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On Sunday July 6th 2008 GT Motorcycles celebrated thirty years in business with an Open Day and Party at Plymouth. There was live entertainment, food, guests, competitions and some very special 30th birthday bargains on motorcycles and clothing. We hope you didn't miss it.
Pictured is Mike with Johnny Rae, Steve Brogan and Bruce Wilson, they loved our Face Painter. Johnny went on to achieve his first World Supersport win at Brno, coming second in WSS at the end of the season Johnny has joined World Super Bikes for 2009.
The delighted winner of The Herald / GT Motorcycles Win-A-Bike competition, Peter Bailey, recieves his GSF650 Bandit from The Herald editor Bill Martin and GT's Andy Widdecombe.
South West Motorcycle Show
GT Motorcycles were one fo the exhibitors at the South West Motorcycle Show at Westpoint Arena on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th August.
Paignton Bike Festival
GT Motorcycles exhibit at the Paignton Bike Festival which was on this year through the Bank Holiday weekend 2nd, 3rd & 4th May (2008).
Plymouth Mega-Ride
GT Motorcycles is a major sponsor of the Plymouth Mega-Ride, Sunday June 15th 2008, a great day out which raises much-needed money for local charities.
The Open Weekend at the old Plymouth showroom celebrating 25 years as a Kawasaki dealership was a great success with it's massive sale of bikes and clothing, live band, celebrity guests, and refreshments. A fantastic day was had by all at this last event at the GT showrooms in Elburton Road.
Archived Website Photo Gallery
Click here for Rob's gallery: "At the Races"
Accident? I call it fate!
You often hear people say they got into their jobs by “accident” well I certainly did! It was 1994 and I was lying in hospital bed for 12 days recovering from a bike accident. As a result I lost my job but it was just the shove I needed to make me think about what I would most like to do. I had always loved watching bike racing and it was natural I suppose to want to capture the action. I bought my first camera and off I went. I was no overnight success, for start I was on the outside field behind the barriers like most of you and shots are a lot harder from there!
Gradually though I improved and people started to say they liked my shots. Some of my pictures were used in Performance Bikes, Ride and other top titles.
When Mike Grainger from GT said he might be able to help me get accreditation via a magazine contact he knew, I knew my career was getting another shove in the right direction.
I am grateful to Mike Grainger at GT, Hillary, Vivien and Susie at the drive magazine in plymouth, Simon Lane at Hel Brakes Exeter, Claire Williams at Octagon for the help they gave me, I got the all important accreditation which means I can now get to parts of the track that arent available to the public!
I am freelance so I work for anyone who pays me. I go to most GPs, BSBs WSB and lots of local events. If you want me to photograph you on the race track or just on your bike anywhere, I’ll be happy to oblige.
The accident hasn’t put me off bikes; in fact my ZX9R Ninja is my only form of transport, fast, exciting and lots of fun.
For business or just for a chat call me on 01395 222137, mobile 07792 343678 or email me on Robblinkhorn@yahoo.co.uk
Cheers for now, Rob.