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ABR takes on Elephant for charity...

John with his Honda Transalp

Our very own John McLain was featured in Adventure Bike Rider Magazine, the article is about his charity bike ride...

An ex-military ABR, who left the forces due to injury, is doing the Elephant Rally solo, to raise money for Help For Heroes.

40-year-old John Mclain (no, not that one!) is planning to tackle the gruelling Bavarian rally on a Honda Transalp, which will see him cover 3,000 in eight days in the depths of winter, to raise a target £5,000 for the charity.

“I’m a very lucky boy,” says John, sales manager at Phoenix Honda, Grangemouth. “I was injured on duty in N.Ireland, but after a few operations on my hands and leg, I’m fully fit and I’ve still got all my digits."

"Me and my best mate from the military were originally planning to do the Elephant together, but he’s now injured and will be in rehab until the end of January, so I thought why not do the ride for charity? Help For Heroes seems a fitting choice under the circumstances.”

The Transalp Set for the off

John’s journey will take him from his home in Scotland on 25 January through the UK, France, Germany and the Bavarian Alps to reach the Elephant Rally in
Thurmansbang, East Germany, on 27 January, where he plans to camp in sub-zero conditions before departing for the three-day trip home. And just like his namesake, John, aka ‘Yippy’, is well prepared.

“I’ve been fully trained in Artic conditions, and have been fortunate enough to try all my kit in the worst of the Scottish weather,” he explains. “I’ll also be taking the new adventure range of clothing from RST, SIDI adventure boots, and the good old Alpinestar Apex gloves, plus a Snug Bug heated jacket, and an Arctic sleeping bag!”

It’s not all cold comfort for John though. “I’m looking forward to taking my time and enjoying the experience,” he says. “My friends and family all think I’m nuts! But that’s because they don’t have any adventure in them.”

Unlike us lot, eh? To sponsor John got to http://www.bmycharity.com/johnmclain


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Another great year for Phoenix Honda Motorcycles...

Phoenix Honda Motorcycles has once again proved a popular brand within themotorcycle fraternity with our reputation of selling quality bikes continuing to grow.

2011 saw the introduction of three new models in the Crossrunner and Vision 110along with the ever improving Fireblade that further confirms Hondas ability to caterfor all biking needs.

The sales team has now changed and 2012 will see Alistair Watt continue to workalongside the ever present John McLain.

Probably one of our greatest launch nights ever saw over 200 people attend theCharity Launch Night of the all new 2012 Fireblade in association with the charityHelp for Heroes. Not only was there full appreciation for this iconic machine, wewere able to attract great interest in Johns forthcoming adventure to Bavariain January, where he will embark on a 3000 mile round trip on one of our ownTransalps to the Elephant Rally. All for the Help for Heroes Charity.


2012 will see the introduction of some exciting new models, starting with thenew Crosstourer, an Adventure Sports Tourer that boasts the same engine as theVFR1200f with our Dual Clutch Transmission system as an option. The Crosstoureris likely to be launched at the beginning of February so watch this space for furtherdetails.

The commuter world will have a greater selection with the introduction of theNC750s and NC750x models along with the exciting Integra Scooter. All the bikesshould be in the showroom around Spring. We also have an exciting offer on all125cc Scooters with prices starting from £2050 for our Commuter Vision packagethat includes bike clothing and CBT test.

Its going to be a very busy year with lots of bike launches and lots of rideouts to beorganised, so come in and don’t miss out.


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John prepares to Help our Heroes

Well its winter again and time for a little adventure, so i will be going over to Bavaria for the rally at the end of January, and yes i will be riding all the way but this time its for charity.

The Elephant rally is a rememberance rally for all those that have lost loved ones.

I will be going for the charity Help 4 Heroes.

I will keep a blog as best i can while away but not sure about the internet connections over there so there may be a few added on my return, it should take me about a week, snow depending...


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