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
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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
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Bikesure at Taz Motorcycles - Peterborough
Saturday 13th September saw us invited down to Taz motorcycles in Peterborough for their open weekend.
Taz Motors is East Anglia’s largest motorcycle dealership and the areas only Aprilia centre. Taz has a reputation of outstanding service with their supply of new and used motorcycles, a fantastic service centre and a clothing department stocking all the top names in clothing and accessories.
Taz Motors is East Anglia’s largest motorcycle dealership and the areas only Aprilia centre. Taz has a reputation of outstanding service with their supply of new and used motorcycles, a fantastic service centre and a clothing department stocking all the top names in clothing and accessories.
As their official recommended insurer we were there to offer quotes for the weekend, give insurance advise and hand out goodie bags.
Oh did I mention we were joined by Chelle and Laura to offer a bit of class and sophistication to the event?
The hardest task of the weekend had to be trying to get them off the bouncy castle, it was mainly the kids complaining, the dads seemed to cheer!
So if your in the area and looking for a great deal on your new or used bike then Taz is the place to go!
Many thanks for making us feel welcome all weekend and thanks for the sandwiches!
Grant
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Bikesure FC
And you thought we just sit on our backsides all day........and you would be right but hang on....
After narrowly missing out on the signature of Robinho it was business as usual for Bikesure FC!
Bikesure F.C was formed last year due to the fact there was nothing else to do on a Thursday evening but drink ( which isnt a bad thing ). We meet every Thusday evening at the local astro turf and attempt to pass ourselves off as footballers for an hour.
So if theres anyone out there who wants to take on the might and power of Bikesure FC, kindly bugger off because were rubbish!!!
Meet the team
Kyle "Minty" Benefer - like Hayley's comet, can be seen passing once every 75 years
Dean "Egg" Twiddy - passing to him is like kicking it against a brick wall, could go anywhere
John "Turbo" Mellish - Faster then Usain Bolt over 100 metres - fact!
Pete "Zilla" Sanctuary - one of those annoying blokes who is good at everything!
Matthew "soppy b***ocks" Sopp - can often be seen shouting the odd swear word at his team, apparently for encouragement!
Phil "philski" Owen - more tricks up his sleeve then Paul Daniels - that's magic!
Grant "welsh wizard" Varnham - lob me a ball from 70 yards and i'll slot it home, pass it to me in front of an open goal and over the bar it goes!
Richard "the horn" Rowsell - started off looking like Mr Tickle, now more like Mr tackle ( granted that does sound a bit odd )
Jason " the fridge " Masters - big bloke, rubbish centre of gravity....goes down more than........um...........um..............Reading.
Tom " Cassius " Clay - that one player in your team that thinks he has the tricks then always falls on his arse - to the great pleasure of the rest of the team!
Adam " Holbinho " Hollinger - seems to be absolutely fascinated by his feet, always starring at them, even when he passes
Harry " Sports Bra " O'Donnell - imagine watching a Linford Christie's lunch box running the 100 metres, now imagine him with man boobs.......Harry!
Rob " Chopper " Balls - hell of a right foot ping on him, unfortunately hell of a nack of tackling......even without the ball being anywhere near him....amazing!
Duncan " Liability " Garrick - often gets voted the man of the match.......for the opposing team!
Kevin "big man " Lee - frustrated striker, the bloke is 7 foot tall but has a head like a 50p - when he pulls back for a strike, the force can be felt as far as Luton.
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First married man of bikesure - unlucky!!
In history, many weird and wonderful things have happened. We put man on the moon, won 2 world wars and invented the ASBO, but only now has something happened to challenge the greatness of the above mentioned..................one of us has only gone and got bloody married!!!!!!!Saturday 12th July - saw Tim and Linda tie the knot in sunny old Kings Lynn.Tim and his new wife Linda have been together for 4 years and it was about bloomin time she tied him down!
For those of you who don't know, Tim joined us in February 2008 on the quotes department.He now holds the title of being the only bloke on quotes who is married! As a biker himself, it seemed only too perfect to be assigned to this department until of course he came onto the floor and was positioned next to ME!!...unlucky!
The day was filled with happiness and joy...blah blah blah......then came the reception. Tim decided to invite some of his work colleagues, here's what happened!
All at bikesure wish Linda and Tim a happy life together......good luck Linda!
Grant
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Bikesure at the UK launch of the Can-Am Spyder
Tuesday 13th May saw part of Silverstone racecourse taken over by Can-Am for them to showcase their new "Spyder" to prospective clients. The Spyder is a revolutionary new vehicle that combines the performance of a motorcycle, with the extra stability of a trike.
The main emphasis for the day was for clients to come down for the day and try out the vehicle for themselves and really get a hands on feel.
As the biggest insurer of trikes in the UK, Bikesure were asked to come along on the day and offer quotations on the spot and share an insight on what it takes to get it road legal. Attending was myself and show virgin Helen who seemed to enjoy the day basking in the hot spring sunshine whilst quoting and Dave our dealer liaison representative.
The day was a great success with all our quotes bringing near enough the same reaction "is that all?" This is a great indication that our markets are ever getting stronger and we are always looking to push a more tailor made approach to specialist vehicles.
Unfortunately the nearest I got to trying out on of these great looking bikes was sitting on it and making the noise of the engine like you do when your 4. To be fair my mental age isn't too far off that so its understandable.
Stay tuned
Grant
Labels: Adrian Flux, bike insurance, bikesure, can-am, spyder, trike insurance
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Bikesure at the BMF Peterborough
Its been a while but I'm back!!
( I mean the girls....not Jon )
Thanks for all the lovely cards and gifts...who am I kidding, the only post I got was bloody bills!
I digress.......
The 17th and 18th of May saw thousands of bikers descend on the Peterborough showground for the biggest outdoor bike event of the 2008 calender. Attending for the first time was Bikesure and to make sure we got noticed we invited 2 of our Flux babes along to make me and Jon look good. If your not familiar with the Flux babes...SHAME on you.....they are a collection of beautiful woman who accompany us to numerous shows in the year and they all actually work for the company!.....see below 2 good reasons why I love coming to work.
( I mean the girls....not Jon )The whole show was set out so that the girls went out and gave out our goody bags full of sweets, key rings, magazines and bike stands....no expenses spared! Whilst me and Jon were offering free quotations there and then to anyone on anything!
Needless to say the tradition of the good old British weather having its say on the Saturday didn't disappoint. The heavens decided to open and it pi**ed it down on the Saturday but that didn't seem to put off the thousends that came flooding through the door.
As a whole it was good to see so many Bikesure goody bags being carried around the show and the quotes we did on the day seemed to be very well received by the public. An ever growing sign that Bikesure Insurance are becoming a major contender in the motorcycle, quad,trike and custom bike market.
We plan to be at the BMF next year but a lot bigger and better so put this date in your diary and make sure you come say hi.....or just grab loads of freebies!!
Grant
Labels: Adrian Flux, babes, bike insurance, BMF, cheaper motorcycle insurance, custom bike, young rider insurance
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Here comes the show season!!
Well the show season is fast upon us and as usual Bikesure is gearing up to attend numerous events over the country for the following summer.
Following on from the success of previous meetings Bikesure are confirmed to be attending the following shows this year:
BMF 17th to 18th May = The largest outdoor motorcycle event in the Europe ( ooh impressive )
NABD "you been nabbed" 9th to 11th May = The largest outdoor gathering of men with beards ( oh and there's a show there somewhere )
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club 5th to 6th July = Need I say more??
UK quad show 27th to 28th Sep = Only quad show in the UK ( and the best )
If your quite new to what we do at these shows, I feel it my responsibility to fill you in with what it means to attend:
1. Spend the weekend giving out quotes to the public on laptops
2. Walking round the venue trying to be glamorous handing out goodie bags
3. Chatting to other companies and blagging as much free stuff as possible
4. Getting as many photo's as you can with the promo girls ( just me )
As you can see, there is a lot of hard work and effort that goes into making a show successfull.
To keep up to date with the shows so far and whats happening within bikesure, keep posted to this blog!
Grant
Labels: Adrian Flux, bike insurance, bike show, BMF, show
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Setting the record (that im) straight!
Now you may have seen some "odd" looking pictures of me floating around this website. I want to assure you that in no way do I make a habit of dressing in womans clothing. I dont really want my chances of finding a girlfriend to be non existent and thats the way its going at the moment.To reliterate this point I would like to draw your attention to the below:
As you can see I do enjoy the pretty girls, the fact that they get paid to have photo's taken with anyone is besides the point!
Its not long before "that" picture of me will be issued in the monthly magazine and distributed all around Adrian Flux, so im just trying to back myself up before I get the p**s taken out of me from everyone.
Thank you
Grant " straight as they come" Varnham
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