After yesterday’s rumours about the 2018 Welsh Road Race being called off (https://tbni.blog/2018/02/02/2018-welsh-road-race-called-off/) things have finally been confirmed by the organsiation this morning :
Motorcycle News are reporting that the Welsh Road Race may be cancelled :
I have asked for comment from the Welsh Road Race on Twitter :
@welshroadrace any truth in the rumours this is going to be cancelled?
— ❄️?☃️TomBoyNI™⛄️?❄️ (@TomBoyNI) February 2, 2018
@welshroadrace can you confirm any of this? https://t.co/eesxobPFp1
— ❄️?☃️TomBoyNI™⛄️?❄️ (@TomBoyNI) February 2, 2018
To be updated when more news comes in…
A little Christmas present from Lyndon Poskitt and Adventurespec in the form of a movie covering his 2017 Dakar Malle Moto experience.
Turn on the HD – get a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.
With the 2018 Dakar just round the corner Lyndon Poskitt has promised more coverage for this year’s race so make sure to click the subscribe buttons.
Motorcycle Live is probably the UK’s biggest Motorcycle Show and follows closely on the heels of the big European shows – as such it is normally the first opportunity that we in the UK get to look at all the goodies the manufacturers are planning on bring out in 2018.
That makes it a pretty exciting show for UK bike fans.
Coming from Northern Ireland though it is quite a trek to get to, and it means a really early start to get the most out of the day.
I have been going over for a good few years and I had pretty much perfected the routine of getting up early getting to Belfast for a 7.30 am flight – getting into Birmingham, getting fed and getting into the event for the doors opening at 10.00 am. The flights would have cost about £70 for the return fare – Motorcycle Live and a Programme is about £30 so all in it was about £100 for the day.
This year though I went a little different. I was able to pick up flights for £19.98 for the return with Ryanair – then the £30 for the show and programme meaning the full day was costing a mere £50 ish. The only trade off was the start time and travelling.
The flight was at 6.55 am so I had to get up at 3.00 am and head to Dublin Airport. That got me in at about 7.40 am. So 2 hours 20 minutes before the show starts. Then it was time for my best kept secret. Off the plane and up the stairs in the Airport for a Frankie and Benny’s breakfast. Every year everyone hurries off the plane and rushes to the adjoining NEC – I however go upstairs, sit down and enjoy a tasty breakfast of bacon and scrambled eggs (the eggs by the way are outstanding). That was my plan this year as well although it now seems that this well kept secret has been rumbled – half the damn plane went! However the most important thing remains – the eggs were outstanding!
With breakfast eaten and thoroughly enjoyed it was still only 08.30 am. An hour and a half until the doors open, so bring a book, magazine, iPad or whatever to pass the time, or if like me you like a little flutter you could always check out the casino at the Genting Arena, about 5 minutes of a walk will take you to it from the NEC – so hop on the fun little monorail and zip over to the NEC and pass the time.
Before we even consider going any further here is the most important tip for the day :
I forgot mine!
TBNI.blog and I would like to offer my condolences to the family , friends and team of Daniel Hegarty who sadly paid the ultimate price yesterday at the Macau GP. Another great rider gone too soon.
The Macau GP Race Fesitval is now underway.
You can find the full schedule of the event here : http://www.macau.grandprix.gov.mo/gp/64/schedule/index.php?content=171&lang=en
If you are in the UK the important timings are as follows :
Check out the Official Stream Here : https://livestream.com/MacauGP-Global/MacauGP2017
Wednesday 15th November 2017 : 23.30 Practice
Thursday 16th November 2017 : 07.40 Qualifying Session 1
Thursday 16th November 2017 : 23.30 Qualifying Session 2
Saturday 18th November 2017 : 03.30 Warm up
Saturday 18th November 2017 : 07.40 RACE
Follow the Official Twitter Feed Here : https://twitter.com/macaugpbikes
The 2018 IRRC schedule has been released.
The exciting six race series runs from May – September and consists of the following events :
5th – 6th May : Hengelo, Netherlands
16th – 17th : Terlicko, Czech Republic
6th – 8th July : Imatranajo, Finland
27th – 29th July : Chimay, Belgium
18th – 19th August : Horice, Czech Republic
22nd – 23rd September : Frohburg, Germany
All dates and events have been added to our iCal Road Racing Calendar so make sure to subscribe to stay up to date will all events :
The rumour mill is in full swing that 2018 will see the return of the Enniskillen 100. No dates are available as yet but rest assured that when more news becomes available we will let you all know.
The official club website can be found at : http://enniskillen100revival.com
After too much news last year focusing on clubs that couldn’t survive or were really struggling to it is great to have the potential to be adding another event to the road Racing Calendar!
THE FUTURE OF THE ENNISKILLEN 100
The Enniskillen 100 Road Race was last run on 20 August 1952. Any Funds raised by Enniskillen and District Motorcycle Club Ltd. will contribute to the potential Revival of the Enniskillen 100. Steps are being taken to assess the feasability of this project – watch this space for updates. **We are currently seeking a suitable Circuit** suggestions welcome.
Make sure to follow our Road Racing iCal Calendar to keep up to date with all events and never miss another thing again. Oh and it’s free!
https://tbni.blog/2017/04/05/road-racing-calendar-now-available/
The Iron Butt Association (IBA) is a US-based organization dedicated to endurance motorcycle riding with a claim of over 60,000 members worldwide who tout themselves as the “World’s Toughest Riders.” One of its more popular slogans is “The World Is Our Playground.”
The IBA does have membership in a traditional sense. There are monthly newsletters sent to subscribed members. There are no mandatory yearly dues, although members can voluntarily pay an annual fee to become a premiere member. Premiere members receive occasional news and information from the IBA staff, early notice of some events, additional chances to enter some events, discounted entry fees for some events, and access to special areas of the web-based discussion board.
The IBA is a loose-knit organization with only one way to earn membership: ride one of the several rides the IBA certifies.
All that sounds pretty accurate. You can check out the official IBA Websites here :
Iron Butt Association Web Page : http://www.ironbutt.com
Iron Butt Association UK Web Page : https://www.ironbutt.co.uk/w3/index.php
Iron Butt Association Ireland Web Page : http://www.ibaireland.org
It was this bit that got me : ‘with only one way to earn membership : ride one of the several rides the IBA Certifies.’