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Video: Valentino Rossi interview part 3

07 April 2013 by MCN

Last month at the Circuit of the Americas test MCN MotoGP reporter Matt Birt caught up with Valentino Rossi to discuss Ducati, Yamaha and the future. Check out part three of this exclusive three part...

Sheene 10 Years On: Sheene the Dad

06 April 2013 by Guy Procter

She shares her mother’s looks and flowing blonde hair; her father’s gimlet eyes and his irrepressible sense of self. She is Sidonie Sheene, 28, and she’s breaking her silence on life growing up with...

Video: Valentino Rossi interview part 2

06 April 2013 by MCN

Last month at the Circuit of the Americas test MCN MotoGP reporter Matt Birt caught up with Valentino Rossi to discuss Ducati, Yamaha and the future. Check out part two of this exclusive three part...

Video: Valentino Rossi interview part 1

05 April 2013 by MCN

Last month at the Circuit of the Americas test MCN MotoGP reporter Matt Birt caught up with Valentino Rossi to discuss Ducati, Yamaha and the future. Check out part one of this exclusive three part...

Ewan becomes face of Guzzi

05 April 2013 by Phil West

Scottish Hollywood star Ewan McGregor is to star in a new advertising campaign for Moto Guzzi’s all-new California 1400. The star of Trainspotting, the Star Wars prequels, Moulin Rouge and TV’s Long...

April 3 Bikes on the Box

04 April 2013 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS. DRT – Discovery Real Time DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel EUR1 (2, HD) – Eurosport 1 (2, HD) MOT – Motors TV CH4 – Channel...

Free t-shirt when you purchase insurance

04 April 2013 by MCN

Insurance due this April? Don’t miss our fantastic promotion over at MCNcompare.com. Not only could you save some dosh on your premium, but everyone who purchases insurance receives a free retro MCN...

Prescott Bike Festival This Sunday

04 April 2013 by Rich Newland

The annual Prescott Bike Festival takes place this Sunday, 7th April, and promises to be an action packed day out for all the family, whilst supporting the National Association of Bloodbikes charity.

Riders for Health and Bridgestone team up to improve health services in Africa

04 April 2013 by MCN Staff

Bridgestone have announced a partnership with the international not-for-profit organisation Riders for Health to support their lifesaving humanitarian efforts to improve health care within...

If you won a Harley Davidson would you...

04 April 2013 by Ped Baker

Harley-Davidson is perhaps the most iconic brand in the biking world, but despite its popularity, you’ll always find plenty of Harley haters. If you won a Harley, what would you do with it?

Northants HOC cheer up two hospitals

03 April 2013 by Stritchy

The Northants and Milton Keynes Honda Owners Club had two rides this easter, taking chocolate eggs to children who are unfortunately in hospital. The first ride was on Saturday March 30 to Milton...

You Ask/You Answer: Back protectors

03 April 2013 by MCN

“I’ve been riding over 12 years, and have never worn a proper back protector. I’ve got one of those foam back pad things that you get in your jacket – which obviously isn’t a ‘protector’, and Iv’e...

What's stopping you buying a new bike in 2013?

03 April 2013 by MCN

What’s stopping you buying a new bike in 2013? pollcomment

Do you care about your bike's fuel consumption figures?

03 April 2013 by MCN

Bikes are often seen as more environmentally friend than cars, due partly to better fuel consumption figures. But do you really care about fuel consumption figures when the sun is shining and...

If money was no object – what new bike would you buy?

03 April 2013 by MCN

There are some tricked-up, expensive bikes available to buy, like the new Ducati 1199 Panigale R which has a £26,550 price tag. pollcomment

Behind the 1,986-page GP stat bible - now available to the public

03 April 2013 by Guy Procter

Previously only available to professionals, the FIM MotoGP Results 1949-2012 is the 2000-page book that’s the ultimate reference tool of motorcycle Grand Prix racing. Published under the auspices of...

Video: BMW R1200GS - Old vs New

03 April 2013 by MCN

Last week MCN took BMW’s old R1200GS head to head against it’s replacement, the 2013 model. Does the new bike – the UK’s top-selling bike last year – measure up to what it’s replacing?

Video: Michael Guy's KTM 300EXC

02 April 2013 by MCN

MCN’s sports editor Michael Guy has recently taken delivery of a new KTM 300EXC two stroke to get back into the enduro world after re-catching the bug at Dakar. Check out his first review of the bike!

Incredible!

02 April 2013 by hardhatharry99

Have you seen the latest from the British Enduro Championship taken from Elgin Endurance Club? “The first round of the British Enduro Championship has been spoiled by the police, who on one of the few road sections, decided to nick all the competitors with undersized number plates, issuing £60 penalty notices! “This is despite the organisers contacting the police beforehand and getting the go...

‘Who’s Next’ tribute to The Who just announced at MCN Live

31 March 2013 by MCN

New to Butlins for 2013 – ‘Who’s Next’ tribute to The Who just announced at MCN Live… Who’s Next are the premier live tribute to The Who and are currently touring a multi-media performance of...

Feeling thirsty? Grab a beer or cider in our beer tent at MCN Live!

30 March 2013 by MCN

The beer tent will be outside next to the stunt area, so come and check out what we’ve got on offer… Ciders include Louth, Vintage Cyder, Sweet Cyder and Boxing dog. Our real ales will be Hobgoblin, Pedigree and Guest Ale (Jester Jack). All of these will be available just in the beer tent, however Hobgoblin and Pedigree will also be available in other venues. Don’t delay – book now to enjoy a top...

Sheene 10 Years On: Sheene the Mate

30 March 2013 by Guy Procter

It will be 10 years next week since the tragic death of Britain’s greatest ever grand prix star. In part one of our exclusive three-part tribute to Barry Sheene – the mate, the father, and the rival –...

Bike Chooser: Sub-£4000 all-rounder

29 March 2013 by Chris Dabbs

“I’m looking for a used bike under £4000 that can do a bit of everything, commute and a long weekend away with the missus. If it’s already got a top box or Givi rack even better.” Chris Icke,...

Join the Ride Out at MCN Live!

29 March 2013 by MCN

The UK’s biggest and best party weekend, MCN Live, kicks off at Butlins, Skegness on April 19th-22nd and it’s not too late for you to be a part of it. New for 2013, this year’s ride out will be to the...

Motorcyclists not to blame in most accidents

29 March 2013 by Andy Downes

New data from more than 1600 motorcycle accident last year have shown 80% of accidents were caused by other road users; a fact that flies in the face of controversial BBC programme ‘How Safe are...

Long Way Round now on MCN-TV.com

29 March 2013 by MCN

Feeling inspired to travel? Why not immerse yourself in the idea, as the hugely popular TV series Long Way Round is now available on MCN-TV.com, the online, on-demand TV channel from MCN. The first...

Video: Aprilia Caponord First Ride

28 March 2013 by MCN

MCN take the Aprilia Caponord 1200 out for a ride across rain-soaked Sardinia to see how it compares with it’s new rivals. the BMW R1200GS, the Triumph Tiger Sport and the KTM Adventure 1190.

T-shirt memory

28 March 2013 by Mark Beresford

I was introduced to the wonders of MotoGP by my best mate Keef in 2005 and since then we have been to every British round. Sadly, Keef died from cancer in late 2009 aged just 47 but we still go in memory of him. I have MotoGP t-shirts from most years but foolishly missed three and would like to get the collection complete. I need, in XL if possible, the following years for the British MotoGP: 2005...