available for sale. In typical fashion, there is a direct connection to motorsports. The “ADAC Junior Cup powered by KTM” will see the RC 390 in action for the first time as the exclusive motorcycle used in this Brand Cup competition.

Naturally it is not difficult for the sports motorcycle manufacturer from Mattighofen, Austria, to make the connection between racing and series production. In short: KTM once again underlines that it is always “Ready to Race” in every aspect by presenting the RC 390 Cup at the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland.

KTM CEO Stefan Pierer: ”We developed a pure GP racing machine for the Moto3 World Championship. In contrast, the RC 390 Cup is based on a series model project. Both of these two projects were given the highest priority because the development of lower displacement, high quality street bikes are among our core activities. The new KTM RC 390, which will be available for sale in 2014 will meet a big demand for affordable, quality sport bikes for the lower displacement class.”

The KTM CEO adds: “Since 1993, ADAC has achieved a great deal with excellent work with up-and-coming riders in the Junior Cup. The promotion and support of young talent is also a very important aspect for KTM. We are happy to put a lot of energy into this because we actively engage in the promotion of young riders both in offroad sports and on asphalt. We are honestly thrilled that we will be able to support the ADAC Junior Cup as the KTM 390 Cup with all KTM bikes. Also because with ADAC we have a committed, reliable and strong partner in which everyone involved is a professional.”

Ideal for young racers: KTM RC 390 Cup The primary development objective of the fully faired RC 390 Cup bike was to enable affordable junior racing with the best possible sporting potential.

To achieve this, the RC Cup bike has a strong and reliable heart of the most modern kind. 375cc displacement, four valve technology, liquid cooled, two oil pumps, electronic Dellorto fuel injection – these are the core features of the single cylinder, four stroke engine that is set to release around 38 horse power in the Cup bike and, which will be very fuel efficient even at full throttle.

As well as having more than adequate performance for junior racers, the RC specifications also ensures the best possible rideability, reliability and service-friendly features. The primary intention of the Brand Trophy competition is to discover and promote talented young riders.

To suit the aerodynamically refined fairing, the RC 390 Cup comes with a high quality chassis together with a typical KTM tubular steel trellis frame. The lightweight, mesh robot-welded tubular steel combines precise handling with perfect stability at every speed. The robust construction is another plus in the event that the bike makes contact with the ground. It also provides easy access for maintenance.

High quality suspension elements, developed together with WP Suspension as well as a performance-oriented four piston caliper braking system completes the youngster’s racing machine. Especially practical for sporting activities are the numerous PowerParts directly developed by KTM and the special accessories that will ensure both a professional and economical activity in the Brand Cup competition.

Modern, safe, efficient and fast: the RC 390 Cup plus the strong cooperation with ADAC hits the spot when it comes to what KTM envisages for motorsports for the younger generation.