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Welcome to riDeoUt,

the section DeDicateD

to the hUge nUmBer

oF motorcyclists
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memBership

Written By miCk burke
vice chair, pFoa
Rideout

We intend to bring you news, views, events and stories of SuPPOrt
interest involving members from around the Uk. leading on this We are teaming up with skidmarques tyres to bring you
section will be our vice-chair mick Burke, contactable at mick@ their best prices on all makes of tyres for both cars and bikes.
pfoa.co.uk. mick has been riding (and crashing) motorbikes skidmarques is a family owned business conveniently located
from the age of 11 (on private land officer, honest!). currently just off Junction 28 of the m25 in hutton, essex and offers a
running a future classic: yamaha yzF1000r thunderace! highly professional ride in/ride out fitting service. give keith
and his team a call on 01277 210414 or check out www.
Out And AbOut skidmarquesltd.com. skidmarques will also be in support at
as well as breakfast runs, touring and riding to sporting events our trackday.
etc. we also have members involved in all sorts of bike related
activities including ‘Bikesafe’, learner rider instructors, and We are also looking to team up with a major multi-franchise
trackday instructors to name a few. many take part in charity dealership to bring you their best deals available on motorcycles
rides supporting many worthwhile causes. let us know what and accessories, as well as bringing you road test reports for
you are up to out there: send us a letter or picture and you might some of the latest offerings from the major manufacturers.
get it printed! organising a ride out somewhere interesting or recommend a dealer or service provider in your area? let us
for charity? let us know, other members might be able to join know. Watch this space! ■
you. We’ll be looking to organise a run to the national police
memorial among others.

PFOA trACkdAy
Whether you’re a regular trackday rider, or if you’ve never
ridden on a track before despite the temptation, the pFoa
trackday will be for you. We are currently in negotiation with
a leading organiser of corporate trackdays to bring you an
exclusive event at one of Britain’s premier circuits in may/
June 2013. subject to demand, further days will be arranged at
different circuits around the country. there will be groups for
all abilities and expert instruction available. Don’t be surprised
if you spot a British superbike star out on track with you! email
mick@pfoa.co.uk, (type ‘trackday’ in the subject field) to
register your interest, and help us gauge demand.