Killer denies charge
A DRIVER has appeared in court charged with causing the death of Llanelli biker John Henry Tattersall.
Gareth James Holloway, 33, whose address was listed on court documents as Heol Daniel, in Pontarddulais, pleaded not guilty to causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
The court, which was packed with Mr Tattersall’s family and bikers from Y Rhohirrin motorcycling organisation, heard that the incident occurred on March 11, 2011, on the A4138 at Hendy.
Holloway, dressed in a black suit, black shirt and tie, spoke only to confirm his name and address, which was shown to him on a piece of paper instead of being read to the court and was later said by a court official to be in Radyr, Cardiff.
Magistrates declined jurisdiction on the case, which could have been heard at either magistrates’ or Crown Court.
Holloway, represented by Mark Davies, of Goldstones Solicitors, will reappear at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court for committal to Swansea Crown Court on Thursday, March 1, at 10am.
He was granted unconditional bail.
Biker banned after filming 150mph ride
A biker who filmed himself driving at up to 150mph and posted the footage onto the internet has escaped jail.
Robert Owens used a helmet-mounted video camera to record himself driving his Kawasaki 600cc motorbike on roads around Milton Keynes and Bletchley in Buckinghamshire in April this year.
Some of the footage, which showed him doing wheelies, riding on footpaths and weaving in and out of traffic, was then uploaded onto YouTube.
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Motorcyclist 19 dies after collision in Bridgend
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision with a car in Bridgend.
It happened at about 17:00 GMT on Sunday, at the junction of Quarrella Road with Tremgarth in Wildmill.
A 68-year-old man was arrested and released on bail, pending further inquiries.
The collision involved a silver Peugeot 206 and a blue Yamaha DT 125cc motorcycle, police said.
The motorcyclist, a local man, died in the Princess of Wales hospital in Bridgend.
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Biker Drinks
Besides the basic Jack Daniels if your looking for some fun with your mixed drinks then check out these Biker Specials: Flaming Ba Jesus 1/2 oz. Tequila 1/2 oz Rum 1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps 1/2 oz Southern Comfort Pour all ingredients into shot glass except rum. Layer rum on top and light 5 seconds. Blow out carefully. Four Bikers 3/4 oz. Tequila 3/4 oz Jagermeister 3/4 Rumpleminze 3/4 oz Rum Pour ingredients in shaker over ice and shake well. Serve in cocktail glass. The Knucklehead 2 parts Tequila 1 part Rum 1 part Vodka 1/2 Glass ice Salt 1/2 oz Tequila 1/2 oz Dark Rum 1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz Melon Liqueur Add all ingredients in Collins glass with ice and stir.
“The Bikers Code”
“THE BIKER’S CODE” It used to be that all bikers shared a common bond, an unspoken code of ethics and behavior that transcended words and was built on actions. There was never a bible written on this Biker’s Code and there was no need for such. But the times are changing and there seems to be a lot of new riders out there. These days the riders you see blastin’ down the road are just as likely to be clad in shorts and sneakers as jeans and engineer boots. And the roughest, toughest-looking biker you pull up next to could be your doctor or lawyer and may be wearin’ a Rolex watch under his leathers.
There’s nothing wrong with that, so long as these new riders learn the Code just as we old-timers did. Being a biker used to be about using your creativity to take a basket case old hawg and using only grit and ingenuity, turning it into a one-of-a-kind eye dazzler, then risking your life on the asphalt on a bike you made yourself out of pride. Bikers wore leather and grease because they knew cagers (car drivers) would just as soon run them down as look at them, so they had to be intimidating. We were a breed unto ourselves with no union, no support group, and in many cases, no family (they threw us out). We had to make it in the world of our own, against all rules, against mainstream society, and against all odds. We survived and prospered because of the Biker Code and we never took shit from anybody.
The word “Brother”
The word “Brother” has become very abused in the motorcycle world these days. Seems like if you buy a bike and a new set of leathers, everyone else that rides has now become your brother. Some call it Brotherhood when sharing the wind on two wheels. Some call it brotherhood when you ride a few roads together. Just what truly is brotherhood?
There are Brothers in Christ, Brothers in Masonic temples. Brothers in several organizations, Elite military units commonly form a brotherhood among the members of squads. Navy Seals for example, are more than the sum of their individuals. They become more than just a team. They become brothers, totally committed to one another up to and including giving their lives for one another if necessary. Men that have shared combat together have formed such close relationships as to call each other brother. While these are no less committed than any other Brotherhoods, when it comes to the motorcycle world, there is also a very strong bond among those that call themselves Brothers.
Biker Terminology
Here is a list of some commonly used terms or “biker terminology” you might here if you are around us or other clubs :-
Ape Hangers = High handlebars so Biker’s hands are at or above their shoulder height
Backyard = Where you ride often
Baffle = Sound deadening material that sits inside a muffler and quiets the exhaust note
Blockhead = The V-twin engine Harley produced 1984 -2000
Boneyard = Salvage yard for used bikes & parts
Brain Bucket = Small, beanie-style helmet
Burnout = Spinning the rear wheel while holding the front brake. Many places have contests to time how lomg it takes for the tire to blow out.
Chopper = Bike with the front end raked out or extended out.
Church = Clubhouse
Colors = M/C Backpatch
Crash Bar = Engine Guard
Crotch Rocket = Sport bike
Counter steering = Turning the bikes handlebars in one direction and having it go in the opposite direction
Custom = Custom built bike