April

Year: 2005

Month: April

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...

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...

Rideouts: Apr 27 on

22 April 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 April 27 PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SUNDAY May 1 Rochdale Road Runners MCC, Shaw, Greater Manchester. 10am.

Riding Schools: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing Apr 27, 2005. WEDNESDAY April 27 Kent Police Road Rider Workshop, Kent. www.bikesafe.co.uk. Ron Haslam Race School, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-883323 or www.haslamraceschool.com. SATURDAY April 30 First Bike on Scene course, Preston, Lancashire. 01772-773141. Lancashire Ambulance...

See ultimate bike test

22 April 2005

This week in MCN we’ve conducted a massive 13-bike test to find the ultimate road bike and we were there to catch some of the action on video. We took the top bike from every category, from the Honda...

April 27 MCN on video

22 April 2005

Take a video flick through every page of this week’s MCN – out on April 27. Click the link below and see Deputy Editor Ped Baker take you through the 10% more pages each issue now comes with. In it...

MAG fights diesel spills

22 April 2005

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is putting pressure of garages to display stickers warning of the dangers of diesel spills. Thousands of ‘Diesel Spill’ stickers have been placed on pumps and trucks...

Riding schools: Apr 20 on

15 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing Apr 20, 2005. WEDNESDAY April 20 Motorcycle First Aid Course, London. 020-7258-3456. SATURDAY April 23 Dyfed Powys Police Rider Skills Workshop, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. www.bikesafe.co.uk. Dyfed Powys Police Rider Skills Workshop, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. www.bikesafe.co.uk. Gwent Police...

Tonight's bike meets

15 April 2005

Dry roads, bright sun and it’s almost the weekend! Make the most of some perfect riding weather this evening with a trip to one of the many bike meets on tonight. It’s dry and sunny across the UK and...

How to win bikers' votes

15 April 2005

Half of us say a political party’s policies on motorcycling and transport can sway the way we vote, according to research by the Motor Cycle Industry Association in the run-in to next month’s general...

Video: Retro Scramblers

15 April 2005

If you fancy a classic look in an almost-new package, you’ll be interested in our test on the Kawasaki GTR250 and Honda CL400 in the April 20 issue of MCN. They’re both available as second-hand...

Video ad: Piaggio Zip

15 April 2005

This is our first ever video ad for a scooter. The unique free service has already been taken up by many of us selling our bikes on motorcyclenews.com. And now a Piaggio Zip 125 owner has taken the...

More of what you want

15 April 2005

Just answer two quick questions and you will be helping make MCN even more focused on your needs. We want you to rate this week’s front page (from the April 13 issue of our weekly paper) and tell us...

Cop clocked at 80 in 40

15 April 2005

The head of London’s traffic division and leading figure in the London Safety Camera Partnership, Chief Superintendent Les Owen, is to face misconduct charges after his official driver was caught...

250,000 less Yamahas

15 April 2005

Yamaha has admitted it made ‘mistakes in counting’ the number of bikes it made and exported in the last year – to the tune of a quarter of a million motorcycles. According to reports*, the firm has...

Video ad: CBR600FS

15 April 2005

Richard Lewis slips in a brief shot of a pussy in his video advert – and a very fine family pet it looks, too. His name is Spudgun – we understand… You also get a close-up look at his CBR600FS in...

Viper signs factory deal

15 April 2005

American cruiser maker Viper has announced a deal for Performance Assembly Solutions to make its bikes and engines at Livonia, Michigan. The big V-twin engines, including a 2500cc version, have been...

BMW confirms HP2 detail

15 April 2005

BMW has officially released details about its HP2 off-roader – the most powerful production off-road bike ever. MCN carried a world exclusive on the bike in our April 13 issue. Now details are being...

Copter cracks bike theft

15 April 2005

Credit where it’s due – when Martin Hawthorn had two bikes stolen from his garage on Friday the police really went to town. Two riot vans, four squad cars, an unmarked car and a helicopter swung...

Rideouts: Apr 20 on

15 April 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 April 20 PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SUNDAY April 24 Rochdale Road Runners MCC, Shaw, Greater Manchester. 10am.

The bike's the TV star

15 April 2005

A bike is to star in yet another nationwide TV ad – this time appearing as the vehicle of choice of smart, young free-thinking individuals. The new 30-second Lloyds TSB mortgage ad shows a man in his...

In your April 20 MCN...

15 April 2005

This week’s MCN (out from April 20) comes complete with the second in our series of collectable ‘How To’ workshop cards. In this issue you get: How To ‘Change The Engine Oil and Filter’ PLUS ‘Ride...

April 20 MCN on video

15 April 2005

Take a video flick through every page of this week’s MCN – out on April 20. Click the link below and see Deputy Editor Ped Baker take you through the 10% extra pages each issue now comes with. In it...

Tory peer speed let-off

15 April 2005

A Conservative peer has escaped a speeding ban despite admitting driving at 113mph on a dual carriageway. Lord Howard, 63, already had two speeding convictions when he was caught on the A47 in...

Events: Apr 20 on

15 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS, OPEN DAYS, AUCTIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing April 20, 2005. SHOWS SATURDAY April 23 International Classic Motorcycle Show, County Showground, Stafford, Staffordshire. 01507-529430 or www.classicbikeshows.com. SUNDAY April 24 International Classic Motorcycle Show, County Showground, Stafford, Staffordshire.

Prizes for Butlins pics

15 April 2005

The massive MCN Live! event took over Butlins at Skegness at the weekend. We were there to bring you highlights (more of which, later) but we also want to see what you got up to. Send in your digital...