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What's on: June 14-21

10 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 SUNDAY June 18 Zolder FIM Endurance World Championship.

New MCN: June 12 issue

10 June 2006

The end for bike theft is revealed in MCN, June 12, with leaked copies of a top-level Home Office document. There’s also a world exclusive interview with Evel Knievel, where the legend reveals he is...

Meet us at Squires

10 June 2006

MCN is heading to the Squires bike meet in Sherburn but rather than taking the easy route we’ll be riding the whole way from Peterborough on 125s. As part of a test of all the sporty 125cc bikes the...

Honour for Triumph boss

10 June 2006

Triumph owner John Bloor will be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Leicester on July 13, 2006. Bloor will be awarded the honarary degree of Doctor of Laws for his contributions and...

Take part in Bike Safe

10 June 2006

North Yorkshire police are holding a Bike Safe event in Thirsk on Saturday, June 24, and everyone is welcome. Wwe just want to have an informal chat with any fellow rider who wants to drop by and...

Charity ride raises £30k

10 June 2006

Tom Johnson and Ron Dransfield have raised £30,000 for premature baby charity BLISS by riding two Buell Ulysses XB12X bikes through 10 capital cities in just 10 days. The pair left London on May 27...

MCN Video: Finding Evel Knievel Part One

10 June 2006

We follow two of Evel’s biggest fans, MCN news editor Tony Carter and MCN editor Marc Potter as they head to Florida in the hope of getting their most exciting interview ever.

New TnT at dealer day

10 June 2006

The official UK premier of the Benelli TnT Cafe Racer will be at OnYerBike’s and Ducati Aylesbury’s World Cup dealer open day. You’ll also be able to meet Hawk Kawasaki British Superbike star Dean Thomas, and the MCN Babes, and take advantage of the Arai race service centre. Quality Bikes for sale: Click here. MCN and user bike reviews: Click here. Browse over 1800 product reviews: Click here. ...

Day of Champs on track

10 June 2006

There are now three ways you can experience the Donington GP circuit during the Riders for Health Day of Champions. In addition to the ride-in led by Niall Mackenzie, which includes two procession...

Great weekend for biking

10 June 2006

It looks like there’s going to be a brilliant weekend for riding with scortching weather across the UK so we’ve gathered all the information you need to get out on the road. The biggest event this...

Harley ladies night

10 June 2006

Black Bear Harley-Davidson is hosting a ladies night on Wednesday June 14, 2006 for the 750,000 lady bikes in the UK. Female riders often choose customs due to the easy manoeuvrability, low seat...

Spend night with racers

10 June 2006

MotoGP starts Colin Edwards and Casey Stoner will be among the race stars at the annual North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club night in Northallerton on June 27, 2006. The event will raise money...

See legends at Mallory

03 June 2006

Legendary bike stars including Giacomo Agostini, John Surtees and Phil Read will be at the 50th Anniversary Bonhams Post TT showcase at the Mallory Park circuit from Saturday June 10-Sunday June 11,...

Bikes on TV: June 7 on

03 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 7. 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 –...

Sheene Run in July

03 June 2006

The annual Sheene Run takes place on July 8-9, 2006 at Oliver’s Mount in Scarborough as part of the Cock o’ the North road races. The two events have been combined by oraganisers The Auto 66 Club, as...

Works GP Honda for sale

03 June 2006

You could own a world champion Jim Redman’s ex-works GP Honda – although you’ll need to have in excess of around £375,000 to spend. The bike is being auctioned by Bonhams for the multiple world...

MCN bike record attempt

03 June 2006

MCN roadtester Adam ‘Chad’ Child is attempting to set a number of motorcycle speed records today, Friday, June 9, 2006, and he sent this picture of two of the record attempt machines. Chad is aiming...

Euro superbike ban

03 June 2006

A plan to end the superbike has been hatched by official advisors to the European Commission, which could see a ban to outlaw any bike which has more than one cylinder and a capacity greater than...

New MCN: June 7 issue

03 June 2006

Get the first look at Ducati’s racer for the road only in the June 7 edition of MCN. You’ll see all the details of the new Desmosedici RR MotoGP replica, how an 800cc version could be next and...

Deauville joins MCN fleet

03 June 2006

Another bike has joined the MCN long term test fleet, as www.motorcyclenews.com Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar picked up his 2006 Honda Deauville from Fowlers in Bristol. And it’s a baptism of fire...

What's On: June 7 on

03 June 2006

Wales HILLCLIMB SUNDAY June 11 Port Talbot MCC, Bryn Bach Park, West Glam. www.ptmcrc.ik.com. TRACK DAYS FRIDAY June 9 Phil Bevan Trackday, Pembrey, Dyfed. 99 07968-208132 or www.philbevanracing.co.uk. TRACK DAYS SATURDAY June 10 Phil Bevan Trackday, Pembrey, Dyfed. ӣ99 07968-208132 or www.philbevanracing.co.uk. RIDING SCHOOLS FRIDAY June 9 BMW Off-Road Skills – Level 1, Ystradgynlais, Powys.

Massive Dublin dealer

03 June 2006

Dublin’s only Honda dealer has relocated to a brand new multi-million pound dealership making it the largest in Ireland. Capital Honda, one of the Republic’s best known dealerships, is moving to a...

New Hornet for 2007

03 June 2006

A more aggressive Honda Hornet 600 will be unveiled this September as the start of a major restyle of the Japanese firm’s entire bike range. Information from foreign sources is revealed in MCN, June...

MCN Podcast number 4

03 June 2006

This week’s MCN Podcast audio show is now ready to download giving you all the latest from MCN. In this episode we speak to BMF man Richard Oliffe about the threat of a 50bhp limit from Brussels, GP...

Finance on new Ducatis

03 June 2006

You can now grab a new Ducati 749 or 999 with three years 0 per cent finance, plus a £500 contribution from Ducati UK towards your deposit. The offer applies for 2005 and 2006 Ducati 749 Dark, 749,...

BMF against Euro ban

03 June 2006

The BMF has critiscised the plans to ban superbikes contained in the EU ‘Reduction of Energy Use in transport’ paper, revealed in MCN, June 7, 2006. The report “demonstrates an ignorance of...

Safer bike concept

03 June 2006

British firm Genesis Motorcycles has unveiled this take on a safer form of motorcycle, to respond to traffic congestion, increasing fuel prices, and rider safety. The Genesis Mk 111 is currently...

Cops back Ride 2 Work

03 June 2006

Cleveland police are being praised for offering support to the National Ride to Work day on July 19, 2006. The force contacted the local Motorcycle Action group representative to suggest they would...

Wings, wheels and bikes

03 June 2006

Classic race bikes will be a major part of the Wings and Wheels 2006 event at Dunsfold Park in Surrey. In addition to the Red Arrows, a Battle of Britain Flypast and cars including F1 machinery,...

Ducati GP rep launched

01 June 2006

MCN Editor Marc Potter is at Mugello today, Thursday June 1, 2006, at the launch of the Ducati Desmosedici RR MotoGP replica road bike. The bike was revealed at 10:45am UK time, and here’s what...

Top race bike stolen

01 June 2006

Thieves have stolen a world championship Yamaha from the offices of British Motocross sponsors and GP organisers Bike-It International. The 1997 Yamaha YZ 125 was due to be exhibitied at the British...

197775 registered users

01 June 2006

You can be proud to be part of the biggest biking community around, with 197,775 registered users on June 1, 2006. And every time another reader registers with us, it improves the site for everyone.

Flag danger for bikers

01 June 2006

During the World Cup motorcyclists face as additional road hazard in the shape of England flags coming adrift from cars. The RAC Foundation and BMF have joined forces to encourage drivers to support...

Bikes on TV: May 31 on

27 May 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, May 31. 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 –...

New MCN: May 31 issue

27 May 2006

Get the first look at the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000, find out why Rossi turned down F1, and get all the news and inside information following the Silverstone round of World Superbikes in our eight-page special. And there’s more, including: The Government scaring off new bikers. Speed in Europe – get banned in UK First ride: Husqvarna SM450RR We test two top junior race bikes. World’s fastest road...

Help bus lane campaign

27 May 2006

You can support a call by the Motor cycle Industry Association to open up more bus lanes for use by motorcyclists. An independent survey in 2005 found 87 per cent of riders and over half of the...

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