2004
Hayden quickest at Valencia tests
03 March 2004
Honda’s Nicky Hayden was fastest at the MotoGP tests in Valencia over the weekend. The test brought together Honda, Ducati, Suzuki, Aprilia and Proton with Kurtis Roberts getting his first ride on the...
Weather limits Rossi’s progress in Oz
03 March 2004
Damp conditions have limited world champion Valentino Rossi’s test progress at Phillip Island, Australia. He was only able to get in 14 laps on a drying track in an afternoon bright spell. But he did...
Kagayama looks strong in Spanish test
03 March 2004
Rizla Suzuki British superbike rider Yukio Kagayama lapped just a second slower than fastest man John Reynolds during pre-season testing at Valencia on Tuesday.Kagayama, completed 52 laps on his...
British Superbike 2004 dates
01 March 2004
28 March, Silverstone, Northamptonshire; 12 April, Brands Hatch Indy, Kent; 25 April, Snetterton, Norfolk; 3 May, Oulton Park, Cheshire; 23 May, Mondello Park, N Ireland; 6 June Thruxton, Hampshire; 20 June, Brands Hatch, Kent; 4 July, Knockhill; 18 July Mallory Park, Leics; 15 August, Croft, North Yorkshire; 30 August, Cadwell Park Park, Lincs; 12 September, Oulton Park, Cheshire; 19 September,...
The first brolly babe signs of Spring
01 March 2004
When everything looks fresh and green it must mean that Spring is on the way
Tyre firm offers nationwide off-road network
01 March 2004
One of the UK’s biggest tyre service companies has opened a specialist network to supply off road riders. The firm claims riders will get professional advice through its Motorcycle Sales Team to help...
Rockingham BSB moves to Croft
01 March 2004
The Rockingham round of the 2004 British Superbike championship on July 18 has been moved to the Croft circuit in North Yorkshire. The move has come after negotiations between the two circuits to...
A classic portrait
25 February 2004
With pictures like this, the National gallery could definitely boost its attendances…
Everybody wore short shirts
25 February 2004
The girls had to hide the fact they ran out of material to make their shirts long enough…
Haga triumphs in second race at Valencia
25 February 2004
Noryuki Haga has bounced back from a disappointing retirement on his return to WSB to take victory in the second race at Valencia in Spain. The Japanese rider was able to take the win despite a moment...
Valencia Supersport results
25 February 2004
1) Vd Goorbergh . 2) Foret. 3) Fujiwara. 4) Lanzi. 5) Chambon. 6) Iannuzzo. 7) Daemen. 8) Muggeridge. 9) Curtain. 10) Cruciani. 11) Lagrive. 12) Tode. 13) Baiocco. 14) Neukirchner. 15) Andersen. 16) La Grelle Retired: Fores. Carrasco. Kellner. Tortoroglio. Corradi. Kirmeier. Sachetti. Bussei. Parkes. Jones. Ex: Charpentier. Fastest Lap: Broc Parker: 1:39.065.
Toseland second fastest despite fall
25 February 2004
James Toseland recovered from a fall midway through first qualifying at Valencia to eventually finish the session second quickest. His Factory Ducati team-mate, Regis Laconi, took provisional pole...
Are you ready for WSB?
25 February 2004
The season’s WSB title fight starts this weekend at Valencia, Spain, with Britain’s James Toseland among the favourites and Leon Haslam ready to make his mark. Factory Ducati rider Toseland, says in...
Toseland dominates free practice
25 February 2004
James Toseland has finished the first Free Practice session of the 2004 WSB season quickest, in preparation for the races on Sunday, February 29. Sunny weather helped the Factory Ducati rider, with a...
We want your opinions on the first WSB round
25 February 2004
The most controversial World Superbike season ever kicks off in Spain this weekend – and we want to know what you think of it when the first round takes place this weekend. Some claim that the...
Better the Devil you know…
25 February 2004
It’s better the Devil you know…particularly when it’s an attractive Devil
Laconi takes commanding pole for Valencia
25 February 2004
Factory Ducati rider Regis Laconi has taken pole for the opening WSB round at Valencia with a Superpole lap over one second quicker than his nearest rival. Laconi put himself on pole with a 1:35.935...
Official 2004 BSB dates
25 February 2004
The official dates for the 2004 British Superbike championship are: 28 March, Silverstone, Northamptonshire; 12 April, Brands Hatch Indy, Kent; 25 April, Snetterton, Norfolk; 3 May, Oulton Park,...
Toseland wins first race of the year
25 February 2004
James Toseland has started his 2004 World Superbike campaign with a victory in the first race at Valencia in Spain. And there were more reasons for British fans to celebrate with Chris Walker giving...
Three reasons to visit Daytona
25 February 2004
Three reasons to visit Daytona…or should that be six reasons?
All the colours of the rainbow
25 February 2004
With her rainbow coloured brolly, she could switch to whichever team was winning at the time
Ducati dominates day two at Phillip Island
18 February 2004
The second day of MotoGP testing at Phillip Island, Australia, proved to be a memorable one for Ducati with rookie GP rider Ruben Xaus crashing badly and factory rider Loris Capirossi setting the...
Who nicked the bike?
18 February 2004
Suddenly she realised the bike and rider had already left on the warm-up lap…
Kagayama back on track
18 February 2004
Rizla Suzuki British Superbike rider Yukio Kagayama has ridden a bike for the first time since breaking his pelvis in a crash at Cadwell Park last year. The popular Japanese rider spent the day riding...
Tyre supply hampers Hodgson’s test times
18 February 2004
WSB champion Neil Hodgson finished the third and final day of his latest MotoGP test down on time and feeling down in the dumps. He says his struggle has not been helped by a lack of the new Michelin...
When babes go wild
18 February 2004
Anger the brolly babes and they charge at you with brollies in the attack position.
Don't hide your eyes
18 February 2004
Her eyes sparkle so much she has to cover them so as not to distract the riders
A little distraction…
18 February 2004
Apparently she’s meant to make us think about bike insurance? Hmmmmm…..
The motorcycle armchair
18 February 2004
Despite the best efforts of the model, the motorcycle armchair never really caught on…