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Staffordshire launch biker road safety campaign
By Visordown News on 06/03/2009 09:13:17
Another county council gets another wad of cash to start another biker safety campaign
warning signs, carriageway alterations and skid resistance application;Raising the profile of the Think Bike and Ride It Right safety campaigns;Special information and advisory events including bikers' breakfasts;Education for youngsters aged 15 to 18
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Leon Haslam escapes driving ban
By Visordown News on 18/03/2009 10:39:24
WSB podium finisher fined £640 after being clocked at over 100mph in Ford Focus
WORLD SUPERBIKE racer Leon Haslam has escaped a driving ban after being caught doing 103mph.Haslam, who is riding for Stiggy Honda in this year's WSB chamionship, admitted breaking the 70mph limit in his Ford Focus on the A50 on January 17. Derby
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Carbon reducing valve can lower emissions by 80%
By Visordown News on 20/03/2009 12:55:52
It takes ten minutes to fit and has been proven in testing, says BBC News report
Intech's valve takes just 10 minutes to fitBBC NEWS have released a video report of a carbon reducing valve, which can reduce a motorcycle's engine emissions by up to 80 per cent.The valve, which takes just ten minutes to fit, has been developed
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Australia considers new anti-biker gang law
By Visordown News on 23/03/2009 07:04:23
Onlookers horrified as man is bludgeoned to death, as gang members brawl at Sydney Airport
AUTHORITIES IN Australia are considering new anti-biker gang legislation after a bike gang member was bludgeoned to death at Sydney airport yesterday. A 29-year-old man died in hospital from head injuries after violence erupted between to rival
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Michelin Power One - Full range report
By Visordown News on 06/04/2009 12:03:10
Rob Hoyles fires back his synopsis of Michelin's latest from Portimao
, Bridgestone’s BT-003 and Dunlop’s 211GP to name but a few.On top of that is the introduction of a brand new 16.5” slick, which we’re told is exactly the same as offered to the MotoGP paddock until Bridgestone were named as the sole supplier. The slick
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YouTube stunt rider becomes overnight sensation
By Visordown News on 23/04/2009 17:06:50
"My mum used to get pretty sick of the police always being at the door" says 23-year-old phenomenon
viewed videos on Tuesday, clocking up more than 350,000 hits in its first day on the site. Visordown gave you the first glimpse of the super-talented teenager, who's captured the minds of viewers worldwide with his jaw-dropping two-wheel stunts. The 23
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Grieving parents call for tougher testing
By Visordown News on 01/05/2009 14:07:47
"How can you be ready to ride on main roads after eight or so hours?" says bewildered Dad
THE PARENTS of a teenage biker killed in a crash just hours after passing his Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) have called for a more thorough testing system for novice motorcyclists.David Sanderson, 17, had attained his CBT on April 21 this year
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Strathclyde Police target middle-aged born agains
By Visordown News on 13/05/2009 08:57:18
Rising death toll among 40-50 year-olds prompts safety campaign
."Recent statistics have shown bikers make up just 1% of road traffic but motorbike fatalities made up 13.83% of all fatal crashes across Strathclyde in 2008.
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UK daredevil claims new world stunt record
By Visordown News on 02/06/2009 10:11:10
Ryan Griffiths, 37, lays claim to pulling off the longest flat-landing jump in history
even have set a record because the only 100 per cent recorded flat landing jump was 134ft by Matt Coulter on a quad bike. I really would love to hit the 150ft mark."Last time I attempted the jump, at Peterborough, I broke both ankles and busted my jaw
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Picture Gallery: Valentino Rossi Legend at the TT
By Visordown News on 09/06/2009 10:44:58
Check out these pics of GP legend Valentino Rossi soaking up the atmosphere at the TT and riding an R1 around the course
watch the TT Superbike race at Bray Hill, eagle-eyed as the bikes flew past at 170mph+. Rossi was even heard saying "Fack" as Guy Martin flew by.Rossi handed out the awards after the first race of the 2009 Isle of Man calendar, the TT Superbike, which
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