Every year TT nut Peter Hogg goes to the island and takes, literally, thousands of photos… 
When the Mott family decided they’d had enough of wasting time and money on their daily commutes, they turned to another Tamworth-ite to pave their way on to 2 wheels.
Steve Mott, from Perrycrofts and his two sons, Ben from Glascote and Sam from Stonydelph turned to Gary Marshall, formerly of Fazeley, to help turn their dreams into reality. Gary was the son of Ken Marshall, who ran Herald outlet “Marshalls News” on Deer Park estate throughout the 70’s and 80’s.
“I’d thought about getting a bike for my daily commute to Brum for years”, said Steve, “And when the two lads turned up at my house on their 125’s one day – that was it! ”
Ben and Sam might have lit the fuse under dad by turning up on their bikes but Steve took it a stage further by bypassing the smaller 125cc machines and going straight to training for his full bike licence and moving straight up to a bigger bike.
“At Gary’s Suzuki and Yamaha motorcycle showroom, Streetbike in Halesowen, they have a rider training school on site which meant I could train to my licence and get my 650cc Suzuki Gladius Motorcycle in one deal at one place. I’d known Gary from his Marshalls News days which was important to me ‘cos when you’re doing something like this you need to trust the people you’re dealing with. The training was done safely and professionally and I was on my new Suzuki in a month”.
And the two lads – Well they weren’t having that, so they were straight on the phone to Gary to book their training too….and order their bikes at the same time.
Sam – “It was easy. Training , licence and bike in one deal. And the real clincher was Suzuki offering Comprehensive insurance for £99 on the bike I wanted”.
Ben – “Yes. It was a no brainer in the end. And the Suzuki SV650S bikes we’ve had are perfect “First Big Bikes”. Real fun to ride”.
And as for the benefits? Steve says.
“I’m now saving £40 a week and half an hour a day on my commute, which is great. But more to the point, it’s the change in lifestyle that’s the real deal.I don’t throw my briefcase across the room any more when I get home anymore, because I’ve just wasted an hour of my life in traffic. It’s just less stressful and more fun”.
A view totally echoed by the two lads. As Sam says,
“We got into bikes to save money and that’s been great but it’s the scene and people that will keep us hooked on bikes”.
Gary says
“It’s been a great journey, keeping my Tamworth connections alive and getting the whole Mott family through their tests and on to bikes. It’s been an inspiration to us all at Streetbike. So much so, that we are now launching a whole “Ticket to Ride” programme where we manage the lot, from novice to licence to bike as safely, professionally and quickly as possible…with the emphasis always on safety. It’s already proving a hit”.
Let your mates know about Streetbike’s “Ticket to Ride” : All in One Deal – All in One Place
TRAIN – TEST – RIDE – ENJOY
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For over 20 years now I’ve been going to the Waterman on a Wednesday night for their weekly summer bike meet - last night was the last one ever…
From next week the owners of the Waterman are moving the night to one of their other venues a mile down the road…
Here’s what they have to say…
The Waterman has welcomed motorcyclists every Wednesday evening throughout the summer months for many years. However, owing to the large numbers arriving, we have recently had some safety concerns.
As a result and with effect from next Wednesday 3rd August, we will be moving the motorcyclists meet to a large Events Area at Hatton Country World, our visitor attraction just a mile down the road. Tonight is therefore the last gathering of motorcycles at The Waterman.
The events area at Hatton Country World has hosted many large scale events, has ample space, along with dedicated hard standing parking to accommodate all motorcyclists who will have exclusive use of the venue.
In addition to the existing catering and toilet facilities, we will also operate an outside bar and BBQ.
The venue is easy to find, simply turn left out of The Waterman and follow the brown tourist signs to Hatton Country World.
We look forward to seeing you at the Motorcyclists Events area on Wednesdays from 3 August.
Johnnie Arkwright
Hatton Estate
So there you have it. I’ll be going along next Wednesday to check out the new location – let me know if you’re going…
Every year Jonny “Blade” Hall takes a group of riders to Austria & beyond…
This year we kitted him out with a load of QR Code* loaded Streetbike stickers to plaster around his journey…
So far they’ve covered 1700 miles, had an “ace time” at Nürburgring…
done the Stelvio Pass…
…and in the morning they’re off to Italy!
More as we get it !
* QR codes allow anyone with any mobile smart phone to get to our website instantly – get yourself a QR App now…
“32 years with Honda & 5 with Suzuki! You just can’t buy that experience any more. And he’s a top bloke with it. Young at heart but older than me, (always a winner), still riding every day and enjoying it. Yes - We’re absolutely chuffed to have Charlie at Streetbike. All of Charlie's old customers are very welcome here. Pop in for a chat. The coffee’s are on him… he just doesn’t know yet”So spread the word, pop in and say hello…
Easier drop off: You can park up your bike right outside the reception, (right next to the courtesy bikes) & come straight through the door. No more running up a bath of sweat going to the main entrance on the top car park. Check in–Pick up a courtesy bike – Then Gone…off to work with the minimum delay.
Easier pick up: Dedicated Courtesy bike parking right in front of the reception window. Park up – walk in –pay up (like that bit) – give us your courtesy bike mileage – ride home . Once again, quicker for you guys and loads less less running around.And what a difference a bit of light makes! Since the windows have been opened up, the whole place is so much brighter. We’ve also changed the Workshop Opening hours
Amended Workshop opening hours are: 9.00am to 6.00pm Tuesday to Saturday.
THE WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED ON MONDAYS.Not a cut back. Just more efficient. By working this way it means every technician is in every day instead of rotating days off: Less jobs overhanging. Better continuity. More efficient and a better service to you.
