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The bike's the TV star

15 April 2005

A bike is to star in yet another nationwide TV ad – this time appearing as the vehicle of choice of smart, young free-thinking individuals. The new 30-second Lloyds TSB mortgage ad shows a man in his...

250,000 less Yamahas

15 April 2005

Yamaha has admitted it made ‘mistakes in counting’ the number of bikes it made and exported in the last year – to the tune of a quarter of a million motorcycles. According to reports*, the firm has...

In your April 20 MCN...

15 April 2005

This week’s MCN (out from April 20) comes complete with the second in our series of collectable ‘How To’ workshop cards. In this issue you get: How To ‘Change The Engine Oil and Filter’ PLUS ‘Ride...

Video ad: CBR600FS

15 April 2005

Richard Lewis slips in a brief shot of a pussy in his video advert – and a very fine family pet it looks, too. His name is Spudgun – we understand… You also get a close-up look at his CBR600FS in...

More of what you want

15 April 2005

Just answer two quick questions and you will be helping make MCN even more focused on your needs. We want you to rate this week’s front page (from the April 13 issue of our weekly paper) and tell us...

Tory peer speed let-off

15 April 2005

A Conservative peer has escaped a speeding ban despite admitting driving at 113mph on a dual carriageway. Lord Howard, 63, already had two speeding convictions when he was caught on the A47 in...

Prizes for Butlins pics

15 April 2005

The massive MCN Live! event took over Butlins at Skegness at the weekend. We were there to bring you highlights (more of which, later) but we also want to see what you got up to. Send in your digital...

Events: Apr 20 on

15 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS, OPEN DAYS, AUCTIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing April 20, 2005. SHOWS SATURDAY April 23 International Classic Motorcycle Show, County Showground, Stafford, Staffordshire. 01507-529430 or www.classicbikeshows.com. SUNDAY April 24 International Classic Motorcycle Show, County Showground, Stafford, Staffordshire.

Bikes on TV: Apr 20 on

15 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 20 9am EUR Indoor Trial Bikes,...

Protest over M4 cameras

15 April 2005

The latest speed camera crackdown on the M4 is a step too far as far as thousands of motorists are concerned. It’s inspired a massed go-slow protest on the motorway planned for April 30. Organisers...

Bike Meets: Apr 20 on

15 April 2005

MONDAY April 25 Four Crosses, Hatherton, Staffordshire. 6pm. 07976-765294. Lysley Arms, Chippenham, Wiltshire. 01249-652864. MFN, Shipley Gate, Nottinghamshire. 01773-530313. Reubens coffee house and restaurant, Grantham, Lincolnshire. 01476-576742. Saddler’s Arms, New Yatt, Oxfordshire. 01993-868368. The Lazt World, Birmingham, West Midlands. 8pm. 0121-454-8282. The Newcastle, Tuxford,...

April 20 MCN on video

15 April 2005

Take a video flick through every page of this week’s MCN – out on April 20. Click the link below and see Deputy Editor Ped Baker take you through the 10% extra pages each issue now comes with. In it...

R1 sold online in hours

15 April 2005

David Bruton placed his R1 for sale on motorcyclenews.com on Monday lunchtime. By Tuesday morning a private buyer had arrived and sealed the deal – at the full asking price. David’s deal was done...

Start of season bargains

15 April 2005

There are loads of bargains to be had at this time of year, with dealers clearing their showrooms of older stock to make room for new models. Just a quick look through MCN Bike Mart shows some really...

Off Road: Apr 20 on

15 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting April 20, 2005. SCRAMBLE SUNDAY April 24 Chelten North Classic Club, Snowhill, Gloucestershire. 01442-750518. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY April 20 Hull, Yorkshire. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Poole, Dorset.

Track Events: April 20 on

15 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing April 20, 2005. DRAG RACING SUNDAY April 24 Race @ the Base, Edzell racetrack, Angus. 9.30am. Adults 07, Child 4 01569-763025 or www.edzellracing.com. MINIMOTO WEDNESDAY April 20 GP Karting, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 6pm-10pm. 01604-591591 or www.gpkarting.com. Mini moto arrive and ride, GP Karting,...

Touring MZ revealed

15 April 2005

MZ has launched a new touring version of the 1000S offering a more comfortable and practical package for long distance riding. The 1000ST SuperTraveller is basically the same as the 1000S but gets...

Celebrate St George

15 April 2005

Flitwick Motorcycles in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, is holding its 10th annual St George’s Day open day on Saturday. And what is claimed to be The World’s Biggest and Best Unofficial St George’s Day...

Video: Butlins highlights

15 April 2005

Thousands of people made it to Skegness at the weekend for three days of fun at the massive MCN Live! event and you can see all the video highlights here. Not only were there three nights of live...

Visit Thunder Road bash

15 April 2005

Thunder Road Motorcycles in Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, is celebrating the opening of its huge brand new showroom with a massive open day crowded with big bargains, top racers and loads of demo bikes. ...

Rideouts: Apr 13 on

08 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS 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 13 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. PLMCC Experienced Rideout, Broxden Roundabout, Perth & Kinross.

Hotel deals at races

08 April 2005

MCN has teamed up with Hilton hotels again to offer you a fantastic deal on accommodation for top race dates this year. Not only will you get to stay in a four-star room all weekend, but you’ll also...

Flick through Apr13 MCN

08 April 2005

Here’s a video pre-view of every page of the latest issue of MCN – out from April 13. Download the file you’ll find below and hear MCN Deputy Editor Ped Baker reveal all about this week’s content. ...

Riding Schools: Apr 13 on

08 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing Apr 13, 2005. WEDNESDAY April 13 Motorcycle First Aid Course, London. 020-7258-3456. RoSPA Motorcycle Rider Evenings, Southampton and DMCC House, Eastleigh, Hampshire. 7.30pm. 023-8060-0176 or bob.pinder. THURSDAY April 14 Ron Haslam Race School, Donington Park, Leicestershire. 01332-883323 or...

In MCN out on April 13

08 April 2005

This week’s MCN – out on Wednesday April 13 – comes complete with exclusive insight into that Rossi and Gibernau last-corner clash from the men themselves. Take a video flick-through of every page...

Bike Meets: Apr 13 on

08 April 2005

MONDAY April 18 Four Crosses, Hatherton, Staffordshire. 6pm. 07976-765294. Lysley Arms, Chippenham, Wiltshire. 01249-652864. MFN, Shipley Gate, Nottinghamshire. 01773-530313. Reubens coffee house and restaurant, Grantham, Lincolnshire. 01476-576742. Rose and Crown, Mildenhall, Suffolk. 7.30pm. 07880-695492 or beckrowbikers@yahoo.co.uk. Saddler’s Arms, New Yatt, Oxfordshire. 01993-868368. The Lazt...

Anger at M4 cameras

08 April 2005

There has been an angry reaction to yesterday’s announcement of a speed camera clampdown on the M4. A spokesman for the Association of British Drivers said the move to put mobile cameras between...

Bikes on TV: Apr 13 on

08 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 6. Wednesday 13 11am SS2 Bikesport UK Noon MM Top Dog – Bikes (rpt 6pm) Noon EUR Indoor Trial Bikes World Championship, Gelsenkirchen, Germany 12.30pm MM American Thunder (rpt 6.30pm) 1pm MOT World Superbike highlights, from...

Track events: Apr 13 on

08 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing April 13, 2005. ROAD RACING SATURDAY April 16 BMCRC MRO, Croft, Durham. 01304-831714 or www.bemsee.co.uk. NG Road Racing, Darley Moor, Derbyshire. 01452-538135 or www.ngroadracing.org. Le Mans 24 hour, Le Mans. www.lemans.org. Wirral Hundred MC, Oulton Park, Cheshire. 0151-677-9198. SUNDAY April 17 BMCRC...

MCN long termers arrive

08 April 2005

Two more of the 2005 MCN long term test fleet have arrived, with motorcyclenews.com Products Editor Dan Thornton taking delivery of a 2005 Suzuki GSF650 Bandit, and staff photographer Howard Boylan...

Centopassi race 2005

08 April 2005

The dates for the 2005 Centopassi event have been announced as July 21-24,2005, with a Ducati Multistrada 620 as the grand prize for the best rider overall. The event has technical support from...

Italian sales take a dive

08 April 2005

New bike sales in Italy are struggling with a 43% fall in scooters and small bikes in the first three months of 2005. In the period January-March 2005 total sales are down around 20% year on year...

Hit a bike meet tonight

08 April 2005

Tuesday (April 12, 2005) looks set to offer another fine evening for riding for many. It’ll be dry and sunny for much of today in most areas. Even if you experience the band of weakening drizzle...

Events: Apr 13 on

08 April 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS, OPEN DAYS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing April 13, 2005. RALLIES FRIDAY April 15 MCN Live Spring Spectacular, Butlins, Skegness, Lincolnshire. 0870-242-0870 quote: motorcycle 034. Party at the Farm, Lumb Farm, Ripley, Derbyshire. 07876-592948. SATURDAY April 16 MCN Live Spring Spectacular, Butlins, Skegness,...

Great rides this weekend

08 April 2005

As if the joy of riding wasn’t reason enough to kit up and go this weekend – decent weather and great places to go make it one in which trips to garden centres and DIY stores are just going to have to...

Muscle in on a V-Max

08 April 2005

Yamaha’s iconic V-Max could be making a spectacular return – according to the report from the Tokyo Show you’ll find in this week’s MCN (Apr 13 issue) It was discontinued in the UK last year but...