2005

Year: 2005

Month: ALL

North Yorks targets us

06 May 2005

North Yorks cops launch their latest crack-down on speeding bikes on Friday the 13th (of May). And while we’ll always argue about the deliberate focus on bikes, we can’t really complain about the way...

Riding Schools: May 11 on

06 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing May 11, 2005. WEDNESDAY May 11 North Wales Police Rider Skills Day Workshop, North Wales. www.bikesafe.co.uk. Ron Haslam Race School, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-883323 or www.haslamraceschool.com. FRIDAY May 13 Kent Police Road Rider Workshop, Kent. www.bikesafe.co.uk. SATURDAY May...

Rutter at store opening

06 May 2005

Michael Rutter is the special guest at the opening of Hein Gericke’s newest store in Bournemouth on Saturday May 7 and Sunday May 8. The current British Superbike championship leader and HM Plant...

Heat wave this summer

06 May 2005

It’s going to be a sensational summer for riding in the UK – with sizzling temperatures up to 101-degrees – according to The May 12 issue of the Daily Star newspaper. It is predicting a heat wave...

TT game deal and prize

06 May 2005

You can grab a copy of the new TT Superbikes game, and a limited edition MCN TT cap for just £42.50 in our exclusive reader offer. Not only that, but the first 200 orders will received copies signed...

400 protest on M4

01 May 2005

More than 400 people joined a go-slow demo on the M4 at the weekend to protest against the introduction of speed cameras on a four-junction stretch of the motorway. The protest saw 200 cars and bikes...

Off-Road: May 4 on

01 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting May 4, 2005. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY May 4 Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. 09066-555992 60p/min. Poole, Dorset. 01202-681145. Arena-Essex, Thurrock, Essex. 01708-863443. THURSDAY May 5 Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Weirdest bike stunt?

01 May 2005

This might not be the most dangerous bike stunt ever, but it has to rank as one of the strangest. Bike fan Richard Shepherd got the chance to try ‘Extreme Ironing’ at 100mph on a motorbike last Bank...

Bikes on TV: May 4 on

01 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, May 4. KEY TO CHANNELS: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport Wednesday 4 1pm MOT AMA Superbikes, Fontana...

Save on your next bike

01 May 2005

There are some great deals to be had at the moment on both new and used bikes and we’ve picked out some of the best for you here. Kawasaki is offering zero percent interest on all new ZX-6R and...

MCN at George White's...

01 May 2005

MCN and the staff at George White’s teamed up for a very successful official launch over the Bank Holiday weekend (April 29-May 1). Not only were the MCN Babe Squad at the new store in Shoreditch,...

Track events: May 4 on

01 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing May 4, 2005. HILLCLIMB SATURDAY May 7 National Hillclimb Association, Wiscombe Park, Devon. 01278-786377 or www.nhca.co.uk. MONDAY May 9 Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car club, Bouley Bay. 01534-852952. ROAD RACING WEDNESDAY May 4 Aintree MCC, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Merseyside. 01257-462216. SATURDAY...

In your May 4 MCN

01 May 2005

This week’s MCN (out from May 4) comes complete with the fourth in our series of collectable ‘How To’ workshop cards. In this issue you get: How To ‘Pass your MoT’ and ‘Read the road ahead’ riding...

Boorman's BMW stolen

01 May 2005

Long Way Round star Charley Boorman has fallen foul of theives for the second times in two weeks, and hopes you can help him recover his bike. His BMW R1150GS Adventure was stolen sometime last night...

May 4 MCN on video

01 May 2005

Take a video flick through this week’s MCN – out on May 4 – with editor Marc Potter. Click the link below and see Potski take you through the 10% more pages each issue now comes with. In it we...

Test ride a SuperDuke

01 May 2005

KTM’s mad 990 SuperDuke has arrived in the UK and you’ll be able to test ride one at a KTM dealer this weekend. Every KTM dealer across the country is offering free test rides on the entire KTM range...

Rideouts: May 4 on

01 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS and TOURS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY May 4 PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SUNDAY May 8 Rochdale Road Runners MCC, Shaw, Greater Manchester. 10am.

F1 stars pick KTMs

01 May 2005

Formula 1 stars Christian Klein, David Coulthard and Vitantonio Liuzzi have shown their love of bikes by switching to KTM supermotos as their paddock transport. The three Red Bull drivers decided to...

Bike Meets: May 4 on

01 May 2005

MONDAY May 9 Four Crosses, Hatherton, Staffordshire. 6pm. 07976-765294. Lysley Arms, Chippenham, Wiltshire. 01249-652864. MFN, Shipley Gate, Nottinghamshire. 01773-530313. Saddler’s Arms, New Yatt, Oxfordshire. 01993-868368. The Lazt World, Birmingham, West Midlands. 8pm. 0121-454-8282. The Newcastle, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire. 5pm. 01777-870208. The Victoria, Coalville, Leicestershire.

What's the best UK road?

01 May 2005

What’s your favourite road? Everyone has one, whether it’s for the scenery, twisting bends or the fine pub at the end of it. We’re compiling the definitive list of your best roads in Britain and we...

Events: May 4 on

01 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS, RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing May 4, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY May 6 Rat and Survival Bike and Trike Show, Three Horseshoes, Great Stukeley, Cambridgeshire. 0208-870-3844 or www.ratbike.org. SATURDAY May 7 Festival of the European Motorcyclists. 10am-6pm. 0032 924-19211 or www.motorfestival.be. Roadhogs Custom and Classic...

See K1200R at the Ace

01 May 2005

If you liked the look of the BMW K1200R in our world exclusive road test in this week’s MCN, then get down to the Ace Café on Sunday May 15 and you can see it in the flesh. BMW Motorrad will be...

Scots target Born Agains

01 May 2005

The BBC in Scotland is showing a documentary investigating Born Again bikers on Wednesday night (May 4). We want to hear from those of you north of the border who watch it. Tell us what you think of...

Riding Schools: May 4 on

01 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing May 4, 2005. SUNDAY May 8 Gloucestershire Constabulary Better Riding Course, Gloucestershire. www.bikesafe.co.uk. East Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists free assessment day, Reid Hall, Hailsham, East Sussex. 9am-1pm. 01323-849073. MONDAY May 9 Track Sense trail ride, Kent. 08704-450600 or...

UK Roads on the mend

29 April 2005

A new report published by the Department for Transport claims that British Roads are the best they have been for 20 years. The National Road Maintenance Condition survey shows that Motorways and...

Double bubbles for CBRs

22 April 2005

Double bubble screens are now available for the CBR600-RR and CBR125-R from UK firm Skidmarx. The company currently supply aftermarket screens for the HM Plant Honda team, and now aim to give the...

Off Road: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting April 27, 2005. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY April 27 Hull, Yorkshire. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Poole, Dorset. 01202-681145. Arena-Essex, Thurrock, Essex. 01708-863443. THURSDAY April 28 Sheffield, South...

Bikes on TV: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, April 20. KEY TO CHANNELS: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport Wednesday 27 4.30am SSX Moto+ 12noon MM...

Events: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing April 27, 2005. SHOWS SATURDAY April 30 Bike Show South West, Bath and \west Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. 01749-822222. SUNDAY May 1 Bike Show South West, Bath and \west Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. 01749-822222. MONDAY May 2 Hastings Custom Motorcycle Show, Horntye Sports...

Your bike in model shoot

22 April 2005

Biker and aspiring model Kim (pictured right) is looking for a generous biker to lend their bike for a photo shoot on May 14, 2005 in Birmingham. Kim is a keen biker, but is looking for something...

Your MCN Butlins pics

22 April 2005

We’ve added even more of your MCN Live! pictures from last weekend’s antics at Butlins, Skegness. See the pictures down this page – and more on the links, right. There’s video, too. There are even...

Get your mate on a bike

22 April 2005

This offer has now closed MCN teamed up with BSM training schools to offer FREE one-hour training sessions in April. If you haven’t already signed up online, it’s now too late to take advantage of...

In your April 27 MCN...

22 April 2005

This week’s MCN (out from April 27) comes complete with the third in our series of collectable ‘How To’ workshop cards. In this issue you get: How To ‘Sort Your Brakes’ PLUS ‘Brake Effectively’ riding...

Bike Meets: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing April 27, 2005. WEDNESDAY April 27 Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Thringstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or www.kirkbymallorycoachhouse.com. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 6pm. 01980-629247. Duke of York,...

Track events: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing April 27, 2005. HILLCLIMB FRIDAY April 29 Moto Challenge, Pontrhydfendigaid Race Track, Ceredigion. 01650-511711 or 01650-511701. SATURDAY April 30 Auto 66 Car and Motorcycle Hillclimb, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. 01723-500653. Moto Challenge, Pontrhydfendigaid Race Track, Ceredigion.

Go Go Go this weekend

22 April 2005

It looks like being a dry and partly sunny Saturday and Sunday in the Mallory Park area this weekend – perfect for riding to and watching the British Superbikes battle. See below (page 2 of this...