HM Plant line-up confirmed

HM Plant Honda Racing have confirmed their line up for this weekends BikeWise 2010 Show……

Steve Plater, John McGuinness, Team Manager Harvey Beltran, Josh Brookes & Glenn Richards

will be at the show with the HM Plant Honda Racing Truck and the riders bikes.

The riders will be available throughout the day for you to meet and get autographs / photographs.

For further details of the team visit : HM Plant Honda Racing

Honda Racing is sponsored by local Hebburn based firm HM Plant Ltd

What's on at BikeWise 2010

BikeWise celebrates it's 16th year of running in 2010.
It will soon be with us on Sunday 25th July....
Put the date in your diary..
Email your friends with this link (http://bikewise2010.blogspot.com/) and click on the picture to find out all about BikeWise 2010
Look forward to seeing you at the regions biggest and longest running bike event

Ridewell 2010

Cleveland Police's 10th  'Ridewell' event takes place on Sunday 11th July - Due to ongoing development at Preston Hall, the Ridewell team are proud to announce that this years event will be held at the prestigious Wynyard Hall.
This year will see a stunning motorcycle display from the IMPS. For those not familiar with the team they consist of riders in ages from as low as 5years old! performing amazing stunts. The Imps have performed all over the UK and this summer will be performing at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Highland Tattoo at Inverness and at St Truiden Belgium together with a number of other events.
Also this year we are pleased to announce that not one but two of the Countrys most popular and successful Race Teams will be returning to Ridewell for the second year, albeit one in different livery. Rob McElnea is bringing his new look Rob Mac Racing team here for the day so come along and meet the team and take a close look at some of the Race Bikes which will be competing in this years British Superbike Championship in the hands of Dan Linfoot and Ian Lowry.
Also here on the day will be the new look Swan Racing Hondas, previously Hydrex Honda. The bikes you will see will be campaigned this year in the British Superbike Championship by Stuart Easton and James Ellison. Come along and have a look at the bikes and speak to some of the riders.
More Information can be obtained from Steve Darby or Kevin Keay located at Cleveland Police Motorcycle Section on 01642 301574 or email: ridewell@cleveland.pnn.police.uk

Stormin The Castle

Our local Bikeshow is back to it's traditional home of Witton Castle for it's 20th running on the 3rd, 4th & 5th September.
As well as top bands performing throughout the weekend there is, on the Saturday afternoon the Custom Bike Show. As the name implies this is a bike show for custom & classic bikes (and trikes). 
This includes any motorcycle which has been extensively modified, preferably by the owner. It must involve more than the fitting of one or two small custom parts.
A machine which has been carefully rebuilt to standard specifications does not fall into the Custom category. Neither do bikes which can be bought from specialist ‘Branded’ companies on a ‘made to order’ basis.
The Classic Section includes anything which was manufactured over 25 years ago.

“Bikes of Notable Interest” An area, just outside the main show, will be provided where bikes which do not fit the show categories, and are ineligible to be judged in the show, can be displayed.
Entry
To enter the bike in the show, bring it along to the Show Control between 9.00am and 4.00pm on the Saturday of the event.
 ALL BIKES MUST HAVE:- A CURRENT ROAD TAX DISC AND BE RIDDEN ONTO THE SITE.
For full details of the event visit the website at : http://storminthecastle.co.uk/news/custom-bike-show/


To download the poster image above visit : http://storminthecastle.co.uk/images/flyer.pdf

The evolution of a Swan Honda (Polini) - BikeWise Mini Bike Club

BikeWise Mini Bike Club member Paul Henshaw and his dad Mick have been busy turning a red coloured Polini 910 into a Swan Honda replica. This is how they did it :"Before painting starts, the original Polini bodywork needs to be prepared by removing all stickers and rubbing down the original paintwork. Parts are then primed using a good quality primer. A poor start will only result in a poor finish. After the primer has cured, the parts are then given a white base coat (picture 1). "Before painting starts, the original Polini bodywork needs to be prepared by removing all stickers and rubbing down the original paintwork. Parts are then primed using a good quality primer. A poor start will only result in a poor finish. After the primer has cured, the parts are then given a white base coat (picture 1). The main base colour of this particular paint scheme is yellow, so after the white base coat has dried, it is rubbed down and given three coats of yellow. Then we begin with the graphics (picture 2) starting at the top or bottom, leaving the middle to last (pictures 3 and 4).When the parts are dry enough to handle, we then mask off the middle colour (pictures 5 and 6).After allowing the graphics to dry, any lettering and pinstriping are then airbrushed on. The parts are then checked making sure everything lines up and is correct before lacquering (picture 7).All of the paintwork is protected with a good 3 to 4 coats of good quality 2K lacquer (pictures 8-11).2K lacquer only needs 24 hours to dry before handling, so the bike can be reassembled the next day. All paints used on this bike are from House of Kolor, which all carry health warnings.Pictures 12 and 13 show bike before and after."

Visit Hein Gericke, Darlington's 7th birthday party this Saturday (3rd July)

Saturday 3rd July sees the 7th birthday of Hein Gericke Darlington and to mark the occasion the team have some special events in the planning.

To mark the occasion and ensure it is an event to remember they have arranged for the 'xtreme wheelie machine' to be on site all day. This is a specially designed platform with a real motorcycle, normally a Kawasaki ZX6R strapped to it on which you can have a go at the black art of pulling a huge stonker of a wheelie, in total safety with no threat of flipping it! You will need a full bike licence and be over 18 to ride. Free to ride with all purchases over £10. (But we need photo's of you on it for our Gallery !!)

The day promises to be excellent fun so why not call in grab a coffee and doughnut.

Mick & Bob from BikeWise Training and Ali from the bike section will be there all day to answer any questions you have for them (or to book your BikeWise Training course)

Visit at 171/179 Northgate, Darlington DL1 1UB or call for more details on 01325 464 664.

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If you're a Facebook user :
Join the new Hein Gericke, Darlington group at : http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=120176634682468
AND
Confirm your attendance at the 7th birthday party day at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=124328144252294&ref=mf

Dale takes to the roads.... (courtesy of ACE Motorcycle Training)

Dale Clement, one of the original members of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club took to the roads today, on his sixteenth birthday....  Dale went to ACE Motorcycling Training in Finchale Road, Durham where director Jim Rimmer presented him with a trophy / ACE scholarship  in recognition of his attendance/commitment to the club. Dale spent the full day at ACE doing his CBT which validates his driving licence and then allows him to ride his new bike on the road. Dale is the first member of the club to take the step of going onto the road on two wheels
Seen in the photo are L to R : John Bowman, Bob Brown, Don Waller, Dale Clement, Mick Alder, Dave Clement & Jim Rimmer.
BikeWise Mini Bike Club is run under ACU guidelines and further details of thecan be found at their website at : www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk
Thanks to John Attle for coming along to take the photographs.

Click on the image below to read report from the Northern Echo

Click on the image below to read report from the Sunderland Echo 

Download a BikeWise 2010 Poster

BikeWise 2010 will soon be with us....Yes, Sunday 25th July
Click on the link below to print off a poster, send it to your friends and leave it where you'll see it, to remind you of one of the best biking days in this region - Not To Be Missed......
The BikeWise 2010 Blog willo soon be linked from the BikeWise Website - www.durham.police.uk/bikewise and from there you'll be able to find out all the latest news about the show
Click on this link to download a BikeWise 2010 show poster poster

Another 'Border raid' by the BikeWise Mini Bike Club

Well the boys have done it again !! - James Alderson (yellow leathers) & Kai Emmerson (black leathers) travelled to Knockhill with their respective families to compete in the Scottish Mini Moto championships.
The picture shows it all,  with the 'boys' on the podium - James took pole position and three wins and Kai - three second places - trophies and medals back home to England !! All we needed was a BikeWise 'Flag' hanging above the winners rostrum :-)
Not to be outdone.... the 'girls' also were racing this weekend with Katie Williamsom down at Cadwell Park competing in the Auto 66 championship. (results not yet known)

Kai (left) and James (centre) on the podium at Knockhill

Katie Williamson at Cadwell Park

BikeWise Mini Bike Club - video's from Carrville

Latest video's from the Carrville meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club on Sunday 6th June.
To view more video's and photo's visit www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk

BikeWise Mini Bike Club - Photo's online & Thank You

Many Thanks to all who attended the meeting on Sunday 6th June...

The weather 'allowed' us to run for best part of the day with only a couple of stops for showers.
Photo's are  now online - on the website - Photo Gallery/Meetings 2010.......
Many Thanks to all, who helped set up (and take down) the track, signing on / marshal, at the event... we couldn't do it without your help & support and also to John Attle for taking photo's on the day...

Remember we now have a 'For Sale' section on the website for members bikes to be put up for sale... all we need is a couple of decent photo's of your bike and a few details including price and your contact details and then we'll have it on the site.   www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk

Mini Bike Club Carrville June 6th

Charity Motorbike Ride in aid of Help for Heroes in Cumbria

On Sunday 6th June 2010 - the 66th Anniversary of D-Day -  meeting at Braithwaite Fold car park, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3HB from 9am for a 10.30 am departure. 

Riding up the West Coast of Cumbria to Cockermouth for lunch and refuelling, showing our support for the flood victims of last November. Returning to Bowness via 3 optional routes. Minimum donation of £5.00 per rider and £3.00 per pillion. There will be full marshalling throughout this event.
Coronation Street stars will be participating in this event, along with other celebrities. 

Lots going on during the day including bouncy castles, street collections, brass bands, etc.
PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO AND PRE-REGISTRATION. www.cumbriacharitybikeride.co.uk

List of Exhibitors at BikeWise 2010 - Sunday 25th July 2010

Here is a list of exhibitors who will be at BikeWise 2010.

The show will be held at Police HQ, Aykley Heads, Durham at 1000hrs on Sunday 25th July 2010.

Watch this news for more details

A.A
http://www.theaa.com/

A – Z Stickers
0191 2331954

Ace Motorcycle Training
http://www.ace-motorcycle-training.co.uk/

Altered Images “T” Shirts
01429 265413

Auto Shield Protection
http://www.autoshield-protection.co.uk/Contact-us.htm 

AM Leathers
http://www.amleathers.co.uk 

BikeBitz UK
http://www.bikebitzuk.co.uk

Bikers Glove Box
01325 366083 

BMW UK
http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/homepage/

Carnival Capers
07734 9856476 

Carole Nash Insurance
http://www.carolenash.com/ 

Clinton Enterprises
http://www.clintonenterprises.com 

Ducati UK
http://www.ducati.com/od/ducatiuk
(2010 Roadshow offering test rides on full range of 2010 Ducati’s)

Driving Standards Agency
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/bikes. asp 

Easy Wheelie
http://www.easywheelie.co.uk 

Extreme Performance Solutions
http://www.x-p-s.co.uk

Hein Gericke
http://www.hein-gericke.com/hg-shop/under_construction/menu.php

Hipkin & Co Solicitors 
http://www.hipkin.co.uk/

HM Plant B.B.S Team
http://www.honda-racing.co.uk/?menu
(Bringing Selected Riders from 2010 Team)

Holdforth Motorcycles
01388 606050

Kawasaki Newcastle
http://kawasaki-newcastle.co.uk/

Kaapstad M’cycle Adventures
http://www.kaapstadmat.com/gallery.html

Keith Turner Funfair
http://www.keithturnerandsons.com/

Miller Motorcycle Training
http://www.mmtdarlington.com

M.S.G bike accessories
http://www.msgbikegear.co.uk 

Newcastle Harley Davidson
http://www.newcastleharley-davidson.com

Proto Uk Ltd
0191 2720777 

Rainbow Rides
http://www.rainbow-rides.me.uk/home.html 

Scott Leathers
http://www.scottleathers.co.uk/

Shift It! 
http://www.shift-it.freeserve.co.uk 

Simmi Performance 
http://www.simmiperformance.co.uk 

North East Motorcycles
http://www.n-east-motorcycles.co.uk/Sales.htm 
(Suzuki & Rieju) 
Bringing 3 x B.S.B Champion John Reynolds 

Territorial Army
http://www.ta.mod.uk/

Topaz Airbrush Studio 
http://www.topazairbrushstudio.com/

Puncturesafe
http://www.puncturesafe.co.uk/flashintro.html 

Vertical Motorbikes
http://www.verticalmotorbikes.co.uk 

Yamaha UK
http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/products/motorcycles/

The Magnificent 7 ride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

On the 7th of July 2010,  seven local  riders, on seven motorbikes will embark on a gruelling challenge to ride 3000 miles in seven days visiting 14 European countries in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Magnificent 7 will depart from the Angel of the North, Newcastle upon Tyne on the 

7th minute of the
7th hour of the
7th day of the
7th month to visit
7 European capital cities in less than
7 days, travelling through France - Switzerland - Italy - Liechtenstein - Slovenia - Hungary -Slovakia - Austria - Czech Rep - Germany - Netherlands - Luxembourg -Belgium - England

After riding through 14 countries they will be heading back, to finish at the Angel of the North at around 7pm on Tuesday 13th July.

To read more on their exploits visit :  www.macmillanmagnificent7.co.uk

One of the Magnificent 7 rides the BikeWise Easter Egg Run in 'preparation' for the ride !!

James is a 'border' raider in his first race's

BikeWise Mini Bike Club's, nine year old,  James Alderson travelled North with his parents Michelle and Stephen recently,  to compete in the Scottish Mini Bike Championship's, at Kircaldy.
This was Jame's first race meeting and he qualified on pole position and was third overall in his class after the day's racing.
BikeWise is rightly proud of Jame's achievement and look forward to seeing his results over the season.
For further details of the Scottish events visit : http://www.polini.co.uk/news/events.htm
Details of BikeWise Mini Bike Club can be found at www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk

BBC NI Coverage of the NW200

The BBC brings you the NW200 on TV, Online, Radio and Red Button
Up to 30 cameras will capture the action on the circuit including onboard cameras, heli-camera and kerb cams.

First up is the preview programme on BBC One Northern Ireland on Friday night May 14 from 10.35pm, live from the paddock with special guests.
Live Red button coverage starts at 3pm on race day, Saturday May 15.
Two, one-hour specials on BBC One Northern Ireland on Sunday, May 16 at 10.15pm and Monday, May 17 at 10.35pm, will be presented by Stephen Watson with commentary by Keith Huewen, Steve Parrish and NW200 legend Phillip McCallen .
Online

We will be streaming every race live from 11am on Saturday 15th May, plus the two practice sessions : Tuesday, May 11 ( 7pm - 9pm ) and Thursday, May 13 ( 10am - 2pm).
The coverage reached over 200,000 people in 87 countries last year.
To add to the race and practice session web streams, we plan to add a second dedicated Pit Cam stream, which will focus on pit lane and the grid area, to let you see more of the activity around the mechanics and riders as they prepare to race around the circuit.
Click on the link below to visit the website :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/nw200/index.shtml
Whilst HM Plant's Steve Plater suffered a broken arm in practice - John McGuinness will be flying the flag for our local companies Honda Racing team.
For all the latest - Results etc visit : http://www.northwest200.org/

A689rd - Killhope Lead Mine - BE AWARE !!

Be Aware when travelling on the A689rd at the entrance to Killhope Lead mine. Directley opposite the entrance to the Lead Mine there is a tree felling operation. HGV's are turning in and out of this entrance and there is mud on the road. Please look at the photo's / map of the location and adjust your speed accordingly. Just west of this location there are some roadworks where a dry stone wall is being rebuilt (location of Durham's Wait a Second campaign). Temporary traffic lights are in operation.
Pictures/Video below are taken on the road looking west (when travelling towards Alston/Hartside)

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Next Meeting's of the Mini Bike Club

The next meetings of the club are as follows :

Monday 10th May at Warden Law
Meeting at North East Karting at Warden Law. Open to all Mini Moto's.
Please Note : This event is ran by North East Karting and is NOT run under ACU rules/regulations and is not ran by Bikewise Mini Bike Club.
1700hrs - 2100hrs

Sunday 16th May at Carrville Park and Ride

Signing on at 10000hrs for a 1030hrs safety brief / start

Please check your emails / website on the day if there is any doubt about the weather (Rain/wet surface)

BikeWise Mini Bike Club - Meeting CANCELLED due to RAIN

Sorry but we're having to cancel today as the weather has done what we didn't want it to do - rain.........

It's had a good shower over here at Durham and the ground is wet...

Please check your emails and look at the website for the next date - as soon as we can check with County Hall re the availability of the car park at Carrville we'll post a new date.

Regardless - Warden Law is on, on the night of Monday 10th May...

Next Meeting of the BIkeWise Mini Bike Club is on Sunday 2nd May 2010

The next meeting of the BIkeWise Mini Bike Club is on Sunday 2nd May at Carrville Park & Ride, Durham.
Signing on at 1000hrs for a 1030 hrs start.
Photo's and video's from the last meeting are now online at www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk