Add comment November 16th, 2011
The stunning new Triumph Daytona 675R has now arrived at Spyder Club.
With a great review by MCN, Spyder Club’s members and guests are looking forward to riding the bike on the roads of Spain and the Alps as well as in the UK as part of the Spyder Club fleet.
Add comment November 7th, 2011
An emotional tribute to Marco Simoncelli started off race day at the Valencia round of MotoGP as riders from all classes completed a lap of the track lead by Kevin Schwantz on Marco’s Honda Gresini bike. The remainder of the teams, paddock and officials then gathered for a minutes noise in celebration of Marco’s life. Many of the riders and teams wore tributes to Super Sic and Loris Capirossi, riding his last race in MotoGP, took number 58 round the track for the final time.
Nicolas Terol was crowned 125cc world champion after Johann Zarco, his closest challenger disappointingly crashed out early in the race. Danny Webb riding the Mahindra bike had set the fastest time in qualifying and after a great start lead the race for the first few laps. The race was won by the star of the future Maverick Vinales who with support from Paris Hilton (!) has had a phenomenal start to his international career and was awarded the Rookie of the Year.
Stefan Bradl already knew he was the Moto 2 world champion after Marc Marquez still had sight problems after crashing in Sepang. Bradl started the race well but in extremely difficult conditions crashed and seemed relieved to be safely back in his garage. The race fittingly was lead by Gresini Racing team mates Yuki Takahashi and Michele Pirro who both had tributes to Marco on their bikes. There was a heart stopping moment when Takahashi high sided in the lead, he was confirmed okay but being kept in hospital for observations. After an eventful race Michele Pirro went on to win – his first in Moto 2 – which he dedicated to his late team mate.
MotoGP immediately got off to an exciting and disappointing start! Everyone was keen see the Ducatis perform after improvements in qualifying and showing better pace in conditions where Rossi seems to ride well. The possibility of a podium seemed not unachievable, however a crash in the first corner involving Bautista on the Suzuki took out both Rossi, Hayden and Randy de Puniet leaving a large gap in the field.
The race was eventually won by the narrowest of margins by Casey Stoner on the line, with Ben Spies looking initially like he had taken his second race win of the season. Cal Crutchlow scored his highest finish of the year securing fourth place and in doing so also taking the Rookie of the Year title in MotoGP.
For the first time MotoGP had lined up without Marco Simoncelli and it was time for the 2011 racing season came to a welcome close.
Ciao Marco, Super Sic, #58
Add comment November 5th, 2011
Valentino Rossi has revealed his tribute to his friend Marco Simoncelli this morning at Valencia.
This weekend will be a very difficult for everyone involved in MotoGP. Marco’s father Paolo has asked for a minutes noise tomorrow before the race instead of a minutes silence which seems a fitting way to remember his son.
Ciao Super Sic!
Add comment November 4th, 2011
Spyder Club will be at the NEC for the Motorcycle Live Show from the 19th to the 27th of November. Amongst others, we will be proudly exhibiting the brand new Ducati Streetfighter 848, due on the fleet in early 2012.
As membership fees will increase by 11% on the 15th December 2011, we’ll be offering new members the opportunity to join before the increase at the current rate, paying half by the 15th December and the second half by the 30th March 2012 when membership would begin. Come and see us at stand E15, hall 2.
Add comment October 3rd, 2011
Spyder Club had a great day riding round Wales yesterday. We took some of the fleet including the Ducati Diavel Carbon, Multistrada and 848, KTM RC8R and the Aprilia Tuono V4R APRC. All the bikes went down really well and the sun shone all day – pretty good for October!
Add comment September 22nd, 2011
We are finalising exact dates and costs for the 2012 trips but the routes are set and we are looking forward to rerunning some favourites as well as venturing on to new roads!
The trips are open to both members and non-members and first up is the ever popular season starter in southern Spain which will be our third year. Three 4 day trips are available from 9th to 23rd March 2012, so escape the British winter by flying to Malaga and joining us in the Spanish Sun! For more details click: Spyder Club Fly Ride Motorcycle Tour.
Other 2012 trips planned include:
May 2012, Ducati Multistrada Getaway - six days starting at the BRDC, riding through France and Italy to Bologna where we’ll have a tour of the Ducati factory.
June 2012, Austrian Alps – four days in the Austrian Alps including the Grossglockner pass
Mid/late July 2012, Southern France – four days in Provence, southern France including the Route Napoleon
Late July 2012, Tuscany – four days in the Tuscan hills of Italy including the Futa Pass
August 2012, Long Weekend in Scotland – three days in the Scottish highlands, extended and repeated due to popular demand
Early September 2012, Austrian Alps – rerun of the above trip, including once again Grossglockner
Early September 21012, Swiss Alps – four days of stunning riding, a rerun of the two trips we ran this year. Too good not to repeat!
Full details will soon be published on our Tours and Events page however please feel free to register your interest sooner by emailing Spyder Club, calling 0845 2000 868 or registering for our newsletter.
Add comment September 17th, 2011
Coming to a Spyder Club near you! Spyder Club are looking forward to taking delivery of the Ducati Streetfighter 848 in early 2012.
Come and ride as a member or on a Spyder Club and Ducati UK fly ride motorcycle tour. Get in touch now!
Add comment July 23rd, 2011
Spyder Club’s Scottish trip guests were treated to a last minute addition to the fleet in the shape of the new Tuono which was picked up on Friday morning before hot footing it to Glasgow. We’re all looking forward to the first ride!
Add comment July 4th, 2011
What a brilliant trip! The routes were spectacular and all our guests enjoyed themselves immensely with bookings for future Spyder Club Trip already taken. The weather, bikes and roads shone and we are looking forward to the next trip to the Swiss Alps in September.
A visit to the London Show tomorrow morning, it'll be different not exhibiting this year! #
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