Kenya's 2010 Africa Concours d'Elegance Announced

The AccessKenya Group, a successful local public IT company, has announced that it will again support the 2010 Africa Concours d'Elegance. It will be held on 26 September 2010 at the Nairobi Racecourse in - where else? - Nairboi, Kenya. The Alfa Romeo Owners Club will be hosting the 40th Concours d' Elegance and will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the auto manufacturer (founded 1910). Vehicles will be entered into one of 12 automobile or eight motorcycle classes. The event is heavily attended, so make your plans early and get your accommodations arranged. Oh, and don't forget to bring your sunglasses...

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Friday Evening Moto News - Kenya Concours and TLD Helmets

First up is the announcement that the regulations for the 2010 AccessKenya Africa Concours d’Elegance have been approved. The Concours will have 12 classes for automobiles and 8 for motorcycles. The event will be held on 26 September 2010 and it will be held at the Nairobi Racecourse in Nairobi Kenya. It is amazing how many groups have an interest in this event; they all have to agree to the rules and regulations before the event can be held. It sure would make for a great holiday!

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Troy Lee Designs has managed to procure a three year licensing deal with the estate of the late Steve McQueen, the king of cool (to many). They will be producing a limited edition line of helmets featuring the likeness of McQueen. Even their sponsored Supercross riders will be sporting them at this weekend's event in Anaheim, California. Only 700 will be made and they will retail for US$525. So, get yours soon, if you can afford it!

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Kenyan Man Rides Largest Motorcycle in Nation

This man is a real inspiration in many ways - first of all, I am old and I hope to still be riding when I get to his age - and he also has the most notable bike in Kenya, apparently. He rides a Kawasaki ZX-14 and people there know him no matter where he goes. At 56-years-old, Kimani Gathu rides just about every day and he also has a huge collection of Spiderman comics!

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