14th
May
Bike
Display at the
Last
Minute
Rally.com
To start off the 20th anniversary of the club I'm putting together a display of bikes that would have been around when the club was formed in 1993. This will be like taking a snapshot of our early days and reflect what the founding members were riding back when the Virago Owners Club came into being.
If you are coming to the rally and have a Virago from 1993 or earlier then I need it to form this display. Condition is unimportant and if the weather doesn't improve I'll expect them all to have a bit of road dirt on them!
I know of some bikes that have "Club History", they may have changed owners over the years but the bike is still with us. If you have one of these, can you write a few words about it or email it to me and I'll print & laminate it for you.
[email protected]
I also look forward to seeing all the former trophy winners for their display and of course all of this year's new intake.
Bob Barber
National Merchandiser
Virago Star Owners Club
Tel 01225 810384
Mob 07 91 91 33 060
10th
May
Carole Nash maps best UK Routes to Ride
Carole Nash has unveiled a new online resource for the biking community featuring some of the best routes to ride in the UK and Ireland.
The new community will provide motorcyclists with access to a route finder, allowing users to search for a suggested route based on a range of factors including location, level of difficulty and a rich bank of information on general points of interest. Carole Nash hope the resource will become a key online destination for motorcyclists looking to share information and review popular bike routes across the UK and Ireland.
Motorcycle specialists at Carole Nash have been scouring the UK and Ireland to find some of the best stretches of tarmac the British Isles has to offer, with road tested recommendations for riders to experience for themselves.
The list of 39 shortlisted routes are accompanied by a detailed description of the chosen route, which highlights points of interest, eateries and even how to extend the journey should the weather be
favourable.
Rebecca Donohue, Head of Marketing at Carole Nash, said of the launch: “We’ll be giving visitors to the site a chance to tell others about a route or region not yet featured on the map, which we think is an absolute must for all motorcyclists. We recognise the community around biking owners is one of the strongest attractions to both new and old riders, so we hope believe this tool will be another way of bringing those with a shared passion, together.”
Users can access all routes via Google Maps alongside the facility to download routes for both TomTom and Garmin satellite navigation systems, allowing motorcyclists to access information of shortlisted routes, on the go.
To coincide with the launch, Carole Nash will also unveil a suite of content showcasing the routes from a unique perspective – helmet cam allows users to preview some of the routes as seen from a range of expert riders who have already road tested some of the routes.
So if you’re planning a trip out on your bike anytime soon and are stuck for a great biker route, or if you just need some form of inspiration, visit our NEW Routes to Ride section here – review the existing routes or submit your own route for other bikers to enjoy!. Alternatively if you have a route you enjoy riding then why not share this route with fellow bikers.
For more information and to view the site, visit:
http://www.carolenash.com/insidebikes/routes-to-ride/
9th
May
VSOC
Centre
18
wins
Prize
Hello all,
Centre 18 won best club stand at Paignton last weekend. I've put the show on you tube
Bob Barber
National Merchandiser
Virago Star Owners Club
9th
May
Virago
XV535
Bobber
Hey folks.
I'm currently working on a bobber project. I have taken out the main tank under the seat. Looking to replace the dummy tank with a new bigger tank to make it the main one.
Any suggestions on what tanks would fit etc?? Any
help.
That would be great.
Thanks, Sean.
Please
email:
[email protected]
29th
April
Will
English
-
Finnish
Rally
Tickets
Hi
all,
I
won't have a working motorcycle for Finland.
I have booked and paid to travel with Stuart
Pinder.
It's cost me £220.
I
am happy
to
accept
offers
for
the
tickets
(even pay me back later in the year lol).
This is for all
the ferries and sharing a cabin with Stuart.
From
a
Parkinson's
Sufferer
(Hair
Today,
Gone
Tomorrow)
Once
again,
I
am
having
my
haircut
for
charity.
This
time
it
is
for
Parkinson's
Disease.
Doctors
and
helpers
are
constantly
looking
for
a
cure
and
looking
for
volunteers
in
making
this
disease
a
thing
of
the
past.
I
would
like
to
thank
all
the
sponsors
who
have
already
donated
to
the
cause.
Please
return
any
donations
and
sponsorship
forms
to:
Mr.
R.
Carter
5 Eastbrook Close
GOSPORT
PO12 3BP
Thanks
again
for
your
donations.
It
all
takes
place
on
13th
May
at
11.00pm
at
the
Recreation
Centre
in
Stubbington.
All
are
welcome
From
Roger
Carter
(Scarf
-
Centre
16)
If
you
need
further
information
please
email
[email protected]
or
call
him
on
07855
036319
or
see
your
centre
rep.
16th
April
Get
Merry
on
the
Ferry
Party
To anyone considering attending the Yorkies Get Merry on the Ferry Party - 6th to 8th September,
Please be aware that this event is NOT an official VSOC event, so the usual VSOC Constitution does not apply.
Other "Bike clubs" have been invited, and will attend. By all means attend if you wish, and if you need more information, contact Mick Bryan - C5 Rep - details in Clatter or on this website.
16th
April
THE BIG ONE, PEEL DAY
2013
Dear Sir / Madam
Re: PEEL DAY, MAD SUNDAY 2ND JUNE 2013, BIKE & CAR STUNT SHOW, ISLE OF MAN
TT.
My name is Ian Davison, I sit on the board of Peel Town Commissioners, and we are putting on a brilliant Mad Sunday biking event on Peel promenade, Isle of Man, on the afternoon of June 2nd 2013, with roads closing at 12pm – 5pm, would it be possible to put this information on to your club website and send it out to any other affiliated clubs so that your members can see this attraction and if they are visiting the Isle of Man TT perhaps encourage them to come along.
If any members in your club with Vintage machines wish to come along as part of their TT owners club meet, we can reserve promenade parking and offer all members a tea, coffee and a snack, if they would be kind enough to give me a call to reserve parking spaces.
If any clubs wish to have a club or trade stand at the event there will be no charge but space is limited so please give me a call to book a space.
I can be contacted on the following numbers 07624 496121, / 01624 844111.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Ian Davison.
THE BIG ONE, PEEL DAY 2013.
MAD SUNDAY 2ND JUNE 2013, PEEL DAY, PEEL PROMENADE, PEEL, ISLE OF MAN.
MOTORCYCLE & CAR STUNT SHOW, FEATURING STEVE COLLEY, TERRY GRANT, THE TWO BROTHERS BIKE STUNT TEAM.
ROADS CLOSE AT 12PM
-
5PM, FREE EASY PARKING ON THE PROM.
MEET THE RIDERS, TRADE STANDS, VINTAGE BIKE SHOWS, STRONG ARM & BIKE BALANCING COMPETITIONS, TOP PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS, BANDS, AUTO TEST AND MUCH MORE.
A BRILLIANT AFTERNOONS ENTERTAINMENT, AND ITS FREE.
SO COME ALONG, PEEL PROMENADE MAD SUNDAY 2ND JUNE.
SEE YOU THERE.
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT, IAN DAVISON 07624 496121,
15th
April
Salisbury MAG Day
Hi all,
I've put the Salisbury MAG Day on YouTube.
Back for a second year, our club stand drew bikes from both Centres 16 & 17 and Terry The Carpet spent the day in the back of my van running his legendary tea bar, but no cake this time!
Bob Barber
National Merchandiser
Virago Star Owners Club
Tel 01225 810384
Mob 07 91 91 33 060
15th
April
C10
West
Meetings
A note to say that C10 West meeting time is now the first Sunday of the Month, still at "THE SEVEN WIVES".
The next meeting there will be Sunday 5th May mid-day
24th
March
Scrumpies Rideout to Spain
They've chosen the worst weekend to leave but they're on their way now.
Bozas International Ltd (The man behind the VSOC
soundtracks) has set up a blog to keep us abreast with all their antics over the next ten days and you can follow it here.
14th
March
I, Superbiker coming to a cinema near you!
Hi,
We are the company behind the I, Superbiker series and are in the process of releasing our third film: I, Superbiker The Day Of Reckoning.
Following on from 2011's ground breaking 'I Superbiker' -'I Superbiker - DAY OF RECKONING' narrated by the legendary Murray Walker, is the high octane, nail-biting wheel to wheel story of the 2012 British Superbike season.
Very recently we had our Premiere at the Cineworld, Haymarket, London where we received rave reviews. We are now embarking on our tour around the UK (please see link for national cinema listings).
We are hoping to arrange special riders and stars/makers of the film to turn up at some of the screenings scattered across the UK. In particularly at our screening in Bath on Monday not only is the Director, Mark Sloper attending the screening at The Picturehouse in Bath on the 18th, but also Superbike Rider and Star of the film, Tommy Bridewell. Before the screening, Director Mark Sloper and Tommy Bridewell will do a short introductory talk-a must see for superbike fans!
There is already a big buzz about the film, The Bath Chronicle recently did an article on us:
We would love if you could help us to spread the word on this by letting your members know and posting it up on your site. Mentioning it in your newsletter would be great too!
Follow/tweet us @isuperbiker2012 on Twitter and we’ll give you a mention back too!
