Residents hit out at 'death trap' junction after motorcyclist, 25, dies in crash in Barnet Monday 30 March 2015 06:56 BST A young motorcyclist died after falling off his bike at a notorious “death trap” junction in north London.The 25-year-old man, who has not yet been named, was thrown from his white Ducati motorbike on the A1 just south of Stirling Corner in Barnet at about 5.15pm on Saturday.Paramedics battled to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.Police who are appealing for witnesses do not believe any other vehicles were involved in the crash.Residents today said they were “not surprised” by the fatality at a junction dubbed the “Stirling Corner death-trap”.One Twitter user wrote: “Not surprised [at accident] the way Stirling Corner is designed - you take your life in your hands.”Another resident posted: “It’s pure Russian roulette and needs to be dealt with urgently.”Last year, the speed limit on the A1 was reduced from 70mph to 50mph by Transport for London.A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “The North West Serious Collision Investigation Unit are carrying out enquires into the circumstances of the incident.“

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John started work in the Motorcycle Trade in 1955, working for 2 large London Dealers for 10 years. His ambition was to own his own dealership, so moved to Northamptonshire and purchased the shop where we are today in Higham Ferrers, that was 1964. Since opening we have been an agent for Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, plus all major Trials agencies. Today we are an agent for Yamaha (light weight) Kymco and quality used road machines of all makes. This includes off road Gas Gas Beta and Sherco Trial Machines, also Gas Gas Enduro New and Used Machines. In his hay day John achieved many successes including being works rider for Francis Barnet (1958/9), James, BSA Dealership Sponsored, Bultaco plus others. Attaining  The South Midland Trials Championship for 7 consecutive years and a total of 12 times, and to date this has never been beaten. In 2008 we became John Lee and Sons, we welcomed 2 of our 4 sons Jack and Charley into the business. Jack is our competition man in the workshop.

Training at The Honda Institute becoming a Motorcycle Technician enabling him to work on road machines as well as off road machines. 2007 saw Jack leaving us temporarily to go on an experience of a life time, he was minder for World Championship trials rider James Dabill. In december 2010 he hung his boots up to return to us and has set up a dedicated competion workshop  to pursue his desire of riding Enduro and Trials again. bmw motorcycle dealer rochester nyJack has always been a good Trials Rider and on a very snowy Boxing Day in 2010 he won The 85 Wild and Woolly MX,  the worlds oldest MX race.tron ducati motorcycle for sale Charley is shop manager when Johns not around, he deals with all spares, accessories and the day to day running of the shop. the best motorcycle trickle charger

He is also an Expert Trials Rider finishing runner up in the South Midland Championship 2010. Then Chas is your man. We are ably helped with David in our workshop for Road Machines, he is also Honda Institute trained and competed in the Honda Mechanic of the year competion on several occasions.  He works on all makes of Japanese Bikes and has been with us for over 30 years.harley davidson for sale wichita Chas is in the shop, and is very knowledgeable about most things on 2 wheels and is always there to assist or advise. motorcycle shop in new bern ncAs well as David, last but not least is Lesley, Johns wife, who is mostly office bound but turns her hand to most things.motorcycle dealers in bury st edmunds suffolk

WE ALL WELCOME YOU TO OUR FAMILY RUN SHOP!Roy Claridge’s motorcycle shop was located at 6 North Parade, which was one of several parades of shops as one travelled along the Barnet By-pass. This particular parade was near the Birchwood roundabout and the turnings into Wellfield Road & Lemsford Road. It later became a Fiat dealership before all the shops were knocked down prior to the construction of the A1(M) Tunnel. maxey motorcycle trailer for saleRoy Claridge lived in a detached house, No. 47 St Albans Road East, which backed onto the Recreation Ground. Copyright Hertfordshire County Council. Oliver Dearlove, 30, spoke about shoes and baby pictures before he was attacked, jurors hear. Full article Banker killed for 'talking to women' Full article BBC London Live: Monday 13 February West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is charged by the FA following Saturday's draw with West Brom.

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