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06 August 2012 by MCN

Got a passion for motorcycles? Love newspapers and the internet? Want to develop your skills with the backing of a major European publisher working on the world’s biggest motorcycling website and the...

Try off-roading for free

06 August 2012 by Steve Farrell

Motorcyclists are being offered the chance to try off-road riding for free with tuition from a former world motocross champion. Off-road beginners will get free goes on bikes from Yamaha, Honda,...

Helmet law?

04 August 2012 by Gsxrlfc

Recently at a bike meet in Staffordshire I noticed a rider turn up on his bike wearing a turban and no helmet. This may be old news but it still shocked me and I understand the religious side of this but surely the law states that you have to wear a helmet and law aside it’s there for safety? So why is it being allowed on the streets?

A disability should not stop you riding!

04 August 2012 by Paul W Jones

The interesting article regarding Michael Dunlop and his back problems may give heart to others who may suffer a disabilty. I have suffered three prolapsed discs for the past 21 years but have always had a strong will to carry out a normal outdoor life. I attended a pain management course at Fazakerley Hospital and whenever possible I ride out on my Yamaha XVS950A Cruiser and cruise North Wales...

New Victory Boardwalk revealed

02 August 2012 by Liam Marsden

Victory has revealed the new Victory Boardwalk, which replaces the Kingpin in their cruiser range. The Boardwalk uses Victory’s usual 1740cc air-cooled V-twin engine and runs on 16-inch wire wheels...

Video: MCN rides sidecar passenger

02 August 2012 by Adam Child

It’s often said the craziest people in the racing paddock are sidecar passengers, and after attempting it, I reckon they are. How the hell they can passenger around the TT course is unimaginable. Most...

New Kawasaki Ninja 250R unveiled

02 August 2012 by Liam Marsden

The Kawasaki Ninja 250R gets a significant update for 2013, with a whole new look as well as modifications to the engine and optional ABS. The 249cc parallel twin engine gets new pistons and...

Destination dealer: Win a Honda Fireblade

01 August 2012 by MCN

ADVERTISING PROMOTION This year marks the 20th anniversary of the mighty Honda Fireblade, the bike that re-defined the sports bike market. Honda dealers throughout the land will be celebrating on...

Video: MV Agusta Brutale 675 onboard

01 August 2012 by MCN

The Triumph Street Triple is the UK’s favourite middleweight naked and increasingly the choice of bike for riders looking for performance and handling without the discomfort and commitment of a pure...

August 1: Bikes on TV

01 August 2012 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...

Brilliant service

31 July 2012 by Paul McDermott

Excellent service without a doubt certainly exists at the Blade group Triumph dealership in Cheltenham. My Thunderbird’s locking petrol cap decided not to open and with the low fuel light on a trip from North Worcestershire was pushing it. Without question Tom and the team arranged to collect the bike within a few days to see what they could do to help resolve this issue after talking through a...

Poll: What would make you fall in love with 600cc sports bikes?

31 July 2012 by MCN

New 600cc sportsbike sales have fallen through the floor. What would make you fall in love them again? pollcomment

You ask/You answer: Will older bikes be dangerous at the limit?

31 July 2012 by MCN

I’m a wannabe sportsbike rider with a small budget. I want to learn to ride fast but I’m concerned that the 10-15 year old sportsbikes I can afford are worn out and will be dangerous at the limit. Am...

Hein Gericke UK placed into Administration

31 July 2012 by Andy Davidson

Hein Gericke UK has been placed into administration with buyers for the British arm of the German parent company now being sought. The administrators, Moorfields Corporate Recovery are looking to sell...

Built in Britain custom competition launched

31 July 2012 by MCN

Carole Nash and MCN have launched Built in Britain, the UK’s biggest bike competition to find the nation’s most talented bike builder. Previously known as Britain’s Got Biking Talent, it attracts...

New MCN August 1: Rossi back to Yamaha

31 July 2012 by Liam Marsden

In this week’s MCN, out August 1, we have nine-pages of MotoGP news as Rossi looks set to make a return to the factory Yamaha team. That leaves a free ride at Ducati with Nicky Hayden, but who’s lined...

Win a year’s free bike insurance this August!

30 July 2012 by MCN

Britain’s summer is finally here, it’s the World Superbikes at Silverstone with a stack of Brits in contention this weekend and there are dozens more amazing biking events coming up… so what better...

Win a free hotel room at Silverstone WSB

30 July 2012 by Andy Downes

You can win a free hotel room for three nights at this weekend’s Silverstone round of the World Superbike championship. All you have to do is log on to www.greatcompetitions.co.uk to be in with a...

Help Riders for Health reach £100,000

30 July 2012 by MCN

Thanks to the help of MCN readers, biking’s top charity, Riders for Health, has almost raised £100,000 for their new appeal. Get behind the charity this summer and you could win a pair of exclusive...

BMW launches e Scooter at London Olympics

27 July 2012 by Andy Davidson

BMW has unveiled the new C Evolution electric scooter as an alternative to the BMW C600 Sport and C650 GT. The new BMW promises 14bhp of continuous output and 46bhp peak output. The top speed is...

Powerbronze Triumph Explorer hugger

27 July 2012 by MCN

This new Powerbronze plastic hugger is designed for the Triumph Explorer and said to involve no modification to the swingarm. It’s also claimed to protect the shock from dirt and roads debris and keep...

Take part in biking research, win cash!

27 July 2012 by MCN

PhD student Sue Brown, a motorcyclist of 38 years, is conducting research into what makes us tick, and the effect of riding on our health and wellbeing. Her web-based survey on men and their...

Olympic ‘oversight’ over Games Lanes

27 July 2012 by Steve Farrell

Olympic organisers face criticism for excluding motorcyclists from Games Lanes reserved for athletes, officials and VIPs. The Motorcycle Action Group says it’s an “obvious oversight” because letting...

Most advanced BMW S1000RR revealed

27 July 2012 by Andy Downes

BMW has officially unveiled the new BMW S1000RR HP4 which has the world’s most advanced semi-active suspension system. The HP4 is an S1000RR with the BMW Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) along with a...

WK 650i: the first big bike from China

27 July 2012 by Phil West

The Chinese motorcycle industry has been churning out big, big numbers for a long time – over 50% of the world’s motorcycles are built there after all. Until now, however, they’ve often been small...

Camera found at Spa Centenary Classic weekend

27 July 2012

A camera was found at the recent Spa Centenary Classic weekend in Belgium, and the owner is thought to be British. The camera contains pictures from a 50th birthday party apparently for a guy named Mac. If you think the camera is yours, contact John Grantham via email at johngrantham@btinternet.com or call 01977 683324