February
Riding Schools: Feb23 on
18 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing February 23, 2005. FRIDAY February 25 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, Caister. 01933-674036. SATURDAY February 26 First Bike on Scene course, Preston, Lancashire. 45 01772-773040 or www.firstaid-training.com. MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, Caister. 01933-674036. WEDNESDAY March 2 MCN Honda...
Barred riders sue bar
18 February 2005
A bike club is suing a bar because its members were turned away for turning up on bikes and wearing bike kit. The Sons of Silence Motorcycle Club has filed a lawsuit against the North Star Bar in...
New MCN - out NOW
18 February 2005
The new issue of MCN hits the shelves on Wednesday February 23, 2005, with the exclusive revelation the Government Transport Minister wants us to go out and have fun on bikes. And we pit the Yamaha...
Top time to bag a Hornet
18 February 2005
The Honda Hornet is a hit with seasoned riders and new arrivals to biking alike. And with a new buying guide on the built-for-fun 600 published in this week’s MCN (out since Feb 23, 05) it’s a great...
Boorman on tour again
18 February 2005
Charley ‘Long Way Round’ Boorman is on tour again – this time it’s a whistle-stop promo trip around UK BMW dealerships, taking in the MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show. And the tour starts on Friday – Feb...
Video: FireBlade for sale
18 February 2005
Want to take a closer look at a bike for sale before you go and make an offer? You can, with the video clips MCN offers FREE. Here’s the latest one added – it’s a 2002 Honda CBR900 FireBlade. It’s...
Two new Piaggios
18 February 2005
Piaggio has announced the arrival of two new scooters for 2005, the latest in the Vespa family and a new member of the X family with vast acres of storage space. The new Vespa LX will replace the...
MCN raises £18k for RfH
18 February 2005
Suzi Perry and Randy Mamola helped MCN and the biking industry raise more than £18,000 for Riders for Health. That’s the final total raised during a charity auction at the star-studded MCN Awards...
Rideouts: Feb 23 on
18 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS 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 February 23 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY February 24 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road...
Track events: Feb 23 on
18 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing February 23, 2005. ROAD RACING SATURDAY February 26 Test day for race bikes, Bishopscourt, County Down. 028-4484-2202. World Superbikes, Losail, Qatar. 00974-4379-788. NG Road Racing – test day, Pembrey, Dyfed. 01452-538135 or www.ngroadracing.org. TRACK DAYS WEDNESDAY February 23 100% Bikes Trackday,...
Blair's bike plan revealed
18 February 2005
Tony Blair’s Government has finally come up with a National Motorcycling Strategy – eight years after he first told MCN it was on its way. Better late then never – because the great news is that...
Video: MZ SF first test
18 February 2005
You can see the MZ 1000SF in action during the world first test ride by downloading the video, below. MCN’s Matt Wildee flew out to Malaga in Spain to test the bike, and the full report will be in...
3000 mile charity ride
18 February 2005
Motorcyclist Jonathan Formstone will begin a 3000-mile ride around the coastline of Britain on Sunday February 27, 2005, to raise money for Tsunami victims. Formstone, 29, will raise cash for the...
Dirt Show to expand
18 February 2005
The organisers of the 2005 Dirt Rider Expo are planning to make the event bigger and better after the success of the 2004 show. The 2005 Dirt Rider Expo will again take place at Stoneleigh Park, on...
GSX-R1000 group test
18 February 2005
MCN’s crack road testers are off riding Suzuki’s new GSX-R1000 against its hottest rivals and you can read our full verdict in the March 9 issue of MCN. You’ll be glad to know we’ve left our...
Mad Fireblade fighter
18 February 2005
German bike firm Spaehn Racing has launched the latest in it’s range of customised naked bikes, offering styling to rival some of the top production machines. The Deep Bull is based on a Honda...
Bikes on TV: Feb 16 on
11 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of biking TV shows so you don’t miss out. Those listed here are for the week commencing January 5, 2005. 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 16 2am MOT 2004 French Supermoto 3am MOT World Supersport 7am MOT Le...
50 greatest bikes: 40-31
11 February 2005
We asked you to name your favourite bike of all time and you responded in your tens of thousands – choosing everything from pre-war Brits to cutting edge racers. Each week in MCN we’ll be counting...
Video verdict: 05 Hornet
11 February 2005
MCN’s Trevor Franklin has been testing the updated 05 version of Honda’s Hornet 600F. You can read his full, exclusive report in MCN – out on Wednesday February 16, 2005 (alongside our world first...
Rate this week's MCN
11 February 2005
If you’ve already seen this week’s MCN – complete with its world first group test of the new Bandit and the Fazer – we want to hear what you think of it. Simply CLICK HERE to give us your verdict. ...
Rideouts: Feb 16 on
11 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS 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 February 16 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY February 17 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road...
Video ads are so easy
11 February 2005
A picture is worth a thousand words and a moving picture is even better. If you’re looking to sell your bike what better way to attract potential buyers than uploading a video of it with your ad. ...
Two MCNs ? out Feb 16
11 February 2005
Two new issues of MCN hit the shelves on Wednesday, February 16, with two collectable front covers celebrating two world exclusive first tests. We’ve got the first test of the new Suzuki GSX-R1000...
Off Road: Feb 16 on
11 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting February 16, 2005. RIDING SCHOOLS THURSDAY February 17 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. FRIDAY February 18 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. Motorcycle First Aid Course, St Johns Ambulance, London.
Look what you missed!
11 February 2005
If you’ve been away from your computer all week you’ll have missed a bag full of great stuff on motorcyclenews.com. Start catching up right here: We offered a round-up of all the best of the MCN...
New boss for BMW GB
11 February 2005
Adrian Roderick has become the new General Manager for BMW in the UK, taking the place of Pieter de Waal. Roderick, 46, joined the BMW group in 1986 and has worked on the car side and as boss of...
Summer hols on track
11 February 2005
If you’re thinking of taking your summer hols in France this year why not time it to coincide with two new trackdays just announced. Eybis – short for enjoy your bike in safety – is using two tracks...
Video verdict: MZ1000SF
11 February 2005
MCN’s Matt Wildee was in Malaga, Spain earlier this week a world first ride on MZ’s new 1000SF. You can read his full report and see great action pictures in MCN out on February 23. We’ll be adding...
Zongshens arrive in UK
11 February 2005
Three new bikes will arrive in the UK next week, all powered by engines from Chinese firm Zongshen. The biggest of the three is the MRX200 entry-level off-roader, although bigger bikes are planned...
Track event: Feb 16 on
11 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing February 16, 2005. ROAD RACING SUNDAY February 20 Auto 66 club test day, Elvington Park, nr York, Yorkshire. 01723-500653 or www.auto66.com. TRACK DAYS SATURDAY February 19 Focused Events Track Day, Oulton Park, Cheshire. 85 01903-744011 or www.focusedevents.com. European Superbike School, Snetterton,...
Ad offer ends
11 February 2005
Our 50% off winter sale ends at 8pm on February 11, 2005. This limited-time deal offers you massive savings on selling your bike to the biggest audience in motorcycling. Advertise in the world’s...
Shows: Feb 16 on
11 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing February 16, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY February 18 Northern Ireland Motorcycle Festival, Odyssey Complex, Belfast. 02870-351199. SATURDAY February 19 Xtreme Wheels International, Alexandra Palace, London, Greater London. 15 01483-236363 or www.xwishow.com. Northern Ireland Motorcycle...
Honda stars in store
11 February 2005
Racers Michael Rutter and Karl Harris will be at the new Hein Gericke store in reading when it officially opens on February 19-20. Rutter and Harris will compete in the 2005 British Superbike...
Bike Meets: Feb 16 on
11 February 2005
Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing February 16, 2005. WEDNESDAY February 16 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or...
Two-wheeled tow trucks
11 February 2005
We’ve all heard of cars towing bikes but you’d think that a bike would be hard pushed to reverse the roles. Well Swedish firm Coming Through could see the benefits and have developed the idea to help...
Bonus for bike buyers
04 February 2005
Dealers could soon be forced to reveal the full history of bikes they sell – without waiting to be asked… The rules at the moment state that a dealer must tell you a bike’s history ONLY if you ask...