DAKAR 2006; Coma Takes The Win
The official result frm the Dakar organisers;
93 bikers, 64 car crews and 33 trucks eventually made it to the finish line of the 28th Euromilhoes-Lisboa-Dakar. Luc Alphand won the car race and Marc Coma took the title in the bikes class. Vladimir Chagin, behind the steering wheel of his Kamaz conquered his fifth title in the trucks category.
In memory of the two children that sadly died during the passage of the Dakar caravan in Guinea and Senegal, the final Lac Rose special was not timed. The official times for the final standings of the 28th Euromilhoes-Lisboa-Dakar were therefore those registered after stage 14 between Tambacounda and Dakar.
Triumph train new riders
Triumph has done a deal with BSM to try and encourage new riders on to their bikes. The deal means that riders can buy their bike and training from Triumph all at once. The course includes everything needed to get on a bike for the first time including CBT and Direct Access, plus accommodation and food for the length of the course.
BMW enjor record year in UK
Last year was a tough year for the UK motorcycle industry, with perhaps the exception of two groups of people; mini moto retailers/importers and BMW bike dealers. Here’s the word from BMW GB;
2005 – a record year for BMW Motorrad UK
BMW Motorrad UK has exceeded its target of ‘5,000 registrations in 2005’ having sold a record number of 5,614 new motorcycles last year, according to the latest industry figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association.
BMW enjor record year in UK
Last year was a tough year for the UK motorcycle industry, with perhaps the exception of two groups of people; mini moto retailers/importers and BMW bike dealers. Here’s the word from BMW GB;
2005 – a record year for BMW Motorrad UK
BMW Motorrad UK has exceeded its target of ‘5,000 registrations in 2005’ having sold a record number of 5,614 new motorcycles last year, according to the latest industry figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association.
Motorcycle Events 2006
Take a look at some of the big motorcycle shows ahead in 2006, which started with the Manchester Motorcycle Show over the last few days.
Later in January the MCN London Motorcycle Show opens at Ally Pally, which offers another mix of stunt action, kit bargains and plenty of biking accessories to bling up your machine.
You can find a comprehensive list here: http://www.insidebikes.com/Showtime/listing/list_main.htm
Dakar 2006; Andy Caldecott Killed
Tragic news from KTM - another great off-road rider has lost their life on the Dakar Rally.
Here’s the press statement;
Australian Repsol KTM rider Andy Caldecott has fatally crashed on the 9th stage of the Dakar (Nouakchott – Kiffa, according to latest reports).
The accident happened directly after the rest day off. This information has totally shocked us, KTM are at a loss for words.
The terrible accidents in the past 2 years caused us to start with mixed feelings and question our rally engagement. The presenters of the Dakar have tried to make the rally safer together with several manufacturers.
Dakar 2006; Andy Caldecott Killed
Tragic news from KTM - another great off-road rider has lost their life on the Dakar Rally.
Here’s the press statement;
Australian Repsol KTM rider Andy Caldecott has fatally crashed on the 9th stage of the Dakar (Nouakchott – Kiffa, according to latest reports).
The accident happened directly after the rest day off. This information has totally shocked us, KTM are at a loss for words.
The terrible accidents in the past 2 years caused us to start with mixed feelings and question our rally engagement. The presenters of the Dakar have tried to make the rally safer together with several manufacturers.
