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In your May 4 MCN

01 May 2005

In your May 4 MCN

This week’s MCN (out from May 4) comes complete with the fourth in our series of collectable ‘How To’ workshop cards. In this issue you get: How To ‘Pass your MoT’ and ‘Read the road ahead’ riding...

MCN at George White's...

01 May 2005

MCN at George White's...

MCN and the staff at George White’s teamed up for a very successful official launch over the Bank Holiday weekend (April 29-May 1). Not only were the MCN Babe Squad at the new store in Shoreditch,...

Events: May 4 on

01 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS, RALLIES and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing May 4, 2005. SHOWS FRIDAY May 6 Rat and Survival Bike and Trike Show, Three Horseshoes, Great Stukeley, Cambridgeshire. 0208-870-3844 or www.ratbike.org. SATURDAY May 7 Festival of the European Motorcyclists. 10am-6pm. 0032 924-19211 or www.motorfestival.be. Roadhogs Custom and Classic...

Save on your next bike

01 May 2005

Save on your next bike

There are some great deals to be had at the moment on both new and used bikes and we’ve picked out some of the best for you here. Kawasaki is offering zero percent interest on all new ZX-6R and...

Riding Schools: May 4 on

01 May 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing May 4, 2005. SUNDAY May 8 Gloucestershire Constabulary Better Riding Course, Gloucestershire. www.bikesafe.co.uk. East Sussex Advanced Motorcyclists free assessment day, Reid Hall, Hailsham, East Sussex. 9am-1pm. 01323-849073. MONDAY May 9 Track Sense trail ride, Kent. 08704-450600 or...

Test ride a SuperDuke

01 May 2005

Test ride a SuperDuke

KTM’s mad 990 SuperDuke has arrived in the UK and you’ll be able to test ride one at a KTM dealer this weekend. Every KTM dealer across the country is offering free test rides on the entire KTM range...

Boorman's BMW stolen

01 May 2005

Boorman's BMW stolen

Long Way Round star Charley Boorman has fallen foul of theives for the second times in two weeks, and hopes you can help him recover his bike. His BMW R1150GS Adventure was stolen sometime last night...

See K1200R at the Ace

01 May 2005

See K1200R at the Ace

If you liked the look of the BMW K1200R in our world exclusive road test in this week’s MCN, then get down to the Ace Café on Sunday May 15 and you can see it in the flesh. BMW Motorrad will be...

May 4 MCN on video

01 May 2005

May 4 MCN on video

Take a video flick through this week’s MCN – out on May 4 – with editor Marc Potter. Click the link below and see Potski take you through the 10% more pages each issue now comes with. In it we...

UK Roads on the mend

29 April 2005

UK Roads on the mend

A new report published by the Department for Transport claims that British Roads are the best they have been for 20 years. The National Road Maintenance Condition survey shows that Motorways and...

Your bike in model shoot

22 April 2005

Your bike in model shoot

Biker and aspiring model Kim (pictured right) is looking for a generous biker to lend their bike for a photo shoot on May 14, 2005 in Birmingham. Kim is a keen biker, but is looking for something...

In your April 27 MCN...

22 April 2005

In your April 27 MCN...

This week’s MCN (out from April 27) comes complete with the third in our series of collectable ‘How To’ workshop cards. In this issue you get: How To ‘Sort Your Brakes’ PLUS ‘Brake Effectively’ riding...

Riding Schools: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing Apr 27, 2005. WEDNESDAY April 27 Kent Police Road Rider Workshop, Kent. www.bikesafe.co.uk. Ron Haslam Race School, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-883323 or www.haslamraceschool.com. SATURDAY April 30 First Bike on Scene course, Preston, Lancashire. 01772-773141. Lancashire Ambulance...

Bikes on TV: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

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, April 20. KEY TO CHANNELS: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport Wednesday 27 4.30am SSX Moto+ 12noon MM...

Off Road: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include SPEEDWAY, MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting April 27, 2005. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY April 27 Hull, Yorkshire. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Poole, Dorset. 01202-681145. Arena-Essex, Thurrock, Essex. 01708-863443. THURSDAY April 28 Sheffield, South...

Your MCN Butlins pics

22 April 2005

Your MCN Butlins pics

We’ve added even more of your MCN Live! pictures from last weekend’s antics at Butlins, Skegness. See the pictures down this page – and more on the links, right. There’s video, too. There are even...

Events: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, OPEN DAYS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing April 27, 2005. SHOWS SATURDAY April 30 Bike Show South West, Bath and \west Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. 01749-822222. SUNDAY May 1 Bike Show South West, Bath and \west Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. 01749-822222. MONDAY May 2 Hastings Custom Motorcycle Show, Horntye Sports...

Bike Meets: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing April 27, 2005. WEDNESDAY April 27 Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Thringstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or www.kirkbymallorycoachhouse.com. Crown Inn, Salisbury, Wiltshire. 6pm. 01980-629247. Duke of York,...

Get your mate on a bike

22 April 2005

Get your mate on a bike

This offer has now closed MCN teamed up with BSM training schools to offer FREE one-hour training sessions in April. If you haven’t already signed up online, it’s now too late to take advantage of...

Go Go Go this weekend

22 April 2005

Go Go Go this weekend

It looks like being a dry and partly sunny Saturday and Sunday in the Mallory Park area this weekend – perfect for riding to and watching the British Superbikes battle. See below (page 2 of this...

Track events: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing April 27, 2005. HILLCLIMB FRIDAY April 29 Moto Challenge, Pontrhydfendigaid Race Track, Ceredigion. 01650-511711 or 01650-511701. SATURDAY April 30 Auto 66 Car and Motorcycle Hillclimb, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. 01723-500653. Moto Challenge, Pontrhydfendigaid Race Track, Ceredigion.

Double bubbles for CBRs

22 April 2005

Double bubbles for CBRs

Double bubble screens are now available for the CBR600-RR and CBR125-R from UK firm Skidmarx. The company currently supply aftermarket screens for the HM Plant Honda team, and now aim to give the...

April 27 MCN on video

22 April 2005

April 27 MCN on video

Take a video flick through every page of this week’s MCN – out on April 27. Click the link below and see Deputy Editor Ped Baker take you through the 10% more pages each issue now comes with. In it...

Rideouts: Apr 27 on

22 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS and TOURS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY April 27 PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SUNDAY May 1 Rochdale Road Runners MCC, Shaw, Greater Manchester. 10am.

See ultimate bike test

22 April 2005

See ultimate bike test

This week in MCN we’ve conducted a massive 13-bike test to find the ultimate road bike and we were there to catch some of the action on video. We took the top bike from every category, from the Honda...

MAG fights diesel spills

22 April 2005

MAG fights diesel spills

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is putting pressure of garages to display stickers warning of the dangers of diesel spills. Thousands of ‘Diesel Spill’ stickers have been placed on pumps and trucks...

Tonight's bike meets

15 April 2005

Tonight's bike meets

Dry roads, bright sun and it’s almost the weekend! Make the most of some perfect riding weather this evening with a trip to one of the many bike meets on tonight. It’s dry and sunny across the UK and...

Viper signs factory deal

15 April 2005

Viper signs factory deal

American cruiser maker Viper has announced a deal for Performance Assembly Solutions to make its bikes and engines at Livonia, Michigan. The big V-twin engines, including a 2500cc version, have been...

Video ad: Piaggio Zip

15 April 2005

Video ad: Piaggio Zip

This is our first ever video ad for a scooter. The unique free service has already been taken up by many of us selling our bikes on motorcyclenews.com. And now a Piaggio Zip 125 owner has taken the...

Riding schools: Apr 20 on

15 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing Apr 20, 2005. WEDNESDAY April 20 Motorcycle First Aid Course, London. 020-7258-3456. SATURDAY April 23 Dyfed Powys Police Rider Skills Workshop, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire. www.bikesafe.co.uk. Dyfed Powys Police Rider Skills Workshop, Llandrindod Wells, Powys. www.bikesafe.co.uk. Gwent Police...

How to win bikers' votes

15 April 2005

How to win bikers' votes

Half of us say a political party’s policies on motorcycling and transport can sway the way we vote, according to research by the Motor Cycle Industry Association in the run-in to next month’s general...

Rideouts: Apr 20 on

15 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS and TOURS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY April 20 PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross. www.perthshireladiesmcc.co.uk. SUNDAY April 24 Rochdale Road Runners MCC, Shaw, Greater Manchester. 10am.

Cop clocked at 80 in 40

15 April 2005

Cop clocked at 80 in 40

The head of London’s traffic division and leading figure in the London Safety Camera Partnership, Chief Superintendent Les Owen, is to face misconduct charges after his official driver was caught...

BMW confirms HP2 detail

15 April 2005

BMW confirms HP2 detail

BMW has officially released details about its HP2 off-roader – the most powerful production off-road bike ever. MCN carried a world exclusive on the bike in our April 13 issue. Now details are being...

Video: Retro Scramblers

15 April 2005

Video: Retro Scramblers

If you fancy a classic look in an almost-new package, you’ll be interested in our test on the Kawasaki GTR250 and Honda CL400 in the April 20 issue of MCN. They’re both available as second-hand...

Copter cracks bike theft

15 April 2005

Copter cracks bike theft

Credit where it’s due – when Martin Hawthorn had two bikes stolen from his garage on Friday the police really went to town. Two riot vans, four squad cars, an unmarked car and a helicopter swung...