February
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…
Well, hello there…
11 February 2004
Sometimes, it’s better to admire the babe, than to bother writing a caption…
MCN Fantasy Road Race 2004
11 February 2004
You could win a custom-painted Honda CBR600RR worth £7000 with MCN’s all new Fantasy Road Racing competition 2004, backed by Castrol. It’s down to your racing knowledge as you assemble your £10...
Rossi ups the pace despite slower engine
11 February 2004
Valentino Rossi looks set to disprove his doubters, closing the gap on the Hondas on the second day of MotoGP testing at Sepang, Malaysia. This was despite using a prototype engine down on power from...
Hodgson crash at first major test
11 February 2004
D’Antin Ducati rider Neil Hodgson had a bad start to the opening day of GP testing in Sepang after crashing his Ducati Desmosedici only a few hours into the test. The 2003 World Superbike Champion was...
Times tumble at Valencia test
11 February 2004
Regis Laconi took the top spot at the World Superbike test session in Valencia for the second day in a row. The Frenchman knocked over half a second off his time from the first day to finish with a...
In a bit of a tangle
11 February 2004
The poor brolly babe appears to have got her hair tangled up in her umbrella…
Six good reasons to choose MCN
11 February 2004
There’s at least six good reasons to buy MCN…just look at the picture…
Bright eyes…
11 February 2004
It might be Friday 13th, but the smile of a brolly babe is always reassuring…
Haslam heads for the top
11 February 2004
Renegade Ducati rider Leon Haslam has already put his stamp on the World Superbike series by finishing the opening day of the first major test of the season as the second fastest rider. Fila Ducati...
Getting dirty with MCN Honda off-road
11 February 2004
Getting your wheels dirty is a growing trend in the UK with more and more people taking to the dirt. But buying an off-roader can be quite an investment, especially if you don’t even know if you’re...