February
Hayden fastest in Sepang
11 February 2004
Honda’s Nicky Hayden has finished the final day of MotoGP testing at Sepang as the fastest rider, posting a time of 2:02.041 on his factory Honda RC211V. The American headed fellow Honda riders Max...
Behind the scenes…
11 February 2004
Sometimes going behind the scenes can be the most interesting thing you can do.
Laconi ends Valencia test quickest
11 February 2004
Factory Fila Ducati rider Regis Laconi has ended the three-day Valencia test as the fastest rider. As each rider was given the chance to perform a flying lap on their new Pirelli qualifying tyres,...
Edwards tops first day at Phillip Island
11 February 2004
Colin Edwards immediately stamped his mark at the top of the time sheets as the MotoGP circus moved on to Phillip Island, Australia, after its week-long session in Malaysia. The Honda rider clocked a...
Noise limits introduced for Supermotos
04 February 2004
The ACU has announced a 98Db noise limit for Supermoto machines, which comes into effect from March 1, 2004. The decision brings Supermotos in line with Motocross, following talks with the major...
They should have told each other…
04 February 2004
If you don’t tell the other girls what you’re going to wear, then this will keep happening…
Experience the thrill of riding off-road
04 February 2004
If you fancy trying out a bit of off-road riding but don’t feel you’re ready to splash out on a bike, the Honda off-road days are a great solution. Accompanied by an instructor, you get around five...
Vermeulen misses out on London Show
04 February 2004
Ten Kate Honda WSB rider Chris Vermeulen has had to pull out of his appearance at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Thursday. He has been testing his new Fireblade this week and those tests have...
Share your memories of Sheene
04 February 2004
Barry Sheene touched the lives of millions of motorcyclists so to commemorate his death MCN is planning a special tribute. Everyone who met the great man has a story to tell, and we’d like to hear...
Better than Kwik-Fit
04 February 2004
The HM Plant’s teams idea to use their brolly babes as mechanics proved popular
Can’t be comfortable…
04 February 2004
Someone should tell her that no-one rides bikes side-saddle any more…
Hodgson replaces Foggy at MCN London Show
04 February 2004
GP star and reigning WSB champion Neil Hodgson has stepped in to replace Carl Fogarty at the MCN London Show on Friday February 6. Foggy has been forced to cancel due to tonsillitis, but fortunately...
Thursday at the MCN London Show
04 February 2004
Kawasaki British Supersport star Pere Riba was at the MCN London Motorcycle Show on Thursday to sign autographs at the MCN Stand. Tomorrow (Friday) you can expect WSB champion and MotoGP hopeful Neil...
Are you swapping Tarmac for dirt?
01 February 2004
If you’ve traded in your road bike for a dirt bike or supermoto, or have been thinking about it, MCN would like to hear from you. If you’ve swapped a GSX-R1000 for a DR-Z, or a Blade for a CRF250,...
An enigmatic smile
01 February 2004
Obviously she hasn’t just struggled through the rain to get to work on a Monday morning…
Hodgson and Davies go head to head
01 February 2004
Grand Prix stars Neil Hodgson and Chaz Davies were racing head to head for the first time last week when they met up for the launch of Scalextric MotoGP. The two Brits were given the first go on the...
Haga’s WSB return hampered by gearbox failure
01 February 2004
Noriyuki Haga’s debut for the Renegade Ducati WSB team this week has been hampered a failed gearbox. The team took part in an unofficial two day test at the Valencia circuit in Spain, alongside the...
ACU Academy and UK1 signings head for Spain
01 February 2004
The ACU is taking 12 of its Academy racers to Spain for pre-season testing, alongside UK1 Racing new signings Christian Elkin and Tommy Bridewell. Elkin was the highest-placed Brit in the Spanish...