JBA Trailers – hire a trailer…..

JBA Trailers are located in Seaham, Co Durham (see location map for details). They are a small family business and currently have four types of trailer for hire: up to 3 bike motorcycle trailer, box trailer and 2 types of boat trailers. They run this business part time from their home address.

Whether you want to transport a boat, motorbike, move items between houses, go camping with your tent(s), motorcycles and all the other bits for a family holiday or you've just bought something off ebay and are wondering how to bring it home - one of our trailers will surely meet your needs.
All trailers are maintained in excellent condition with lights and tyres checked and the trailer cleaned before every hire.  The motorcycle trailer is supplied with tie down straps at no additional charge.
When you call to either enquire or make a booking, they will provide advice to help ensure a trailer will meet your needs, then will take you through the booking process to reserve the trailer for the dates you require.

The firm is operated by Benson Adams & Sarah Linley who have both attended a BikeWise Training day and will offer 20% discount to anyone who has also attended a BikeWise Training day.

For more info visit their website at : http://www.jbatrailers.co.uk/home.html or contact them on M : 07767 454 420 or Email: benson@jbatrailers.co.uk

Help support a charity cycle ride in memory of PC 1444 Chris Barber

 

The club's 'root's' were laid down in April 2009 to record the 'antic's' of the hardy souls.... who initially rode the Coast to Coast cycle ride on the 11-13th September 2009.
The ride was in aid of St Teresa's Hospice, Woodland Road, Darlington, where Mr 'Absolutely Average' - PC 1444 Chris Barber (firearms) was cared for, by his wife Ann, family members & staff of the hospice before he sadly died, of cancer, after a short illness on the 5th April 2009.  The ride was a great success and raised £10,254.47.

Chris was Durham Police’s Firearms expert and many of you might have been to a visit to the armoury at Police HQ or seen the Firearms demonstrations Chris put on at BikeWise every year.
As a result of this and the friendship that came from within the group it was decided to continue cycling and so ‘The Absolutely Average Cycling Club’ came into being.

(For those of you who knew Chris, you will be aware that this was one of his favourite sayings)

This year on the 3rd-5th of September the group are to cycle from Edinburgh to Newcastle on the Coasts & Castles Cycle Route, approx 200mls on a pedal cycle !!

Because we are all ‘absolutely average’ cyclists we decided to rename the route the Coast, CAKES & Castles 2010 route. (as hopefully we’ll be stopping for some Cake to ‘ease’ the saddle sores !!)

Once again the aim is to raise some funds for St Teresa’s Hospice in Darlington. Sadly it’s usually only when we are effected by someone being admitted to a hospice that we see the fantastic work that is being done to help families through traumatic times.

St Teresa’s certainly helped Chris & his family when he most needed it.

Please, if you can, visit our Just Giving page and make a donation to the Hospice, you can donate as little as £1 and it will help make our journey worthwhile and also to remember a first class colleague who was sadly taken away from us with cancer.

Please click on this link to read more and donate :  

To keep up to date with how the ride is progressing visit : Coast, CAKES and Castles 2010

Please come along on your bikes (Motorbikes or pedal bikes) and cheer us on our way… Next Sunday (5th) September we will be on the last leg from Seahouses to Newcastle where we’ll finish on the Millenium Bridge)

Thanks

Bob Brown

This is Funny...

Sorry.... This has nothing at all to do with BikeWise but it is funny !!
The more you watch it the more you'll laugh....

What is happening in the BikeWise 'world' over the next couple of weeks

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Beware of new surface dressing !! (Weardale)

If you are going to be out and about in Weardale (A689rd) on your bike – be aware that there is a lot of re-surfacing going on ‘up the dale’

Last week two local motorcyclists were involved in a crash with a car between Frosterley and Wolsingham, when it appears that the car has gone out of control on the loose chippings and collided with the motorcyclists who were travelling in the opposite direction. Extensive resurfacing has now been done between the A68 Harperley roundabout and A689 Wolsingham – Please Take Care…..

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BikeWise Mini Bike Club is being held on Sunday 29th August at Carrville Park & Ride, Durham.

1000hrs for a 1030hrs start.

Congratulations to James and Kai who last week travelled to Scotland (with their families) to compete in the Scottish mini moto championship and once again came away with podium finishes & trophies …..   Well Done……

Visit the website for more details of the venue / club : www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk

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North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club
Friday 10th September 2010

Various Riders from BSB Paddock - Interviewer Larry Carter
Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton
Doors 7.00pm Show 7.30pm
£6.00 non members £4.00 Members

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  British Superbikes will once again be coming to local circuit Croft on Sunday 12th September.

Great opportunity to see locally sponsored and BikeWise favourites – HM Plant Honda Racing with riders Josh Brookes and Kyo battling for the title.

Remember to give a ‘wave’ to the bike section officers from Durham who will be busy getting the traffic smoothly in & out of the event.

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 The Great North Air Ambulance Mystery Ride Out will be held once again from Police HQ at Aykley Heads, Durham on Sunday 26th September, at 1000hrs.

Registration will start from approx 0900hrs and it costs £5 per person.

The event is based on a treasure hunt within Durham and starts and finishes at HQ.

Further details can be obtained from the GNAA on 01325 – 487263 or by visiting their website at www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk

To download the event poster, click on the image to the left.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo’s from last years event can be viewed by clicking on this image : 

 

 

 

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  Iron Butt ‘veteran’ Dave Badcock from Northumberland covers more miles in a year than most of us would consider ‘sensible’ in a lifetime……

Dave’s most recent ride was to travel to America – and then go North to Alaska where he hired a Harley and then he did what he does best – ride it…….    around Alaska….

Read about Dave’s ‘adventure’s (past & present) at his website : http://www.davidbadcock.co.uk/index.html

 

 

 

 

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Congratulations to the ‘Osborne’s……..

NO…. not Ossie and Sharon, but our very own Ashley & Peter, who have both completed BikeWise Training days and subsequently passed their IAM Tests with Durham Advanced Motorcyclists.

They ‘tied the knot’ recently – thought they might have signed the register on a motorcycle but I suppose Peter had to make some concessions !!

All the Best for the future from the BikeWise ‘Team’

 

 

 

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Durham Advanced Motorcyclists

28th September at Bowburn Hall Hotel

Meet at 1900hrs for a 1930hrs start.
Winter months - Guest speakers
Summer months - ride outs.....
Contact the secretary : Bill McCready on 01325 311 426 for further details

Visit their website for further details : http://www.durhamadvancedmotorcyclists.org.uk/

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Adelaide Insurance - register on their site and you could win a prize in their monthly draw (like Mick Alder did...), you might also get a pleasant surprise when it comes to renewing your insurance, quite a few who have completed a BikeWise Training day are reporting that they have now insured with Adelaide……

You will be able to select BikeWise Training from the drop down boxes and will get a discount as a result of attending your BikeWise Training day.. They are a specialist Motorcycle Insurer,provide IAM’s Surety Insurance and support motorcycle Road Racing events in Ireland - www.adelaideinsurance.com

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Hein Gericke at Darlington are open everyday, have a shop full of clothing and accessories and you will get 10% off any non sale items in the store if you have attended a BikeWise Training day and produce your card (or ACU license for Mini Bike Club members.)
The team of Alison, Sue, Tim & Craig will look forward to seeing you.
www.hein-gericke.co.uk

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*** If you have any ‘news items’ you would like to share with other BikeWise readers, then please forward via email to : durham.bikewise@gmail.com ***

Photo’s online from BikeWise Mini Bike Club meeting – 15th August 2010

Photo’s are now online from the latest meeting of the    held on Sunday 15th August 2010 at Carrville Park & Ride at Durham.

For more information about the club and to view the pictures visit : www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk

Next Meeting of the BikeWise Mini Bike Club

 

The next meeting of the club is on :

Sunday 15th August 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)

 

Please check the website for more info : www.bikewise-minibikeclub.co.uk

BikeWise 2010 – photo’s now online….

Click on any of the images below, to view the photo’s in their album

Air Support	AirRaid FMX	Dave Coates
Dog Section	HM Plant Honda Racing	BikeWise Mini Bike Club
Motorschool	Koncept	The Event

BikeWise 2010 - Are we getting it right ??

Thanks for visiting BikeWise 2010 - we hope you enjoyed your day.

PLEASE take the time to tell us, by leaving a comment in the guestbook by :

clicking HERE

BikeWise 2010 – Tomorrow….. Sunday 25th July

   BikeWise 2010 is tomorrow

 Yes, Sunday 25th July……

  Police HQ, Aykley Heads,Durham

  at 1000hrs.

  Click on the picture for more details

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.

View Hein Gericke Darlington in a larger map

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