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Crossed arms

15 September 2004

We’re not sure why Kenny Roberts Jnr isn’t looking too happy. We wouldn’t be complaining if that brolly girl was standing around with us… Have Your Say, here.

Handy thumbstrap?

15 September 2004

Those straps on her trousers might have seemed the perfect place to rest her weary thumb – until she ended up trapped for two days… Have Your Say, here.

Mellow yellow

15 September 2004

Yellow isn’t a particularly dark colour, but then again, we can’t see any canines, either. Have Your Say, here.

Dakar for Team Dome GB

15 September 2004

During a BMW Introduction of Off-Road Skills course, MCN took the time to chat with course instructors, and Team Dome GB Paris-Dakar racers Si Pavey and Nick Plumb. MCN: Where do you get the Dakar...

Hodgson Suzuki-bound?

15 September 2004

Rumours are growing that Neil Hodgson is about to sign to switch from Ducati to Suzuki for the 2005 season. MCN is in Japan for this weekend’s Motegi race and will be rooting around for the truth...

Makoto Tamada has taken pole position for the Japanese round of the Moto GP world championship in Motegi. The Japanese rider was setting the pace throughout both qualifying sessions finishing third...

Kiyonari on BSB pole

15 September 2004

Ryuich Kiyonari has taken pole position for the final round of the British Superbike championship at Donington Park. The HM Plant Honda rider beat Sean Emmett’s Ducati to the top spot by almost a...

Everts takes eighth title

15 September 2004

Stefan Everts has claimed his eighth world MX title at the Grand Prix of Ireland at Ballykelly. Everts took a second place in race one after losing the lead to championship rival Mickael Pichon, but...

Give us a pout

15 September 2004

When we asked someone to pout for the camera, we meant the brolly girl, not Marco Melandri. Have Your Say, here.

Brolly babe olympics?

08 September 2004

The brolly girls were lined up for the pole vault at the start of the brolly girl olympics… Have Your Say, here.

Oulton holds title key

08 September 2004

Michael Rutter goes into this weekend’s Oulton Park British Superbikes round under pressure to deliver a huge points haul if he is to take his title challenge to the wire. With only one round to go...

Very upfront!

08 September 2004

Now here’s a young lady who is very upfront about the big things in front of her… Have Your Say, here.

Well camouflaged

08 September 2004

It’s time for a game of spot the brolly girl… Have Your Say, here.

Sky signs up Moto1

08 September 2004

The Moto 1 race at Donington Park on October 30-31 will be broadcast on Sky Sports. You’ll be able to see highlights of the multi-discipline two-day event on November 17 and 18. The one hour show will...

Getting to know you

08 September 2004

The brolly girls favoured a close working relationship. Have Your Say, here.

Material girl

08 September 2004

Wool and denim in the same jacket? No wonder the brolly girls are always ahead of the rest of us with fashion. Have Your Say, here.

Bug-eyed?

08 September 2004

Obviously a fan of U2, with the glasses that make her half brolly girl, half fly. Have Your Say, here.

Oulton Park BSB results

08 September 2004

Oulton Park BSB results. Race One: 1) Reynolds. 2) Rutter. 3) Kagayama. 4) Emmett. 5) Plater. 6) Richards. 7) Thomas. 8) Smart. 9) Hill. 10) Brown. 11) Mason. 12) Kiyonari. 13) McGuinness. 14) Haydon.

Rutter on Oulton pole

08 September 2004

Honda rider MIchael Rutter is on pole for Sunday’s Oulton Park British Superbike round – and the wet-weather expert may prove hard to overtake – there’s a forecast for rain at Oulton on Sunday. ...

Raising an eyebrow...

08 September 2004

There were more than a few eyebrows raised at this young lady. Have Your Say, here.

Reynolds closes on title

08 September 2004

John Reynolds has almost secured the 2004 British Superbike title after a double win at Oulton Park on Sunday (Sep 12). Closest rival Michael Rutter scored two second places and Yukio Kagayama was...

Lampkin loses crown

01 September 2004

Takahisa Fujinami is the new world trials champion – after finishing second in the last five title fights. But that means it is the end of seven straight world championship wins for Britain’s Dougie...

Appearance is important

01 September 2004

It’s good to see the British WCM team encouraging their brolly girls to wear smart shirts. Although we do worry about the lack of a tie or cufflinks… Have Your Say, here

Centre of attention

01 September 2004

I wonder what made the photographer focus on her and not the rider? Must be her smile… Have Your Say about the Babe of the Day, here.

The future's bright

01 September 2004

It would appear the future is birght, and apparently orange. Have Your Say, here.

MCN go endurance racing

01 September 2004

This Sunday (September 5) MCN Editor Marc Potter, Chief Road Tester Trevor Franklin and Road Tester Michael Neeves will be contesting the KRC UK Endurance Championship at Donington Park. Team MCN and...

Someone to hold

01 September 2004

Everybody needs somebody to hold onto occasionally. Have Your Say about the Babe of the Day, here.

Toseland back in front

01 September 2004

James Toseland has moved to first place in the hunt for the WSB title after winning race one and coming second in race two at Assen on Sunday (Sep 5). The young Brit is now a slender three points...

World trials title results

01 September 2004

Takahisa Fujinami is the new world trials champion. Here are the final standings for the 2004 outdoor season: World Championship 1. Takahisa Fujinami (282) 2. Dougie Lampkin (266) 3. Adam Raga (254) 4. Albert Cabestany (195) 5. Marc Freixa (174) World Junior Cup 1. Jose Juan (217) 2. Isaac Pons (210) 3. Mika Vestirinen (204) 4. Diego Garrido (154) 5. Laia Sanz (133)

Going gothic?

01 September 2004

Apparently gothic-looking brolly babes are the in-thing this season. Next year it will be punks with mohicans.

Saturday GP practice

01 September 2004

Times from the Satruday Free Practice session at Estoril for the Portuguese GP. MotoGP: 1) Barros 1:50.781. 2) Rossi 1:51.030. 3) Gibernau 1:51.487. 4) Biaggi 1:51.802. 5) Checa 1:52.718. 6) Edwards...

Fabrizio replaces Byrne

01 September 2004

Michel Fabrizio will replace Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne on the Aprilia RS Cube this weekend at the Portuguese GP. Englishman Byrne is currently recovering from a dislocated wrist and is hopeful to return...

Clucas dies after Junior

01 September 2004

Manx Grand Prix competitor Tommy Clucas has died from injuries sustained in Wednesday’s Junior race. The Manx Motor Cycle Club made the announcement on Thursday, September 2. Clucas broke the...

Manx Junior results

01 September 2004

Dean Silvester (CSC Yamaha) from Stanstead won the four-lap Tower Insurance Junior Manx Grand Prix on Wednesday (September 1). He found himself in a winning position after leader Tom Clucas crashed at Ballaugh on the last lap. Clucas had broken the MGP 120mph lap barrier from a standing start. He was fatally injuried in the accident. See link, right. Silvester won by 13.6 seconds from Davy...

Yamaha join Moto1

01 September 2004

Yamaha has joined Honda in providing machinery for the Moto1 event on october 30-31 at Donington Park. The two-day competition will pit 24 of Britain’s top motorcycle stars across all discplines...

Rossi on provisional pole

01 September 2004

Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi is on provisional pole for the Portuguese GP, after first qualifying on Friday. The race is at Estoril on Sunday. Keep checking the site for updates throughout the weekend. ...