IRISH 66ERS GATHER FOR THE PRESIDENT
Prior to their visit with President Mary McAleese at
Áras an Uachtarán on Monday morning next, the fundraising
biker's group the Irish 66ers will gather at Temple Street
Children's Hospital.
Since their inaugural run down America's Route 66 in October 2002, this bi-annual charity challenge has raised over $1 million.
The October 2006 event was the biggest to date with 64 motorcycles and 93 people completing the 4,000kms from Chicago to Santa Monica, Los Angeles. All the 66ers, including Fair City's David Mitchell, Aer Arann's Padraig O Ceidigh and 2FM's Jenny Huston, will reunite for this well deserved acknowledgement.
Such is the interest in the 2008 Challenge that there are few remaining places. Details can be found online at route66.ie or call the fundraising office on 01-8784344.
GO SLOW AT JOE DUFFY MOTORRAD
A "slow-day" is being held at the Joe Duffy Motorrad on Saturday February 3rd, beginning at 1pm. It is intended for riders who want to check, improve or demonstrate their ability to control their machines and all makes are welcome. The format will be simple, the art of feet-up full circle turns explained, demonstrated and practised. There will be a novice/newcomer section to ensure as many as possible get as maximum as possible out of the day.
Aspects of road riding that are causing concern can be clarified on the day through any of the experienced instructors who will be present.
There is no fee but you should enrol in advance by e-mailing pbrowne@joeduffybmw.ie
NEW BMW PREMISES PREPARES TO OPEN IN NAAS
Paul Grant's new Motorrad premises just off the M7 (Mondello exit) in the M7 Business Park is due to open in early Spring.
Paul Grant previously spent 25 years with Caterpillar Inc. Hypercycle will offer the full range of BMW products and services.
For information on Hypercycle's service and parts operation, log on to their website at hypercycle.ie
- Tony Toner
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