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The motorcycling world viewed from the saddle of a BMW. A daily look at all things BMW, Euro-bike, products and things I find interesting on the internet. With links to news, reviews, events, riding skills, maintenance and racing series updates. Morning Reads is a one stop shop for motorcycling information.
TodayÔÇÖs Birthdays / Calendar
News:
Vernal Equinox ÔÇô Wikipedia has one explanation, I prefer to think of it as the official start of riding season.
topix.net ÔÇô If there is a Wild Hogs II Travolta will be on a new bike after putting his ÔÇÿHogÔÇÖ up for auction.
Business-Standard.com ÔÇô Honda to build second motorcycle factory in India.
theKneeslider.com India is set to allow Harley-Davidson into their market. The Japanese manufacturers have been expanding into this market and leaves me wondering how long before others will follow. If there is a market for H-D is there one for BMW? What would it mean for the product line, production and prices?
AMADirectlink.com AMA adds new kinds of events to riding calendar for 2007.
Superbike.co.uk ÔÇô Ducati is getting in the tour bandwagon.
Bikes in the Fast Lane continues its TV commercial review. This time Suzuki Motorcycles Around the World.
Aprilia weighs into the three wheeled scooter market with concept drawings of the Trivio. theKneeslider.com
Malcolm Smith exhibit will begin at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame July 26, 2007 and run for 11 1/2 months.dealersnews.com
Go Guides ÔÇô Thailand: The (Thai) Motorcycle Diaries.
Motorcycle-USA.com ÔÇô USAF Captain Honored with Custom Bike (and no Tutles were involved.)
King5.com ÔÇô Missing motorcycle riders found.
TopSpeed.com ÔÇô SoCal MV riders to meet in Malibu Saturday the 24th. This should be a great bike candy Saturday ride; wish I could go.
TopSpeed.com ÔÇô MC16 Matrix, a totally revamped Honda Hornet project bike.
Blog Update:
Salcar has a cold.
carlaking Motorcycle Misadventures
MotoLiam
DPS.com ÔÇô Balance in Photography
Gear:
gadling.com ÔÇô a product to protect the screen on that digital camera in your tankbag.
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
Ducati Maintenance Vids replaces a chain on a Duc. I know some of you have Ducs and the chain gang guys have those things also.
RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
All things BMW
leftlanenews.com ÔÇô Spy pictures of 1 Series Coupe.
World of BMW news
Test driving a country and a BMW on a motorcycle tour
BMW Group Press Club:
Motorsports PressClub
BMW Sauber F1 Team - Australian Grand Prix - Race, Sunday - 18.03.07
Australian Grand Prix - Race, Sunday - 18.03.07
Weather: dry and sunny, 21-22??C Air, 39-41??C Track
The BMW Sauber F1 Team started the 2007 season off in Melbourne with fourth place for Nick Heidfeld. However, a gearbox problem robbed the team of seeing both drivers in the points, as Robert Kubica retired on lap 36 while lying in fourth place.
Nick Heidfeld: 4th
BMW Sauber F1.07-05 / BMW P86/7
Fastest Lap: 1.26.722 min on lap 37 (6th fastest overall)
"I had a very good start, which was an even better one than Kimi and managed to pass Fernando. Of course I hoped to stay in front of him, but realistically I knew the McLarens were quicker than us. Thinking about how happy we are, you should not forget where we came from as we started last season eighth in the constructors' championship. Our pace is really good and fourth is a super start to the season.
I feel very sorry for the team with Robert's retirement, as he was also very strong. My tyre strategy to take the softer ones first was riskier. I knew after the first stop there was the danger of getting stuck in traffic, and this is what happened, but I took the risk anyway. The race was a lot of fun, but in the final laps I was a bit lonely. Mechanically my car was perfect."
Robert Kubica: Retired
BMW Sauber F1.07-04 / BMW P86/7
Fastest Lap: 1.26.642 min on lap 19 (4th fastest overall)
"My pace was good but unfortunately we had a gearbox problem. I was stuck in fifth gear and that was the end of my race. The only good thing is we know what the problem is and we now have to resolve it. In the race I was much heavier than Nick and was able to match his speed. My strategy was to attack towards the end of the race. My last stint was going to be very short, so I would have had an even better performance then, but unfortunately I didn't get that far."
Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director):
"Nick drove a good race and his fourth has earned us five points in the season curtain raiser. He was on soft tyres for the first stint and we didn't think they would last very long. In hindsight, we could have done a longer first stint. Robert was strong and showing the same pace as Nick when his gearbox stuck in fifth on lap 36.
Now we have to focus on getting our reliability sorted out. The most important lesson today is we have been able to match our testing performance. We have clearly been the third fastest team, and that is a good baseline for the next races."
Willy Rampf (Technical Director):
"Nick's fourth place is a very good result and reflects our qualifying performance, as we were the third quickest team in that. We ran our cars on different strategies as the new tyre regulation stipulates you have to use both compounds in the race. Another reason was the new Safety Car rule which says the pit lane will be closed until the cars are in their proper order on the track.
You have to make sure you don't go into such a period with the cars on the same pit stop strategy. Nick was on the softer compound for the start and Robert would have used it at the end, which obviously didn't happen. Both our drivers were quick and strong."
Bike Candy:
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club: Land Of Enchantment BMW Riders, #123
founded: 9/1/1982
contact: Michelle Williams (alwaysontask@yahoo.com)
PO Box 92095
Albuquerque, NM 87199-2095 US
www.nmbmwmc.org
meetings: Varies from month to month. Call for location and date.
events: Bavarian Mountain Weekend, Sipapu Ski Resort, Vadito, NM, wknd after Labor Day
other events: AHRMA Sandia Classic, 3rd weekend in September
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
Wisconsin's first state park, Interstate State Park, is located on the edge of the town of St. Croix Falls. The town is also the headquarters of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. A visitor center displays exhibits on the river's history. A few miles south along the river, the agreeable river town of Osceola features an historic downtown district that includes a waterfall ÔÇô Cascade Falls.
Ozaukee ÔÇô Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
Travel Information ÔÇô Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
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TodayÔÇÖs Birthdays / Calendar
News:
Vernal Equinox ÔÇô Wikipedia has one explanation, I prefer to think of it as the official start of riding season.
topix.net ÔÇô If there is a Wild Hogs II Travolta will be on a new bike after putting his ÔÇÿHogÔÇÖ up for auction.
Business-Standard.com ÔÇô Honda to build second motorcycle factory in India.
theKneeslider.com India is set to allow Harley-Davidson into their market. The Japanese manufacturers have been expanding into this market and leaves me wondering how long before others will follow. If there is a market for H-D is there one for BMW? What would it mean for the product line, production and prices?
AMADirectlink.com AMA adds new kinds of events to riding calendar for 2007.
Superbike.co.uk ÔÇô Ducati is getting in the tour bandwagon.
Bikes in the Fast Lane continues its TV commercial review. This time Suzuki Motorcycles Around the World.
Aprilia weighs into the three wheeled scooter market with concept drawings of the Trivio. theKneeslider.com
Malcolm Smith exhibit will begin at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame July 26, 2007 and run for 11 1/2 months.dealersnews.com
Go Guides ÔÇô Thailand: The (Thai) Motorcycle Diaries.
Motorcycle-USA.com ÔÇô USAF Captain Honored with Custom Bike (and no Tutles were involved.)
King5.com ÔÇô Missing motorcycle riders found.
TopSpeed.com ÔÇô SoCal MV riders to meet in Malibu Saturday the 24th. This should be a great bike candy Saturday ride; wish I could go.
TopSpeed.com ÔÇô MC16 Matrix, a totally revamped Honda Hornet project bike.
Blog Update:
Salcar has a cold.
carlaking Motorcycle Misadventures
MotoLiam
DPS.com ÔÇô Balance in Photography
Gear:
gadling.com ÔÇô a product to protect the screen on that digital camera in your tankbag.
Motorcycle Repair and Care:
Ducati Maintenance Vids replaces a chain on a Duc. I know some of you have Ducs and the chain gang guys have those things also.
RoadFood.com
Woot
Todays Woot
The Blog
Over Heard in New York | Voice of the City
All things BMW
leftlanenews.com ÔÇô Spy pictures of 1 Series Coupe.
World of BMW news
Test driving a country and a BMW on a motorcycle tour
BMW Group Press Club:
Motorsports PressClub
BMW Sauber F1 Team - Australian Grand Prix - Race, Sunday - 18.03.07
Australian Grand Prix - Race, Sunday - 18.03.07
Weather: dry and sunny, 21-22??C Air, 39-41??C Track
The BMW Sauber F1 Team started the 2007 season off in Melbourne with fourth place for Nick Heidfeld. However, a gearbox problem robbed the team of seeing both drivers in the points, as Robert Kubica retired on lap 36 while lying in fourth place.
Nick Heidfeld: 4th
BMW Sauber F1.07-05 / BMW P86/7
Fastest Lap: 1.26.722 min on lap 37 (6th fastest overall)
"I had a very good start, which was an even better one than Kimi and managed to pass Fernando. Of course I hoped to stay in front of him, but realistically I knew the McLarens were quicker than us. Thinking about how happy we are, you should not forget where we came from as we started last season eighth in the constructors' championship. Our pace is really good and fourth is a super start to the season.
I feel very sorry for the team with Robert's retirement, as he was also very strong. My tyre strategy to take the softer ones first was riskier. I knew after the first stop there was the danger of getting stuck in traffic, and this is what happened, but I took the risk anyway. The race was a lot of fun, but in the final laps I was a bit lonely. Mechanically my car was perfect."
Robert Kubica: Retired
BMW Sauber F1.07-04 / BMW P86/7
Fastest Lap: 1.26.642 min on lap 19 (4th fastest overall)
"My pace was good but unfortunately we had a gearbox problem. I was stuck in fifth gear and that was the end of my race. The only good thing is we know what the problem is and we now have to resolve it. In the race I was much heavier than Nick and was able to match his speed. My strategy was to attack towards the end of the race. My last stint was going to be very short, so I would have had an even better performance then, but unfortunately I didn't get that far."
Mario Theissen (BMW Motorsport Director):
"Nick drove a good race and his fourth has earned us five points in the season curtain raiser. He was on soft tyres for the first stint and we didn't think they would last very long. In hindsight, we could have done a longer first stint. Robert was strong and showing the same pace as Nick when his gearbox stuck in fifth on lap 36.
Now we have to focus on getting our reliability sorted out. The most important lesson today is we have been able to match our testing performance. We have clearly been the third fastest team, and that is a good baseline for the next races."
Willy Rampf (Technical Director):
"Nick's fourth place is a very good result and reflects our qualifying performance, as we were the third quickest team in that. We ran our cars on different strategies as the new tyre regulation stipulates you have to use both compounds in the race. Another reason was the new Safety Car rule which says the pit lane will be closed until the cars are in their proper order on the track.
You have to make sure you don't go into such a period with the cars on the same pit stop strategy. Nick was on the softer compound for the start and Robert would have used it at the end, which obviously didn't happen. Both our drivers were quick and strong."
Bike Candy:
BMW MOA Chartered Club:
club: Land Of Enchantment BMW Riders, #123
founded: 9/1/1982
contact: Michelle Williams (alwaysontask@yahoo.com)
PO Box 92095
Albuquerque, NM 87199-2095 US
www.nmbmwmc.org
meetings: Varies from month to month. Call for location and date.
events: Bavarian Mountain Weekend, Sipapu Ski Resort, Vadito, NM, wknd after Labor Day
other events: AHRMA Sandia Classic, 3rd weekend in September
Gem??tlichkeit is the warm, comfortable feeling
one receives from pleasant surroundings and atmosphere.
I think you will find that when you come here.
Wisconsin's first state park, Interstate State Park, is located on the edge of the town of St. Croix Falls. The town is also the headquarters of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. A visitor center displays exhibits on the river's history. A few miles south along the river, the agreeable river town of Osceola features an historic downtown district that includes a waterfall ÔÇô Cascade Falls.
Ozaukee ÔÇô Washington Daily News
Fond Du Lac Reporter
The Sheboygan Press
Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam
Weather
West Bend WI
Current
10 Day Forcast
United States
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Canada
Meteorological Service of Canada
Travel Information ÔÇô Driving Conditions and other related information sites.
[ ]THE END
