Related links

This page contains links to any related or useful web sites. If you have any links you feel would be of interest, then please forward the details via the enquiry form on our Contact us page (select 'Website Issue/Enquiry' as the subject).

• Alpineroads.com: Contains a wealth of detail about..... well.... Alpine roads. So, if you are planning a jaunt into Europe, check this out for local alpine information.
• ALT-BERG is the last remaining British Bootmaker actually manufacturing walking, military and motorcycle boots in the UK. They have been making boots at their factory in Richmond, North Yorkshire since 1989. There are several members of NAM who have boots from here, so if you're in the market for some new motorcycle boots ask around and have a look at ALT-BERG.
• Aurora Custom Graphics This company paid us a visit and showed us some of the work they have done. They can do work ranging from scratch repairs to full paint jobs on bikes and crash helmets - very impressive!
• Bike Image Custom Motorcycle Graphics to personalise your bike or disguise scratches and scuffs.
• BikeSafe Country wide bike safety initiative led by the police.
• Bikewise training: is a joint partnership run by the County Durham Casualty Reduction Forum and is administered by Durham County Council's Road Safety Section which is headed by Alan Kennedy. It's open to riders of motorcycles of 500cc and above who reside in County Durham and have recently passed their test, or who are returning to biking following a break. (it is also available to any rider(s), on a 1 to 1 basis, who wish to improve their skills at a more advanced level).
• Boundary 500 Motorcycle Challenge: Is turning into an annual event to raise money for several charities including the GNAA.
• Expert Rider: ExpertRider Motorcycle Training also known as: Bike Safety, Motorbike Safety. Motorcycle training organised by Northumberland County Council and tailored to the individual riders needs.
  From the website "Whether you are returning to riding, lack confidence, have upgraded to a larger bike or just want to polish your road riding skills, our team of highly qualified police trained instructors will assist you to enhance elements of your riding so that you achieve real results."
  
• gitesnbikes:We are Nigel and Sarah Hall and we run a biker friendly gite in Auvergne, Central France, for any of you who are interested in a long rideout! It is a great rural part of France, with mountains, lakes and countryside on our doorstep. We are also a great base for visiting places like Millau Bridge. So if you fancy a long rideout this year you will be made most welcome!
• Hadrian V-Twin Tours & Rentals:Hadrian V-Twin Tours & Rentals. Dreaming about the ultimate road trip? We can help you with rentals, guided or self-guided tours here in the UK, Europe & the USA. Check out our new 10-day US tour for 2011, Cowboys & Canyons. BMW & Honda motorcycles, & Ford Mustang convertible cars now also available on our USA tours.
• Hadrian Tours blog: See how our freinds from Hadrian tours are getting with their latest trip.
• Hipkin & Co Solicitors: A Whitley Bay based law firm who specialise in motorcycle law. Give them a call if you need advice. Mark Hipkin the senior partner and founder is a motorcyclist himself so understands our issues and what it means to be a biker today.
• Horizons Unlimited: Is a legendary site and is a must-visit site for anyone who is even half serious about doing any kind of distance travel. There are hints, tips, stories and forums galore on this site. If you have any queries regarding travel to any part of the world, there is someone on this site who has been before and can answer your queries.
• i2i Motorcycle Acadamy is a North Yorkshire based training company that teaches advanced riding with an alternative slant. Rather than concentrating on observation, road positioning etc, they help you to understand the principles of Motorcycle machine control in a fun and very effective series of courses. All courses take place off road, either on an old airfield using your own machine, or on grass using i2i supplied machines and protective gear.
• Keith Martin has spent the last three decades establishing himself as one of the UK's most experienced photographers of motorcycle racing. His website contains a great selection of motorcycle action pictures for sale. If you know someone who is passionate about motorcycle racing, these prints would make a great gift.
• Moneysaving expert.com is a site specialising in helping people to save money and take control of their finances. The site covers all aspects of financial outlay, including Getting the best motorcycle insurance deal and Getting the best roadside recovery deal. Take a look, you could save a considerable sum.
• Motobrio.com is a store selling high performance motorcycle clothing, parts and accessories. Located in the border town of Hawick, it's an ideal opportunity to combine a ride on the bike with a little shopping (Check opening times). If you take your NAM membership with you, Motobrio may offer a 10% discount on purchases.
• polepositiontravel.com This is a company which organises travel and stay packages for MotoGP and World Super Bike both in the UK and around the world. Pole position have offered us a generous discount, please contact a committee member for more details.
• puncturesafe.co.uk This product is used to protect against punctures and improve tyre life.

  Keith Sherburn is the contact for the TS postcode area and can contacted using his email address - k.sherburn@ntlworld.com.

• reevu.com Information about the rear view helmet.
• Paul Howey & The Trans American Trail (TAT): Is the site of a local lad who is fulfilling one of his life dreams and raising money for charity in the process.
• South East Motorcycle Action Group The South East Northumberland Motorcycle Action Group is based in Blyth, Northumberland. The Motorcycle Action Group's mission is to; Defend and Fight for Riders' Rights.