Rusty Pistons Garage is a small workshop based in Chlumec nad Cidlinou
a town just east of Prague in the Czech Republic with a population of 5,000
who’s also the sole designer and mechanic
and he loves V-twins and V8s in equal measure
“I had an pair of BST carbon wheels lying idle
and it was a shame not to use them,” he says
“I put the wheels on the assembly table and wondered what to do with them
The 17” wheels were originally meant for a Suzuki GSX-R1000
so it took some wizardry to match them to the Sportster
Martin had to remove each wheel’s carrier
He also added custom brake discs (and new pads) from the Czech company GOLDFren
And the notoriously swoopy Sportster bone line has been fixed with an all-new subframe
Just behind it is a set of Rebuffini triple trees, with custom-made clip-ons and Roland Sands Design grips
The speedo’s a digital unit from Koso
extended it at the front so it would meet up with the fuel tank
and ‘sharpened’ the tail end to match the waspish subframe
It’s capped off with a C-Racer seat pad
and a small LED taillight is embedded in the back
Martin didn’t fiddle with the Sportster’s 1200 cc motor
less rotational mass and better suspension
this Sportster will probably surprise you on the road—right after that green metalflake paint job kicks you in the teeth
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Themebuilders Philippines Inc
is pleased to announce one of its latest projects – building high-quality fibreglass animals for Fjanpark – Chlumec nad Cidlinou
This popular theme park in the Czech Republic offers a range of attractions and educational activities
It is now home to comic and realistic animal models thanks to the theming manufacturer
Guests can ride around in safari cars and enjoy these figures as part of an immersive safari adventure
The models include a life-size giraffe who is reaching up to the topmost branch
The park features both comic and realistic figures
They are part of the company’s regular catalogue of items and are available both as standalone items or as part of a complete themed collection
Themebuilders artists can also create a unified theme from the company’s mix-and-match collections
These items are ideal for operators wanting a simple way of creating a richly themed environment
Themebuilders custom rubber and fibreglass figures are renowned for being durable and high-quality
and the company has completed projects for clients across the globe
Another recent project was the creation and installation of new theming for the Banana Bender Pub at a popular Australian theme park
reopened last November with a brand new look
Themebuilders created a range of fun surf-themed models for the attraction
including a koala and a kangaroo catching some waves
The company also unveiled its latest themed collection this month
which can help operators to create an immersive Western-themed attraction
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Blooloop is taking climate action and is now B Corp Certified
and other landmarks across the Czech Republic are reopening after a winter break to kick off the 2023 tourism season this weekend
Many of them are kicking off the season with special events dedicated to Easter
which will be unveiled by the National Monuments Institute following a lengthy four-year restoration
The castle's Jurkovič Palace reopens today
while the fully-restored castle palace will debut on May 5
Karlštejn Castle, which has also been undergoing a lengthy renovation courtesy of the National Monuments Institute, will reopen its Imperial Palace from April 21.
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a total of 3.4 million people visited state-owned landmarks during the tourist season
Many castles and chateaux in the country are operated under private owners
Also in April, Castle Častolovice in eastern Bohemia will open over the Easter weekend, and Dětenice Castle in Bohemian Paradise will offer some special medieval fairy tale-themed tours.
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nicknamed the "gateway to Hell," will also reopen this month
Chateau Kněžice will reopen this weekend with a special Easter market
and the Dolní Kounice castle in Brno will begin special weekend tours later this month
The Boskovice Castle north of Brno will also reopen this month after the winter break
The opening of the Czech castle tourist season will culminate next month during the Days of Private Castles and Chateaux
when many landmarks not normally open to the public will open their doors
A total of nineteen privately-owned castles not usually accessible to the public will be opening their doors this year for the Days of Private Castles and Chateaux from May 25-28; more information can be found from the website of the Association of Castle and Chateau Owners
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The new trains will be delivered to Czech Railways from Škoda Transportation from 2024
and will feature a range of new on-board solutions to improve the passenger experience
Czech Railways (ČD – České dráhy) has ordered another 31 three-car electric units from the RegioPanter family from Škoda Transportation
The new trains will offer barrier-free travel
an on-board Wi-Fi network and other services that passengers have come to expect on current trains
Extensive fleet renewal is part of ČD’s 2030 Strategy
Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of ČD
commented: “We are continuing the announced massive renewal of our fleet of passenger trains in regional transport
We have currently signed an order for 31 RegioPanter three-car units worth almost five billion crowns
which we plan to deploy on passenger services from Prague via Kralupy nad Vltavou to Ústí nad Labem and on lines from Hradec Králové to Chlumec nad Cidlinou
obsolete units in the regions they are heading to,” eplxained Jiří Ješeta
ČD’s Deputy General Manager for Passenger Transport
we will be able to remove from service both the older double-decker cars in the Hradec Králové Region
and the uncomfortable classic passenger cars of East German production
We will offer passengers air-conditioned compartments
a large storage space for prams and bicycles
the possibility of recharging travel electronics
it will be possible to recharge electric wheelchairs on trains and the sets will also be equipped with a modern audiovisual information systems.”
environmentally-friendly and comfortable vehicles with higher capacity – this is exactly the new generation of RegioPanters that passengers in other regions of our country can look forward to
It is very good news that the Czech Railways are undergoing a major refurbishment of vehicles
which will attract more passengers to public transport
this will increase transport efficiency and also improve the overall traffic situation
Thank you for the trust that Czech Railways has placed in us.”
The new RegioPanter offers a range of benefits
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FK Teplice centre-back Mohamed Maghrabi spoke about a potential return to Al Ahly after impressing since his move to Czech Republic
Maghrabi made his debut with Al Ahly’s first team during the League Cup
quickly leaving a good impression after his first game
the 21-year-old was included in Al Ahly’s squad for the 2022 Club World Cup and even started in their 1-0 victory against Monterrey in their opening game
However, with Mohamed Abdelmonem, Ayman Ashraf, Yasser Ibrahim, Mahmoud Metwally, and Rami Rabia all ahead in the pecking order, the club has decided to loan Maghrabi for more playing time and first-team experience
Maghrabi has made 11 appearances in the Czech First League
scoring since against FK Chlumec nad Cidlinou
“Playing in an Al Ahly shirt is an honour for any player
and I am currently playing abroad to gain experience
and then hopefully I can return someday,” Maghrabi told ON Time Sports
“But my goal is to join another club in a better league in Europe
“Al Ahly are the biggest club in Africa
and they are the ones who will determine my future
so the club will either loan me out or accept an offer from another club
“I am going through the preseason now
and I recently scored a goal in a friendly match,” he added
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