tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15787810479985582972024-03-13T06:38:50.961-07:00WOAM AssociationMaria Costello MBEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623226386129054336noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578781047998558297.post-59500437280648897462016-09-28T09:14:00.003-07:002016-09-28T09:31:37.470-07:00MARIA COSTELLO TRACKDAYS BOOST WOMEN RIDERS CONFIDENCE<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just two days after the stars of British Superbikes had battled it out on the twists and turns of Donington Park, Maria Costello MBE and her team of instructors staged another hugely successful women-only track day at the East Midlands circuit.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The BMW Motorrad UK trackday, presented by Focused Events, was where Maria offered guidance, support and one-to-one tuition to participants who made the most of fantastic track conditions to improve their riding skills.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With over fifty women in attendance, the day was another big success, proving that these dates are becoming a firm favourite on the motorcycling calendar for many female riders.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Costello said: “I'm thrilled by the progress all the women made. Everyone improved their riding skills and took something away with them, whether it was going home a better rider or simply riding more confidently than before.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“These days have become a true highlight of my year. I really want to make more happen in 2017 because it’s proving to be an important and great way for women to enjoy motorcycling and remain a biker for longer.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Among the many comments from participants, Carmel Kammeier said: “I am not generally into idolising but I saw Maria ride at the Classic TT a few weeks ago and on the podium with John McGuinness. Next thing I know, here she is, in the flesh, encouraging and coaching me and many other women. I am back in the office today, but dreaming of my next track day with Maria Costello MBE.”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Costello added: “I need to thank BMW Motorrad UK and Focused Events for making the day possible, along with NGK Spark Plugs (UK), CPL Print Ltd, Arai helmets, EBC Brakes and Towergate insurance for their support of the event. Special thanks to my instructors Rupert & Virgil and finally, a huge thank you to the all the women that played their part in making it a memorable and rewarding day!”</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To join the Facebook group Woman On A Motorcycle (WOAM) go <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/267548396738593/?fref=ts" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/267548396738593/?fref=ts" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dates for future women-only trackdays will be announced on Maria’s website, which can be found <a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.costelloracing.com" href="http://www.costelloracing.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Maria explains why she is pioneering these events:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">"This is all about confidence and building more of it on two wheels. I am to provide a warm, friendly, all-female, environment for women riders to take to the circuit, maybe for the first time, and use the circuit as a controlled environment to learn and improve their confidence and riding skills, via instruction from my myself and my team of instructors. I want every women to enjoy their motorcycle as much as I do, it's not all about speed or getting your knee down, it's about that smile on your face at the end of the day after you've improved your corning, braking or riding position. It's about taking that confidence and those skills and using them in your every day riding and about meeting up with other women who all have the same passion for motorcycling!" </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The events are open to riders on any make of appropriate motorcycle for track riding, with BMW S 1000 RRs available to hire. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">The exciting addition is BMW Motorrad UK - European Trackday at Portimao in Portugal on 12-13 November 2016. The price includes 2 days on track with instruction from myself, return flights, transfers to and from the airport and to and from the circuit, breakfast and dinner and return transport for your bike and kit! So what are you waiting for, limited places so don't miss out, book now!</span><br />
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BMW Motorrad UK and Maria Costello MBE have joined forces to offer a female-only group at three BMW Motorrad Track Days run with Focused Events in 2016. The track days will be suitable for all abilities from novice to expert.</div>
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Maria will be leading and instructing a female-only group on the BMW Motorrad Track Days, offering women the chance to enjoy a day of thrilling riding while improving their skills and confidence. During these exclusive sessions, only female riders will be on the circuit.</div>
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The events are open to riders on any appropriate motorcycle for track riding, with BMW S 1000 RRs available to hire. Additionally Maria will be joining BMW Motorrad UK for their European Trackday at Portimao in Portugal on 12-13 November 2016.</div>
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Maria Costello is a new brand ambassador for BMW Motorrad UK and has been racing a BMW S 1000 RR since the 2015 season - and she will be competing again at the Ulster GP and other international Road Racing events during 2016. Her experience as a road racing and short circuit rider make her the ideal person to help encourage more women to take part in track-based events. </div>
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<b>Maria Costello said</b>: “I'm very excited to have the support of BMW Motorrad UK in growing my track days for women. This partnership means we can take the events to three different circuits in a single year and one of those is in Europe. Last year the number of women attending grew dramatically and I saw every woman who took part improved as a rider and become more confident on two wheels. </div>
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"It introduced the circuit as a place to learn and improve and it was so incredible to see so many take to the track for the first time. It's the perfect controlled environment to improve your riding and I will be working hard to make sure more women become empowered on two wheels through these events in 2016.”</div>
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To book places with Maria's female-only group on BMW Motorrad Track Days contact Focused Events on <span style="line-height: 20px;">01798 812 704</span></div>
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Maria Costello MBEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623226386129054336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578781047998558297.post-27600191591870484242015-10-12T02:54:00.001-07:002015-10-12T02:54:22.960-07:00Donington Park gears up for final Women Only Motorcycle Trackday of 2015<br />
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<tr><td style="width: 623px;">This year’s final Women’s Only Motorcycle Trackday with Maria Costello MBE will take place on Wednesday next week (14 October) with dozens of female motorcyclists expected to take to the track once more. Limited spaces are still available for riders to take advantage of this last opportunity this year.<br /><br />The days, held by one of the fastest female motorcyclists in the world, have been a huge success, with over 100 women taking to the track across two days held so far in May and July.<br /><br />Several notable names have taken part in the trackdays this year, including Winter Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller. Next week’s event has attracted the talented British Motostar racer Georgina Polden who will be a guest instructor and Bike World TV presenter Suzy Taylor, who is returning to Maria’s trackdays to improve her circuit riding skills.<br /><br />The Women Only Motorcycle Trackdays with Maria Costello are for women riders of all ability, who want to improve their riding skills and gain more confidence on two wheels in a controlled environment, with instruction, support and coaching from Maria and her team of expert instructors. These days are perfect for female riders of all experience levels, so whether they have just passed their test and wish to gain more experience, or improve on skills already developed, all riders are welcome.<br /><br />Costello was the first woman to stand on the podium in a race at the Isle of Man TT, and in 2004, became the fastest female to lap the course with an average speed of 114.73mph, and is currently the fastest female ever around the Ulster Grand Prix course, on a BMW, the fastest road race in the world. BMW Motorrad UK will be supporting the event again by supplying the instructor bikes. A range of BMWs will also be on static display for the women to enjoy.<br /><br />Maria’s services to motorcycling were recognised in 2009, when she was awarded the MBE at Buckingham Palace by Prince Charles.<br /><br />Maria Costello MBE commented: “My Women Only Motorcycle Trackdays at Donington Park this year have been a massive success, and we’ve welcomed an extremely encouraging amount of ladies, many of whom had not been on track before. We’re expecting another very busy trackday next week, where riders can revel in the pressure free environment and develop their skills further with our dedicated team of instructors.”<br /><br />"Special thanks go to <a href="http://www.towergate.co.uk/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #6dc6dd; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Towergate Insurance</a> & <a href="http://www.cpl-print.co.uk/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #6dc6dd; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">CPL Print Ltd</a> for supporting these trackways and to <a href="http://www.helperformance.com/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #6dc6dd; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Hel Performance</a>, <a href="http://ebcbrakes.com/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #6dc6dd; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">EBC Brakes</a>, <a href="http://www.ngkntk.co.uk/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #6dc6dd; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">NGK Spark Plugs</a>, <a href="http://www.hideout-leather.co.uk/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #6dc6dd; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Hideout Leathers</a> and <a href="http://www.whyarai.co.uk/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #6dc6dd; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Arai</a> for providing discounts, products and awards for the ladies attending the day."<br /><br /><strong>Limited places are available. Book now via www.nolimitstrackdays.com or call 01727 827794.<br /><br />For more information about events at Donington Park, visit </strong><a href="http://www.donington-park.co.uk/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #6dc6dd; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; word-wrap: break-word;"><strong>www.donington-park.co.uk</strong></a><strong>.<br /><br />Read testimonials on Women Only Motorcycle Trackdays with Maria Costello MBE <a href="http://costelloracing.com/woam/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">here</a>, or visit her website <a href="http://costelloracing.com/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">here</a>.<br /><br />Trackday T-shirts and Woman on a Motorcycle merchandise are available <a href="http://www.dread.cc/shop/category/woam/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline-style: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">here</a>.</strong></td></tr>
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Marie Sheridan: <span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Amazing day at donnington yesterday. .gained loads of experience .rode home with a massive smile on my face . worth every penny to ride with maria & her team of instructors.looking forward to the next ladies track day.book soon ladies. Best day ever !!! : -)</span><br />
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Anjela Sewell: <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Many thanks to Maria and her team for a great day at donnington, great atmosphere will definitely encourage more ladies to have a go</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><br />
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Siobhan Flynn: <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">What a truly amazing day, am absolutely pooped today but still buzzing, spent the 7 hour drive home thinking about the advise I'd been given by Rupert, our instructor. A humongous 'thank you' to Maria and the whole team for organising the day, to have this amazing circuit for what felt like my own personal use and expert instructors on hand to help...well I feel completely spoilt, not to mention the friendliness of all I met, the biscuits, cakes, and have to say, rather handsome instructors! 😇. So if your reading this and didn't book this one, do the next one, it's amazing value for money and a fantastic experience! X</span><br />
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Leonie Blakeley: <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Thoroughly enjoyable day at Donington y'day. So much track time & relaxed supportive atmosphere. Great to meet like minded people & some sporting stars</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><br />
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Michelle Brown: <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Thanks for such a fantastic and friendly day at Donington! New confidence found on track and new friends made as well! Here's to the next one!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><br />
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Gemma Viles: <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Wow what a day yesterday at Donny! You could not have wished for better, sunshine, biscuits, cake and lots and lots of track time. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and huge amounts of space on track to relax and do your own thing. I know a lot of men that would have happily paid more for the quality of day we had and even my own pit biatch (husband) and his ex-racer mate (who popped by to say hi) both said that the boys could learn a lot about how to go about a track day from the ladies yesterday. Really very proud to have had the chance to share some track time with such a quality bunch of people so thank you everyone</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><br />
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Karen Suttahkorn: <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Just to re-iterate everyone's comments, I had such a fantastic time yesterday and it was so much more than I expected. The track riding, the instructors, all the ladies that were there... Everything was first class. Having only just passed my test at the end of last year I learnt so much and gained loads of confidence. Thanks </span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100006214983086&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A267548396738593%7D" href="https://www.facebook.com/maria.elviscostellombe" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;">Maria</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> for organising such a great event!</span><br />
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Sharon Luke: <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">24 hours on and I'm still buzzing from yesterday. A massive thank you to everyone, my confidence has improved massively and rode the bike better the ever before. Still have areas that need improvement, but getting there.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Friend that came with me plus both our husbands have done previous track days and all said they couldn't believe how relaxed everyone was, the track space and how courteous everyone was on track. The boys were jealous!!! </span><br style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Once again a MASSIVE THANK YOU</span><div>
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Jo Gunton: <span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">What an amazing day! My first ever track day and I'm already checking my diary for the next one. The improvement from start to finish was huge, my trusty Fazer didn't know what was happening! A really supportive environment and I met three fab women who I will aim to meet up with again. Thanks Maria</span><br />
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Anne Woods: <span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Absolutely brilliant day I learned so much. The instructors are so friendly, helpful and encouraging. Can't thank you enough. These track days provide brilliant training that can be transferred to riding on the road. Can't wait for the next one</span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><br />
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Hennele Hentula traveled over 700 miles to attend the trackday yesterday: <span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Got home safe and sound last night after 740 miles on the bike but it was worth it, had great time on the track! Great bunch of ladies and fab instructors</span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f8; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><br />
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I'm blown away by the positive feedback I'm already receiving [I'll be sharing some on here soon] and I have to say that I couldn't have done these events without the support of Donington Park, so huge thanks to all the team there!</div>
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It was an absolute pleasure to meet and ride with all the ladies who attended the day - it's these women, who come and support these days that will make it possible for more women to benefit from more dates in the future.</div>
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Special thanks to my ace team of instructors; Rupert, Brad, Levi and Virgil. To everyone at Donington Park, to the No Limits team for the top admin/pit lane work, Alex James Photography for capturing some brilliant moments, Terri & Gary for support, Donna at Bespoke Injury Management for doing sports massages during the afternoon, BMW Motorrad UK for the BMW S 1000 RR instructor bikes, CPL Print for the certificates, EBC Brakes for the goody bags, and EBC, HEL & NGK for the additional prizes.</div>
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Don't miss out on the next 'women only' trackday at Donington Park in conjunction with No Limits and Towergate Insurance.<br />
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The idea behind these events is to bring like-minded women together to enjoy two wheels in a controlled, friendly and supportive environment to enable everyone to build confidence and learn new riding skills and go home with a big smile on their face.<br />
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Some ladies from previous events have gone on to take up racing and because of the quality and amount of track time you get as individuals it's also the perfect place to work on getting your knee down or improving your race craft. My instructors and I have plenty of experience to offer guidance to all levels of rider.<br />
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But it's not all about speed, so please don't be put off if you're new to riding or the race track.<br />
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We specialise in catering for novices to biking and to those taking to the track for the first time. This is the perfect place to brush up on what you learnt in your bike test. You get to ride on one of the countries most beautiful and undulating circuits whilst in the company of other women and gain instruction, as part of the price, from myself and my team of instructors.<br />
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We strive to help, encourage and support every woman who attends. The atmosphere is different and thanks to my super lovely team you'll be be made to feel at ease as soon as you arrive.<br />
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Signing on starts early at 7.30am and is followed by a briefing which you must all attend. Track sessions will start at 9am. Lunch is included in the price and is available from the restaurant in the paddock. Hot drinks are available in the garages throughout the day.<br />
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The number of riders on track is limited to give you quality learning time on track. You'll get 7 x 20 minute sessions and riders will be placed in groups to suit their ability. We can always move people around if necessary.<br />
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Don't forget that this is a 98db noise limit day - so bring a baffle if your bike exhaust needs one.<br />
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We would like everyone to be part of a group photograph and at the start of the day and a presentation will take place at the end of the day. Everyone will receive a certificate and goody bag and three prizes [kindly donated by HEL Brake Lines, EBC Brakes & NGK Spark Plugs] will also be awarded - so please try and stay, it's also a good time to share your experiences over a brew before you set off home.<br />
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The feedback from the last event was overwhelming. But don't just go by what I say, read what one lady who attended had to say <a href="http://www.morebikes.co.uk/ladies-day-maria-costellos-female-only-track-day-at-donington-park/">here</a>: http://www.morebikes.co.uk/ladies-day-maria-costellos-female-only-track-day-at-donington-park/<br />
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The BBC also filmed at my earlier Donington Park trackday - check it out <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motorsport/32971684">here</a>: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/motorsport/32971684<br />
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Limited places are still available - so don't miss out - BOOK NOW!<br />
http://www.donington-park.co.uk/events/2015/07/15/women-only-motorcycle-trackdays-with-maria-costello/<br />
www.nolimitstrackdays.com/book or Tel: 01727 827794<br />
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You could always join my group 'Woman on a Motorcycle' <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/267548396738593/?fref=ts">here</a>: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267548396738593/?fref=ts<br />
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Got a question? Drop me an email at woam@costelloracing.com<br />
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And hopefully I'll see you on July 15th!<br />
<br />Maria Costello MBEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623226386129054336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578781047998558297.post-50809595784941935632014-07-18T03:19:00.000-07:002014-07-18T03:19:00.957-07:00WIN A PLACE ON MARIA'S WOMEN ONLY TRACK DAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Leading motorcycle racer Maria Costello MBE is offering female bikers the chance to win a fantastic day's coaching at Silverstone.</div>
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The former Isle of Man TT record holder hosts another of her popular women-only riding skills track days on Tuesday 9th September - and you can be there with her.</div>
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This will be the third women-only event run by Costello, who will again provide expert guidance, support and one-to one-tuition. </div>
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Costello said: “Silverstone is my local track, it’s a fantastic facility and Stowe [the circuit being used] is a great coaching circuit. I was blown away by the positive feedback I received from those who participated last time out and the improvements made by those who attended.”</div>
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The track day costs £199 but Costello is offering one lucky woman the chance to be there for free. Go to http://winit.motorcyclenews.com/sweepstakes/win-a-place-on-maria-costello-s-track-day-4379 to enter her great competition. </div>
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Maria Costello MBEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623226386129054336noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578781047998558297.post-19393679605279494312014-05-05T08:04:00.002-07:002014-05-05T13:11:43.184-07:00WOAM Celebrate International Female Ride Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Facebook group Woman on a Motorcycle (WOAM) held its first successful meeting
of 2014 to celebrate International Female Ride Day at Dallington Fitness in
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Worldwide event is now in its eighth year and </span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';">is a
campaign for women motorcyclists, organised by MOTORESS, with the purpose of
highlighting and profiling the female motorcycle and scooter rider. Its mission
is that of building and underlining broad-spectrum (and public) awareness of
female motorcyclists of every culture around the world, while simultaneously
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was very short notice so I was really pleased to see so many ladies and some of
their male friends make the event. One member clocked up a 285 mile round trip
from Hampshire to come and say hello and one admin member drove down from
Teesside just to bring cakes. The Dallington Fitness venue was perfect with
plenty of bike parking space and both indoor and outdoor seating for everyone
to enjoy some refreshments, watching the MotoGP qualifying on the TV inside or
enjoying the sunshine outside.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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many were meeting for the first time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the event suggests (‘Just Ride’) and ridden to the event. The sun was out
and the bike banter was great. We all made new friends and the feedback I’ve
had is great, so we’ll be planning more for the future.” Added Costello.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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extend special thanks to Suzuki GB for the loan of the GSXR750 that she rode to
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be held at the North West 200, Maria’s next race meeting. Details will be
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Motorcycle racer Maria Costello MBE has organised the first official 2014 meet, for members of her Woman on a Motorcycle (WOAM) Facebook group, to celebrate International Female Ride Day on the 3<sup>rd</sup> May.</div>
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Maria commented: “What better way to celebrate both the International Female Ride Day and my group WOAM than have a meet for women who own, ride or have access to a motorcycle and do as the event suggests; ‘Just Ride’. The ladies in the group have supported me so much with my racing over the last 12 months that I wanted to give something back. This is the first of many meets that I am trying to organise around the UK this year in between my racing calendar.”</div>
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The meet up takes place on Saturday 3rd May at Dallington Fitness, Poyntz Lane, Off Mill Lane, Dallington, Northampton NN5 7TZ, Tel: 01604 592929 - http://www.dallingtonfitness.co.uk - between 2-4pm. Refreshments will be available along with WOAM merchandise and Maria will be holding a raffle for a signed copy of her autobiography ‘Queen of Bikers’.</div>
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The invitation to meet up at Dallington Fitness is extended to bikers of both genders. ‘We want to show the guys that we share the same passion, ability and enthusiasm for motorcycling and it’s important that everyone is aware of women riders as a growing group in biking.’ added Maria.</div>
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“I couldn’t have been more pleased with how the first Silverstone women only track day, that I hosted back in October, was received. I was overwhelmed by the positive feedback from both the circuit and all who attended. So it’s great to announce two new dates for 2014 and give another two opportunities to those that missed the chance to come along. I also hope to see some of the same faces again too. The events are now available online and can be booked now!” explained Costello.</div>
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“My Woman on a Motorcycle (WOAM) Facebook group has grown rapidly in recent months and it’s a great sounding board to see what women really want. The recurring theme appears to be the chance to take to the track and improve their riding skills in a controlled environment with instruction from yours truly. Not all women are comfortable with a traditional style track day, as some find it intimidating, so holding women only days means those ladies have an opportunity to do something that they wouldn’t otherwise have tried. Anything that helps women get out on their bikes can only be good for motorcycling in general, so I’m looking forward to these opportunities for me and my team to provide guidance and tuition, both on and off the track.” added Maria.</div>
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Maria has been fortunate to have the Vintage Hair Lounge at her disposal for the past two years at The Goodwood Revival, an event set in the 1950s and 60s, where looking the part and having a period hairstyle is essential. Now she has the opportunity to offer this amazing experience to her Facebook group of women bikers.</div>
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The Vintage Hair Lounge are looking for models to sit for their Vintage Hairstyling For Camera course in Milton Keynes on 18 November. Not only will the models get pampered and taken back in time with a new and retro hairstyle, but it will also be captured by top photographer Scott Chalmers.</div>
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Maria commented: “I’ve been so lucky to enjoy vintage styling by the Vintage Hair Lounge at the Revival over the past two years. They are an amazing team of hair stylists and I’ve been trying to think of a way to offer this to others and this is the perfect opportunity; plus it’s free! To top it all, Scott Chalmers will be capturing the experience and I’m sure that all who attend will treasure the pictures he takes, just like I do!”</div>
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The courses are laid on by the Vintage Hair Lounge, under the watchful eyes of Gloria and Sharon Holloway who look after the technical training and historical training respectively. Sharon, a media hair and make-up designer added: ”We are always after a variety of models for our students Vintage Hairstyling For Camera courses and Maria and her girls fit the bill perfectly. In addition to the hairstyling, we will have make-up artist support on the day and we’re looking forward to turning the girls into camera ready models, to suit the era that their hair has been styled in.”</div>
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to find out more or book your place.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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going to be a really special event. With a maximum of 25 women attending -
everyone will get generous amounts of quality track time and one-to-one tuition
from Maria.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 19.0pt; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">3</span><sup><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">rd</span></sup><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 19.0pt; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"> OCTOBER, SILVERSTONE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE from £129 click
on the link to learn more and book your place. <a href="http://www.silverstone.co.uk/experiences/Bike-experiences/bike-track-days/"><span style="color: #0023e3; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.silverstone.co.uk/experiences/Bike-experiences/bike-track-days/</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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invited Maria to host a group at their track day on the 3</span><sup><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">rd</span></sup><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 19.0pt; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">
Oct and Maria is offering this as a women only group and will be instructing and
offering advice throughout the day.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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set up these events with the interests of her fellow female bikers in mind
after setting up a group on Facebook that has over 1,4000 members and is
growing daily. Maria added:</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Facebook group ‘Woman on a Motorcycle’ I soon realised that women bikers are
looking to enjoy track days with other women in a less intimidating
environment. So with the help of some fabulous people I’ve managed to put
together the above events. I hope they’re a great success as then I can plan
more the future and give more women what they want.’</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can be found here on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/371221686280661/?fref=ts">https://www.facebook.com/groups/371221686280661/?fref=ts</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Want to meet up with
other like-minded women and spend time on track improving your riding
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lrSG3BF4YGk/Uih9QgGl17I/AAAAAAAACXE/-0SEtmWaCi8/s1600/1004516_583642758344475_1921874254_n.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="93" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lrSG3BF4YGk/Uih9QgGl17I/AAAAAAAACXE/-0SEtmWaCi8/s400/1004516_583642758344475_1921874254_n.png" width="400" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">30<sup>TH</sup>
SEPTEMBER, TEESSIDE AUTODROME, MIDDLESBOROUGH, £135 email <a href="mailto:woam@costelloracing.com">woam@costelloracing.com</a> to find out
more of book your place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The Teesside event is
going to be a really special event. With only having a maximum of 25 women
attend everyone will get generous amounts of quality track time and one-to-one
tuition from Maria.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">3<sup>rd</sup>
OCTOBER, SILVERSTONE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE from £129 click on the link to book your
place and learn more. <a href="http://www.silverstone.co.uk/experiences/Bike-experiences/bike-track-days/">http://www.silverstone.co.uk/experiences/Bike-experiences/bike-track-days/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and offering advice throughout the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Maria Costello MBE
has set up these events with the interests of her fellow female bikers in mind
after setting up a group on Facebook that has over 1,4000 members and is
growing daily. Maria added:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">‘After setting up the
Facebook group ‘Woman on a Motorcycle’ I soon realised that some women bikers are
looking to enjoy track days in a less intimidating environment with other
women. So with the help of some fabulous people I’ve managed to put together
the above events. I hope they’re a great success as then I can plan more the
future and give more women what they want.’ <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Woman on a Motorcycle
can be found here on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/371221686280661/?ref=ts&fref=ts">Facebook</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Teesside Autodrome on the 30<sup>th</sup> September, headed up by Maria
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The Northamptonshire based
motorcycle racer and former TT lap record and Guinness World record holder has
new ambitions, but this time they revolve around helping and supporting women
bikers. Her first women-only 'Woman on a Motorcycle' track day is a reality,
with the date booked for 30 women to receive her tuition at the Teesside
Autodrome on Monday 30<sup>th</sup> September.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The idea behind her ‘Woman on a
Motorcycle’ project or association, she hasn’t labelled it yet, is to encourage
more women to take up motorcycling and for those already on two wheels to
become more skilled, confident and empowered bikers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Plans to run slow-speed courses,
touring and social meets are also in the pipeline and the aim is to build a
dedicated website where she can offer help, advice, training courses, touring
and track day events as well as news, products and a place to exchange stories
and advice between members. Until this is in place the group has a Facebook
page -https://www.facebook.com/groups/371221686280661/?fref=ts<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This first, limited number, track day
will be structured to provide each woman with the chance to be on track with
Costello. Classroom sessions will offer track riding and bike control advice
and tips, while there will be bike set-up advice throughout the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Maria Costello MBE has been
competing on a vast array of motorcycles for almost 20 years. Her career has
included the Isle of Man TT, Irish road racing, British Superstock, the CB500
Cup Challenge, South African circuit racing and the Daytona banked circuit, but
now she wants to turn her attention to helping other female bikers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Costello said: ‘I get a lot of
messages on Facebook, Twitter and via email and this group felt like a natural
progression from that to provide a place where I can offer help and support.
I’ve realised that I can use my knowledge and experience to help other women
start biking or become more empowered on two wheels and it’s my dream to set up
a women riders association or something of that ilk in the near future. This
track day will be my first event to kick start this whole idea off.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Since receiving an MBE for services
to motorcycling and publishing her autobiography ‘Queen of Bikers’ she has
wanted to do more to give something back to the sport.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">‘I’ve been fortunate to do a lot
of fantastic motorcycle related stuff in my life and I want others to be able
to do the same and enjoy their time on two wheels. It’s time to give something
back,' she added.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The women only track day takes
place on the 30<sup>th</sup> September at Teesside Autodrome and costs £135.
For more information email Maria directly via <a href="mailto:woam@costelloracing.com">woam@costelloracing.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">For our WOAM WSBK meet up at Silverstone this Saturday - 3rd August - I’ve decided to team up with IDP Moto Ltd based at Silverstone to give you something a little extra in the form of some bike
maintenance and set-up advice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">IDP Moto Ltd is the workshop that looks after my pride and joy, pizza race bike, Kawasaki
ER6 Supertwin and you’ll be able to get up close and personal with the bike I
rode to a 16<sup>th</sup> place finish at the TT as I’ll be displaying at the
workshop for this meet up!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">But
that’s not the ‘little extra’. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Tahoma;">Workshop manager and owner of IDP Moto, Daryll
Young, will be on hand to talk about basic maintenance and bike set-up, plus a
representative of Dunlop will be on hand to talk tyres.</span></div>
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races.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The
place: IDP Moto Ltd, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: white; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">2280 Silverstone Technology Park<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Silverstone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Email: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:info@idpmoto.com"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">info@idpmoto.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Visit </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.idpmoto.com/"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">www.idpmoto.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"> to view a
‘how to get there’ video<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;">Enter Silverstone Circuit through main entrance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">IDP Moto
is an all-new motorcycle service centre situated at Silverstone circuit.
Building on some 50 years’ combined experience within the motorcycle industry,
and having worked together for nearly 20 years at the hugely successful ‘Neil
Young Motorcycles’ dealership in Northampton, Daryll Young has teamed up with Paul
Smith to form IDP Moto Ltd. The fully equipped, ultra-modern workshop facility
is based at Silverstone circuit, and offers a host of services including
servicing, repairs, MOTs, race and track day preparation, suspension set-up, as
well as supplying and fitting tyres, exhausts, brakes, performance parts,
trackers and alarm systems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also provide trackside technical support and tyre fitting services at world
press launches, test days and events for Bridgestone, Suzuki, Pirelli,
Metzeler, California Superbike School and Silverstone Track Days to name a few.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-family: "Lucida Grande"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">See you
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">It's part of a new project that I'm heading up, to provide an association for women riders who want to participate in women only training and events and although Facebook is popular I realise that not ever female biker is on Facebook so until my dedicated WOAM Association website is completed I have set up this blog for those of you outside of FB.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">So I'll be posting news of forthcoming events and meet-ups here and for those of you wanting to be added to the WOAM mailing list please drop me a line and include your name, address, motorcycle and biking experience to woam@costelloracing.com</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">You can also use this email to contact me with any biking, riding, racing or motorcycle related questions that you may have or suggestions for what you would like the WOAM association to do for you.</span><br />
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