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Join 200-mile rideout

23 June 2004

You can join in a free 200-mile rideout across the Moors and the Dales on Thursday, July 2, and get some expert tuition thrown in. Biek cops from North Yorkshire Police and the Royal Military Police...

Rideouts: June 23 on

23 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of RIDEOUTS. These take place in the week commencing June 23, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 23 King Billy, Northampton, Northamptonshire. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm. 07944-549635. Waterloo MCC, Switch Island Leisure Park, Liverpool, Merseyside. 7pm. 07713-638457. JJ...

Schools: June 30 on

23 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of RIDING SCHOOLS happening in the UK. These are those for the week commencing June 30, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 30 Windy Corner Off-Road Experience, Barwell, Leics. 01455-842922. THURSDAY July 1 Track Sense Trail Riding, Kent. 08704-450600. SATURDAY July 3 Bikesafe 2004, South Wales. 02920-250600. Phase 2, Devizes, Wiltshire. 01380-726018. CCM Trail, North...

Brighton beach bash

23 June 2004

Brighton Marina is hosting its first ever bike event – the Brighton Marina Beach Bike Bash on July 4. And organisers claim it will result in the biggest rideout ever seen in Sussex. The event is being...

Honda's super cruiser

23 June 2004

Honda could be preparing to launch another mad super cruiser – following in the tradition of the US-built Goldwing-powered Rune. The new power cruiser shown here uses a VTX1800 twin cylinder engine...

New CBR600RR revealed

23 June 2004

Honda will reveal a revamped CBR600RR this September with reworked brakes, upside-down forks and Blade-inspired styling. Insiders who have already ridden the new bike reveal more in MCN, out on...

Rallies: June 30 on

23 June 2004

Each week we list RALLIES on in the UK. If you want to discuss events listed, cclick on HAVE YOUR SAY from the main navigation. Or simply click here. FRIDAY July 2 Two Night Stand Rally, Whenby, North Yorkshire. 01903-778477 or 01904-339707. Sidecar Enthusiasts Camping Weekend, Layland Farm, Warrington, Cheshire. 01457-763038. Chinnor Bike Day, Social Club, Chinnor, Oxon. 01844-353754. Heart...

MV 1000 is fastest yet

23 June 2004

The new MV Agusta F4 1000 has the highest top speed of any superbike we’ve ever tested. The previous record holder was a high-speed run on a Suzuki GSX-R1000K3 – which maxxed out at 182mph late last...

Great deals this weekend

23 June 2004

There are plenty of bargains to be had if you are in the market for a new bike this weekend. Cheltenham Motorcycles is running a special discount on its range of Suzuki’s and offering a £99 deposit on...

Gatsos raise our risks

23 June 2004

Britain’s Gatso-strewn roads are getting more dangerous, according to the latest Government casualty figures. The number of speed cameras grew from 2800 to 3800 between 2002 and 2003. And the number...

Day in the life of MCN

23 June 2004

Ever wondered what a typical day at MCN is like? Well, here’s what we’re up to on Thursday June 24, 2004: Two staffers are in Assen talking to the teams in the run up to the MotoGP this weekend, one...

Britain's best garage

23 June 2004

Do you have a garage that would rival a factory race team for neatness? Are you an obsessive who has spent hours making your garage into a shrine for your beloved bike or multiple machines? Are kids,...

Loch run aids Peru

23 June 2004

MCN readers Derek McCracken and Dave Clark rode to 37 Scottish lochs in two days to raise money for a Peru-based charity effort. They collected over £1700 for their 700-mile run. Click here to find...

Discuss this new site

23 June 2004

The new motorcyclenews.com has many more features than you may be aware of. To help you make the most of the new site, we’re inviting all users to join us in our HAVE YOUR SAY forums from 3.30pm on...

Hot deals on used 600s

23 June 2004

If you fancy a 600cc sports bike and insist on something a bit special, there are plenty of bikes in our BIKES FOR SALE section that will fit the bill. If you want that full on race bike feel but...

Rideouts: June 16 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a list of rideouts occuring in the UK. These are for the week commencing June 16, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 16 King Billy, Northampton, Northants. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincs. 7pm. 01522-881736. Rideout, Fowlers, Bristol. 7pm. 0117-965-4470 or www.fowlers.co.uk/events.html Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm. 07944-549635. THURSDAY...

Trials: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we list the TRIALS happening in the UK. These are for the week from June 23, 2004. Enduros are included at the end of this list. WEDNESDAY June 23 Scarborough and DMC, Scarborough, Yorkshire. 01944-728301. THURSDAY June 24 Denbigh & Mold MCC, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. 01745-856758. SATURDAY June 26 Clive MCC, Welshpool, Shropshire. 01938-850292. Guisborough & DMCC, Castleton, Yorkshire.

Forums go live

16 June 2004

Our all-new ‘Have Your Say’ forums are ready and waiting for you. Just click ‘Have Your Say’ on the main navigation board and you’ll be taken straight there. Anyone can browse them, but to post a...

Naked Moto Morini

16 June 2004

These are the latest pictures of the bike that Moto Morini hopes will be the first off its production line since 1993. The engine for the naked v-twin, which still hasn’t been officially named, was up...

June 16 MCN out now

16 June 2004

In the new issue of MCN, out on Wednesday June 16, 2004, read about how the government are trying to sneak zero tolerance on speeding through the back door, our 8 page first test of Triumphs massive...

Riding schools - June 16

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of RIDING SCHOOLS. These are those taking place in the UK in the week commencing June 16, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 16 Windy Corner Off-Road Experience, Barwell, Leicestershire. 01455-842922 or www.windycorner.co.uk. BMW Off-Road Skills Course, Brecon Beacons, Powys. 0800-013-1282. THURSDAY June 17 Track Sense Trail Riding Kent. 08704-450600 or...

Motocross: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we list the MOTOCROSS races in the UK. These are for the week commencing June 23, 2004. SATURDAY June 26 Moredon SSC, Hawkesbury Upton, Gloucestershire. 01225-781332. North Mids SMX, Condover Circuit, Shropshire. 07976-734977. Western Classic MCC, Horsley, Gloucestershire. 01453-883771. SUNDAY June 27 Cornwall SSC, Fraddon, Cornwall. 01209-822438. East Anglia SSC, Hanningfield, Essex.

Suzuki launches RM-Z450

16 June 2004

Suzuki has finally launched a production version of the RM-Z450 motorcross machine that has been competing in the World MX1 championship all this year. The bike, which took its first win in the...

Speedway: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish SPEEDWAY and GRASSTRACK meets for the week. These are for the week starting June 23, 2004. Speedway WEDNESDAY June 23 King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Poole, Dorset. 7.30pm. 01202-681145. Somerset, Highbridge, Somerset. 01278-780993. Hull, Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. Arena-Essex, Thurrock, Essex. 01708-863443. THURSDAY June 24 Coventry, Warwickshire. 7.30pm.

This week's racing

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of What’s On events, section by section. These are the Uk racing events for the week commencing June16, 2004. SATURDAY June 19 Classic Racing MCC, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01953-850677 or www.crmc.co.uk Bob McIntyre Memorial Classic Race, East Fortune, Midlothian. Adults £8, under-16s-free. 01294-833320 New Era MCC, Oulton Park, Cheshire.

Bike shows: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of the SHOWS happening in the UK. These are for the week commencing June 23, 2004. FRIDAY June 25 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood, West Sussex. 01243-755055 or www.goodwood.co.uk Only Fools and Bikers Custom and Classic Show, Headley Park Hotel, Nr Bordon, Hampshire. 01252-660195. SATURDAY June 26 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood, West Sussex. See...

First-bike bargains

16 June 2004

If you’re ready to get on two wheels for the first time there are some great deals to be had on many of the novice bikes on the market, even the latest offerings from Honda and Kawasaki. Our latest...

Open days: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we list open days and charity events. Here are those for the week commencing June 23, 2004. OPEN DAYS SATURDAY June 26 Keep Your Head Campaign, Anchor Kawasaki, Finedon, Northamptonshire. 01604-763438 or 07860-108249. Powerhouse Motorcycles Open Weekend, Ashford, Kent. 9am-5pm. 012333-665520. SUNDAY June 27 Powerhouse Motorcycles Open Weekend, Ashford, Kent. 10am-4pm.

Perfect night for a ride

16 June 2004

There can rarely be better circumstances for an evening rideout than those lining up for the evening of June 21, 2004. Not only is it the longest day today (with a sunset time of 9.20pm in London) but...

Riding schools: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we list RIDING SCHOOLS and these are those that are running in the week commencing June 23, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 23 Windy Corner Off-Road Experience, Barwell, Leicestershire. 01455-842922 or www.windycorner.co.uk The Powerslide Training School, Owlerton Stadium, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. £179 01507-313829 or www.powerslidetraining.co.uk THURSDAY June 24 Track Sense Trail Riding, Kent.

Superbike school offer

16 June 2004

Save £50 on the usual price of a California Superbike School at Rockingham on July 1. Call 01933-224449 quoting MCNCSS1 to qualify for your motorcyclenews.com users discount. The usual price is £299...

Camera stats under fire

16 June 2004

A special MCN investigation reveals that Government claims that speed cameras save lives are both unscientific and meaningless. The full story is revealed in MCN out on Wednesday, June 23. Our probe...

Rocket III first test

16 June 2004

MCN has ridden the staggering Triumph Rocket III – the heavyweight cruiser which Triumph claims can beat an R1 to 100mph – at its world launch in the United States. In Wednesday’s MCN (June 16, 2004)...

Triumph opens its doors

16 June 2004

Triumph is opening the doors to its Hinckley factory so you can see what happens at its massive production facility. And it’s all free. Visitors will get a guided tour round the plant including a...

Rallies: June 16 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a list of RALLIES. These are the ones happening in the week commencing June 16, 2004. FRIDAY-SUNDAY June 18-20 Druids MCC Poser Rally Lincolnshire. 01476-592026. Culm Vale Sidecar Club, Forest Glade Caravan and Camping Site, Cullompton, Devon. 01884-266494. Farmyard Party, Helmsley, North Yorkshire. 0870-225-8352. Deaf Bikers UK Rally, Kibworth Rugby Club, Market...

Big capacity small price

16 June 2004

If you want something with a bit more wind protection the Kawasaki ZRX1200S fits the bill and you could have one for just £4650 for a 2001 bike with just 2000 miles on the clock and engine crash bars...