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1st Annual Bikers Invitational Golf Charity Classic (BigCC) 2018

The golf tournament was intended to raise funds for a number of charity organizations.
The event was organized by Cigaros MC and Momxys MG.
A total of 128 participants took part.
Moto Guzzi Malaysia and Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya, among others sponsored a number of prizes.

Kota Seriemas Golf & Country Club, 31^st March 2017 – While most of us consider any motorcyclist or biker as just that, the community is actually made of an eclectic mix of people, from all walks of life. It’s the shared passion for motorcycles that drove us to unite.

With this in mind, Cigaros MC and Momyxs MG organized the 1^st Annual Bikers Invitational Golf Charity Classic (BigCC) 2018 event, bringing together bikers who are also golf enthusiasts.

The friendly competition aimed to raise awareness and funds for two charity homes. The first is Rumah Pakats in Bukit Kerayong, Selangor which is under the auspices of Pertubuhan Amal dan Kebajikan Anak-ank Islam Tersisih Selangor. The home cares for children who are HIV positive, orphans and the poor. The second organization is PJ Caring Homes, which provides care for mentally challenged individuals.

A number of motorcycle brands also sponsored the event, including Moto Guzzi Malaysia, Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya and Ducati Malaysia. Ducati Malaysia put up an XDiavel as the prize for the player who scores a hole-in-one. At the same time, Moto Guzzi Malaysia and Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya sponsored some fantastic goodies as lucky draw prizes. A few of the products were also put up for auction, and the proceeds that were raised went to the aforementioned homes. Other corporate sponsors were Malaysia Airlines, Holiday Villa Subang, Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi, Awana Resort and StarCity Hotel.

The Kota Seriemas Golf and Country Club sponsored provided the venue at a very special rate.

A total of 128 participants who represented different motorcycle clubs and groups took part in the tournament, vying for team, men’s individual, ladies’ individual and novelty categories. There were those who came from as far as Singapore, Brunei and Labuan.

Lucky draw and auction sessions were held throughout the day. Participants and other visitors had the opportunity to test ride the Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer and V7 Stone.

The results were tallied, and the Ducati Desmo Owners Club Malaysia was declared as the winning team, earning each member Malaysia Airlines tickets to Jakarta, besides the champion’s trophy and other prizes.

As for the ladies’ individual category, Nor Cilla Omar emerged victorious while Sura Abdu Rahman was the first runner up.

Sura Abdu Rahman (right), Nor Cilla Omar (left)

It was also announced that each home will receive RM 20,000 through the donations and proceeds of the auctions.

Of note, the organizers Cigaros MC and Momxys MG have always been campaigning actively for charities apart from the two during this event. They had organized charity rides for other orphanages, back-to-school relief for flood victims, food for the homeless during Ramadhan, among many others.

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The Watkins M001 – A bike you need to see to believe

Jack Watkins is the person responsible for the Watkins M001 custom bike.

The Gdańsk University of Technology lecturer with a PhD in mechanical design took four years just to design the front end.

Powering this technological marvel is a BMW R 1150 RT engine from 2002.

What happens when a fella with a PhD in mechanical design who works for a Polish industrial firm and also a lecturer/researcher at the Gdańsk University of Technology decided to build a custom bike? The end result is the Watkins M001 and an endless supply of dropped jaws on the floor. (more…)

Malaysia Speed Festival 2018 (MSF) ready for Round 2

Round 2 of the Malaysia Speed Festival 2018 (MSF) is set to roll this weekend on 7 and 8 April 2018.

Over 60 bikes have registered for the track day sessions as well as the first round of the MSF Super400 and MSF Super1000 races.

Other events include MSF Drift Gonzo, MSF Cars Racing, and also MSF Car Track Day.

Over 60 motorcycles will be going head to head against each other this weekend (7 and 8 April 2018) at the Malaysia Speed Festival 2018 or otherwise known as MSF. One of the biggest national motorsports events will be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and where motorcycle racers will battle it out in the MSF Super400 and MSF Super1000. (more…)

Youngest person set to ride around the world for charity

Henry Crew has set off on a journey to become the youngest person set to ride around the world for charity.

The 22-year-old British rider will be doing so on a Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled under 232 days.

He will also hopefully raise £35,000 (RM190,656) by the end of his journey for the Movember Foundation.

Henry Crew has begun his epic journey to ride around the world and setting the new Guinness World Record as the youngest person ever to do so. The 22-year-old British rider will attempt to cover over 56,000km through 35 countries on six different continents of planet Earth. (more…)

2018 HJC RPHA 90 modular helmet introduced

HJC Helmets has introduced the 2018 HJC RPHA 90 modular helmet.

The RPHA 90 has been designed with the highest levels of protection, comfort, and functionality in mind.

The US market has priced the next-level modular flip-up helmet at $459.99 (RM1,778)

With more and more riders getting into the world of sport touring motorcycles, the demand for a helmet that can perform in all riding conditions is also on a rise. HJC Helmets took notice of this and introduced their brand new 2018 HJC RPHA 90 modular helmet to fit into this particular segment. (more…)

Nicky Hayden memorial garden to be planted in Misano

Misano officials have just approved for the Nicky Hayden memorial garden to be planted in Rimini, Italy.

Located where the incident happened just last year, the garden will be named “Giardino Nicky Hayden”.

The garden will only be a few minutes away from the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and will be launched on 22 May 2018.

It has been almost a year since the tragic passing of MotoGP Legend, Nicky Hayden who was unfortunately involved in a road traffic accident last May while riding his bicycle in Rimini, Italy. This year, the Misano officials have approved for a Nicky Hayden memorial garden to be planted in commemoration of the American rider who passed away at 35 years of age. (more…)