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Fiesta Motera – Alcoy – 2nd July 2011

TomTom te avisa de los radares móviles en tu iPhone

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¿Utilizas tu iPhone como navegador? ¿Lo llevas anclado a tu moto o scooter? Si eres de los que no te separas de tu iPhone incluso cuando vas en moto, ahora puedes contar con alertas sobre radares móviles gracias a la versión 1.7 del navegador TomTom para iPhone.

Esta nueva versión es la primera que permite a los conductores descargarse los radares de velocidad TomTom en tiempo real, manteniendo así permanentemente actualizadas las localizaciones de los radares fijos, y además ofreciéndoles alertas sobre radares móviles en tiempo real.

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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 !

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

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USA Tour on a Harley-Davidson

In June 2010, Gary France will be starting a 4 to 5 month, 13,800 mile tour of the USA on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. At the moment, he is in the planning stage and this blog gives details of how the planning is going. Later, when he is on the tour, it will be updated daily.

Gary said, “I am planning this 13,800 mile tour across the USA from my home just north of London in the UK. I have two Harley-Davidsons motorcycles and I am fortunate that I am able to retire early (part-time at least), put away my business suits and then do some of the things I have wanted to do for years!”

Keep an eye on his blog and enjoy the journey with him.  He is also asking for your opinion on lots of subjects.  Get in there and contribute.

USA Tour on a Harley-Davidson

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.

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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

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Pyrenees 8th to 13th April 2009

Programa de Viaje:

DIA 9 DE ABRIL
LLEGADA A BARCELONA SOBRE LAS 07 H.
BARCELONA-LLEIDA NII 156KM
LLEIDA-BENABARRE N230 66KM
BENABARRE-VIELLA N230 98KM (4**** Hotel)
TOTAL KM DÍA 320KM

DIA 10 DE ABRIL
VIELLA-ENTREJEAN N230-N125
ENTREJEAN- LA BARTHE DE NESTE D938 83KM
ENTREJEAN-BAGUERES DE BIGORRE D938 29KM
BAGUERES-LOURDES D937 22KM
LOURDES-PIERREFITTE-NESTALAS N921 20KM COMIDA LOURDES
PIERREFITTE-LUZ ST SAUVEUR D921 13KM
SAINT SAUFEUR-ARREAU D918 PUERTO DEL TOURMALET 60KM
ARREAU-VIELLA N618 67KM (4**** Hotel)
TOTAL KM DÍA 294KM

DIA 11 DE ABRIL
VIELLA-LUCSAN N230-N125
LUCSAN-ST GIRONS D8-D5
ST GIRONS-ANDRESSEIN D618 14KM
ANDRESSEN-FRONSAC D618 48KM
FRIBSAC-VIELLA N125-N230 41KM (4**** Hotel)
TOTAL KM DÍA 222KM

DIA 12 DE ABRIL
VIELLA-VALENCIA D'ANEU N125
VALENCIA-SORT C13 73KM
SORT-ADRALL N260
ADRALL-BASELLA C14 COMIDA Y VISITA MUSEO DE LA MOTO 88KM
BASELLA-SOLSONA C26
SOLSONA-MANRESA C55
MANRESA-MARTORELL C58
MARTORELL-BARCELONA NII 136KM
TOTAL KM DÍA 297

BARCO BARCELONA-PALMA NOCHE

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.

What day is it LOL??

When I got the email from Lol about the concentration last weekend I thought that would be a nice relaxing few hours, not long distance, nice scenery and I hadn't seen the lads from TnT for some time. I set off for the 30mins trip to Castalla. I arrived early as usual for a coffee and tostada. Checking my phone I noticed a missed call from Lol, I rang him and he informed me that he had done his back and couldn't make the run out. He asked if I would mind taking his good lady Liz as she like me was looking forward to the ride out, normally I would have refused as I don't like taking passengers who have not ridden with me before. Lol has done me a lot of favours over the years and to pay him back and not to let Liz down I agreed.

We enjoyed a nice ride out and Liz turned out to be a great passenger and enjoyed the music and comfort of the Wing. We arrived in the village (Fontanar I think) rode around the village, there was a few bikes around the local area and parked outside bars, we then rode around the village looking for the parking area. Diego who was leading stopped, and asked for directions and we followed him back into the centre of the village. I noticed the trees were decked out with flags and a band was gathering on a street corner. Wow, they really put some effort into this for a bike day I thought. Lucy then came over to the bike and informed Liz and I that the concentration was on Saturday not Sunday and the bikes parked around were the campers and were having breakfast before leaving the village. I cannot print my thoughts as I would be locked up.

Well Lol that's what I call great planning and organisation. I noticed on the blog, a write up from Lol about the trip he had to show people houses, well they must be counting their blessings that he managed to get the date right. I even noticed sometime ago a trip to Morocco, thank God I didn't book in for that one, who knows when we would have got back. So a word of warning next time you get an email inviting you on a trip with Lol, double check and check again.

I cannot post any pictures because, as normal I forgot the camera, BUT if I had taken it it would have ended up where the sun don't shine, if you get my drift. Second word of warning if you intend going to Alqueña for the racing it is on SUNDAY, that's the day between Saturday and Monday LOL.

XIII RUTA MOTOTURISTICA “POR LA VIDA” MURCIA-LORCA - 08-06-08

Estimado Compañero; En primer lugar agradecer una vez más tu participación en esta XIII Ruta Mototurística Por la Vida, en la que todos gritamos en la misma dirección ¡SI A LA VIDA, NO A LAS DROGAS! Ruego a todos que hagamos de esta Ruta una Ilusión Solidaria, una fiesta, que nada y nadie tenga que comentar algo que no sea bueno, alegría, firmeza y seguridad en nuestra Ruta. Siguiendo los consejos de la Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico y de la Guardia Civil, todo se producirá con total normalidad y sin ningún incidente. Miles de personas estarán pendientes de nosotros ese día, prensa, autoridades y fuerzas del orden público entre ellas, animando y mirando tan grandioso espectáculo. “NO LO OLVIDES”, EL PRIMER DOMINGO DE JUNIO, DIA 8 TE ESPERAMOS. ¡ANIMA A TUS COMPAÑEROS!, Homenaje al motero en la Plaza de España de Lorca. Para más información visitar la web; www.franciscobelmonte.com Y telf. 617 335 800 o 609 819 312 Todos llevaremos esta bandera, pídela al inscribirte o en la salida. No olvides rellenar los datos en la hoja de inscripción, sortearemos 8 juegos de neumáticos durante la comida entre los asistentes. A PARTIR DE LAS 8 H. NOS CONCENTRAREMOS EN LA EXPLANDA DEL RECINTO FERIAL DE LA FICA, DETRÁS DEL AUDITORIO VICTOR VILLEGAS.  LA SALIDA OFICIOSA SERA A LAS 10 H. SE RECORRERAN DIVERSAS CALLES DE MURCIA CON DIRECCION A AVDA. TENIENTE FLOMESTA, FRENTE AYUNTAMIENTO DE MURCIA, DONDE SE DARA A LAS 10:30 H la salida oficial por las autoridades y la bendición de Monseñor Obispo. TE ESPERAMOS!!! NO FALTES!!!

Dear Friend, In the first place thank you for your participation once again in this XIII Motorcycle Tour Route For Life, in which we all shout in unison YES TO LIFE, NO TO DRUGS! We ask everyone to make this Ride one of solidarity and hope, a fiesta that anyone and everyone says how great it was, full of happiness, resolve and safety on our Route. Following the advice of the Provincial Headquarters of the Tráfico and of the Guardia Civil, we expect everything to run smoothly without incident. Thousands of people will be watching us on the day, the press, authorities and forces of the public order among them, encouraging and looking at such a grand spectacle. “DON'T FORGET”, ON THE 1st SUNDAY OF JUNE, THE 8th, WE WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU. ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS TO COME ALONG! Homage to motorcyclists in the Plaza de España in Lorca. For more information visit: www.franciscobelmonte.com or tel: 617 335 800 or 609 819 312 We will all carry this flag, request it when registering or when setting off. Don't forget to fill out the information on the registration form, we will draw for 8 pairs of tires during the meal. WE WILL MEET AT 8am IN THE EXPLANDA DEL RECINTO FERIAL DE LA FICA, BEHIND THE AUDITORIO VICTOR VILLEGAS.  THE OFFICIAL START IS AT 10am.  WE RIDE THROUGH THE STREETS OF MURCIA IN THE DIRECTION OF AVDA. LIEUTENANT FLOMESTA, IN FRONT OF THE TOWN HALL OF MURCIA, WHERE WE WILL BE SENT OFF AT 10:30am BY THE LOCAL OFFICIALS AND WITH THE BLESSING OF THE ARCHBISHOP. WE'RE WAITING FOR YOU!!! DON'T MISS OUT!!!

Diary of a Goldwinger Part 7 - Yecla 2008

by Steve

15 Goldwings met at the Plaza de Torros in Yecla on the Saturday of the towns fiesta, we rode all of 500 meters to a bar for the usual breakfast, during the hour and a half breakfast another 8 turned up. There were a few who Lorna and I had not met before and we were quickly introduced to them all.

All of the riders present came from the Alicante region, I learned that there approx 60 members of the Goldwing España Cub in the Alicante region.

Lets hope they all turn up one day as that would be a lovely sight.

We were joined by a member of the Policia Local on a BMW and we set off for a ride around the town with lights and sirens blaring out, and that was on the wings.

After a ride around the very busy streets of Yecla we arrived at our hotel, the ones who were staying got booked in and we then rode to a large roundabout in the town and duly parked on it, as normal we were then swamped by members of the public to admire the bikes.

After a browse around the medieval market we rode down to the bus station where 46 of us sat down and had a fantastic meal, only in Spain could that many people sit outside a bus station and be fed a great meal.

After a couple of hours we rode up into the town centre and parked the bikes up for then night. We then walked around the streets for a few beers and to watch the floats in the Carnival, and what a sight there must have been 40 of them, all made from hand made paper flowers, it must have took them hours.

We visited many bars over the next few hours and the whole town was in party mood with garages opened up as bars and the wine was flowing.

Around 10 o'clock (I think) we made our way to another restaurant and once again ate for a couple of hours.

Then it was back into the throng of party goers for a few more beers before retiring back to the hotel at around 3am.

Another great weekend with great friendly like minded people, in a very nice hotel and enjoying the Spanish way of life. I even remembered the camera only to find after 2 photos the batteries were flat, we couldn't find a shop open so that's the only record of a great weekend. Our European trips start next month when, on the 12th we are in Lloret de Mar for the Spanish Treffen, then off to Wels in Austria for the Austrian Treffen at the end of June.

Ride safe and be lucky, Steve.

Hotel El Mirador - Sierra de Gúdar

Hotel Rural El Mirador

Gudar is a fantastic place for bikers according to Steve who writes the, very, occasional Diary of a Goldwinger.  So if you're looking for a place to go with your club or a group of friends then this looks reasonable.

Try Moterus - Bikers Social Network

moterus

Everybody who is anybody, and probably has no real mates,  goes on about social networks like facebook, linkedin, and the many other varieties that exist here on t'internet and joking apart they do seem to be great places for 'networkers'.

Well here is moterus a social network for bikers based in Spain.  Yes I know it's in Spanish but with a little bit of perseverance and the liberal use of Google Translator.  You can find other bikers, set up or join groups, set up or search for routes with a really simple route planner and post up your events or look at what's on.

Give it a try.  If you like it we might be able to persuade them to do an English version.

Others include:

GroupRider

BikerBook

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Trip to Ibiza | Viaje a Ibiza - 5 and 6 July 2008

Fancy a weekend in Ibiza?

• 3 Star Hotel with breakfast
• Organised Ride Outs
• Beach BBQ
• Prize draw
• Trip Insurance

For more information contact Tour and Track SL.

¿Quieres un fin de semana in Ibiza?

• Hotel 3* con Desayuno
• Parking Exterior
• Rutas Organizadas
• 1 Comida en Playa
• Sorteo de Regalos
• Seguros de Viaje

Para mas informacion contacta Tour and Track SL.

Great Sunday Morning - 13-04-2008

What a way to spend a Sunday morning in sunny Spain - 16 motorbikes of all shapes and sizes, ridden by 16 motorbikers of all shapes and sizes, heading off for a moto almuerza (motorcyclists breakfast) in Vallada - does it get much better?

The Tour and Track Club is now part of MotoClub La Foia and there is a great mix of people, both Spanish and 'extranjeros'.  While we set of on this route another group of about the same size set off for another moto almuerza en Vila Joyosa.

The route we took to Vallada involved plenty of twisty mountain roads and other opportunities to open the throttle on Autovias.  From the Bar Argentina in Castalla we went past Onil and over the mountains to Banyeres de Mariola, then on to Ontinyent and Vallada.  The road on the map below was a beautiful run between Ontinyent and Vallada.  Make sure you don't get vertigo as the roads don't have crash barriers - makes a change, hey?

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The route back was through Jijona by way of Alcoy and the 'Carrasqueta' and then the mountain road from Jijona to Tibi and on to Castalla.

A great mornings ride getting back in time to see the MotoGP.

Harley Davidson - III TOURING RIDE "GALICIA COSTA A COSTA" 28 Mayo - 1 de Junio 2008

Ruta Mototuristica - Murcia 08-06-08

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Day of Champions tickets to go on sale - 31-03-08

http://www.riders.org/doc/default.aspx

Riders is pleased to announce that tickets for Day of Champions 2008 will be going on sale on Monday 31^st March 2008 at 9am.

Our biggest annual fundraising event will take place on Thursday 19^th June, before the British MotoGP at Donington Park – and we wanted you to be among the first to know when tickets are going on sale.

This year we are giving you the chance to buy tickets 24 hours a day through the online shop on our re-launched website www.riders.org. Those that don’t want to buy online can call the Day of Champions ticket-line on 08702 242 960 from 9am on Monday 31^st March. The ticket-line will be open from 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.

Prices for Day of Champions 2008 will be the same as 2007 – Tickets for the paddock and pit-lane are £25 and ride-in tickets are priced at £50 each. For full details of ticket prices for 2008, click here.

Once again, fans will be able to see behind the scenes of MotoGP as the teams give up their time and open up the paddock to lucky ticket holders. As always there will also be lots of events taking place on the infield and around the track.

Former British Superbike Champion, Niall Mackenzie, has confirmed that he will be leading the traditional ride-in to Donington Park. This year the ride-in meets at Mallory Park, before completing two laps of the track. Participants then head to the Victoria pub in Coalville, where they will enjoy breakfast before heading to Donington. It concludes with hundreds of bikers taking to the tarmac for two parade laps of the famous track.

As ever, the climax to the day will be the famous live auction, with appearances from the MotoGP riders. In 2007 a set of five paintings charting Valentino Rossi’s career raised £6,000 and a signed helmet belonging to world champion, Casey Stoner, sold for £2,000. This year British star, James Toseland, will make his first appearance at a Day of Champions auction as a MotoGP rider.

We will keep you up to date with all the latest news and information in the run up to Day of Champions, and you can also visit the Day of Champions website by clicking here.

Riders would like to thank everyone at Dorna and IRTA for making Day of Champions possible. We would also like to thank all the teams, riders, and everyone else in the paddock for giving up so much of their valuable time to help raise money for our work.