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New MCN out Aug 24

19 August 2005

New MCN out Aug 24

Get this week’s new-look MCN – out from Wednesday, August 24 – for: How loony Eurocrats plan to ban biking by 2020 Triumph’s 2006 range revealed, including new sexy Scrambler Big name exclusives:...

New CCM breaks cover

19 August 2005

New CCM breaks cover

Check out this Wednesday’s MCN for an exclusive first look at the next generation of bike to come out of the CCM factory. Just four weeks ago MCN showed the first drawings of the FT35S roadbike, and...

Pitchfork poked at riders

19 August 2005

A woman who walked out into the road pointing a pitchfork at passing motorcyclists managed to knock off one rider – injuring him and herself in the process. Police say the 43-year-old woman was trying to slow down a group of bikes passing her home in Hastings, Michigan, US. She is in critical condition while the Kawasaki Ninja rider is stable. The incident, which happened on Sunday Aug 21, is...

Win a CBR at NEC Show

19 August 2005

Win a CBR at NEC Show

Details of the attractions at the 2005 International Motorcycle and Scooter Show are now being released, with news Long Way Round star Charley Boorman will be the official ambassador of the show this...

Katana sells for £13,000

19 August 2005

Katana sells for £13,000

The ‘brand new boxed Katana’ featured in MCN Auctions has sold for £13,000. The 1982 Suzuki GS1000 was discovered, still in its crate, in storage at a back-street dealer in the US and was put up for...

Biking holidays for £9.50

19 August 2005

Biking holidays for £9.50

A biking holiday which costs less than a tank of fuel sounds impossible, but that’s exactly what MCN is offering in our great summer getaway promotion. We’ve teamed up with Park Resorts and Great...

Grab a bargain classic

19 August 2005

Grab a bargain classic

In this week’s MCN you can see Triumphs complete 2006 range including the brand new Scramber, inspired by the 1960s TR6C, but if you’d rather have a real classic than a modern retro there are some...

Tackle the Sahara ride

19 August 2005

Tackle the Sahara ride

Ready for a bit of adventure – one which sees you tackling the Sahara, raises cash for Riders For Health and gets you out of New Year with the in-laws? Sign up for Riders 4 Rights (formerly Riders...

Join London Unity ride

19 August 2005

Join London Unity ride

The Unity Ride aims to show respect and unity in the wake of the London bombings on July 7, 2005, by gathering together one of the largest rides through the capital. It takes place on Sunday, August...

RAF lands MCN Sofa

19 August 2005

RAF lands MCN Sofa

RAF Wittering’s motorcycle club were the biggest bidders in our auction of the MCN Sofa, signed by the stars of MotoGP and WSB. Members gathered with their bikes – and one of their jets, for the...

2000 posts on 1 thread

19 August 2005

2000 posts on 1 thread

The most popular thread on our Have Your Say forums has crashed through the 2000-posts mark. ‘Kam’ in our general/general forum went through the barrier at 11.33am on Wednesday (Aug 24). It contains...

Ladies Day at the Ace

19 August 2005

Ladies Day at the Ace

It’s Ladies Day at the Ace Café on Sunday – an event aimed at giving women riders and car nuts a chance to show off their bikes and other vehicles – and raising the profile of ‘petrolheadettes’. ...

Cannonball ready to roll

19 August 2005

Cannonball ready to roll

MCN road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child takes on the likes of the ‘Ghost Rider’ when he sets off on the Cannonball Bike Run on Tuesday night (Aug 23). Wish him luck yourself – he’ll be at London’s Ace Cafe...

Fight plan to ban bikes

19 August 2005

Fight plan to ban bikes

MCN believes the Government’s Department of Transport is researching a new policy which could ban every bike from the UK’s roads. MCN’s Steve Farrell has uncovered plans which suggest that a Swedish...

New Triumph Scrambler

19 August 2005

New Triumph Scrambler

Triumph is to launch a new dirt-inspired retro twin next month. It shares similar style to the TR6C scrambler of the 1960s but uses the current Bonnie’s 865cc twin engine. For more details, pictures...

Bike sales up, cars down

12 August 2005

Bike sales up, cars down

Latest figures from the Motorcycle Industry Association show bike sales in July were up compared to July 2004. At 1% up, it’s not a big rise – but it certainly outstrips the 6.6% FALL in car sales. ...

Bargain naked 600s

12 August 2005

Bargain naked 600s

The August 17 edition of MCN reveals Suzuki’s plans to launch a 600cc version of the B-King naked bike, but if you can’t afford to buy brand new or you just don’t want to wait, we’ve picked the best...

MCN Italy bikes all sell

12 August 2005

MCN Italy bikes all sell

Bidding ended at 5pm on Wednesday (Aug 17) on the MCN bikes featured in the Aug 10, 17 and 24 issues of the paper. The three bikes from our ‘Italian Job’ series were up for grabs in MCN Auctions. The...

New look MCN - Aug 17

12 August 2005

New look MCN - Aug 17

Get this week’s new-look MCN – out from Wednesday, August 17 – for: Shock revelations: We uncover the secret plans to phase out biking New bike scoops: 600 B-King – little bro’ to the mental 1300 Big...

What?s on: August 17 on

12 August 2005

We’ve changed our What’s On listings to 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 Scotland South East England South West England Wales

You help save lives

12 August 2005

You help save lives

Charity blood-runners Service by Emergency Volunteers (SERV) have contacted us with the news that over 90 people have registered their interest in joining the group after they were mentioned on this...

Book for Butlins party

12 August 2005

Book for Butlins party

Reserve your place at MCN’s 50th anniversary party celebration – at our Autumn Butlins bash at Skegness. Yep, MCN really is notching up its 50th year and we want you to join us to make it an occasion...

Bike trips boost economy

12 August 2005

Bike trips boost economy

Motorcycling is not only a great way to get about but bikers contribute a massive amount to the UK economy according to a new survey. Everyone knows that taking your bike away on holiday can be one...

Walker tests 06 ZX-10R

12 August 2005

Walker tests 06 ZX-10R

Chris Walker and American rider Doug Chandler have just returned from Japan after spending a week putting in laps at a Kawasaki test track on what is thought to be the 2006 ZX-10R. British Supersport...

Hammond joins MCN

12 August 2005

Hammond joins MCN

The BBC’s Richard Hammond joins MCN today (Wednesday August 17). Read the first of his weekly columns in the issue out today. Hammond – a familiar face to Top Gear viewers – is a long-time bike fan...

Auction winner claims kit

12 August 2005

Auction winner claims kit

The winner of the MCN Charity Auction for Dainese Rossi one-piece leathers (provided by Dainese) arrived at the MCN offices in Peterborough on Wednesday to claim his suit – at a bargain price. Phil...

Gatsos increase crashes

12 August 2005

Gatsos increase crashes

An unpublished report by the Transport Research Laboratory reveals that speed cameras not only fail to cut accidents, they actually increase them. The report hasn’t been officially released but...

B-King 600 due for 06

12 August 2005

B-King 600 due for 06

Suzuki’s Hayabusa-powered B-King isn’t enough – the firm is going to roll out a 600cc version using a GSX-R600 engine, MCN reveals on Wednesday, August 17. Get all the details in our next...

Secret plan to kill biking

12 August 2005

Secret plan to kill biking

Secret plans to phase out biking are exposed in Wednesday’s issue of MCN (Aug 17). Find out about the hidden agenda behind tough new Euro rules targeting motorcycling and how they could cut the number...

Diesel spillers targeted

12 August 2005

Diesel spillers targeted

Devon County Council is targeting diesel vehicle drivers with a new campaign aimed at improving rider safety. ‘Spiller Killer’ is part of the county’s ‘Bringing Bikers Out of the Blindspot’...

Get close to GP legends

12 August 2005

Get close to GP legends

SeeRed at Donington Park on September 3-4 features vintage and historic racing combining Ferrari F1 cars, classic motorcycle racing and Group C racing. The event is to celebrate the Maserati marque...

Fight this Euro threat

12 August 2005

Fight this Euro threat

MAG is calling on bike riders to lobby their MEPs, MPs and the Secretary of State for Transport, Alistair Darling to head off a new set of stringent anti-motorcycle Euro regulations. They fear the...

Italy run arrives home

05 August 2005

Italy run arrives home

Tuesday Aug 2 (9am) Our £1K Italian bikes had made it as far as Luxembourg early on Tuesday morning (Aug 2) after the GPS they were using packed up and they got horribly lost. The three MCN staffers...

100,000 strips a day!

05 August 2005

100,000 strips a day!

Our exclusive links to Bennetts new Redline Racer online game have resulted in 300,000 plays in its first three days. The game challenges your timing and dragstrip skills as you go head to head with...

Download Sanders chat

05 August 2005

Download Sanders chat

Round-the-world record holder Nick Sanders dropped in to the MCN offices on Friday after his 19-day lap of the planet on a Yamaha R1. Find out which are his favourite places and roads to ride in the...

GP-inspired R6 - in MCN

05 August 2005

GP-inspired R6 - in MCN

Make sure you don’t miss Wednesday’s issue of MCN with exclusive news of a new R6 for 2006. Changes include: Chassis layout similar to an R1 Radial mount brakes New swingarm New engine For the...