From a press release issued by Renegade Ducati:

BRITISH SUPERBIKE & SUPERSPORT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2003

19TH JUNE 2003 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TEAM RENEGADE DUCATI REV UP FOR THE OPENING OF TRAVELODGE LEEDS EAST

The pace is really hotting up for Travelodge, the UK’s number one choice in the lodge accommodation sector, with the opening of a new 60 bedroom lodge in Colton, Leeds East. To mark this winning occasion, the reigning British Superbike champions – Team Renegade Ducati – will ride into town on 24th June as guests of honour at the official opening, and local residents are invited to come along to join in the fun and meet the champs.

The new Travelodge, which recently opened its doors for business, is conveniently located just off the A36 Selby Road on Styal Hill Way, making it an ideal stop-off point for both business and leisure travellers. With rooms priced from £49.95, the new lodge offers all the benefits of Travelodge accommodation including en-suite rooms, King-size beds, tea and coffee making facilities, colour TV and a fast check-in, no check-out service.

The official opening ceremony will be under starter’s orders from midday on Tuesday 24th June and Ducati team members Michael Rutter, Sean Emmett, Nick Medd and Leon Haslam, will be on hand to meet guests and sign autographs.

The team, who are sponsored by Travelodge, will also be releasing 235 balloons to mark the opening of the Leeds East lodge, which is the 235th in the Travelodge network across the UK and Ireland. Each balloon will have a tag attached, which when returned enters you into a prize draw to win two nights stay at a Travelodge. So keep your eyes peeled as you could be a lucky winner as well as helping to raise money for Travelodge’s nominated charity, the British Paralympic Association as £10 will be donated for each tag returned.

Jane Keenan, Travelodge Marketing Manager said; “We are delighted that Team Renegade Ducati is taking time out from their busy racing schedule to be with us on this important day. We very much hope that local residents will be able to come along to join in the fun and meet the members of the team. As the gateway to Yorkshire, Leeds is an important area for Travelodge. The new facility will complement our existing lodge in Leeds Central and provide a convenient and comfortable overnight stop-off point for travellers.”