Route Planner from RAC
For motorcyclists who like to take long trips on their bikes, RAC has launched a new tool to make the trip planning process a little easier. RAC, a breakdown and insurance provider has come out with a new Route Planning widget this year. The new widget is for internet users who want to plot their course on the internet.
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The Route Planning widget is simple to use and can be utilized on any website, in any blog post, or wherever html code can be implemented. After the widget is put in place and operational, any visitor to the site where the widget is implemented will be shown a map of the destination, as well as the ability to key in their postal code and get a route plan that shows the distance and how long a trip will take as well.
RAC produced the Route Planning widget with the aid of Multimap and Bing Maps technology. The widget costs nothing to use, and can easily be installed on sites of any design due to ability of the widget to be easily modified.
If you would like to see an operational Route Planning widget, you can go to the RAC website where they have one up and running on their website. The RAC homepage can be found at www.rac.co.uk, on the RAC homepage you will see the widget and be able to give it a try.
For more information about the Route Planning widget, people can visit www.rac.co.uk/widgets/route planner.
Moto2 GP Scheduled for Debut at Isle of Man Races
n an important piece of news from the Isle of Man TT races, it has been announced that one of the new Moto2 GP bikes will be making its debut at the 2010 TT races. The 250cc motorcycles will be replaced by 600cc motorcycles at the GP level, the 2010 Isle of Man TT races will be the premier event for the new Moto2 machines.
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FTR, a British based chassis producer will be providing the Honda-engine bike that is similar to a bike that is being rode in the Grand Prix by motorcyclists that include the former 125cc World Champ, Gabor Talmacsi, and Alex Gebon and Andrea Iannone who have won the GP. British motorcyclist Graeme Gowland has enjoyed success as well racing on the bike in 2009.
Olie Linsdel, of Bedfordshire will be mounting the special Moto2 GP motorcycle, which should go as fast as the Supersport bikes. Olie will be walking the path his father walked by riding this cutting-edge bike on the Isle of Man mountain course. The last rider to ride a GP motorcycle in a Senior TT was Steve Linsdell who was on a 500cc Paton back in 2007.
Linsdell, who is 22 years old, had an unfortunate accident during a Wednesday evening practice ride and broke his leg last year, but now is in good health and is excited about being able to participate in the race.
Motorcycle Enthusiasts Around the World Take Note
There are many people around the world who love riding their bikes, and have a burning passion for motorcycling; however, in the state of Georgia, located just across the Atlantic in the US, there is a group of motorcyclists who have used their common passion for biking to bless some children in need.
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The Marietta Harley Owners Group, which had its start in 1986, is the sponsor of two worthy charities; one of them is The Centre for Children and Young adults. This charity serves children and young adults from birth up to age 21 through three programs that provide shelter and social services to children and youth who have fallen victim to challenging circumstances.
The centre provides two long term shelter programs for children from birth to age 17, Open Gate and Another Chance; and provide a third program, Turning Point for older youth from ages 17 through 21. These programs minister to the needs of abused and neglected children, providing food, medical attention, shelter, toys and an environment where the children can feel safe and enjoy a degree of security. The Another Chance program helps homeless and at risk youth make the transition from being dependent on social services to being self-sufficient.
The Marietta Harley Owners Group are doing a good work by their sponsorship of this notable charity. They are setting example for bikers in the United Kingdom as well as for bikers around the world. People can turn their passion for motorcycling into a positive force that can make a difference in someone’s life.
Note: Frank Boorn, the international Harley rider who has logged over 850,000 miles on his Harley is a proud member of Marietta Harley Owners group was kind enough to share this information with us.
The Beginning of Online Reservations for GSX-R750
On the heels of the revelation of Suzuki's limited edition of the 25th anniversary GSX-R750 at the 2009 International Motorbike and Scooter show that was held in November, Suzuki GB revealed the online reservation procedure for reserving one of the GSX-R750.
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Beginning on January 23, customers will be able to reserve one of these exclusive, anniversary edition GSX-R750 bikes for purchase. There are only 25 of the special Suzuki's that will be available for customers to purchase. Interested customers can reserve one of these special bikes through www.imgsx-r.com starting at mid-day on January 23 until all of the 25 special motorcycles have been reserved.
The bikes are covered by a unique retro colour look which is a salute to the 1996 version of the bike. In addition to the retro colours, the motorcycles are equipped with a Yoshimura silencer, and will come with a special, commemorative plaque and certificate. The price tag on this anniversary edition of the GSX-R750 is a suggested retail price of £10,099
The GSX-R750 is the first in the a line of special models that will be launched in 2010 to commemorate the 2010 anniversary, customers who would like to have more information on the GSX-R750 should go to www.imgxsx-r.com. At this site, customers can learn more about the steps that they need to take to reserve their own edition of the bike, and also details for reserving future models as well.
Motorcycle Training Classes
The former British Champion, and the World Champion motorcycle rider, Neil Prince confirmed that he would be offering more training classes in 2010. Prince, who also is the present CAS Honda team manager will once again be having his excellent training schools that helped riders in 2009 to hone up their bike riding skills.
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As he done in the previous year, Prince will again be doling out advice and helpful tips on controlling a motorcycle , motorcycle techniques, setting-up a motorcycle, and lots of individual training to help bikers to improve on their riding for competition and riding just for fun as well.
Prince is famous for playing an important part in helping CAS Honda to reach its level of undeniable success. During the eleven-years since CAS Honda has been a team, the team has won nothing lower than eight MX1 Championship wins, two MX2 Championship wins that includes Honda’s first time of winning a four-stroke 250 Championship win during the team’s first try , four Supercross wins, and many Grand Prix moto wins.
Prince has had the opportunity to work with many professional motorcyclists and a broad range machinery during his career and after having the opportunity to help bikers improve on their biking skills in 2009 is looking forward to doing the same in 2010.
The schools will be held in 2010 at different venues throughout the UK during the season - please view the calendar page. Please keep check on the site, since we will be adding additional school dates during the year.
Different Location for BMF’s Tail End Show
As the British Motorcyclists Federation celebrates 50 years of being together, one of the Federation's shows will be held at a different location. The British Motorcyclists Federation's Tail End Show, which previously had been held at Peterborough's East of England Showground for the past 10 years will now be held at the Lincolnshire Events Centre. This is the Mulberry Group's first big move since becoming taking over the position of event organizer for the bmf. Mulberry decided to change venue location after a comprehensive review of the bmf's complete events portfolio.
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This move signifies a total revamping of the Tail End Show, a new venue site, new layout, with new attractions. The new location of the Lincolnshire Events Centre is the good match for the major overhaul of the Tail End Show, having the facilities and location that will accommodate this new move by the bmf. The huge 205-acre location will provide in excess of 3000 square meters of indoor space for exhibits, this is in addition to the outside space for exhibits.
The change in location and overhaul of bmf's Tail End show will not only bring a fresh venue for participants, but will afford the bmf the opportunity to present new attractions and provide extra benefits to their members, which include members only access points and lower prices on camping and admissions.
Using Lincolnshire Events Centre's eco-building, the EPIC centre, the bmf will also be showing motor cycling’s eco-friendly credentials by the Mulberry Group working together with the event centre staff to make the event as environmentally friendly as possible.
MotoCzysz will Participate in TT Zero Race
MotoCzysz has confirmed that they will be taking a part in the 2010 TT Zero race that will be held on the Isle of Man. The clean emissions motorcycle team will come back to the Isle of Man and attempt to make the first 100 mph lap around the mountain circuit.
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In 2009, the MotoCzysz E1pc electric motorbike made quite an impression at the first TT Zero race and gained acceptance as having the same degree of integration as a traditional racing motorcycle. The MotoCzysz team's Isle of Man performance in 2009 is documented in a documentary. The documentary is titled ‘Charge’ and was done by director Mark Neale; the film is scheduled to be shown in cinemas in the summer of 2010.
Michael Czysz is the founder of MotoCzysz, a clean emission motorcycle team that is known for creating a bike that truly has a clean sheet, the C1990 racing bike. The team was going to compete with their conventional racing motorcycle in the Moto GP championship race, but a change of rules made the bike ineligible for the race.
The 2010 electric bike from the team is thought to have received major improvements from their 2009 version. MotoCzysz is believed to be one of the strongest contenders for the £10,000 in winnings that is to be given to the first team to have a 100 mph average lap on the 37.25-mile course by an electric bike. The prize money will be awarded by the Isle of Man government.
Come and Meet the MVR-D Suzuki Team at Wheeldon Farm
There will be a special event at the Suzuki Off-Road Centre at Wheeldon Farm on Saturday, February the 27th. The event will be a special open day and will give racing fans an opportunity to meet the MVR-D Suzuki team and will also give fans the chance to tryout the Suzuki's latest offering on an indoor track.
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At this special open day event will be riders Carl Nunn and Matiss Karro to talk with fans before they have to make the short trek to the Little Silver track where the the championship will be held on the next day.
Andrew Savery, who is with the Off-Road Centre said that they were very happy to have the team at the Off-Road Centre; with the opening round of the championship series coming up, it seemed to be a perfect time for the MVR-D teams fans to meet with the team before the team makes their way to the Little Silver track. Savery also made mention of the opportunity for customers to pre-book a 15 minute test session ride on the new Suzuki RM-Z250 for only £25.00
The team will be at the event starting at 9:00 am, and customers can pre-book their test ride by phone at 01548 821784. There will also be refreshments at the event.
Important note: In order to qualify for a test ride, riders must have a competition licence and be at least 16 years old; there will also be RMX450Z that riders can test at the event. More information can be found at wheeldontwo.co.uk.
Worx Crescent Suzuki News
The Worx Crescent Suzuki team recently had successful three-day series of tests in Portugal at the Portimao Circuit. This series of tests was to help them to prepare for the British Superbikes Championship for 2010.
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The tests were marred by the weather on day one and day three, but never the less team members Hill and Kagayama were able to make it through vital tests on new suspension and electrical systems on the new 2010 Suzuki GSX.
Worx Crescent Suzuki team member Jack Valentine commented that that it was a successful shakedown, and that they had a bigger team this year with some new people on board; so the tests was a great time to being everyone together and to come together as a team. Valentine also commented on team rider Yukio Kagayama, stating that the tests were an introduction for Yukio to the Crescent bike and Pirelli control tyres that are used in BSB.
Team member Tommy Hill commented that the tests allowed the team to get a lot of the preparatory work that needed to be done completed, taking care of such things as suspension and electronics. He also stated that they had been trying out different clutches and some other kind of engine braking systems; and that it had been a busy time and that he was looking forward to meeting up with other BSB riders at Cartegena.
Team member Yukio Kagayama commented that he was happy to be back with the team and that the three-days worth of tests has been helpful as a prequel to the test at Cartegena.
Riding tips from Joe
When planning for a bike ride it is important to make sure that your bike is ready to ride. My name is Joe, I enjoy riding my motorcycle and I learned this lesson the hard way. Today’s biker tip is simple, but yet can save you a lot aggravation if you will take my advice. Today’s tip is this; make sure that your battery has a good charge.
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Here is a real life example of what can happen if your battery on your bike is not charged properly.
Upon coming in from my daily swim the other day, I asked my wife Jen if she would like to go for a ride on the bike after the dew dries off the streets. She said yes, that she would like to go for a ride; it would be the first time that she had been out on the bike with me. I had bought the bike back in November, and told her that when I felt confident enough that we would take a ride together.
So, I took my bike out of the garage and got ready to leave at about 11:45 after we enjoyed an early lunch. It took us around 30 minutes or so to get ready, since I have a disability, and Jen had never used her brand new motorcycle outfit, helmet, boots, air vest, and accessories. After getting all suited up, we proceeded to take our bike ride off into the sunset only to realize that the battery was flat. What a big let down, my wife’s first time on the bike with me and the bike would not crank.
We went back into the house and disrobed (another 30 minute process), then had a cup of tea and a laugh. Jen had some instructions for me, which is our tip for today, she told me, before I start to get ready for a ride I want to hear the bike crank.
That is it for today, I’m Joe Upton, before planning a bike ride, make sure the battery is charged enough to start your bike, it could save you some disappointment.
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