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R5K member uses redundancy for American adventure

16 February 2019 by MCN News

One of the great things about the #ride5000miles community is everybody has a different story to tell about their riding exploits. Tim Cooper is no exception. Early last year he took redundancy and...

Ducati are working on the 'perfect electric bike'

13 February 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

Ducati will make an electric motorcycle, in fact there’s one already in the pipeline, but it’s a bike “for tomorrow” according to Pierluigi Zampieri, Ducati’s Head of Innovation. MORE FROM MCN 5 ways...

Video: Arenacross fires into Sheffield this weekend

12 February 2019 by Dan Sutherland

The final two rounds of the 2019 Arenacross tour will take place this coming weekend at the Fly DSA Arena, Sheffield, following four previously successful nights in Birmingham and Belfast. Rounds...

1972 MV Agusta 750 fetches £84,400 at auction

12 February 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

A collection of rare and exotic MV Agustas have been auctioned off at Retromobile, Paris, including some of the finest works of one of motorcycling’s greatest designer: Massimo Tamburini. MORE FROM...

Gloucestershire Constabulary adopts BKS airbag tech

12 February 2019 by Gareth Evans

Gloucestershire Police have become the first force in the country to equip their motorcycle road traffic officers with BKS airbag suits. These made-to-measure race-spec black kangaroo hide suits use...

Alpinestars lose airbag system appeal

12 February 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Germany’s Court of Appeal has upheld a patent ruling against Alpinestars over the long-running battle regarding their Tech-Air system and Dainese’s D-Air. The ruling only concerns one aspect, relating...

Oil in the Blood: new feature film lays modern bike culture bare

11 February 2019 by MCN News

Over the last three years lifelong biker Gareth Maxwell Roberts has travelled the planet with a camera crew in tow, interviewing nearly 300 people to get to the roots of current motorcycle culture in...

Police Federation Chairman takes aim at government inaction

11 February 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

Police Federation Chairman John Apter has blasted the government over its road safety policies, which have seen serious drops in police activity to combat dangerous driving, while also failing to...

Rider registration open for Malle Mile festival 2019

11 February 2019 by Ben Clarke

The Malle Mile Festival will return for 2019 this summer and rider registration is open now. Held in the grounds of Kevington Hall in London, between July 26-28, the event blends ‘run what you brung’...

Get a sticker and spot fellow #R5k members on the road

09 February 2019 by MCN News

We’ve been overwhelmed with requests for #ride5000miles stickers and it’s fantastic that so many of you want to show you’re part of this fun, friendly and ever-growing community. A beaming Trish Waugh...

Got your free MV Agusta?

08 February 2019 by MCN News

Supercar Club Auto Vivendi have launched a special membership offer with a rather attractive twist. Sign up before the end of February, and you’ll get an MV Agusta worth over £16,000 as a joining...

Honda CBR600F used test

07 February 2019 by Tony Hoare

With the 2019 Honda CBR650R release fresh in our minds, we thought we’d take a look back at one of its predecessors, the Honda CBR600F. MORE FROM MCN Huge collection of MV Agustas to be sold Get...

Life on two wheels with Olympian Aimee Fuller

07 February 2019 by MCN News

British snowboarder and Olympian Aimee Fuller teamed up with Triumph after passing her bike test. In November last year, Aimee showed off her new wheels on Instagram, revealing that going for a ride...

TRL drive for better fitting helmets

06 February 2019 by MCN News

The Transport Research Laboratory are conducting extensive research into helmet fitment to help increase safety in the event of an accident. More from MCN: Explained: how to find the right helmet MCN...

Vanderhall Venice three-wheeler can be driven on a bike licence

04 February 2019 by Jordan Gibbons

Vanderhall have made a name for themselves in the US with their handmade, fun-themed three-wheelers. They’ve even bagged a few famous fans, such as well known petrolhead Jay Leno. Now they’re coming...

Free BikeTrac and 15% off Ducati Insurance for Panigale V4

04 February 2019 by Dan Sutherland

Ducati UK are now making it easier than ever to own a Panigale V4 superbike, by offering a free 12-month subscription to BikeTrac and 15% off Ducati Insurance. Available from February 1 to June 30,...

Banish the winter blues for under £250 and go off-road

03 February 2019 by Adam Child

The sun is high in the sky. There’s not a cloud in sight. It’s 20 degrees C, and the warmth seeping through my lightweight enduro kit is erasing the memory of a cold and grey English January. Just a...

R5k members share their tips for riding in winter

02 February 2019 by MCN News

Temperatures have plummeted, but that’s not stopping #ride5000miles members from having fun. As Billy Connolly once said: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing,” and that’s...

Video: Inside the Ducati Museum

18 July 2018 by MCN News

Ducati Museum curator Livio Lodi is known around the factory as the ‘living Ducati archive’ due to his extensive knowledge of the brand, all of which he has encapsulated in the firm’s stunning display...

Interview: Triumph test rider Felipe Lopez reveals all

04 March 2018 by Maria Martin

We catch up with Felipe Lopez, Triumph test rider and member of the 2017 Street Triple’s development team to find out a bit about his life on two wheels at the moment. 1. What are you riding? “Triumph...

Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show rescheduled due to poor weather conditions

02 March 2018 by MCN News

The Carole Nash MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show has been rescheduled from this weekend (March 3-4) to Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 April 2018 at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, in light of current...

Poll: Have you been riding through snowmageddon?

27 February 2018 by MCN News

With snow causing UK-wide disruptions we want to know have you been riding through it? Did you keep riding through snowmageddon? If you have been riding and need some extra info: read our tips for...

The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

18 February 2018 by MCN News

This year’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show is on this weekend. Buy tickets now at www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com or get them at the door. Until next year! Thanks to everyone for a great...

Gallery: The Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

18 February 2018 by MCN News

Here’s a snapshot of the 2018 Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. And now that it’s over, you don’t have to wait till next year to get your new-bike fix. Nor do you have to wait till next year to...

Iconic Grand Prix bikes on display at Carole Nash MCN London Show

17 February 2018 by MCN News

Nine of the most iconic Grand Prix machines ever built are on display at this weekend’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle show. Visitors are greeted by the impressive Michelin Grand Prix collection...

Brad Pitt Bonneville to go under the hammer at London show Coy's auction

15 February 2018 by MCN News

A Bonneville that used to belong to Hollywood star Brad Pitt will be put under the hammer at the Coy’s auction at this weekend’s Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. The 2009 Triumph Bonneville Bud...

Bike of the day: 2014 Bimota Tesi 3D

14 February 2018 by MCN News

Today’s bike of the day is this 2014 Bimota Tesi 3D, which is due to go up for auction at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this month. Estimated to go for between £15,000 to £25,000 here’s...

Bike of the day: Harley Softail Special to go under the hammer at Coys auction

13 February 2018 by MCN News

Today’s bike of the day is this 2007 Harley Softail Special, which is due to go up for auction at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this month. Estimated to go for between £15,000 to £25,000...

Bike of the day: Triumph 250 TWN goes under the hammer at Coys auction

12 February 2018 by MCN News

This 1952 Triumph 250 TWN is set to go up for auction this month with Coys at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show for an estimated £4000- to £6000. Here’s what we know so far… In 1886,...

Bike of the day: Hercules K125 GS goes under the hammer at Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show 2018

11 February 2018 by MCN News

Today’s bike of the day is this Hercules K125 GS, which is due to go up for auction at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show this month. Estimated to go for between £4,000 to £5,000 here’s what...

Bike of the day: HRD Vincent Rapide goes under the hammer at Coys auction

10 February 2018 by MCN News

At this year’s show Coys Auction house is holding a huge 150-bike auction at 2.45pm on Saturday 17 February at the Carole Nash MCN London Motorcycle Show. Included amongst the machines is this HRH...

Video game makers use biking as force for good

08 February 2018 by Jordan Gibbons

Last November, Indian announced that they had been working with computer-game manufacturer Activision to model the Scout 741B, as used by the US Army, into the game Call of Duty: WWII. As well as...

Poll: What should the government do about bike theft?

07 February 2018 by MCN News

What should the government do about bike theft?

10 unmissable motorcycle events this month

02 February 2018 by James Archibald

Winter in the UK can seem like a drab place to be if you’re a biker, February can be especially tedious as any lingering excitement from the festive period has well and truly vanished. Summer seems...

Poll: F1 has banished grid girls, is it time for bikes to follow suit?

01 February 2018 by MCN News

F1 has banished grid girls, is it time for bikes to follow suit?

How #ride5000miles works (it’s as simple as it sounds)

27 January 2018 by MCN News

Ride your bike for 5000 miles (or more) before the end of the year This isn’t a competition. You don’t win a prize for the most miles covered and there’s no award for the person that reaches 5000...