October

Rossi takes fifth in a row

14 October 2005

Valentino Rossi has taken yet another win at Phillip Island, taking his tally at the circuit to five wins in a row. The newly crowned World Champion dominated the race, holding back Honda rider Nicky...

Get MotoGP exclusives

14 October 2005

In Motor Cycle News, October 19, 2005, MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt reveals what is happening in the current contract frenzy engulfing the GP paddock, including: Honda brough to the brink by Chris...

2006 WSB test dates

14 October 2005

The final round of the World Sueprbike championship may only just have taken place but preparations for next year are well underway with the dates for the first round of the championship and the 2006...

Rossi fastest in Oz

14 October 2005

250cc free practice one: 1. Porto 1:34.700. 2. De ANgelis 1:35.011. 3. Lorenzo 1:35.066. 4. Barbera 1:35.635. 5. Stoner 1:35.824. 6. Dovizioso 1:35.893. 7. De Puniet 1:35.905. 8. Locatelli...

Moto1/Ultimate Biker

14 October 2005

The Dunlop Moto1 event has been won by Supermoto star Christian Iddon after two days and five challenges at Mallory Park in Leicestershire on October 15/16, 2005. Iddon faced a strong challenge from...

GP: Phillip Island results

14 October 2005

125cc results: 1. Luthi. 2. Koyama. 3. Simoncelli. 4. Pasini. 5. Kallio. 6. Faubel. 7. Talmacsi. 8. Rodriguez. 9. Gadea. 10. Masbou. 11. De Rosa. 12. Lai. 13. Poggiali. 14. Di Meglio. 15. Olive. 16.

Haga-eye babe view

14 October 2005

It’s times like this when we wish we could fit Noriyuki Haga with a camera on the grid… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Trail riding ban

14 October 2005

Trail riding will be severly curbed following the introduction of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill. The new law bans all recreational vehicles from all rights-of-way (RoW) not...

Bid now on Hailwood lid

14 October 2005

A rush of exciting new items have just appeared in MCN Auctions. One of Mike Hailwood’s helmets – originally won in an MCN competition in 1968 – is up for auction. This is a genuine and certifiable...

New minimoto track

14 October 2005

A new legal minimoto venue has now started running in West Sussex. The venue is located at Angmering in West Sussex with a dedicated minimoto club. The site has planning permission to run bikes seven...

Jones signs for Foggy

14 October 2005

British Supersport runner-up in 2005, Craig Jones, has signed for the Foggy-Petronas team to race in World Superbikes in 2006. Jones has signed a one year deal with the team to race the FP-1, with an...

MCI mini bike warning

14 October 2005

The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI) has issued a warning to parents to be aware of the law when buying mini bikes for their children. Around 7,000 of the higher end minimotos and mini bikes are...

A little underdressed...

14 October 2005

No wonder the Ducati riders are keen to work closely with their new mechanics…. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Babe for a quick Blata

14 October 2005

British MotoGP star James Ellison wears a racing tea cosy to keep his head warm, and a brolly girl to keep the sun off… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Moto1 this weekend

14 October 2005

Dunlop Moto1 takes place on October 15/16th at Mallory Park, with top stars from all motorcycle discplines competing in five events to decide the overall winner. World Superbike stars Chris Walker...

Bayliss/Lanzi for Ducati

14 October 2005

Ducati has officially dropped James Toseland from its World Sueprbike team for 2006 with Troy Bayliss and rising star Lorenzo Lanzi taking over the two-bike squad next year. Toseland still hasn’t...

Jarvis is Brit Trials champ

07 October 2005

Graham Jarvis is the 2005 British Trials champion on Sunday October 9, having won four of the six rounds. The MRS Sherco rider took the title with a win in the final round to stay in front of Gas Gas...

Knight is Enduro champ

07 October 2005

Britain’s David Knight has won the 2005 Enduro 3 World Champion at the penultimate round of the series at Serres in Greece. Knight has dominated the championship, and has won at seven of the eight...

Yukio on provisional pole

07 October 2005

Yukio Kagayama has topped the first day of qualifying for the final round of the World Superbike championship at Magny Cours. The Japanese Suzuki rider is one of the few riders to have tested at the...

Brands BSB results

07 October 2005

Results from the final round of the British Superbike championship. Click the link on the right to read the full race report. Race one positions: Gregorio LAVILLA , Leon HASLAM , 0.312 James HAYDON , 7.390 Ryuichi KIYONARI , 7.498 Dean THOMAS , 7.795 Michael RUTTER , 11.848 Gary MASON , 20.394 Steve PLATER , 23.404 Jeremy McWILLIAMS , 30.839 Jonathan REA , 35.126 Michael LAVERTY , 37.913...

Impressing the babe...

07 October 2005

While she seemed impressed by Laconi’s clocks, Regis himself wasn’t quite so sure… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Harris joins HM Plant

07 October 2005

Karl Harris has signed for the HM Plant Honda Racing British Superbike team in 2006. The 25-year-old Yorkshireman last rode for the team in 2004, winning the British Supersport class. He’ll join...

Reynolds retires

07 October 2005

Reigning British Superbike champion John Reynolds has decided to retire from racing following the heavy crash he had during practice for the last BSB round at Brands Hatch last Friday. The...

Still not happy?

07 October 2005

Another pair looking unhappy they won’t be attending the MCN Butlins weekend at Skegness today…. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

KTM quit World SM

07 October 2005

KTM has announced it will not field a factory team in the 2006 Supermoto World Championship. The Austrian firm has claimed two world titles in the four years of the championship, but will focus on...

HM sign McGuinness

07 October 2005

John McGuinness will ride for the HM Plant Honda Racing team in both the British Superstock series and select road-racing events. The 31-year-old will ride a CBR1000RR in Superstocks, and compete in...

Magny WSB Results

07 October 2005

Results from the final round fo the World Superbike championship. Click the link on the right to see the full race report. Race 1 C. VERMEULEN, Y. KAGAYAMA, J. TOSELAND,8.2 K. MUGGERIDGE,13.336 T. CORSER,13.887 A. PITT,14.299 C.WALKER,15.27 M.NEUKIRCHNER,16.136 L. LANZI,16.616 N. ABE,18.201 D. CHECA,31.1 B. BOSTROM,34.31 G.BUSSEI,34.493 F. NIETO,38.601 S. GIMBERT,38.914 M.SANCHINI,40.508 I.