Friday, January 14, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 14 January 2011 plus 3 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Top Internet Stories - 14 January 2011 plus 3 more

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Top Internet Stories - 14 January 2011

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 08:00 AM PST

Top Weekly Web Article
Here's the week's catch with regards to motorcycle stories doing to round on the internet that may interest you.

- Motorcycle Subculture Of Sri Lanka
- Ethanol Fuel; A Bio Friend Or Foe
- 5 Things For The Snowed In Motorcyclist To Do

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What To Do With A Spare Ducati Motorcycle

Posted: 14 Jan 2011 03:00 AM PST

Spare Ducati
This is a problem we all have faced at one stage or another in our lives (more likely in our dreams)... what do you do if you have a few Ducati motorcycles too many?

This guy had a brilliant solution....

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Video: Vintage Safety TV Ad - British Motorcycle Fashion

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 10:00 PM PST

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Interesting. A vintage, black & white, TV ad from the UK, promoting the use of helmets on motorcycles and scooters.

Not only do they make you safe on your motorcycle, but it's also a great fashion statement.....

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Dakar 2011: Stage 11-Never Say Die-Despres Claws Back 2 Minutes

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 11:30 AM PST

Marc Coma
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Strange 11th stage, with a dead zone in the middle. Must have been difficult for the participants, racing, then slowing down, then racing again.

KTMs are still in the running, placing 1 and 2, and good old Chaleco on his Aprilia 3rd

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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Signs You Had A Great Motorcycle Party plus 2 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Signs You Had A Great Motorcycle Party plus 2 more

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Signs You Had A Great Motorcycle Party

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 02:17 AM PST

Good Party Proof
You know you had a great party when you wake up and see your motorcycle decorated like this...

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Book Review: Biker Chicz of North America

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 03:00 AM PST

Biker Chicz of North America Cover
A review of the book entitled "Biker Chicz of North America". A book about women who ride motorcycles.

It's not a novel, but an inspirational book for women about women who ride motorcycle.

Interesting and well written.

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France: Motorcycle Rest Stops Le Touquet Enduropale 2011

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 10:00 PM PST

Relais Calmos 27
France Article
If you're planning to attend world's craziest, and biggest, beach motorcycle race, the Le Touquet Enduropale, on the last weekend of January (29/30), and you're going on a motorcycle, here are the special rest places for bikers.

There are 3 of them, places motorcycle riders can go to, to get their bike checked out, drink hot drinks, and mingle with other bikers.

Also, several motorways should be free for motorcycles going to the race.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar 2011: Stage 10-Coma Snaps Another Vctory plus 3 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar 2011: Stage 10-Coma Snaps Another Vctory plus 3 more

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Dakar 2011: Stage 10-Coma Snaps Another Vctory

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 10:30 AM PST

Marc Coma
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The Dakar is back in Argentina, and is close to being finished. The time difference between the two top KTM motorcycle riders, Coma and Despres, is still very small. Onemishap could upset the balance.

Stage 10 was tough, specially for last year's winner, who lost a good 7 minutes on Coma. Faria, on his KTM came in 3rd.

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I Am Telling, I Do Not Need A Motorcycle Trailer. Honest

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 03:53 AM PST

No Trailer Required
OMG! Some folks.....

If only this was on a video when the drove away...

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DVD: The Achievable Dream DVD Set

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 03:00 AM PST

Achievable DreamDVD pack
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An introduction to Horizons Unlimited DVD set for inspiring adventure motorcycle riders, or just plain armchair travellers. 5 series to show you how to ride into a country whose name you can't pronounce, keeping yourself happy, save and secure.

Also one teaser for the 4th series of this set, "Ladies on the Loose", showing you several female RTW riders.

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Valentino Rossi: It Hurts When I Do This!

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 10:00 PM PST

Rossi Del Torchio at Vroom
Is that what Valentino is trying to tell the Ducati CEO, or is it a rude gesture?

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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar 2011: Stage 9-No More Cat and Mouse, Despres Says plus 3 more

Bikes in the Fast Lane: Dakar 2011: Stage 9-No More Cat and Mouse, Despres Says plus 3 more

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Dakar 2011: Stage 9-No More Cat and Mouse, Despres Says

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 08:45 AM PST

Cyril Despres
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I's getting tougher for KTM. No KTMs made it to the stage podium! A Yamaha, a BMW and a Sherco held place 1, 2 & 3 (Jonah Street, Frans Verhoeven and David Casteu).

So no KTM made it to the podium for this stage. Is that a first?

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When Is Riding Motorcycle In The Cold Too Much? Never For These

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 10:00 PM PST

BMW GS Elefantentreffen 2011
Those crazy men (and women) and their riding motorcycles. How crazy do you need to be to go out riding your motorcycle on top of the Alps, and camp (and party) in the snow.

Just thinking of it makes my body shiver.... brrrrr.

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Video: Aprilia Scarabeo Starring Holly Fields

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 03:00 AM PST

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Aprilia logo
Here's a nice TV ad for the Aprilia Scarabeo scooter starring Holly Fields.

Nicely done, a real story and some great music. A very anti-men ad... but funny...

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Dakar 2011: The Lonely Bultaco Abandoned His Dreams

Posted: 10 Jan 2011 10:00 PM PST

Dakar 2011 Ignacio Chivers Bultaco
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It's really too bad, but it was pretty predictable. The lonely 2-stroke Bultaco motorcycle had to abandon his attempt to finish in this year's Dakar rally.

Ignacio Chivite, the Spanish rider, was exhausted after 2 nights without sleep and many mechanical problems. He had started making mistakes that could cost him his life, so he stopped at stage 6.

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