2003

Where’s her sleeves gone?

Where’s her sleeves gone?

OK, who has stolen the sleeves from her top?

THQ launches Moto GP 2 racing game

THQ launches Moto GP 2 racing game

THQ has launched the latest incarnation of its motorcycle racing game Moto GP. Moto GP 2 is being launched for Xbox and will provide the player with the ability to race against sixteen other riders on...

Interesting riding position

Interesting riding position

It’s all about aerodynamics, apparently

All the shiny, pretty things

All the shiny, pretty things

What catches your eye? The shiny metal or the shiny babe?

Gardner retires from racing

Gardner retires from racing

Former World 500cc champion Wayne Gardner is retiring from racing. He quit bikes in 1993 to take up car racing and his most recent efforts have seen him driving a factory Toyota Supra in the All-Japan...

Happy to be here?

Happy to be here?

Sometimes the stress of the brolly job can take its toll.

Carmichael increases SXGP lead

Carmichael increases SXGP lead

Ricky Carmichael has won the seventh round of the World Supercross GP at the Metrodome, in Minneapolis. Carmichael, a Honda factory rider, has already won the title twice and the result on the...

Final race colours for Ducati

Final race colours for Ducati

These are the first pictures of the new Ducati Desmosedici V4 Moto GP bike in its final race decals. The bike was on show today at the bikes official launch alongside the leathers that riders Troy...

Mackenzie to act as ACU rider mentor

Mackenzie to act as ACU rider mentor

Multiple British Superbike Champion Niall MacKenzie has agreed to play a larger part in the ACU Academy’s Rider Mentor program. MacKenzie has already been a major contributor to the academy over the...

Get orf my bike!

Get orf my bike!

Well, what do you think he is saying? Post your suggestions on the News message board.

Checa beats Biaggi’s best

Checa beats Biaggi’s best

Carlos Checa beat Max Biaggi’s pole-setting time at Catalunya in his latest test of the factory Yamaha Moto GP bike this week. Despite a crash on Monday that left him with a just few bruises, Checa...

Red Bull rookie switches to Boxer Cup

Red Bull rookie switches to Boxer Cup

Barry Burrell, one of the five riders chosen to go on to the next stage of the Red Bull Rookie search, has already reaped the benefits of the program by being picked to ride for the BMW Motorrad GB...

Hislop denies ‘quitting’ story

Hislop denies ‘quitting’ story

Steve Hislop has lashed out at a report in a national newspaper which claims 2003 will be his final season. ” I don’t know where they got it from, ” said Steve, ” I could race on for another few...

Back in black

Back in black

Sometime traditional black leather can look very good indeed. Pic by Tom Storer

Tatu on wheels

Tatu on wheels

The Tatu tribute band didn’t take long to arrive. Pic by Martin Nunn

Put that away…

Put that away…

Put that away young lady and don’t be so rude. Pic by Pete Balshaw.

Reed wins in San Diego

Chad Reed took his second victory this season at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego on Sunday February 9. Reed’s win came at a vital time, after a series of three wins by reigning AMA champion Ricky Carmichael. Last season Carmichael was unbeatable after the opening rounds, and in the winter Motocross championship, Carmichael became the first rider to win every race. Reed’s victory has stopped...

Hi Peak go cross discipline

Hi Peak go cross discipline

Hi Peak Racing has returned to action with a cross discipline team consisting of both a rally car and a road bike. On the bike side of things the team has signed up with 25-year-old Maria Costello.

Don’t doze off…

Don’t doze off…

It’s tiring work, sitting on a brand new bike all day

Best in show?

Best in show?

We asked you to send your pics from the NEC, and here they are. This picture is from Andrew Bird

Negotiations ongoing for Donington

Negotiations ongoing for Donington

Race fans will find out if Donington Park is to undergo a multi-million pound facelift by the end of this month. Negotiations between a consortium looking to buy out the 19-year lease to promote...

Just agree to disagree

Just agree to disagree

Small talk was never a strong point.

Never wear sandals in the snow

Never wear sandals in the snow

Can you guess who regretted wearing strappy sandals through the snow.

British 125 champ moves to GPs

British 125 champ moves to GPs

Who would have thought that it would be a footballer that would provide the break for a British rider to make the jump in to GPs. But that is exactly what has happened to 21-year-old Chris Martin. The...

Carmichael wins head-to-head with Chad Reed

Carmichael wins head-to-head with Chad Reed

AMA Supercross title contenders Ricky Carmichael and Chad Reed have competed head-to-head for the first time this season, with Carmichael coming out victorious. It took the third trip this season to...

Look into my eyes

Look into my eyes

Honda Team Pons new hypnotist proved amazingly popular

Has he fallen asleep?

Has he fallen asleep?

Quick, give him a prod with your brolly

Biaggi and Ukawa get Camel colours

Biaggi and Ukawa get Camel colours

MotoGP team Honda Pons will be sponsored by tobacco brand Camel cigarettes for the next three years. The Camel Pramac Pons team are fielding Max Biaggi and Tohru Ukawa this year, both riding the...

International staring competition

International staring competition

Welcome to the International Staring competition, between Max Biaggi, and his brolly babe.

ACU image boost for off roaders

ACU image boost for off roaders

The ACU has teamed up with conservationists to promote responsible off road riding with an event at Butter Hill, between Bracknell and Farnborough. The event saw 205 riders turn up on the day to try a...

Go?

Go?

But we’ve just got here?

Keep it under your hat

Keep it under your hat

Keep it under your hat…

Hello, hello, hello

Hello, hello, hello

Three good reasons to visit the Far East

Carmichael takes first win in 2003

Carmichael takes first win in 2003

Ricky Carmichael has returned to his 2002 form, winning his first event of the year at Edison International Field in Anaheim. The event was round five of the THQ World Supercross GP series, and round...

Another result for the Texan Tornado

Another result for the Texan Tornado

Colin Edwards and his wife Alyssia will be celebrating today, following the birth of a baby daughter, named Gracie. We’ll update this story with more news as it arrives. To congratulate the Edwards on...

MotoGp Test round-up

MotoGp Test round-up

Both Honda and Ducati have just finished testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, so here is how it went. MCN’s Matthew Birt has been out in Malaysia, and you’ll be able to read his full, exclusive...