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Meet us at Rockingham

18 August 2004

Meet us at Rockingham

Meet members of the MCN team at Rockingham track evenings this month – the latest is on Wednesday, August 25. It’s our third evening of this current season – and they continue every Wednesday up to...

Campaign at Bassetts

18 August 2004

Campaign at Bassetts

A road safety roadshow from the Government will be at Bassetts Pole bike meet tonight – and we want to know what you think of it. So if you’re going to the meet tonight, please give them a minute of...

Dream weekend winner

18 August 2004

Dream weekend winner

One www.motorcyclenews.com reader has won VIP hospitality at the Assen round of World Superbikes, courtesy of the Fila Ducati team, by describing his idea of his dream motorcycling weekend. We asked...

VFR1200 revealed

11 August 2004

VFR1200 revealed

Honda is to launch a 1200cc V5-engined replacement for the Blackbird. It will be packed full of anti-crash electronics and be capable of cracking 200mph. Factory insiders say it will be on sale in...

Bike use is booming

11 August 2004

Bike use is booming

The number of motorcycles and scooters in use in the UK has grown by 10.4 per cent according to Department for Transport statistics. The total amount of all traffic has increased from 2002-2004, but...

Bike meets: Aug 13 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 13, 2004. FRIDAY August 13 Italian Job Cafe, Peterborough. 7pm. 01733-236438. Lydd International Raceway, Kent. 01797-321895. Station Hotel, Redcar, Cleveland. 01642-483899. The Station, Alfreton, Derbyshire. 01773-831577. White Horse, Morcott, Leicestershire. 01572-747230. M&F...

Sports bikes split ranks

11 August 2004

Sports bikes split ranks

A Government think tank report which includes references to sports bikes attracting the “wrong sort of rider” to motorcycling has stirred up strong feelings among motorcyclenews.com users from across...

Trackdays: Aug 18 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of TRACKDAYS on in the UK. These are for the week commencing Wednesday August 18, 2004. WEDNESDAY August 18 Track Evening, Rockingham, Northants. £65. 01536-271100. Meet the MCN team. See story in news/other news for details THURSDAY August 19 100% Bikes Trackday, Lydden Hill, Kent. £110. 0870-8722532 or www.100pc.co.uk Motorcycle Folly Trackday, Mallory Park,...

Got a Triple or Buell?

11 August 2004

Got a Triple or Buell?

Got a Speed Triple 955i (2002-on) or a Buell XB12S? You could be in line for your moment in the spotlight. RiDE magazine is looking for owners to take part in a feature about why you chose your...

'Don't blame leathers!'

11 August 2004

'Don't blame leathers!'

You say industry watchers have got it wrong when they lay the blame for a fall in bike sales on those of us who choose to wear the right kit Glass’s Guide editor Randal Thomas said: “too many riders...

Cops target Croft fans

11 August 2004

Cops target Croft fans

Six police forces are joining up to clampdown on speeding bike fans heading for this weekend’s British Superbikes round at Croft – despite the fact that only 32 of the 245 ‘extreme’ speeders they are...

Trackdays, Aug 11 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of TRACKDAY and RACE SCHOOL events in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 11, 2004. TRACKDAYS WEDNESDAY August 11 Focused Events Track Evening, Brands Hatch Indy, Kent. £87. 01903-744011 or www.focusedevents.com THURSDAY August 12 Focused Events Track Evening. See Wednesday. MCN Trackday, Brands Hatch Indy, Kent. £170. 0870-850-5013. ...

Training: Aug 18 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of riding schools on in the UK. These are those for the week starting August 18, 2004. THURSDAY August 19 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience. 01933-674036. Track Sense Trail Riding, Kent. www.tracksense.co.uk FRIDAY August 20 MCN Honda Off-Road Experience, South. 01933-674036. The Powerslide Training School, Saddlebow Stadium, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. £195.

Race meets: Aug 11 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of ROAD RACING, DRAG RACING, SPRINT, SUPERMOTO, MINIMOTO and HILLCLIMB events in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 11, 2004. ROAD RACING SATURDAY August 14 Aintree MCC, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. 01257-462216. SUNDAY August 15 British Superbikes, Croft, North Yorkshire. 01325-721815. Auto 66 Club, Elvington Park, nr York.

MCN tours Ireland

11 August 2004

MCN tours Ireland

After another night back in Bray, the pair set out to make the long trip back all in one go. 100 miles to the ferry, a two and a half hour crossing and 350 miles across Britain seemed like a do-able...

More cameras on cards

11 August 2004

More cameras on cards

Police want to put mobile speed cameras almost anywhere they fancy – with one Chief Police officer claiming: “We have a particular problem with motorcyclists slowing down for the cameras but then...

Try drag runs for £24

11 August 2004

Try drag runs for £24

Thrash your bike to the max away from the lights – without risking a run-in with the law. Santa Pod Raceway, near Poddington, Beds, is holding a bikes only ‘Run What Ya Brung’ session offering...

CBR600RR recall

11 August 2004

CBR600RR recall

Honda is recalling some CBR600RRs built in 2003 and 2004. It’s to fix a potential problem with the rear brake. Bearings on the rear brake actuating rod on some bikes can seize if exposed to road...

Join us at Crescent

11 August 2004

Join us at Crescent

Join John Reynolds, Yukio Kagayama and MCN at Crescent Suzuki’s second birthday celebration festival at the Performance Centre in Verwood over the weekend of August 21-22. MCN is backing the dyno...

Your sweetest dreams

11 August 2004

Your sweetest dreams

We asked for your ultimate dream biking weekends to show how wonderful biking can be – and to give you the chance of winning a great prize. Entries have been rolling in (and you can be the latest to...

£4K buys brilliant bikes

11 August 2004

£4K buys brilliant bikes

If you’re lucky enough to have access to £4000 you’ve also got a fast-track to some of the best buys in motorcycling. And with the weekend weather looking up – it’s a great time to go looking. Our...

Born Agains to re-test?

11 August 2004

Born Agains to re-test?

Should ‘born again bikers’ go through a re-test before being allowed to return to two wheels? If you think they should, how do you define a ‘born again’ biker? The national road safety charity,...

Shows: Aug 18 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of the bike-related shows, rallies. open days, exhibitions and autojumbles on in the UK. These are those for the week starting Wednesday, August 18, 2004. SHOWS SATURDAY August 21 MRM International, Motorsport Model Club Show, Holiday Inn, Telford, Shropshire. 07816-757262. The Bristol Bike Show, St Nicholas Markets, Bristol.

Road Races: Aug 18 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of ROAD RACING, DRAG RACING, MINIMOTO, SPRINTS and SUPERMOTO events on in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 18, 2004. ROAD RACING WEDNESDAY August 18 International Ulster Grand Prix, Dundrod, County Antrim. 07831-465676 or www.ulstergrandprix.co.uk (until Saturday). SATURDAY August 21 Wirral Hundred MC Test Day, Anglesey Circuit.

Aprilia signs Piaggio deal

11 August 2004

Aprilia signs Piaggio deal

Aprilia is reported as having signed a preliminary agreement opening the way for Piaggio to buy up the company. The agreement is expected to be finalised by September 30. A report on Italian news...

Cops praise Croft fans

11 August 2004

Cops praise Croft fans

Police say their six-force crack-down on Croft fans had the desired impact. The North Yorks force was one of six involved in an anti-speed drive throughout the British Superbike weekend – targeting...

Add FREE video to ads

11 August 2004

Add FREE video to ads

Show potential buyers around your bike with a FREE video linked to your bike ad. Click here to view an example If you want to take advantage simply email us the video file (ideally in mpeg,...

Off road: Aug 11 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of off-road events being held in the UK. These are those for the week commencing August 11, 2004. Motocross FRIDAY August 13 North East MXC, Chester-le-Street, Staffordshire. 01670-810615. SATURDAY August 14 KWSMX International Series, Brampton, Cumbria. 01942-866669. Scarborough and DMC, Harwood Dale, Yorkshire. 01944-728301. North Devon Classic MCC,...

18-25? MCN needs you

11 August 2004

18-25? MCN needs you

If you are aged 18-25, here’s your chance to meet up with some of the MCN team to talk bikes AND get free beer, food and a handful of cool freebies too. All we want in return is your thoughts on...

MCN tour hits first snag

11 August 2004

MCN tour hits first snag

MCN’s Angus Farquhar and Marc Abott have reached Ireland after an eventful first stage of their trip to the Emerald Isle. Used Bikes Editor Farquhar was enjoying the sun started to go down – and he...

MCN rides Rockingham

11 August 2004

MCN rides Rockingham

The consensus amoung the other riders was the same, with everyone having a great time. And in the paddock we had been joined by other memebers of the MCN staff, including Editor Marc Potter. It felt...

MCN tour hits NW200

11 August 2004

MCN tour hits NW200

MCN’s dynamic touring duo, Angus Farquhar and Marc Abbott, have spent the afternoon in Joey’s Bar on their trip around Northern Ireland and Eire. Farquhar says the weather is good and spirits are...

Ride-outs: Aug 12 on

11 August 2004

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being run in the UK. Take a browse to see if there’s one happening near you. If there isn’t, try organising your own or looking out for others on our dedicated ‘Rideouts’ forum. You’ll find it here. THURSDAY August 12 IN-4 (KTM) Tracks and Trails, North Wales. 01270-768562. Royal Oak, North Kelsey, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01652-678544. The Chicken Run...

Join us at bike meets

11 August 2004

Join us at bike meets

There are three chances to hook up with the MCN team at brilliant bike gatherings this week. Join us and our long term test bikes on Wednesday night (August 18) at either Rockingham race circuit in...

Govt slams sports bikes

11 August 2004

Govt slams sports bikes

Government do gooders want to stop us buying sports bikes – thanks to advice from the people who are meant to look out for us. The Government Advisory Group on Motorcycling reckons sports bikes...

Calling GSX-R owners

11 August 2004

Calling GSX-R owners

Got a GSX-R? So have three of MCN’s long term test team and we’ll be taking all of them to Crescent Suzuki’s performance centre in Verwood, Dorset for an open weekend all GSX-R owners will enjoy. It’s...