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Quantya FMX electric dirtbike
By Visordown News on 11/12/2007 09:26:11
Another volt-powered two wheeler hits the market
. Powered by a lithium polymer battery, the Quantya Fmx Dirtbike will ride around 2.5 hours after a 2 hour charge with a standard 220 v mains socket. This green Dirtbike costs $10,372 (£5,100).
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Bloodrunners - the real thing
By Tim Skilton on 29/12/2007 16:34:36
Lancashire volunteers to transport emergency blood by bike
VOLUNTEER MOTORCYCLISTS are to make a huge contribution to saving lives and money by delivering emergency supplies of blood to hospitals by bike, instead of using expensive taxis and couriers.Dave Sammons, 25, is heading up a North West version of a
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One in ten at-work drivers say they fall asleep at
By Visordown News on 04/01/2008 10:27:42
BRAKE'S survey shows worrying trend
as high as the number of drivers who don't drive for work but who say they have fallen asleep in the past year, which is still one in 25 drivers. Half (50%) of people who drive for work who were surveyed say they sometimes drive after less than five hours
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Ireland to get privatised speed camera system
By Visordown News on 28/02/2008 14:19:12
Irish government farms out safety camera network in light of escalting costs
PRIVATISED SPEED cameras have been approved by the Irish Cabinet for use on the country's road system, according to an article in The Irish Times.The long-awaited decision will see a private firm provide 6,000 hours of speed camera enforcement a
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Robbie Knievel to jump Snake River Canyon
By Visordown News on 04/07/2008 08:58:31
Legend's son to attempt stunt that nearly killed his late father
rocket powered by compressed steam.Knievel made the announcement to his friends and family after clearing 25 cars in a jump to officially open the new roller coaster named in hour of his father who died last December.The jump, a new personal best
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Knievel: This will be my last jump
By Visordown News on 09/12/2008 10:17:50
Son of legendary daredevil says he's putting on a show one more time
stunt. Luckily for him, it's Las Vegas, where eruptions can be scheduled hourly, every single night. Knievel will jump the refurbished volcano at The Mirage hotel-casino on his motorcycle as part of a television special on New Year's Eve.Casino officials
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Oz tightens up bike licensing laws
By Visordown News on 02/09/2010 08:32:03
Increase in bike deaths prompts graduated licence system
undergoing a period of on-road supervision before being allowed to ride solo, with options including 25, 50 or 120 hours.A public discussion paper has been released this week, canvassing options for a new motorcycle licensing system; a graduated system
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Suzuki win at Weston
By Tim Skilton on 23/10/2007 11:25:34
Steve Ramon takes win on RMZ450
the 25th anniversary of the legendary event, Ramon on his Suzuki RM-Z450 dominated the three-hour race almost from the start, taking a healthy lead before the race was red-flagged in its final hour.With the Relentless Youth Academy in attendance, rider
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International Historic Motorsport Show dates annou
By Visordown News on 09/02/2007 07:32:40
Race bikes and cars of yesteryear on display at classic show
Retro live rally stage.Sunday 25th March 2007: Opening the Show on Sunday are Richard Attwood and Vic Elford, two legends of motor racing who were actually team-mates at Le Mans in 1969, sharing a Porsche 917 in the car's first 24-hour race. Elford
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Learn new bike skills in York for free this week
By Visordown News on 30/07/2007 09:26:39
North Yorks police scheme offers free assessed rides
September (9am to 3pm) and costs £50. The workshop includes a presentation in the morning and a two-hour assessed ride in the afternoon. Attendees receive a free goody bag containing informative DVD's and a £25 voucher towards IAM or RoSPA membership aimed
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