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OXFORD DELTA 1.0 AIR JACKET
May 29th, 2020. The Oxford Delta 1.0 Air is a sporty, full mesh, short length jacket packed full of features. This jacket is for use in the town where top protection with maximum airflow is require...
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MCIA CAMPAIGN – UNLOCK YOUR FREEDOM
May 29th, 2020. The MCIA is to launch a heavyweight media campaign next Wednesday the 3rd of June. Under the banner Unlock your Freedom, the cross-industry initiative will promote the benefits of scooters and small motorcycles as real alternatives to public transport.
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GET MORE TRAFFIC TO YOUR SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITE
May 29th, 2020. Whatever your business goals of being online, getting visitors to your website is one of the key elements to success. If you’re just venturing online with a new presence or finding yourself having to compete in an increasingly online world,
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MOTODIRECT ADOPTS EXTRA COVID-19 PROTECTION MEASURES
May 29th, 2020. As Covid-19 lockdown starts to ease in the UK, trade distributor MotoDirect has put in place a number of additional measures to protect its customers and colleagues.
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DUNLOP LAUNCHES TRAILMAX MISSION AND SPORTSMART TT TRAIL
May 29th, 2020. Dunlop has announced the introduction of two new tyres at opposite ends of the adventure scale: the Trailmax Mission for serious off-road adventures and the SportSmart TT Trail, a completely new concept that
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NMDA DEALER ATTITUDE SURVEY SPRING 2020
May 29th, 2020. The National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) has revealed the results of its Spring Dealer Attitude Survey. It attracted a 20 per cent response rate, which was slightly higher than its Autumn edition.
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RS WORKSHOP AUTOMATIC HAND SANITISER TOWER
May 29th, 2020. Available from RS Workshop Equipment, this smart and industry-appropriate Automated Hand Sanitiser Dispenser will allow showrooms, workshops and offices to continue to follow Covid-19 safeguarding guidelines.
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TGB BLADE 600 LTX PUNCHES ABOVE ITS WEIGHT
May 28th, 2020. The TGB Blade 600 LTX is a smaller and lighter version of the TGB flagship Blade 1000 LTX, and is proof that great things also come in smaller packages.
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PROFILE-V FROM ARAI
May 28th, 2020. The Arai Profile-V has a fresh, aggressive style unique in the manufacturer's range. It has the features normally expected of the brand but also something else – easy access on and off.
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CLASSIC SCOOTERIST JOINS SCOOTERING MAG
May 28th, 2020. Mortons Media titles Classic Scooterist and Scootering are to merge from the June 2020 issue.
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ACU ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR A RETURN TO RACING
May 28th, 2020. The ACU’s Board of Directors have discussed a return to racing, based on the latest advice/guidance issued by the government earlier this week.
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OXFORD READY FOR REOPENING
May 28th, 2020. In anticipation of motorcycle dealerships re-opening at the start of June, Oxford Products is flying in 100,000 cotton balaclavas to facilitate the safe trying on of helmets in-store.
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BRADBURY HUNTER JOINS THE DUNLOP NETWORK
May 27th, 2020. Goodyear Tyres UK Ltd has announced that motorcycle specialist parts and accessory distributor Bradbury Hunter Ltd has joined the UK Dunlop motorcycle network.
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OXFORD IOTA 1.0 AIR WOMEN'S JACKET
May 27th, 2020. The Oxford Iota 1.0 Air is a sporty, full mesh, short length jacket packed full of features. Designed to keep the female rider cool, it offers aggressive styling and prime protection.
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BULLIT GOES BLACK
May 27th, 2020. Bullit's popular learner-legal Hero 125cc and 50cc models have been given a makeover for 2020, with a classic black and gold colour scheme on the 125 and black and flame orange on the 50.
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R&G LAUNCHES 2020 BMW F900R AND F900XR COLLECTION
May 27th, 2020. R&G, a world leader in crash protection accessories, has unveiled a full range of protection and styling accessories for the BMW F900R and XR machines.
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PTW SALES OUTLETS GET RE-OPENING GREEN LIGHT
May 27th, 2020. The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) was quick to seek clarity of the Prime Minister’s announcement, earlier this week, with regard to the upcoming opening of certain businesses.
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INDUSTRY CAMPAIGN GATHERS MOMENTUM
May 26th, 2020. The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), and members representing various key areas of the industry, gathered for a second online meeting today (May 26th) to discuss the next phase of the MCIA’s campaign to kickstart the sector during the Covid-19 lockdown and beyond.
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PM SETS OUT TIMELINE FOR RETAIL TO REOPEN IN JUNE
May 26th, 2020. Thousands of high street shops, department stores and shopping centres across England are set to reopen next month once they are COVID-19 secure and can show customers will be kept safe, the Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed.
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NEARLY HALF OF SMALL BUSINESSES DO NOT INTEND TO REPAY GOVERNMENT LOANS
May 26th, 2020. Nearly half of small businesses that have taken out government emergency coronavirus loans do not intend to repay them. Forty-three per cent of businesses that have taken out either Bounce Back Loans or
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NEW RST PILOT & PILOT AIR
May 22nd, 2020. The new Pilot and Pilot Air jackets from RST are lightweight, yet hard-wearing and, with a suggested retail price of under £100, offer excellent value for money.
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DATA PROTECTION AND GDPR - WHAT ARE MY OBLIGATIONS?
May 22nd, 2020. Any business or organisation which holds or uses personal data, which means virtually every business, is subject to data protection legislation, like the GDPR.
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BCC - 1 IN 10 FIRMS CANNOT IMPLEMENT GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE SAFELY
May 22nd, 2020. Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of firms surveyed are in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions...
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E-SCOOTERS - ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY SAYS IAM
May 22nd, 2020. Plans to bring forward the national trial of e-scooters are a once in a lifetime opportunity to make positive changes to transport infrastructure as we emerge from the current crisis, according to IAM RoadSmart.
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RIEJU RETURNS
May 20th, 2020. Iconic Spanish brand Rieju is back in the safe and experienced hands of Urban Moto Distribution. With over twelve years of experience selling and supporting Rieju's unique range, Lincolnshire based Urban Moto Distribution takes up the...
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CORONAVIRUS STATUTORY SICK PAY SCHEME TO LAUNCH IN MAY
May 20th, 2020. A new online service will launch on May 26 for small and medium sized employers to recover Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) payments they have made to their employees,the Government has announced.
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RST REINFORCED DENIM SHIRT
May 20th, 2020. New from RST, this casually-styled textile motorcycle ‘jacket’ offers armour and abrasion resistance.
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DATA PROTECTION AND GDPR - WHAT ARE MY LEGAL OBLIGATIONS?
May 19th, 2020. As the two-year anniversary of GDPR approaches, Guy Wilmot, partner in the Technology and Growth team at Russell-Cooke, explores the continued legal obligations for businesses
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GOVERNMENT LOOKING AT BRINGING IN PART-TIME FURLOUGH IMMEDIATELY
May 19th, 2020. The government is listening to retailers about being allowed to bring back furloughed staff on a part-time basis, according to one senior source.
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PYRAMID LAUNCH FTP LIVE STOCK FEED
May 26th, 2020. During this time of lockdown and social distancing, online selling of aftermarket parts and accessories has been booming.
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NEW LENDERS ACCREDITED TO BBB CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS LOAN SCHEMES
May 18th, 2020. The British Business Bank has announced that it has approved two new lenders for accreditation to offer Covid-19 business loans to small businesses across the UK.
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SECTION 44 - WHAT IF AN EMPLOYEE WON'T RETURN TO WORK?
May 18th, 2020. Last Sunday (10 May), Boris Johnson announced that some employees would be returning to work this week. The divisive move has caused outrage among unions and employees who are worried about contracting coronavirus.
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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY PULLS TOGETHER
May 15th, 2020. The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) today launched a cross-industry initiative that saw personnel from key sectors of the motorcycle industry gather together to pool their thoughts and resources via an online meeting.
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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST OF FITTING OUT MY SHOP FOR CORONAVIRUS?
May 15th, 2020. As lockdown begins to ease, it could cost SMEs hundreds of pounds to fit out their shops so that they are compliant with social distancing guidelines.
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GIANNELLI CLASSIC SPORTS EXHAUST WITH MUFFLER - HOMOLOGATED DGM FROM VE
May 15th, 2020. Giannelli has been supplying exhausts for most two-wheelers for more years than we care to remember. During the '60s and ’70s Giannelli was the buzz word for a sports exhaust. Nowadays with more and more restrictions
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PEACE OF MIND WITH TGB
May 14th, 2020. With a TGB ATV, working through the current crisis has never been easier for those agricultural and utility workers relying on a sensibly-priced, versatile and reliable All-Terrain Vehicle.
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ACU & AMCA PLAN RETURN TO MOTORCYCLE SPORT
May 14th, 2020. The ACU Board of Directors met virtually earlier this week to discuss the phased return to motorcycle sport following Monday’s publication of the UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy.
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BBB ANNOUNCES NEW LENDERS UNDER THE BOUNCE BACK LOAN SCHEME
May 14th, 2020. The British Business Bank has announced that it has approved two new lenders for accreditation under the Bounce Bank Loan Scheme. The scheme is intended to target small and micro businesses in all sectors
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FULLY E-QUIPPED WITH RS EQUIPMENT'S ISOL8
May 13th, 2020. The growth of the electric vehicle market means a change in demands on workshops. RS Equipment is leading the charge with the launch of the new ISOL8 e-bike workstation.
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MCIA CALLS FOR THE INDUSTRY TO CONTACT LOCAL MPS
May 13th, 2020. The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is asking everyone involved in the motorcycle industry to contact their MP and ask for help with getting Powered-Two-Wheelers (PTWs) recognised as a serious alternative to public transport.
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APPLICATIONS FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME OPEN
May 13th, 2020. From 8am this morning self-employed individuals or members of partnerships whose business has been adversely affected by coronavirus will be able to apply for a Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profits.
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SMALL BUSINESSES COULD BE FACED WITH £105bn DEBT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
May 13th, 2020. New research shows that the UK’s SMEs could be racking up an unsustainable debt bill of up to £105bn during the coronavirus lockdown.
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BBB BUSINESS SUPPORT SCHEMES DELIVER MORE THAN £14BN OF LOANS
May 13th, 2020. Today the government published new statistics that show businesses have to date benefitted from over £14 billion in loans and guarantees to support their cashflow during the crisis through schemes delivered by the British Business Bank.
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DRIVING & RIDING SKILLS WILL BE VITAL SAYS IAM ROADSMART
May 11th, 2020. IAM RoadSmart has highlighted that, even with an integrated transport network when the current lockdown rules are eased, for many people cars and motorcycles will still be the first choice of transport outside main urban areas.
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VE LUBE RANGE
May 11th, 2020. VE (UK) stocks a full range of lubricant choices and a fast delivery service to keep busy workshops up and running in these difficult times: MALOSSI MALOSSI 7.1 SPORT MOTOR OIL – SAE 5W-40 – 1 LITRE. New synthetic lubricant,
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APRIL 2020 REGISTRATION STATS SHEET
May 7th, 2020. The Motorcycle Trader/MCIA registrations figures to the end of April 2020 can now be downloaded by clicking on the image in the main story and below.  CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLAR...
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CEILING FOR SELF-EMPLOYED CORONAVIRUS SUPPORT MAY BE DROPPED TO £30,000
May 7th, 2020. The Treasury is thinking about cutting its ceiling for self-employed coronavirus support to £30,000 before its scheme has even launched. HMRC has begun writing to the self-employed, telling them if they are
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PLUMMER TALKS DUNLOP
May 7th, 2020. Dave Plummer joined Goodyear Dunlop in August last year as Sales & Marketing Manager Motorcycle UK and Ireland. His remit was to lead the Dunlop Motorcycle division in the UK and Ireland ...
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BBB ANNOUNCES 9 NEW LENDERS UNDER CBILS
May 7th, 2020. The British Business Bank has announced that it has approved nine new lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), bringing the total number of CBILS lenders to over 60.
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HMRC OPENS SELF-EMPLOYED INCOME SUPPORT EARLY
May 6th, 2020. HMRC will open the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS) earlier than expected on May 13. The taxman has already begun notifying the self-employed if they are eligible for the SEISS.
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NEW CEO FOR IAM ROADSMART
May 6th, 2020. Tony Greenidge, currently IAM Roadsmart's Business Development Manager, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect.
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ACU TAKES ZERO TOLERANCE ON ILLEGAL RIDING
May 5th, 2020. The ACU has released a statement regarding its views on illegal riding. Together with the AMCA, the authorising body is adopting a zero tolerance stanch.
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DOUBLE DUNLOP DEBUT - MUTANT AND MERIDIAN
May 5th, 2020. The adventure and all-road motorcycle market is fragmenting with exciting new niches and segments giving riders more choice than ever. Adventure bikes are becoming favourites of commuters and long-distance tourers,
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1PM ACCREDITED UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOAN SCHEME
May 5th, 2020. 1pm plc, the AIM listed independent specialist provider of finance facilities to UK SMEs, has today been approved for accreditation by the British Business Bank under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), term loan and asset finance variants.
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ONE-STOP BRAKING SHOP AT WMD
May 14th, 2020. Sourcing brake system components can be a nightmare. The list is vast and individual parts are often expensive and tricky to find, so make your first stop in your stoppers shopping list at award-winning trade parts specialist WMD.
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WHY YOUR SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS ITS OWN PODCAST
May 5th, 2020. Firms are keen to set up their own small business podcast to bolster their brand and take advantage of the medium’s exponential growth. According to 2019 figures from Ofcom, around 7.1m people now listen to podcasts each week. That breaks down to one in
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POLINI 225 KIT FOR APE AND PX FROM VE
May 5th, 2020. Owners of the Piaggio Ape’ TM 200 and Vespa PX 200 looking to add more performance to their machine will be interested in the Polini 225cc cylinder kits available from VE (UK), official UK wholesale importer of Polini performance products.
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MCF TEAM AID
May 4th, 2020. The MCFederation (MCF), the motorsports event specialist and licencing body is running an online auction with all proceeds going to two charities; The NHS Charities Together and the Air Ambulances UK.
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NEW BOUNCE BACK LOANS LAUNCH TODAY
May 4th, 2020. Britain’s small businesses will be able to apply for quick and easy-to access loans of up to £50,000 from today – with the cash expected to land within days.
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DUNLOP ROADSMART III EARNS ‘RECOMMENDED RATING’ FROM RiDE
May 4th, 2020. The Dunlop RoadSmart III has been awarded a coveted ‘Recommended’ rating by RiDE magazine, after a demanding test featuring six of the best selling brands in the sport touring tyre sector.
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CONTINENTAL BOOT FROM OXFORD
May 4th, 2020. The Continental boot features a double zip opening and is designed for easy fitment. The durable leather construction combined with the ant-slip multi-density outsole and reinforced insole offer CE approved protection.
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BEHOLD THE BLADE 1000 LTX
May 1st, 2020. The TGB Blade series, with its line-up of mid to high-capacity machines, heads up the next generation of the TGB range of road-going agricultural and utility ATVs.
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DUNLOP SHOWCASE ALL-NEW TYRES WITH DRAMATICALLY LIVERIED BIKES
May 1st, 2020. The world is on lockdown with much more important priorities than motorcycling. While riders #StayAtHome Dunlop Motorrad is helping them dream of better days ahead. Dunlop has com...
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ONLY 1 IN 9 CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY BUSINESS LOANS APPROVED
May 1st, 2020. Only one in nine UK firms seeking help from the government’s coronavirus emergency loan scheme has managed to secure any cash, claims the British Chambers of Commerce. Just 13 per cent of all firms who attempted to access emergency coronavirus business loans
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