World Record Attempt Press Release

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Bikers – ride yourself into the record books

Belfast will see a world record attempt for the most number of makes and models of motorcycles in a single parade. The IAM Titanic World Record Challenge will take place on Friday 22 June.

Motorcyclists from road safety charity the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) are inviting Ireland’s bikers to join them and ride their way into the record books. The current record is 138 makes and models at an event organised by the KillSpills Campaign in 2007.

The parade organised by the Quay Vipers Motorcycle Club, will assemble near the slipway where the world’s most famous ship Titanic was built and adjacent to the new iconic building and exhibition centre Titanic, Belfast. The attempt will follow a two-mile route to the City Hall and back again to the starting point for a bikers’ barbecue. The world record attempt will be started by local boxing hero Wayne Pocket McCullough, Olympic silver medallist and former WBC Bantamweight and Commonwealth champion.

Other sponsors of this event are Adelaide Insurance Services, Days Hotel, Stena Line and Bikesafe.

The record attempt will begin at 7pm and is part of a week-long tour of Britain and Ireland to raise awareness of road safety and money for charity.

IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “It doesn’t matter what bike you ride, we want to see as many two-wheelers as possible join us so that we smash the world record. It’s for a great cause and will also be a terrific night out. “

Riders can sign up for the world-record team here: www.iam.org.uk/worldrecordattempt.

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4-30 to 6-30ish for bike arrivals and registration unless done on line. 7pm kick off. Unit T13 beside setup open for refreshments all proceeds to charity

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Press Release out today by the IAM
Ride your way into the record books
Belfast will see a world record attempt for the most makes and models of motorcycles in a single parade on Friday 22 June.
This event, the IAM Titanic World Record Challenge, is part of the IAM’s Around British Isles bike ride, which is taking place from Monday 18 until Sunday 24 June.
The eight motorcyclists, from road safety charity the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists), are inviting Ireland’s bikers to join them and ride their wayinto the record books. The current record is 138 makes and models at an event organised by the KillSpills Campaign in 2007.
The parade, organised by the Quay Vipers Motorcycle Club, will assemble in Titanic Quarter on Queens Road near where the world’s most famous ship, the Titanic, was built. The ride will be led by local boxing hero Wayne Pocket McCullough and will follow a route which passes Queens Island in the Titanic Quarter.
Other sponsors of this event are Adelaide Insurance Services, Days Hotel, Stena Line, Bikesafe, Fiat and Bridgestone Tyres.
The record attempt will begin at 7pm, with registration from 4:30pm.
IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “It doesn’t matter if you ride a 50cc or 1200cc. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of breaking a world record, and promote enjoyable and skilful riding at the same time. Come and join us on the 22 June, to ride this event into history.”
Leading ferry company Stena Line is showing its support as travel sponsor.
“We are hoping that the event will see a great turn out both with those who register and bring along their motorcycle to partake and those who just come along to show their support and enjoy some great family entertainment.”
Riders can sign up for the world-record team.
Timetable of events:
1.Photocall at Titanic Belfast centre at 15:00.
2.Registration commences at 16:30, record attempt starts at 19:00.
3.Motorcyclists with vintage bikes are welcome to bring these bikes by car and trailer as there is parking available.
4.T13’s Crane View Kitchens are providing refreshments.
5.Follow us on Twitter @iamgroup
6.The IAM has launched a new website, for biking advice and tips, bikingadvice.org.uk, with traffic updates, touring advice by country and all you need to know about events and local groups. Tips cover riding with pillions, in groups and night riding. There’s also a videos page and you can upload your touring photos and stories - get involved at www.betterbiking.org.uk.
7.The IAM is the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, dedicated to improving standards and safety in driving, motorcycling and cycling. The commercial division of the IAM operates through its occupational driver training company IAM Drive & Survive. The IAM has more than 200 local volunteer groups and over 100,000 members in the UK and Ireland. It is best known for the advanced driving test and the advanced driving, motorcycling and cycling courses. Its policy and research division offers advice and expertise on road safety.

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Due to difficulties with road works around the city centre and police resources having to be diverted to other events, the route has been changed to a more straightforward and easy managed plan.
The new route will be within the Harbour Estate Titanic Quarter and will be easier to keep the group together because of the long straights…………see diagram.

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Ok
Checked with the IAM and as far as they are concerned now L plates as long as they are legal can ride, since most of the 125s are learner ridden. Think the original reasoning was in case motorways were involved.
Also any two wheel engined powered bike can now go so mopeds small trailies etc.
Log books will need to be shown if the bike has been custom sprayed and there are no original decals left to indicate what the bike model is.
So come along for the craic and hopefully be paft of something unique.
Also bring family members especially kids as the T13 warehouse unit were this event starts from is a massive indoor setup for BMX bikes and skateboards.
Full info of events etc for T13 Squarepit
www.squarepit.com/category/t13/