Bikesure @ BMF 2009
After a stunning April of hot weather and high pollen counts, it was soon May.......I had been hoping for much of the same as we packed the car up and headed to the Peterborough BMF. I was wrong
Rain.........all that was forecast was rain. I really shouldn't have got my hopes up as for the last 10 years the heavens have opened on the show on now less than 8 occasions!
We didn't really need the sat nav as being based in Kings Lynn the journey took less than an hour...including a quick stop at Tescos for "refreshments"....cough, cough!
Tagging along with the me in the Bikesure posse were Jon (quote clerk), Jemma (PA and flux babe ) and Laura ( renewals staff and flux babe ). Bringing glitz, glamour and muscle to the show (and that was just the girls)
Bikesure hoodies line up for their mugshot
A quick check in at the hotel and we all convened for a couple of beers and a chat, mainly about hair, make up and clothes.........we were soon joined by the girls ( these jokes don't get any better )
Saturday morning and me and Jon arrived at the showground with Bikesure tent in hand. After doing these shows for over a year now the setting up took all of 3 minutes.
Just before the heavens opened we were joined by the girls and with laptops in hand we were up and running with quotes!
We like red
Now I know what you readers of this blog like to see and its not pictures of us working. So to rush things along I will let you know that we had a blast, sold policy's and gave out loads of freebies.
I never knew you could spend £8.50 on pic n mix but I did!
We met loads of people over the weekend and a few familiar faces. Special mention to Mo from the Bandit Owners club (of which we are the official insurer ) who kept us going with tea and coffee. Also a shout out to that BMF man who lent us the use of the buggy.....good work!
As the company are getting bigger and better, we hope to keep attending this show as many years as possible. So be sure to pop into the red tent next time your down and come say hi
Here come the girls............
The girls about to be jumped by a crazy man in pink glasses
Bandits
The less said about the last photo the better.....but what a lovely white fence!!!
Grant
Labels: Adrian Flux, babes, bikesure, BMF, funny, girls, motorbike, motorcycle, trike insurance, wr250, young rider insurance
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Bikesure at MAG "into the valley"
As MAG's official insurer, we were invited to East Yorkshire to attend “into the valley”. A two day event on the grounds of the Sledmere estate. Its a chance for MAG members and friends from around the country to turn up, set up camp and drink.
On arrival we were quick to put the Bikesure stand up and may I say with military precision. Its fair to say we are seasoned pro's at this now. It was the usual plan of action for the weekend, give out quotes, hand out goody bags and generally talk insurance!
No sooner had we placed the free sweets on the table we were inundated with people. Now I'm sure some of these people wanted to talk insurance and generally tell us how wonderful we are but truth is it was all about the sweets!
The weather held out to be a beautiful sunny weekend which for a bank holiday came at more of a shock that Jons choice in music on the drive up.
Around us were stands ranging from helmet sales, camp shops and even a kilt stand! Yea, that's right kilts! Other attractions included the
“best in show”, comedians,live bands and the odd drunk biker littered around the site.All in all we had a fantastic time in Yorkshire, from learning there is nothing like mobile phone signal and that the nearest shop in 7 miles away. I would also recommend a pint and a bite to eat in the Triton Inn just round the corner. Biker friendly and easy to find I would rate it 10/10.
This show is only one of a number that fill the calender this year. You are entitled up to a 15% discount from your insurance when you join MAG. Proof that it pays to be a member of one of the biggest rider organisations in the UK.
Grant
Labels: Adrian Flux, cheaper motorcycle insurance, mag, Motorcycle Racing, streetfighters, young rider insurance
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Bikes as Art
In the new art theme on influx, there is a great article with a question and answer with Scott Pommier. The Canadian photographer has a great love for the art of the motorbike, after photographing his initial love, skating, he says his love for motorbikes started here,"I remember visiting Vancouver when I lived in Toronto, and some friends I had out there had bikes. We were at the skatepark just getting ready to leave and they jumped on their bikes and I had to follow in my car. I felt like I was really missing something. That was when the seed was really planted."
When photographing bikes Scott Pommier's most favoured muse is the Harley Davidson, and especially the Sportster models due to the simplicity of the bike.
There are also some great bike related articles from influx daily. A similar article, Deus Ex Machina, takes a look at Deus bikes in Sydney Australia which is a workshop, design studio and café all in one. Another great article looks at what makes Ducati cool and looking at the Dunlop Brothers, Robert and Joey.
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Labels: Canada, Ducati, motorcycle, Photographer, Toronto, Vancouver
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