The Woman, Her Bike, Her Work

Here's a great gallery showing women motorcyclists from France as a follow-up from my previous post of +ToutesenMoto.  http://goo.gl/013ENo

 +Hecker Eric shared this with me from an original share from +Céline Grolleau:  Exposition Facettes par +ToutesenMoto et +Elorza Alain

February 2013 Events In Spain

See all the latest events in Spain via TuMotoWeb.

Bikers In Google Plus Communities

I've just set up the World Motorcycle Community (#womoco) over on Google+ and the discussions, photos and ideas are building up. Come on over and take a look. Things are looking good and we have reached 81 members in just over 24 hours. Welcome to everyone who has joined. From a quick look it appears that we have members from around the world and the countries so far are: Germany - Peru - Thailand - France - Canada - Russia - USA - Denmark - Spain - UK - Switzerland - India - Pakistan - Austria - Czech Republic - Brazil. Posts have appeared in German, French, Russian, English ....

It's open and there for you to use.

The Moderators are:

Eric Kindley – Touring

Karl Hargreaves – Photos

Rainer Diabl – KTM

Lol Duffy - Everything else until we get you to be a moderator.

World Motorcycle Community I'm sure if you come over you will enjoy it.

21st May 2011 - North West 200

The Relentless International North West 200 road race returns on the 21st of May 2011

The Relentless International North West 200 is Ireland’s largest outdoor sporting event, attracting crowds in excess of 100,000 as well as the biggest names in the sport including Michael Rutter, Guy Martin, Ryan Farquhar and Michael and William Dunlop. Taking place annually in May, the Relentless International North West 200 circuit runs between the towns of Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine – an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to the world famous Giant’s Causeway.

The triangle circuit is one of the fastest in the world, and 2010's event saw Stuart Easton from Scotland smash the fastest speed record by reaching 204mph!

Relentless Energy Drink International 2011 North West 200

BBC Coverage

MPH Mann–Isle of Mann Film

Mph Mann Trailer 3 from Mph Mann on Vimeo.

Alcoy Rally - Motorcycle Calendar

Fiesta Motera – Alcoy – 2nd July 2011

Wirral Egg Run – 17th April 2011

http://www.wirraleggrun.co.uk/

New Brighton Prom Run starts at 11am.

Pre-Meeting Points

Hein Gereicke Liverpool will have tea and toast from 8:00ish
Olde Red Lion Little Sutton Breakfast from 8:30
Scotch Piper Liverpool open from 8:30
Blue Anchor Hoylake Breakfast from 8:30
Lacey’s Bar (FORMERLY DARCYS), New Brighton, Bacon Butties from 8:00am
John Wynne’s (Automotive), Bromborough,
Lattetude, West Kirby,
Bike Devils, Llay. Wrexham
The Egremont Ferry, Tobin St, Wallasey CH44 8DF, Bacon butties from 8:00am
Farmers Arms, Hilbank Rd, Frankby, have about 30 tabbards available, there will a bacon butty for each biker who wears it during the bike run and can be collected from 9:00am.(can be picked-up day before in normal hours)On there return a free Hog Roast batch.  Also in the evening an amazing band called “Fifi and the Boom Booms!” don’t be decieved by the name.

Here’s a great way to donate:

2011 Major Competition

TEXT ‘EGG’ to 70099 to win a 2011 Harley 833 Iron !

1st prize

A 2011 Harley Davidson 883 Iron donated by Camps Solicitors and supplied by Manchester Harley Davidson plus an OSX Aviator leather jacket.

2nd prize

A full training package and test fees, donated by GEG Rider Training (CBT, 24hrs road tuition, Mod 1 test, Mod 2 test) plus OSX textile jacket, trousers and gloves.

3rd Prize

CBT donated by GEG Rider Training plus OSX textile jacket, trousers and gloves.

TEXT ‘EGG’ to 70099 to win a 2011 Harley 833 Iron !

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Ducati Rally Alcoy - 2nd and 3rd October 2010

17,000 Hits

 

Yes, I know Microsoft probably gets this many in about 10 seconds but I’m made up anyway.  Thanks to Steve for all the Diary of a Goldwinger entries and to anyone else who has contributed or commented.

Picture from: Stoke on Trent Charity Motorcycle Runs

 

 

32nd annual EGG RUN to be held on

SUNDAY MARCH 21st 2010.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS – CLICK HERE

If you would like to get involved & help to keep the Toy & Egg runs going,
CLICK HERE or DOWNLOAD THIS FORM NOW

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED OR
SHOWED THEIR SUPPORT AT THE 32nd TOY RUN.

TO SEE A VIDEO REPRESENTATION OF OUR EVENTS CLICK HERE

See more motorcycle events over on Motor Cycle Calendar

III CONCENTRACIÓN MOTERA VILLA DE RIBADEO –LUGO 25 hasta 27 Junio 2010

Los dias 25, 26 y 27 de junio organiza motoclub "al corte" www.motoclubalcorte.com

Como plato fuerte os anticipo el retorno de AC FARIAS, sin duda el mejor suntman de todos los tiempos que tras un largo periodo de inactividad, provocado por un accidente ,vuelve para deleitarnos con su especáculo, habrá muchas sorpresas que ya os iré comentando, pero no van a faltar rutas , pincheos , sorteos ,antorchada etc etc, y sobre todo FIESTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

APUNTADLO EN LA AGENDA, QUE NADIE SE LO PIERDA!!

Bikers bring Christmas joy

BY MICHAEL INMAN (Canberra Times)

THE SIGHT of bikers roaring into Civic might, under other circumstances, send parents and children scurrying.

But yesterday the region's motorcycle riders showed their softer sides as they donated money and toys to St John's Care and the Salvation Army at the Canberra Motorcyclists' Toy Run. The 28th annual run was the largest ever, attracting more than 1000 bikers from about 10 ACT clubs, including the Ulysses Club and the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club.

The whiskered, leather-clad bikers donned red Santa caps and opened their wallets to raise more than $6500 for St John's Care, while the Salvation Army was inundated with hundreds of toys to ease the burden on battling families.

Read on …

Diary of a Goldwinger , Part 11

Caminha, Northen Portugal was the venue for the 2009 Goldwing Club of Portugal Treffen.

1017 ks from home according to the sat-nav on the bike. Having never been to a Portugese Treffen we decided to give it a go. Having heard several stories about it we booked in for the camping and all the meals. This is the only Treffen that caters for you if you want it.

We set off with the trailer in tow and headed for Madrid expecting a 10 hour trip. I have noticed that since the credit crunch or crisis as they call it here, the roads are a lot quieter now. We had a quiet trip and as we hit the 700ks we noticed a big drop in the temperature and the clouds were getting very black, it started to rain and the temp went down and down before hitting 8 degrees. We rode through a few showers and arrived at the camp site after an 11 hour journey.

The camp site was OK, looking a bit on the tired side but we soon found our pitch and put the tent up amongst the many wingers that were on site. That all sorted it was a quick shower and down to the bar. A very small bar but anything will do after the trip. We chatted to the wingers that were there,from many different countries. Had a meal and retired to bed.

Up and about the next morning was the plan, into the town of Caminha for coffee and toast and a walk around. What a lovely little town it was, very colourfull in the main square with its many cafes and shops. The weather was not very good but we had a good walk around,found the local super market, stocked up and made our way back to the site, parked the bike and walked the short distance to the beach, sat down ordered a coffee and within 5 mins we were hit by rain and boy did it rain, this turned out to be the pattern for the whole weekend, heavy showers and sunshine. Friday night was into a marquee on the local football pitch, a 200 metre walk away for a typical Portuguese meal, roast pork and rice with salad. A few beers,in fact quite a few beers, a stagger back to the tent and a good nights sleep.

Heavy rain fell during the night and it was still raining when we got up. During a bright spell we got on the bike and headed back into Spain to a town called Pontevedra, a big town with lots of shops (bad choice) after a bit of lunch it was back on the bike and headed for Caminha. Petrol is 24 cents per litre more expensive in Portugal so we filled up before the border. We also took note of all the overhead gantry's displaying that there was a campaign on about speeding motorcyclists in the area and saw a few unmarked Guardia civil cars on our way back. Saturday night was presentation night and we were all transported by coach to a local town to a very nice hotel for a very nice meal. There were 17 countries represented at the Treffen, France took the top spot, Spain came in 3rd ( I think ) A great night and we got back to site about 1 am. Sunday again was a wet day and we rode into the town for the parade of nations. A manic 20 min trip around Caminha, lots of locals out on the streets to see the bikes as normal. Back to the marquee for another meal of Portuguese food, a few beers and off to bed.

Monday morning at 2am we were hit by a severe thunder storm, heavy rain and wind saw us both holding on to the tent and we were lucky not get blown away, some tents did on site and a large branch came off a tree onto a camper, luckily nobody was injured but a very rough night to say the least. At 6 am during a lull in the weather we packed our soggy belongings into the trailer and set off for home. Torrential rain for 3 hours on the way, forcing us to pull over at one stage, the rain stopped and we encountered 80 /90 kilometre winds for the next 4 hours, very poor riding conditions but we carried on and it took us 14 hours to do the 1000 + kms home.

Despite the weather we both enjoyed our first Portuguese Treffen and found the people friendly and really enjoyed their company and their food. Next year is still on the coast but further down the south of Portugal, we will be booking in for that one. 202 bikes inscribed for the weekend and the Portuguese club were pleased with that number. Not a big Treffen but a good one.

Next week sees us at the Spanish Treffen in Lloret de Mar. So watch this space …

Ride safe, Steve and Lorna.

Elvis Has Left the WingDing!

Coming soon … Diary of a Goldwinger the Portugese and Spanish Treffens.

Rally in Ayora, Valencia – 10th to 12th July 2009

Will Kemp said: 

Hi Lol,
How's things with you.
I have an article for your Blog thingy and I think it has to go in via yourself!

If you can remember that far back, this event is on the way back from the Alcala del Jucar run a year or so ago. Not far from my place and just a couple of villages down the road from where the Buell ran out of petrol. Ayora is the place and the date is the 10,11 and 12th of July, so plenty of time to get yourself across for the weekend!!!!

The details are on
www.rombulosmg.es
Hope it is of use to you.

Take care and will keep going with the story of the Jerusalem Artichoke!!
Will
PS. It has been pi...ng hard all day today and looks like staying that way for 2 or 3 more days!

33ª VOLTA INTERNACIONAL A MALLORCA AMB MOTO

Click on Poster for more information.

1st Ibiza Scooter Vintage Tour - 14 and 15 March 2009

Contact www.VoyenMoto.com for details in English.

3 Kings day 06-01-09

21 Goldwings met at Goldwings Alicante on the 6th of Jan, we rode about 7ks to meet up with the vintage car club for breakfast, and a very nice breakfast it was, the meeting place was in a yard belonging to the brother of one of our group, there were many beautiful vehicles on display from a vintage American fire engine to a very nice TR3, following the fantastic breakfast all the 21 wings and about the same number of cars and trucks set off around the area to gather in the village square for the 3 kings to give all the village children their presents, a very nice typical Spanish morning out.

Junio 2009 a la Isla de Man

Isle of Man TT 2009

For English speakers contact Toni, details at bottom of article.

www.VoyenMoto.com

Como adelanto a nuestro programa de 2009, os agradeceré tomeis nota de que hemos programado 2 viajes en Junio a la Isla de Man.

El viaje se puede contratar con salida desde Barcelona, desde Calais o desde Mallorca.

Los grupos son de un máximo de 20 personas y ya hemos contratado un hotel digno que nos acoja a todos los españoles juntos.

La estancia en hotel de la Isla de Man (3 estrellas) será de 4 noches y el resto es viaje.

Básicamente se trata de:

Ferry Camarote Mallorca à Barcelona à Hotel Sur de París à Calais à Ferry Dover à Hotel Sur Liverpool à Hotel Liverpool à Ferry Liverpool a Douglas à Hotel 3*** isla de man à Regreso.

Total: (basado en alojamiento en habitación doble por persona).

Desde Mallorca con Moto: 9 días de viaje (Hoteles con desayuno y feries+ guía acompañante + seguro de viaje):  1150,00 € Desde Barcelona: (8 días de viaje) 1000,00 € Desde Calais: (6 días de Viaje) 940,00 €

Para no quedarnos con falta de plazas, necesitamos PRE-INSCRIPCIONES SIN COMPROMISO. Nada de depósitos ahora, solo la intención de ir.

A mediados de Enero deberá hacerse un depósito de 300 €.

Todos aquellos que ya me habeis manifestado la intención de ir y aquellos que querais ir, por favor, devolvedme este mail con la siguiente información (más adelante ya hablaremos de depósitos, pagos y cosas de esas).

Nombre y Apellidos:

Nº de habitaciones:

(Individuales, dobles, triples)

Salida desde:

(Mallorca, Barcelona, Calais)

Tfno. Móvil:

E-Mail de contacto rápido:

Quedo a la espera de vuestras noticias,

Saludos,

Toni Gelabert

www.VoyenMoto.com

C/. Jeroni Pou, 4, 07006 Palma de Mallorca, Tel. 902 51 71 51 Fax.: 971 771110

Ride for Kids

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