mercredi 6 mai 2015
Hellas Rally Raid 2015 ; Day 2
Classification after Leg 2
Looks like an interesting race for the days to come, everything in classification is nothing but fixed or expected.
Ciotti in the game.
Pabiska plays straight for the podium while Verkade and Riezebos is on the hunt.
Moto + ATV
1 75 CERUTTI Jacopo IT M1 1 Honda CRF 450
2 2 SUNDERLAND Sam UK M1 2 KTM 450 EXC
3 64 CIOTTI Filippo IT M2 1 RR
4 4 RIEZEBOS Jasper NL M1 3 KTM 450 EXC
5 40 PABISKA David CZ M1 4 KTM 450 EXC
6 12 COTTI Michele IT M1 5 Honda CRF 450X
7 41 VERKADE Maikel NL M1 6 FE 450
8 210 PLECHATY Martin CZ QU 1 EATV 690
9 20 PRAZZOLI Massimo IT M1 7 KTM 350 EXC
10 17 ENNSMAN Roland A M1 8 Yamaha WR 250F
etc...
SSV
1 301 HEGR - KOHUTOVC CZ BU 1 Maverick 1000X Rs
2 305 PLNY Rostislav CZ BU 2 RZR 1000
3 304 RANDYSEK Dusan CZ BU 3 Wildcat Dakar
4 307 KINIGADNER Hannes AT BU 4 RZR 1000
5 306 KINIGADNER Heinz AT BU 5 RZR 1000
etc...
BSMC GEAR GUIDE #56
This week’s Gear Guide features the inaugural product of the eagerly awaited 78 Motor Company range, a spring cotton version of the North Sea Clothing heavy-duty winter jumpers, a heavy-weight striped sweater from Iron Heart, sturdy Norton collaboration boots from Clarks, and a lovely wallet from Monday Mo Co.
78 MOTOR COMPANY SPRINT CAFE RACER GLOVE
The new wave custom scene has been built upon the long solitary journeys of single minded individuals determined to realise their dreams.
78 Motor Company was dreamt up during a 10,000 mile charity ride in 2011 from Brighton to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia by friend of The Bike Shed, Anthony Jackson, aboard a 125cc Motorcycle.
Somewhere deep in rural Russia, the sponsored helmet began to hurt his head and the famous branded gloves stretched making it impossible to open and close his visor. During long days alone riding across the Gobi desert he dreamt up a brand that was vintage and luxury to the core, uncompromising for comfort and quality for the Bobber, Brat and the Cafe crowd.
After four years of focused and uncompromised development, 78 Moto are ready to launch their own series of leather riding and driving gloves, and narrow profile open face helmets. The products will be officially launched at The Bike Shed show at Tobacco Docks later this month. We at the Shed have had the privilege to witness Anthony develop these products, and his attention to detail and unyielding desire for perfection has been inspiring.
The gloves are all hand (with partial machine) stitched from Swedish Aniline hides. All designed as a 2nd skin for a close and deeply personal fit. Every glove features double stitching, reinforced palm protection and unique ‘Buddy Tabs’ underside to keep your gloves together that double up for further protection “These gloves designed to fit perfectly and made with LOVE.”
The 78 Sprint is Cafe Racer glove hand stitched, satin lined with attention to detail. Semi perforated and padded leather top panel, with a unique wrap over double layer palm and silicone velcro closure.
The 78 Sprint is available in Chocolate, Nappa Black and Signal Red.
Watch out for other products from 78 Motor Company coming very soon.
SUPER HEAVY KNITTED COTTON LONG/SHORT SLEEVE COTTON SWEATER
The striped sweater has become iconic in biking culture.
Iron Heart make what is probably the best cotton sweater both in short and long sleeves. Like everything Iron Heart these are super heavy weight. Don’t be fooled the T shirt is no mere T shirt, this is essentially a short sleeved sweater, they’re that beefy. These work great layered up, with a cut off denim or under a leather jacket, and look the business with heavy selvedge jeans.
These are made in Japan from 100% cotton in Iron Heart’s own specific weave in Navy/White, Black/White, Black/Red, Blue/Black, White/Red and Black/Grey, with an Iron Heart woven brand tag.
They are one-washed, so little or no shrinkage. These can be worn and worn, and will last you without losing shape or becoming flimsy and thin.
Giles Padmore and Haraki-san started working together in 2005. This close partnership and firm friendship was forged out of a desire to take a heavyweight Japanese clothing brand aimed initially at the Japanese motorcycling community, to new international customers.
“Iron Heart garments are in the main made from heavyweight fabrics, designed to be durable, and to some extent protective for motor bikers.”
Their garments are made in limited runs, using the finest fabrics available, and are ethically produced. You pay a premium for their stuff, but you get uncompromised quality that won’t let you down.
NORTON X CLARKE BRASS BIKER BOOT
The launch of the recent Norton Domiracer has without doubt put Norton back on the map as a credible and viable niche British motorcycle manufacturer that can compete with the multi-national corporations. It’s a stunning machine that performs every bit as well as it looks. Stuart Garner, owner of Norton claims:
“My ambition with Norton was always to bring this historic and respected British brand back into production. Now it’s about building on that and re-establishing the brand globally. Our bikes are all built by hand in our factory here in Donington, the home of British motorsport, which makes each bike unique.”
As an owner of a beloved Norton Commando I am a bit of a purist as far as the old Brit marques go, but Stuart has certainly got it right. Their recent collaboration with Clarks on a series of biker boots is spot on too.
“We wanted to work with Clarks because our shared heritage and British craftsmanship is revered around the world. We knew these shared values and history would create a winning partnership.
The boots in this collection were inspired by traditional and authentic motorcycle footwear and manufactured with quality components. We’ve drawn on historic and modern design examples to produce something truly original. These boots are for anyone that respects traditional design values and tough footwear”
The Norton Brass are a mid calf Engineer boot in thick, hardwearing black leather with strap and buckle detail, an easy wearing inside fastening zip and an Ortholite® footbed to cushion and wick away moisture. The Goodyear Welted construction plus reinforced gear change toe panel protects the top of the boot, both on the left and right, depending on how old your Brit thumper is.
This is a hardcore boot and is as tough as it is comfortable. These come up big, so order a half size down.
MONDAY MO CO UP YOURS WALLET
Birmingham chop-shop Monday Mo Co’s Up Yours Wallet marks the beginning of an ongoing collaboration with leather company Born and Bred England.
The leather ages over time and develops a lovely patina, the leather affected by oils from your skin and how often you use it. A bit of hard wear and tough love only makes these products look even cooler.
The wallets are hand cut from double shoulders of cow skin, no steel templates are used and most of the round edges are cut freehand, the layers are are hand-stitched together using a strong saddle stitch using waxed nylon thread which is almost indestructible. They are then finished on the edges by slicking and edge coating to seal and protect them.
Your can fit everything you need in this wallet. Woven into the design are four card slots, a zip closure coin compartment, anote slot and two additional large slot areas for extra credit cards, business cards or receipts – all of this is kept tightly closed by a 12 gauge Concho.
To finished the package off Monday Mo Co stamped their signature ‘Up Yours’ graphic into the back of the wallet and included a chunky chrome chain and matching leather lanyard.
The wallet is available in whiskey and black and tan.
NORTH SEA CLOTHING COTTON JUMPER
We’ve featured a number of North Sea Clothing’s heavy duty wool jumpers as the ideal companions and life-savers on cold winter rides. As spring is upon us and it’s getting warmer, there’s still a need for an insulating layer that keeps you warm on the bike, but can breathe off it. This is absolutely ideal.
The Marine Cotton Jumper is a cable knit shawl collar in the same gauge and fit as the Convoy roll neck. An identical knit as it’s 100% wool winter cousin, but woven from 100% cotton, which makes it ideal for the warmer months. It’s available in blue or off white.
It can be worn under the leather or wax jacket when riding, and then easy taken off and stashed in the warm midday sun, and slipping on again as the evening temperature falls. It’s is also a useful alternative for those of who may be sensitive to the wool.
As an avid vintage collector, Neil Star started out by sourcing and selling original Submariner sweaters issued by the Royal Navy in WW1 and WW2 to North Atlantic convoys to keep out the bitter chill. They became harder to find so he decided to re-make these sweaters to the exact specification of the original design under the name of North Sea Clothing.
His products are uncompromising in quality. These jumpers are designed to be worn well and without ceremony, and just get better the more they’re worn.
via PIPEBURN
Le Tour de France d’Hervé en vidéos
L’année dernière, on vous parlait du Tour de France par les chemins d’Hervé.
A 60 ans, Hervé a accompli un rêve, celui d’un chouette voyage off road en France, de plus de deux mois, qui lui a permis de rencontrer des dizaines d’enduristes (des centaines !) sur son parcours. Il revient sur ce voyage extraordinaire au travers de trois vidéos qu’il dédie à tous ceux qui l’ont aidé à réaliser son rêve.
Durant les 7 semaines de voyage, 70 guides l’ont mené sur leurs chemins, 110 enduristes se sont rencontrés, et 35 amis et parents l’ont soutenu.
Retrouvez son récit, les photos, les détails sur tdfrancemoto.blogspot.fr
Photo d’illustration © Hervé
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5 Trucks Making a Case for the Mid-Size Pickup
By AMOS KWON
Why is it always the big trucks that get the attention? Smaller pickups have had a rough go in the 21st century, with only a few offerings for those who don’t want to haul hay or cinder blocks. The smaller brothers of the full-sizers got overlooked by the big Detroit three over the past couple of decades, but back in the heyday of the ‘90s, the roads were peppered with small pickup trucks. Times were good. The Ford Ranger, Dodge Dakota, Chevy S10 and GMC Sonoma ran the road, but now, they’re as rare as the dying breed of station wagons.
Of course, what actually constitutes a mid-size pickup truck has changed, as well. What was once a no-nonsense, practical small hauler is now upgraded with more power, better interiors and, thankfully, far better designs than the runts of old. Pickups are still hot commodities — as exemplified by the efforts carmakers are pouring into their big trucks — so is there a place again for the mid-sizers? We think so. Here are five reasons why.
Chevy Colorado
It’s the new kid on the block, and he means to shake things up. The new Colorado is so good, it made our GP100 for 2014. The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is fresh to the scene, going after the market dominated by the Toyota Tacoma. The sheet metal is the most refreshing in this segment, with big fender flares, a well-executed single-bar Chevy grille and plenty of rugged masculinity with dashes of refinement. Under the hood, you can opt for a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder good for 193 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, a 3.6-liter V6 with 302 horses and 270 lb-ft, or a 2.8-liter turbodiesel four with over 350 lb-ft of torque. And to make it truly a family affair, the Colorado comes in Extended or Crew cab trim. The Colorado is marketed as a daily driver and not just aworkhorse, but you can do heavy hauling, too, with up to 6,700 pounds of towing capacity.
GMC Canyon
The Canyon is the more posh version of the Colorado, with the same engine options and chassis. But it’s the more stately of the two (and priced slightly upmarket in accordance) with a more squared-jawed aesthetic, a thick triple-bar grille, chunky fenders and plenty of chrome trim. Consider it the version that will likely see less mud and fewer rocks, but more fancy dinners. Its urban cowboy looks mimic its bigger Sierra brother at thousands less, and it might even give rise to a more potent and more refined Denali version.
Toyota Tacoma
This is the octogenarian of the bunch. Essentially unchanged since 2005, the Tacoma took up the mantle of the longstanding and famous Ford Ranger Pickup. Even after 20 straight years of production, the Taco still rocks, quite literally, with its rugged body-on-frame design and no-nonsense capabilities. Choose from a 2.7-liter four-cylinder good for 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque or a 4.0-liter V6 with 236 horsepower and 266 lb-ft, as well as two- or four-wheel-drive. Upgrade to TRD trim and get 17-inch wheels, beefed-up suspension and TRD exterior tweaks and badging to let others know how serious you are. Or, you can wait until later this year when the brand new Tacoma hits showrooms, a move that Toyota likely made in response to rising competition from the Colorado/Canyon and rumors of an impending all-new Dodge Dakota.
Nissan Frontier
The Nissan Frontier is another long-in-the-tooth Japanese pickup truck that’s stood the test of time, dating back to 1997. The Frontier comes in King and Crew cab lengths, just like the Chevy, available with full-size rear doors and bench seats for a total capacity of 5 people. The Frontier gets either a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine with 152 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque, or a beefier 4.0-liter V-6 with 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft. Up the ante in the mid-size segment with the Frontier’s PRO-4X trim, which gives the driver the benefit of a locking rear diff for those more challenging off-road moments, functioning skid plates, and an upgraded interior. It’s high time Nissan delivered something fresh into this segment, but you still can’t go wrong with a formula that’s sold well for almost twenty years, can you?
Honda Ridgeline
The oddity of the bunch is Honda’s first (and only) foray into the pickup truck market. Not quite full-size and bigger than mid-size, the Ridgeline is the yuppie pickup of the bunch largely because it’s so unorthodox in its execution. The Ridgeline is a unibody construction pickup, so it’s not quite as rugged and torsionally rigid as body-on-frame, but it also gets four real doors, like a passenger vehicle, and some pretty nifty storage choices like a trunk built into the truck bed and a tailgate that swings out and drops down for loading versatility. The high-angled bed-wall design gives the Ridgeline a unique look that’s almost military, and the result is a pickup that looks like nothing else out there — a la the Chevy Avalanche. The engine is a 3.5-liter V6 with 250 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque, giving the Ridgeline a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. The kicker is that you have to buy a 2014 model, since Honda’s taking a break in 2015 before the release of the second-generation Ridgeline.
Motorcycles break record at Bonhams’ Spring Stafford Sale
The very fine collection of motorcycles offered at the recent Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale sold for a total of £2.2 million – setting a new record in the process…
Scrapyard Vincent
Traditionally playing second fiddle to their four-wheeled counterparts in the investment stakes, classic motorcycles are fighting back – as the results of Bonhams’ recent Stafford show auction prove. Top of the shop was the very same 1939 ‘Scrapyard’ Vincent HRD Series-A Rapide that appeared here on the pages of Classic Driver, only a few weeks ago. Rescued from the scrapheap by its late owner Harry Lloyd, the bike sold for an astonishing £275,900.
Pre-War gems
Other machines of note include a 1930 OHV Brough Superior 680 Black Alpine, fetching £138,140, a 1926 OHV Coventry Eagle Flying Eight, which sold for £106,780 and a bright red 1955 Vincent Rapide Series-D which found a new owner for £56,350. The sale also made headlines due to the inclusion of a selection of machines owned by Top Gear presenters James May and Richard Hammond. Hammond’s 2010 Norton Commando 961SE sold for £15,180.
Racing Scott
Another machine that caught our eye was a 1926 Scott racer ‘WU 6464’ – a machine that finished 18th in the 1926 Isle of Man TT. It sold for £34,500.
Bonhams Co-Chairman Malcolm Barber said: "The sale attracted international bidding, celebrity consignments, and saw the motorcycle market buoyant at this annual season-opener, the Stafford show. We saw many new collectors entering the market with strong bidding from English collectors and Continentals alike. We witnessed investment bidding, but the market as usual is supported by enthusiasts."
Photos: Bonhams. All prices stated include buyer’s premium.
View the full range of classic motorcycles for sale in the Classic Driver Market.
Sail into summer with these affordable convertibles
There is life beyond the California Spider. We’ve been trawling the Classic Driver Market in search of affordable classics for the new season of fresh air – and present you with these tempting convertibles and roadsters that could be yours for less than €20,000….
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