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Volunteer rally
24 August 2010
Some gourmet chefs are fascinated by motorcycles as well. But while Horst Lichter’s motorcycle collection fills an entire hall, Germany’s young chefs have apparently also acquired a taste for motorbikes. One of them is Nelson Müller, an up-and-coming celebrity cook who is known throughout Germany from his many TV cooking shows, and who is now learning to obtain his motorcycle driving licence. Müller’s new hobby is of course also taking him to Intermot Cologne, the international trade fair for motorcycles and scooters, which will take place in Cologne from 6-10 October 2010.
Free breakfast
9 August 2010.
Hundreds of bikers received a free breakfast on Sunday 8 August as 500 bacon baps were dished out across two biking hotspots in the south-east. The stunt was organised by the motorcycle insurance comparison website, TheBikeInsurer.co.uk and was held at Ryker’s Café, Box Hill in Surrey and The Oakdene café in Wrotham, Kent. Many had also enjoyed TheBikeInsurer.co.uk ‘Happy Hour’ petrol giveaway, held in London last month.
Be a safer rider
9 August 2010.
World Superbike racer Shane Byrne is urging riders to try an advanced riding course during their season this year to improve their two-wheeled skills. Riders are on the road but, as the latest statistics prove, this shouldn't mean more injuries and Shakey says that an advanced riding course can sharpen up your roadcraft and hazard perception skills to ensure a long, safe biking season.
Postcode lottery
3 August 2010.
New research has found that riders face a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to the policing of speed limits on British roads. GPS speed camera supplier, RoadPilot, found that speeding riders are up to 100 times more likely to be caught in Greater London than in some other areas of the country.
Orlando Scooter Society
2 August 2010.
Despite the rain, Orlando Scooter Society still had a decent turnout at their weekly Scooter Night and thank everyone for their unconditional commitment, come rain or shine. Come join us again this Thursday (5 August) for another great Scooter Night which meets at the Stardust at 7pm. Rideout leaves at 8pm to get a bite to eat, maybe a drink or too, and take in the sites at the Wall Street Cantina in Downtown Orlando.
Electric grant criticised
29 July 2010.
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has criticised the Government for ignoring electric motorcycles, scooters and mopeds in the newly announced ‘Plug in Car Grant’. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed on 28 July that from next year, motorists will be entitled to a ‘Plug-In Car Grant’ of up to £5000. However, the MCI has since discovered that electric two-wheelers are specifically denied any benefit under the terms of the grant.
A positive impact on casualties
28 July 2010.
West Midlands Casualty Reduction Scheme (WMCRS) has heralded the first On Two Wheels road safety show a success; even though visitor numbers were lower than hoped for.
First Midnight Run in Florida
26 July 2010.
What a great turnout at this weekend's first-ever Midnight Run! Orlando Scooter Society has proven the airport parking garage is superb test of gravity and an over-stuffed burrito at 4am is quite yummy! We'd like to thank everyone who came.
New V5C logbook
26 July 2010.
AVCIS, the Association of Chief Police Officer’s Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, has applauded the Government’s decision to introduce a new version of the V5C document. This move follows the theft of a large number of blank V5C vehicle ‘Registered Keeper’ documents in 2006 and there is concern that there may be a significant number of these logbooks still in circulation. To date, AVCIS has recovered in excess of 1330 vehicles with a value of more than £15 million.
VE (UK) takes MOTUL on board
26 July 2010.
VE (UK) has announced the arrival of the MOTUL scooter range of products at their Nottinghamshire warehouse. VE will supply their UK dealer network with the full scooter range of MOTUL scooter oils and lubricants.
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