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Some of you may already know this great outfit. Based in North Africa and Andorra, John and Su run an amazing off road and touring motorcycle company. We have worked and partnered with them now for several years and they are just the best in the business. We run the Southern Africa trip with them – but if you fancy some Morocco with them – give them a shout – you may even get a discount! Website is http://www.motoaventures.com/

These guys do what it says on the tin – they travel the world testing bike gear in the wild and then just sell what they know works. We’re using lots of Touratech equipment for this years trips. I’ve worked with them for year – nice one Herbert. http://www.touratech.com/

So if you don’t want to get lost – check out the Garmin gear. We’re using them on the current Africa tour – the Zumo 660 and it’s awesome. I reckon the lead player in the navigation world.
http://www.garmin.com/

You only have one head! Enough said eh! Thanks Arai for supporting me on lots of projects – especially the Long Way Down with the fantastic Tour X3. http://www.araihelmet-europe.com/

Well, hey, if you wanna be cool on a bike – get a Buff. I love watching the Buff video on how many different ways you can use it! They’ve produced a great Buff for us this year and we’ll be using it on the Africa trip! Thanks guys. https://www.buffwear.co.uk/

Big thanks to Darren in WFO Bikes and Racing in South Africa. We’re using the new Mitas dual sport tyre for all the BMW GS 1200′s and we’ll report back. See Darren at www.wfobikes.co.za. http://www.wfobikes.co.za/

Ross Noble – Go and check Ross’s dates out for the UK tour – he’s a great comedian and a fantastic friend. Ross is joining us on the Victoria Falls trip and we’ll all have a scream! http://www.rossnoble.co.uk/

Well, Mr Pavey – what more can I say – a Dakar Legend. If you want to feel good on your bike, learn how to ride off road – so speak to the man Mr Simon Pavey! Tell him Charley sent you!

http://www.offroadskills.com/

Billy Biketruck – Billy’s working with me on loads of different projects and he’s a great guy. Producer fixer and all round ideas man! Billy produced and compered the UK and Ireland Theatre Tours, Middle East, Central America and the Afghanistan trip. Keep the rubber side down Billy boy! http://www.biketruck.com/

Hey – our relationship has gone from strength to strength and I have a lot to thank them for. The bikes are amazing and the organisation supported me just when we needed it. Have a look at the 30 yrs new GS – The most successful BMW series ever built! http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/

Charities:

I’ve been an ambassador for Unicef along with Ewan for many years now. They really are a fantastic bunch of people with hearts and capability absolutely in the right place. Please follow them and support them wherever you can and they are saving children and improving their lives everyday. http://www.unicef.org.uk/

I’m the president of the Dyslexia society and I’m always pushing to use any influence I have to help motivate individuals who are dyslexic. This issue is often overlooked and so the more attention we can bring to it, the better chance people have of dealing with it and overcoming it. If you need to know anything about this topic – check out their site and find out more! http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk

In Dec 2009 I went to Afghanistan to visit the troops for Christmas. I met literally hundreds of men and women who were out there living a pretty hard life in extreme conditions and constantly surrounded by danger. They were amazing! they were funny and they were professional. Help for Heroes helps people realise that many of these professional soldiers get terrible injuries – but with support they can continue to lead a fulfilling life – these are heroes, they are our heroes – please support them. http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

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Bennetts are passionate about motorcycling so do look out for them at your local Sunday ride-out, race meeting or bike event through Bennetts:Live or if your biking dream is a custom-designed helmet, a trip down Route 66 or anything in between then make sure you get your entry into Bennetts Biking Dreams. http://www.bennetts.co.uk/

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