Touratech victorious at Dawn to Dusk

We're all just recovering from our big off-road event of the year 'Dawn to Dusk', you can read the full race report, see some pics and read the results here at www.dawntodusk.co.uk

After a full week of track preparation, from Friday night the hordes of keen racers and supporters started rolling up and setting out their camping and pit areas. All the Touratech staff, along with family and friends pitched in with signing-on and marshalling duties, rewarded by the gracious thanks of the participating teams. A veritable army of travelling marshals, off-road veterans all sallied forth to keep the tracks open and the riders safe through the night, then onwards through the following day.

A special mention here to Team Touratech (of course) who finished first and third overall in the 12 hour race - making the trip from Germany very worthwhile indeed!

By and large the weather was very kind and everyone at least went home dry (on the outside at least - thanks to the bar staff!). Bank holiday Monday found the crew still hard at it, removing all traces of the event from the mountainside - leaving the venue probably cleaner than when we arrived!

A thoroughly good time was had by all, it was an exhausting but thoroughly rewarding experience for the marshalling teams too. Congratulations and thanks to all who took part and helped out.

Touratech on the road

Brighton Burn-up 12/09/10

We'll be joining the Rockers (and possibly some Mods) on Brighton Seafront for this years Brighton Burn-up, organised by the Ace Cafe on Sunday September 12th. The convoy of bikes will be leaving the Ace Cafe at 10.30 a.m., looping round the M25 then South down the M23. Aside from the incoming crew from the Ace, many tens of thousands of riders are expected to converge on the seaside town, to be greeted by bands, displays, stalls and stunt shows to entertain the masses.

With over 100,000 expected, it should be quite a day-out! We'll have some of our bikes on show along with a pallet or three of catalogues to give away. Look for us next to our old friends from south coast BMW specialists Chandlers. We hope to see you there!

For more details see the event calendar at http://www.ace-cafe-london.com

Motorcycle Live, Birmingham NEC - from 27/11/10 to 05/12/10

As part of our busy show schedule, we've also confirmed our presence at this years revamped and revised event. Renamed 'Carole Nash Motorcycle Live', all the major manufacturers have confirmed and this year looks on course to be a major improvement on previous shows.

Were on stand B120 (right next to our old friends BMW, KTM and the world of BMW off road school).

Along with 28 motorcycle manufacturers Carole Nash Motorcycle Live will also offer a whole host of interactive features, whether you want to watch from afar, have a go, or see the kids take their 'First Honda Licence', you'll be sure to be encapsulated in the very best the motorcycling world can offer.

Catch up with the guys in the Escape Zone to inspire you to see the world on two wheels! Visit the Chrome Zone where you'll see what some creativity and know how can build dream bikes!

Take in the action from Ramp'd Up - the Events very own Freestyle Motocross Arena, or if you're new to biking be sure to visit 'Get On' in Hall 4 where you can get a free taster ride

If you've ridden for years, just starting out, looking to get the kids involved or looking to watch amazing Motocross action, Carole Nash Motorcycle Live will be the place to come.

For more information on motorcycle live click here... http://www.motorcyclelive.co.uk/

10 years on 2 wheels - a must have travel book

With more than 200 glossy photos and nine maps, the English language version of this ever popular coffee table filler has been updated to include the latest journey through Siberia, Mongolia, China and Sakhalin Island. It's a true must-have for anyone interested in adventure travel.

It may well be a cliché to talk about the University of Life, but this is just how Helge Pedersen has matured and developed his personal philosophy over the 10 years it has taken him to ride his motorcycle 250,000 miles through 77 countries. In 1981, Pedersen bought a BMW R80 G/S motorcycle. In order to prepare it for a lengthy journey, he added a 40-litre fuel tank and other bits and pieces.

Crossing the worlds largest desert via motorcycle was Helge?s first big challenge on his African odyssey. As a departing gift, some friends had given him their version of a map of the Sahara - a sheet of sandpaper marked with the letter 'N' for North. Five months later Helge was on the road again. After climbing to the top of Kilimanjaro, Africas highest mountain, he journeyed on to Southern Sudan where civil war forced him to change plans and ride through Somalia.

Read more about this legendary book and find out how to order your copy (along with our September sepcial offer) here......

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Deals on two wheels...

For September only, Sat Nav specialists Garmin are reducing the cost of their best selling Zumo 220 to just £369.99 *(rrp £399.99). Despite some stock shortages due to demand outstripping supply for much of the year - we have secured a limited number of these units at this special promotional rate and we will be able to supply from stock. Don't leave it too long though, we're not sure how long it'll take us to get the next batch on the shelves! Find out more here on our website