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Yorkshire Bike Show

24 June 2006

July 29-30, 2006, sees the return of the Great Yorkshire Bike Show in Cullingworth. As well as trade stands bursting with bargains, manufacturers including Ducati, Honda, MV Agusta, Suzuki and many...

Audio: Randy & Roberts

24 June 2006

This week’s MCN Podcast audio show is a British GP special coming to you direct from the Donington paddock. Former GP star and top TV pundit Randy Mamola talks to us about his passion for charity...

New Yamaha cruisers

24 June 2006

Yamaha has added two new cruisers to it’s lineup for 2007 – both based around the same 1300cc engine. The XVS1300CT and XVS1300A replace the aging XVS1100 and boast a brand new water-cooled engine...

New scooter hits UK

24 June 2006

The 125cc Peugeot Satelis, revealed by MCN at the Paris Show (Click here), has now made the journey across the channel and into British dealers. The Satelis has been designed to offer the best drag...

Fury over 'Book of Tricks'

24 June 2006

The Greater Manchester Police’s ‘The Book of Tricks’, accused of bullying the public into accepting fines rather than disputing cases, has been shot down by the Advertising Standards Authority. ...

Sponsor Davies GP ride

24 June 2006

Intrepid 250 rider Chaz Davies is going to cycle to the Day of Champions from his hometown of Kinsham, Wales and you can sponsor him. The journey is 100 miles and 30 miles further than Chaz has ever ridden in one go. It is estimated to take around eight hours. For bike reviews Click here For bikes for sale Click here For new products Click here “I plan to leave home at about 5am which should...

BMF job opportunity

24 June 2006

The BMF are looking for a new Financial Manager to join their team on a salary of £35k-£40k plus benefits. The job includes preparing and monitoring annual budgets, producing quarterly and annual accounts, and advising BMF Directors on the best use of resources, running the staff payroll and operating the company pension scheme. Click for new bike reviews Click for product reviews The BMF...

MCN Mobile Ts & Cs

24 June 2006

MCN Mobile is a new service offering downloads of images, videos and more to your mobile phone. These are the terms and conditions – including pricing, that applies. MCN MOBILE Legal Terms &...

Kwak 0% deal ends soon

24 June 2006

Kawasaki is now offering 0 per cent finance deals on seven of the most popular bikes in the range. The bikes included are the ZX-10R, ZX-6R, ER-6n, ER-6f, Z750, Z750s and Z1000. A variety of packages...

Top tips for a bargain

24 June 2006

If you want to get a bargain from a dealer there are a few key things to remember. Here’s our top five tips for getting a good deal: 1) The magic phrase to say is: “I am going to compare prices and...

Police figures incorrect

24 June 2006

A study by Oxford University and the South East Regional Public Health Group in Guilford has clashed with police figures concerning serious injuries caused by road crashes. Recent figures produced...

Night with the stars

24 June 2006

The North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club (NYRRSC) are hosting their annual night with the stars at Club Amadeus, Northallerton. This year Colin Edwards will be there with Casey Stoner. Along...

Choose the right finance

24 June 2006

If you’re also looking to part exchange your bike then knowing how much your machine is worth, by using Parker’s online Used Bike Guide, is key to getting the best deal. But for those not to be able...

What's on: June 28 on

24 June 2006

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North of England Scotland South East England South West of England Wales Ireland ROAD RACING FRIDAY June 30 Skerries 100 Irish Road Races, Dublin.

Day of Champs Thursday

24 June 2006

Don’t forget the Day of Champions event takes place tomorrow, Thursday, June 29, 2006, to raise money for Riders for Health in the build-up for the British MotoGP round on Sunday, July 2, 2006. ...

Deauville's not dull

24 June 2006

I can finally ride the Deauville again after two weeks off the road. I did almost a thousand miles in the first two days I had it and then had to wait two week’s to get its first service. But we’re...

MotoGP on your phone

24 June 2006

This week sees the launch of the MCN Mobile MotoGP alerts service and MCN Mobile users can opt to get updates every day of the event from Donington Park. If you can’t get to your PC, it’s the best...

European Scooter trip

24 June 2006

Steve Basford, 34, is preparing to embark on an epic 6,500 mile sponsored adventure through nine European countries in four weeks – on a scooter! Aiming to raise money for Peoples Dispensary for Sick...

Yamaha GP-rep scooters

24 June 2006

Two limited-edition scooters will let you nip around town in Camael Yamaha or MotoGP paintschemes, and don’t even cost more than the standard versions. The Camel Yamaha Factory paintscheme is...

Free upgrades with Buell

24 June 2006

Buell UK is offering a free GPS system, free low seat upgrade, free tyre choice, and three months free on the Buell Ulysses XB12X for a limited time. The deal was semingly inspired by charity riders...

MAG EU Licence demo

24 June 2006

The Motorcycle Action Group is calling for bikers to join a protest demo in Birmingham on Saturday, July 1, aimed at changing the European licensing proposals. The proposals have angered MAG, the...

MCN London show moves

17 June 2006

MCN’S London Motorcycle Show is moving! After 20 years at the Alexandra Palace next year’s show will be held at ExCel in London’s Docklands. The move comes as the show is more popular than ever, with...

What's on: Jun 21-28

17 June 2006

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North of England Scotland South East England South West of England Wales Worldwide: ROAD RACING SATURDAY June 24 Moto GP, Assen. 0031-592-321-321 or...

F800ST at Beaulieu

17 June 2006

Those attending Beaulieu Motorcycle World this weekend will be the first to see the BMW F800ST since the unveilng in South Africa earlier this year. The bike aims to take on the Japanese sport tourer...

Buy now, pay later

17 June 2006

If you’re looking at buying a new bike then this coming week is the best time of the summer to buy one from your local dealer, according to Parker’s Price Guide. All the motorcycle manufacturers have...

The Deaf Bikers Rally

17 June 2006

For a great weekends entertainment get yourself down to Letchworth Rugby Club between the 23rd and 25th of June for the Deaf Bikers Rally. The weekend is packed full with things to do including...

Special Donington MCN

17 June 2006

MCN is putting together a special free British GP edition and the only way you’ll be able to get it is to buy a programme at Donington on Sunday. The issue will feature all the latest info on who did...

Bikes on TV: Jun 21-28

17 June 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, June 21. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

MCIA's 10-minute survey

17 June 2006

The Motorcycle Industry Association is conducting a survey to get a better understanding of who bikers really are. Click the link below to take part in the 10-minute multiple choice questionnaire and...

Crash to play Gloucester

17 June 2006

Former World Superbike Champion James Toseland and his band Crash are to perform at Gloucester Leisure Centre on Saturday 29th July. Other racing stars that will be strutting their stuff include BSB...

Bike selling made easier

17 June 2006

We’ve taken even more of the hassle out of selling your bike to the biggest audience in biking, now your advert will appear until your bike is sold, for one price. Your advert will now appear in print for three weeks, reaching 500,000 motorcyclists every seven days, and on the web for eight weeks, reaching over 300,000 users a month. And in the unlikely event that you haven’t sold your bike at...

Monkey madness

17 June 2006

Almost 30 mentalists on Monkey bikes are heading from John O’Groats to Lands End this week to raise £25,000 for two cancer charities. Kevin Wadsworth from Huddersfield organised the trip and managed...

New MCN: Out June 21

17 June 2006

This week in MCN we’ve got proof that car drivers don’t see bikes. A world-first scientific investigation proves that car drivers only see what they are looking for and they aren’t looking for...

MCN video: Meeting Evel Knievel: Part Two

10 June 2006

Watch part two of their video diary as MCN Editor Marc Potter and News Editor Tony Carter meet Evel Knievel.

MPs support diesel action

10 June 2006

A group of MPs have signed an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to raise awareness of the dangers of diesel spills. Responding to a request by the British Motorcycle Federation, the group...

Bikes on TV: June 14-21

10 June 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, June 14. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

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