Motorcycle Live 2013 - looking to put more bums on seats

Motorcycle Live 2013 is not just for seasoned bikers. Anyone thinking about getting on two wheels for the first time or coming back to motorcycling after time away can take advantage of a FREE taster session with the Get On experience – and there’s good news for younger riders too, as it is now open to anyone aged 15 and over.

GetOn: Working hard to put more bumsonseats

 Participants in Get On* – which is an industry-backed nationwide campaign encouraging non-riders to enjoy the benefits of life on two wheels – will receive expert tuition on either a scooter or a 125cc motorcycle in a specially constructed private area. Advance bookings for the 20-minute taster sessions are being taken now and can be booked at http://www.geton.co.uk/free-ride by entering The NEC postcode – B40 1NT.

For those visitors already immersed in life on two wheels, the Test Ride Zone will make a welcome return to Motorcycle Live thanks to Shoei, Sidi and Spada, and a great line up of bikes from leading manufacturers. Accompanied by out-riders, visitors get a real feel for their chosen bike and then have the chance to visit the manufacturer stand with any questions they may have.

Along with a FREE ride, all the safety equipment is provided, so visitors travelling to the show by train or car are still able ride. An experienced Shoei, Sidi and Spada product technician will be on hand to ensure all kit fits correctly. Bikes available to ride will be confirmed nearer the show.

Advance tickets for Motorcycle Live 2013 are just £17 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 6-16** (kids under five accompanied by a paying adult go free). Bike parking is free of charge and subject to availability. Reduced car parking costs of £8 – subsidised by Motorcycle Live. To book your tickets, call 0844 581 2345 or visit www.motorcyclelive.co.uk.

*Get On is brought to you by the leading motorcycle manufacturers, dealers and other companies in the motorcycle market, through the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA). When we say motorcycles, we include motorbikes, scooters and mopeds.

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Women only trackday with Maria Costello MBE

Racer Maria Costello MBE will be the guest instructor for the first ever women-only group on a Bike Track Day at the Silverstone circuit on Thursday 3 October.
 

Maria Costello MBE- women only trackday

The group is aimed at female riders of all abilities, inviting them to enjoy a track day under the guidance of Costello and a team of expert instructors.

Speaking about the ladies-only track day at Silverstone, Maria commented: “I have set up this event in conjunction with Silverstone with the interests of fellow female bikers in mind. There are female bikers out there looking to enjoy track days where they can build their confidence on two wheels in a less intimidating environment alongside other women. Silverstone is my local track and I’m really looking forward to meeting lots of women who want to build their riding skills.”

One of the riders already booked on to the women-only day at Silverstone is Fiona Macpherson, who commented: “As a new recruit to track days this year, I am now a self-confessed addict. I have attended two Silverstone Bike Track Days so far, and the management and level of instruction on the day far outweighed expectations. I am really excited about the first women-only day in October, where I’ll be coached by Maria Costello, and meet other women who like to go fast on two wheels and want to develop their riding skills.”

The Women-only group is ￡129 per person) is aimed at female riders of all abilities, who want to enjoy their motorcycling with like-minded women under the tutelage of Maria Costello
For further information on Silverstone Bike Track Days and riding groups or to book the women-only day visit: www.silverstone.co.uk/experiences/Bike-experiences/bike-track-days/ or call 0844 3728 329.



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TT AUDIENCE boost

Isle of Man TT - Audience growing

Audience figures released on the 2013 Isle of Man TT show a significant increase on last year, with television, radio, print media coverage and the on-line audience all experiencing double-digit growth year on year.

TV4 has reported that the North One TV shows are nearly 20% up overall on last year, with well over six million people watching this year's programmes, an increase of almost a million on the 2012 audience.

The most-watched show was Monday's Monster Energy Supersport 1 show with an average of 684,000 and a peak of 725,000 - about three times the slot average and benchmark audience share.

This year also saw next-day highlights programmes screened in the USA via Discovery Velocity and with further international markets also reporting increased viewing figures, the worldwide TV audience is also expected to increase significantly by year end.

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Historic BMW highlights on two wheels

 

BMW's 90th Birthday is in 2013

BMW Motorrad's 90th birthday this year make it doubly appropriate that a selection of extraordinary BMW motorcycles should join the field for the Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy at the ongoing Goodwood Revival. The entrants are two Kaczor BMWs, a BMW RS 54 and a BMW RS 500 factory racing machine. In the 1960s, racer and later BMW engineer Ferdinand Kaczor built a 500cc racing boxer machine, whose 50 hp made it roughly twice as powerful as its standard production sibling. And thanks to a self-constructed and extremely lightweight double-cradle frame, it weighed under 150 kilograms.

Kaczor rode the bike to a new lap record of the Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in 1969. The two Kaczor BMWs are piloted by Mike Farrell and Sebastian Gutsch and the winners of last year's FIM Superstock 1000 title Sylvain Barrier and Lothar Singer.

In 1954 the BMW RS 54, manned by Wolfgang Maier and Claus Clausen, was the first racing machine for solo and sidecar competition to go on general sale. Its legendary flat-twin boxer engine with vertical shaft drive powered BMW machines to 19 riders' and 20 manufacturers' titles in the sidecar world championship in the years up to 1974.

The BMW RS 500 of 1956, meanwhile, was a factory version of the RS 54, which Walter Zeller rode to second place in the solo world championship the same year. This machine offered the public an early demonstration of the groundbreaking torque support on the rear wheel which preceded BMW's Paralever construction, and is piloted at Goodwood by the all-female pairing of Maria Castello and Fabienne Hoffmann.

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JOB: Parts and Accessories Assistant - Bristol

Parts and Accessories Assistant - Bristol

Riders: Job in Bristol

CONTACT DETAILS: Riders Motorcycles - Bristol, enquiries@ridersmotorcycles.com
We are looking for someone to slot into our hard-working team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate. Working on our Parts and Accessories department you will enjoy a broad mix of telephone and counter sales duties, assisting customers in the store, manning the phones and keeping our stock and store perfectly presented.

You must be a confident communicator with an excellent telephone manner, have plenty of initiative and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service and an enthusiastic approach

A motorcycle / motor trade background would be preferred together with a bike licence, previous retail experience would be advantageous.

Riders, a family run business, launched in Bridgwater in 1976 and now has state of the art dealerships in Bridgwater, Bristol and Cardiff. Riders is an authorised main dealer for BMW, Buell, Ducati and Harley-Davidson.

To apply for position please forward a copy of your CV to us together with a covering letter detailing why you would be an asset to our business to enquiries@ridersmotorcycles.com

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JOB: Motorcycle Technician - Cardiff

Motorcycle Technician - Cardiff

Riders of Cardiff: Looking for a Motorcycle Technician

CONTACT DETAILS: Riders Motorcycles - Cardiff, enquiries@ridersmotorcycles.com
We are currently seeking a fully qualified technician to join our team at Riders Motorcycles in Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate. You will be working in our custom built workshop which offers full air conditioning and the latest high specification facilities.

You must be able to produce high quality work in busy environment, be a committed individual and be able to operate well in a small team. Motorcycle experience is preferred and a full motorcycle driving licence is essential.

Riders of Cardiff opened in May 2008 and is a franchised BMW and Ducati dealership. Riders, a family run business, launched in Bridgwater in 1976 and now has state of the art dealerships in Bridgwater, Bristol and Cardiff.

Riders is an authorised main dealer for BMW, Buell, Ducati and Harley-Davidson.

To apply for this position please forward your CV and covering letter to enquiries@ridersmotorcycles.com

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JOB: Motorcycle Sales Executive - Cardiff

Motorcycle Sales Executive - Cardiff

Riders: Looking for a Sales Executive

 
CONTACT DETAILS: Riders of Cardiff, enquiries@ridersmotorcycles.com
Passionate about motorbikes with a flair for sales? We are looking for someone to slot into our hard-working sales team in Sloper Road, Cardiff. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate.

Riders of Cardiff opened in May 2008 and is a franchised BMW and Ducati dealership. Riders, a family run business, launched in Bridgwater in 1976 and now has state of the art dealerships in Bridgwater, Bristol and Cardiff. Riders is an authorised main dealer for BMW, Buell, Ducati and Harley-Davidson.

In this role you will require the ability to demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism when dealing with our customers, great organisational skills combined with ability to multi-task in a busy environment.

We are looking for someone with a passion for motorcycling with the ability to convey this enthusiasm to our customers, plus prior sales experience combined with high levels of motivation.

Although not necessarily from the motor/bike trade a motorcycle or automotive sales background will be an advantage, you will however need a full bike licence.

Finance and insurance experience would also be advantageous although full training will be provided to the right candidate.

We offer a competitive basic salary plus bonus package.

To apply for position please forward a copy of your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you would be an asset to our business to enquiries@ridersmotorcycles.com

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Triumph unveils updated Classics for 2014

Triumph has given its Modern Classics range a new look for 2014

Triumph- fresh look for the classics in 2014

•     The Bonneville range receive new colour treatments, passenger grab rails and improved exhaust tones

•     The Thruxton receives an accessory upgrade. As standard it now comes with a fly screen and a chrome chain guard..

•     New blacked-out finishes and colours for the Scrambler

Triumph, the UK’s top-selling brand of over-500cc motorcycles, has gone ‘back to the future’ with its Bonnevilles, Thruxton and Scrambler models.

Along with minor styling tweaks, Triumph has added some eye-catching new colour schemes. The Bonneville now comes in Phantom Black, Lunar Silver and Crystal White/Sapphire Blue. The Bonneville T100 has added Jet Black/Cranberry Red and blacked-out options to the gold and white version inspired by the 1964 Triumph Bonneville. The Thruxton is now in Phantom Black and Brooklands Green. And the Scrambler now has the choice of Matt Pacific Blue and Lunar Silver/Diablo Red (pictured).

Triumph says it has also improved the exhaust tone to create what it claims is an even better riding experience for its classics range.

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