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Richard Brunstrom to go next year

13 August 2008 by Steve Farrell

Controversial chief constable Richard Brunstrom has announced his intention to retire by Christmas next year. The head of North Wales Police, who has publicly attacked motorcyclists in his online...

BMW team up with Garmin to create motorcycle-specific sat-nav

13 August 2008 by Michael Carroll

BMW has teamed up with satellite navigation firm Garmin to create a bike-specific sat-nav unit. Shop for GPS systems The Zumo BMW’s Navigator III, in the GPS range and features full European maps,...

Remove my helmet? seriously?

13 August 2008 by Steve

I read the MCN story about petrol stations & supermarkets asking motorcyclists to remove their crash helmets… but I never thought I’d see this discriminatory policy being adopted by a shop which makes...

Mammoth release new security devices

13 August 2008 by Michael Carroll

Mammoth has expanded its range of security devices by launching a new lock and chain and a new disc lock. View locks and chains for sale here The Thatcham-approved lock and chain feature 12mm...

Picture gallery: Harley Davidson cafe racer

13 August 2008 by Liam Marsden

This motorcycle may look like a classic British cafe racer, but it is infact a Harley Davidson 883R Sportster. Harley Davidson specialists Hogbitz will take your 883R Sportster and add £3000 worth of...

Bikes on TV: August 13-19

13 August 2008 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors TV SS1...

Win a place on the Ron Haslam Race School with MCN and Bridgestone

13 August 2008 by MCN Newsdesk

**This competition is now closed** MCN has teamed up with Bridgestone to give away eight places on the Ron Haslam Race School testing out their BT-016 tyres on Wednesday 20th August at Donington...

British troops warned over reckless motorcycle riding

13 August 2008 by Steve Farrell

Multi-million pound ads warning troops of the dangers of riding motorcycles recklessly have been posted on YouTube. You might have thought riding a bike would be the least worry for a soldier who’s...

Undercover?

12 August 2008 by ray massey

Travelling east on A55 (Bangor to Conwy) last weekend I noticed a large Van (Renault Traffic I think) parked near the westbound carriageway. It was painted all over in a bizarre DIY sort of urban camouflage scheme, I assumed it was ‘hippies’ or gap year students doing their thing, until I saw the rear doors which were all white, with dark windows and broad red and yellow diagonal stripes on the...

New MCN August 13: Ducati asks: "Do you want a naked 1098?"

12 August 2008 by Liam Marsden

In this weeks MCN, Ducati’s boss Gabriele Del Torchio wants YOUR decision on whether or not Ducati should build a naked 1098, seperate from the Monster range and much more like an Aprilia...

Britain's Got Biking Talent - time is running out

11 August 2008 by MCN Newsdesk

Entrants are flooding in for MCN’s Britain’s Got Biking Talent – and here’s a selection of some of the best so far. View the current entries here They’re just a small hint at of the level of...

Damage done to biking by excessive speeders

11 August 2008 by zephyrdave

Anyone heard this? A speeding biker from Whitstable has been disqualified from riding and driving a vehicle for two years after riding at 146mph – the highest speed recorded by a mobile safety camera in Kent & Medway. Is it any wonder some of us feel persecuted by the Government & Police when there are riders out there who do this? The damage done to biking by riders who do this is immesurable.

Motorcycling Dog

11 August 2008 by stephenchubb

This picture was taken by a pal in Canada. No further comment needed!

Bike oil rip off?

10 August 2008 by jonmgoo

I often wonder why bike oil is more expensive than car oil? We as bikers often pay a premium for our oil in comparison with car oil. What is the difference between synthetic bike oil & synthetic car oil? If you walk into any bike dealers & ask for a type of oil that they would recomend, they will always point you to the oil they have in stock (what a coincidence). The fact is, sticking a photo...

Top marks for Scottoiler

10 August 2008 by keith moreman

A week ago I emailed Scottoiler Ltd to ask for some advise because my scottoiler, which is about 10 years old, started dumping all it’s oil very quickly. They replied the next day saying that as it was old if I sent it back to them they would replace it with a new one at a greatly reduced price. It came 2 days later and is on and works fine, top marks to scottoiler ltd scotland and the staff!...

Disgusted by the public opinion of bikers

10 August 2008 by Anonymous

I just wanted to tell you about my complete disgust with people’s (drivers) opinions about bikers. I work for the Highways Agency so I want to remain anonymous. The region where I work we can get 2 or 3 bike crashes in 1 month, were as we can get up to 20 car crashes in one eight hour shift, but as soon as we get a bike crash the blame is straight away put on the rider, even if it’s not their...

Pics from our 3,500 mile roadtrip

08 August 2008 by Michael Tinney

Here’s a few pics from the trip my mates George, Sam, Rod & myself did in June this year. We covered 3,500 miles over 2 weeks starting in Northern Ireland, taking in Northern France, the Swiss Alps...

Thames Valley Police pull at heart strings in attempt to cut accident rates

08 August 2008 by Sarah Carnell

Riders in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire are being urged to think about their own safety for the sake of their families when they’re out riding. There have been 715 bikers killed or...

Harley Davidson complete purchase of MV Agusta

08 August 2008 by Andy Downes

Harley-Davidson has today completed the £55 million purchase of MV Agusta from private hands of owner Claudio Castiglioni. Harley Davidsons for sale MV Agustas for sale Harley has acquired 100...

Michael Schumacher crashes out again

08 August 2008 by Kel Edge

Michael Schumacher’s latest road racing venture didn’t start too well as this picture, taken by Kel Edge shows. Schumacher crashed, unhurt, during a timed qualifying session for the Oschersleben Eight...

Government asked to delay new L-Test

08 August 2008 by Liam Marsden

The government has been asked to delay for at least six months the introduction of a new-style motorcycle test which is due to come into force in October. Various organisations including the...

Peugeot cuts cost of its V-Clic scooter

07 August 2008 by Michael Carroll

Peugeot has dropped the price of its 50cc V-Clic scooter by £70 to £829, to attract motorists and motorcyclists who are looking for a cheap means of getting to work during the credit crunch. Peugeot...

Yamaha R1-High Altitude

07 August 2008 by marcus Kingma

A little private-made Yamaha R1 commercial…

Bikes on TV: August 6 - 12

07 August 2008 by Alison Silcox

KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel DHD – Discovery Channel HD EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MM – Men and Motors MOT – Motors TV SS1...

Starting young...

07 August 2008 by Graham Reeves

Here’s my son Adam, aged 2, trying on his new kit… He’ll grow into it I suppose!

Manchester bikers slow to show congestion charging views

07 August 2008 by Michael Carroll

Greater Manchester council is urging motorcyclists to get on-board its consultation regarding the proposed introduction of a congestion charge in the city. The public is currently being asked for its...

Boris Johnson demands bus lanes be opened to motorcycles

07 August 2008 by Michael Carroll

London Mayor Boris Johnson has instructed Transport for London (TfL) to ensure that motorcycles are allowed to use the capital’s bus lanes before the end of the year. Sign our petition to open bus...

Bus lanes- Come on Boris!

06 August 2008 by Paul Allen

Come on Boris, you’ve ‘fallen at the first’ and really cocked this one up. Of course cyclists are going to come up with a load of spurious arguments to try and keep us out of bus lanes inspite of evidence which you have in your possesion, that proves that all the more vulnerable road users; cylists, pedestrians and ptw riders will be safer. Cyclists think they have the moral high ground when it...

Ron Fisher's motorcycle artwork

06 August 2008 by Ron Fisher

I’m an amateur artist that mainly specialises in doing motorcycle artwork as a hobby, and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in seeing some of it. While its great getting feedback from...

Video- Riding in the Alps

06 August 2008 by Marcus Kingma

In about two or thee months I’m starting a new Dutch motorcycle website- Reismotor.nl, so as an introduction I needed a movie. So I went with R1Sjaak to the Alps! We rode the Route des Grandes Alpes from Thonon to Menton, 700 km. I came back with 900 filmshots. This is one of them.

Performance Bikes magazine relaunched

06 August 2008 by James Keen

MCN’s sister title ‘Performance Bikes’ has just relaunched, with an all new sharper focus on you the performance bike owner. It also gets a fresh new look and minimalist design. CLICK HERE for your...

Track day drama

06 August 2008 by paul west

Thought I’d share a recent experience I had at what initially was a great track day at the Angelsey circuit, North Wales. The circuit is brilliant with good ammenities and the event initially well...

Charity Ride for Roy 24th August 2008

05 August 2008 by daytonayellow

Dear Friends, With the help and assistance of some very special friends I am organizing another huge ride out. Those of you that came on Mothers Day to “Ride for Roy” Thank you, I call on you once...

Video: Ryan Capes smashes long jump record

05 August 2008 by Laura Kennerly

American Ryan Capes has smashed his own world long jump record at a motocross track in Washington, USA. Capes jumped 390 feet and four inches on a Kawasaki KX450F and was lucky to avoid crashing as he slewed sideways in the air. Watch the video on the right to see behind the scenes footage as well as the record breaking jump and read the full article in MCN, Wednesday August 6, 2008.

Video: Nick Sanders on India

05 August 2008 by Angus Farquhar

Nick Sanders has sent back his sixth video instalment from his Parallel Worlds tour as he looks back at travelling through India. Watch the video below as he gives you a brief look at what he saw and reflects on the journey ahead. Check back regularly to see how Nick is getting on as he crosses from country to country on his final circumnavigation of the globe. Watch as Nick reaches Cape Town and...

Nitro unveils ace of spades design for N775vx helmet

05 August 2008 by Michael Carroll

Nitro has updated its N775vx helmet with an Ace of Spades design. The symbol was regarded as a sign of luck by airmen during World War II, and has been updated for the Nitro helmet. Shop for...

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