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- Newsletter 214: 16.07.10
MotoGP This weekend's MotoGP action takes place in Germany, with the ENI Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland, at Sachsenring, when Reigning World Champion, Valentino Rossi, will make an unexpectedly early return to the 2010 Championship competition, being almost fully recovered from the fracture to his right tibia, sustained at Mugello in June. Subject, that is, to last-minute medical approval.
Although not expecting to be fully competitive again until Misano, on September 5th, the #46 Fiat Yamaha star hopes to take part in the German and following USA events, to rebuild his fitness, having "tested" successfully at Misano and Brno in the last few days, seeking to be back in the running by the Czech Republic Grand Prix on August 15th.........more
Sutton Motorcycles expands, in Bromsgrove One of our oldest customers, a leading West Midlands Honda dealer, Sutton Motorcycles of Tamworth, has opened a second solus Honda outlet, in Marlbrook, near Bromsgrove.
Our warm congratulations to Richard Worley, and the team at Sutton Motorcycles ! Read
Get free tyres and vouchers, with Michelin Power Pure ! In an exclusive promotion, from Michelin and Bike Tyrestore, until the end of August, we bring you the certainty of collecting High Street Vouchers, with purchases of Michelin POWER PURE (with Light Tyre Technology), and the chance to win a free set of this revolutionary new product, every week during the campaign period !
From today, 16th July 2010, until 31st August, this year, we'll supply a High Street Voucher, worth £3.00, with every POWER PURE tyre purchased from Bike Tyrestore. There is no limit to the number of Vouchers which can be earned, during the promotion period. AND, every Friday, customers who have purchased POWER PURE that week, will be entered into a prize draw, with the winner receiving, completely free of charge, a SET of POWER PURE, for their own bike - subject to suitability, and availability, of the proposed fitment...... more
Rea and Biaggi share wins at Brno There was a carnival atmosphere last weekend, at Brno, for Round 9 of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship, when Jonathan Rea and Max Biaggi shared wins on a superheated circuit.
64,000 fans watched the two WSBK races, in hot and steamy conditions, as Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia) moved an impressive 68 points clear of his nearest challenger, sharing the day's top billing with Race 1 winner, Hannspree Ten Kate Honda's Rea.
Leon Haslam, Suzuki Alstare, left Brno with 284 Championship points, behind class-leading Biaggi on 352. Third, is Rea at 203; Carlos Checa, Althea Ducati, currently being in fourth position with 189 points.....more
Abba Reunion at Mallory Park Saturday, August 7th, is the date for the 2010 Abba Reunion Charity Concert and 70's disco, to be held at Mallory Park, in Leicestershire.
Tickets are already selling fast, and can be ordered from the circuit, on 01455 842931 or online at www.mallorypark.co.uk.
Have fun with Metzeler ! Riders who are good at "motorbike noises" (!) have the chance to employ their talents in a fun initiative by Metzeler, as part of the manufacturer's policy to engage with motorcyclists and "Interact" with the biking community. Anyone, except employees of Pirelli/Mezteler, can take part.
There is the opportunity to win a fabulous Honda VFR1200F, during a two-month long contest, or possibly one of several sets of the new sport-touring Roadtec Z8 Interact, and the challenge is simple : record a video in front of the webcam at www.WheelsAreTheChampions.com as though in the rider's seat, when competitors "give voice to their style"...... more
Things to do at www.worldofbiketyres.com It's the portal to "YOUR Online Warehouse" at Bike Tyrestore of course, where you can register, and then trade with us 24/7, but there's a lot more to our website than that.
The latest news from the Motorcycle Tyre Industry; a "Features" area, including reviews, information about free bike tyre training with Adam, entertaining video clips, "On Track With Bike Tyrestore" - the DVD, a gallery with "People" section, so you can meet some of our team, also pages where you can select and request specific publications, then download important product updates. Check out the Tyre Selector tool, which will find you an approved fitment from the Bridgestone range; "Moto-Vate" customer loyalty rewards (temporarily off-limits due to site maintenance), somewhere to look at selected clearance offers, and all the contact information you need, to get in touch, about anything. But if all this still leaves a question unanswered, chat to us live, there, online, in the website.
And, don't forget to look out for the scrolling headline, with each week's top industry news story !
