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Michal Hernik dies in Dakar

07 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

Polish rider Michal Hernik has lost his life on the third day of this year’s Dakar Rally. The 39 year old newcomer was found dead by race officials at the 206km point of the 220km special stage, after...

Waters and Iddon to lead Halsall Suzuki charge

07 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

Australian Josh Waters and 2014 Bimota WSB rider Christian Iddon will lead Halsall’s switch from Kawasaki to Suzuki for the 2015 MCE British Superbike championship, as they take over the reigns as the...

Dakar Stage 3: Dakar rookie Matthias Walkner takes stage win, Sunderland back in the mix

06 January 2015 by Michael Guy

In only his third ever Dakar stage, Austrian Matthias Walkner secured a convincing victory, taking the honours ahead of four time Dakar winner Marc Coma. The young Austrian may be new to Dakar but he...

Pavey Dakar Diary: day 2

06 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

With not one but two Paveys in Dakar this year, as veteran campaigner Simon is joined by son Llewelyn, the pair still has a hard battle ahead of them to complete the arduous 9295km race across South...

2015 WSB testing updates

06 January 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

With the 2015 FIM Superbike World Championship being the first major road racing series to kick off the new season the top teams are now preparing for their last European tests before they head off to...

Pavey Dakar Diary: day 1

06 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

With not one but two Paveys in Dakar this year, as veteran campaigner Simon is joined by son Llewelyn, the pair still has a hard battle ahead of them to complete the arduous 9295km race across South...

Roczen lays out cards with opening Supercross win

06 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

Suzuki rider Ken Roczen has laid out his cards for the opening race of the 2015 Supercross season, taking the victory at the world championship’s opening round at Anaheim, California’s Angels Stadium...

Cal Crutchlow: ‘I’m fast enough to be back at the front’

06 January 2015 by Matthew Birt

Cal Crutchlow is confident he can recapture the form that saw him become a consistent podium threat in MotoGP when the new season gets underway in Qatar on March 29. After a difficult season with...

Dakar stage 2: Video highlights

06 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

Day two of Dakar saw the riders get chucked right into the deep end with an ultra-long day in the saddle – all 518km of it! With varied terrain all day – everything from gravel to sand – it was set to...

Dakar stage 2: Navigation error costly for Sunderland

05 January 2015 by Michael Guy

After winning the opening stage of the 2015 Dakar on Sunday, Brit Sam Sunderland was brought back to earth with a bump when he got lost just before way point 12 of the second stage. Having been a...

FIM Womens’ Commission launch 2015 race camps

05 January 2015 by Michael Guy

The FIM’s Women in Motorcycling Commission have announced their fourth training camp, ahead of the biggest year yet for the program, designed to bring more women into the sport. The launch event of...

Blazusiak extends winning ways in SuperEnduro over Brit duo

05 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

Taddy Blazusiak has extended his FIM SuperEnduro lead after taking his second victory from two. He finished ahead of the British duo of Manxman David Knight and extreme enduro star Johnny Walker. The...

Derek Minter passes away aged 82

05 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

Derek Minter, the man famously described by Mike Hailwood as his toughest ever rival, passed away on Saturday aged 82. Minter was regarded as one of the best racers of his generation, succeeding not...

Jerry Burgess: Michelin change bigger than electronics revamp

05 January 2015 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP’s forthcoming switch to Michelin tyres could upset the established elite in the premier class. That’s the view of Valentino Rossi’s legendary ex-crew chief Jerry Burgess, who believes a new...

Former GP star Van den Goorbergh out to win Dakar unsupported

05 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

A name more familiar to tarmac racing fans than off-road is out to win the Malles Moto classification within the 2015 Dakar Rally in the shape of former MotoGP front runner Jurgen van den Goorbergh.

Dakar stage 1: Video highlights

05 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

With the opening day of Dakar testing the riders out straight away with a long 838km day in the saddle, the route also had space to give something for everyone as it ploughed through the heart of the...

Dakar stage 1: Sunderland wins opening stage

04 January 2015 by Michael Guy

Factory KTM rider Sam Sunderland has won the opening stage of the 2015 Dakar. The 25 year old Brit secured his second stage win of his Dakar career, underlining his potential as a true Dakar contender...

MCN’s top five road races: 1st

03 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

William Dunlop pips his brother Michael in last lap thriller to win first international superbike race at the North West 200 North West 200 Superbike race one Finishing order: William Dunlop, Michael...

MCN’s top ten WSB riders: 1st

03 January 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

A remarkable season of FIM Superbike World Championship racing delivered an eclectic bunch of riders onto the podiums, from Australia to Qatar and all points in between. MCN’s entirely subjective top...

Marc Marquez: Lorenzo biggest title threat in 2015

02 January 2015 by Matthew Birt

Marc Marquez believes the biggest threat to his hopes of securing a third successive MotoGP world title in 2015 will come from Yamaha rival Jorge Lorenzo. Lorenzo’s challenge in 2014 evaporated...

MCN’s top five road races: 2nd

02 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop gives BMW their first international road race win at the North West 200 North West 200 Superbike race two Finishing order: Michael Dunlop, Josh Brookes, Alastair Seeley For many people...

Ducati boss: ‘I’m sorry I couldn’t help Crutchlow get right feeling’

02 January 2015 by Matthew Birt

If Ducati boss Gigi Dall’Igna has one regret about last year, it was the failure of Cal Crutchlow to pose a stronger threat on a factory-backed Desmosedici machine. Dall’Igna believes Isle of...

Red Bull Desert Wings: Sam Sunderland

02 January 2015 by MCN Staff

Having shredded the tracks and trails of the British motocross scene since he was seven years old, rider Sam Sunderland has become a true international star, garnering a reputation as a fast and...

MCN’s top ten WSB riders: 2nd

02 January 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

A remarkable season of FIM Superbike World Championship racing delivered an eclectic bunch of riders onto the podiums, from Australia to Qatar and all points in between. MCN’s entirely subjective top...

MCN’s top ten BSB riders: 1st

01 January 2015 by Simon Patterson

With all the dust settled on yet another highly competitive year in the MCE British Superbike championship, MCN have taken the opportunity to look back on the season and sort our top ten riders –...

MCN’s top five road races: 3rd

01 January 2015 by Stephen Davison

Michael Dunlop wins four TTs for the second year in a row Isle of Man TT Senior TT Finishing order: Michael Dunlop, Conor Cummins, Guy Martin A fortnight after taking two wins on his first outing on...

MCN’s top ten WSB riders: 3rd

01 January 2015 by Gordon Ritchie

A remarkable season of FIM Superbike World Championship racing delivered an eclectic bunch of riders onto the podiums, from Australia to Qatar and all points in between. MCN’s entirely subjective top...

MCN’s top ten BSB riders: 2nd

31 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

With all the dust settled on yet another highly competitive year in the MCE British Superbike championship, MCN have taken the opportunity to look back on the season and sort our top ten riders –...

TT star Anstey gets Royal recognition

31 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

Bruce Anstey, the fastest ever man around the Isle of Man TT course, is set to be officially recognised for his contributions to the sport by the Queen. The New Zealander has been awarded a Member of...

MCN’s top five road races: 4th

31 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

Bruce Anstey wins the Ulster Grand Prix Ulster Grand Prix Superbike race two Finishing order: Bruce Anstey, Guy Martin, Lee Johnston Valvoline Padgett’s Honda veteran Bruce Anstey might have...

MCN’s top ten WSB riders: 4th

31 December 2014 by Gordon Ritchie

A remarkable season of FIM Superbike World Championship racing delivered an eclectic bunch of riders onto the podiums, from Australia to Qatar and all points in between. MCN’s entirely subjective top...

MCN’s top ten BSB riders: 3rd

30 December 2014 by Simon Patterson

With all the dust settled on yet another highly competitive year in the MCE British Superbike championship, MCN have taken the opportunity to look back on the season and sort our top ten riders –...

MCN’s top five road races: 5th

30 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

Stuart Easton wins the Macau Grand Prix after a three-year absence Macau Grand Prix Finishing order: Stuart Easton, Michael Rutter, Martin Jessop When Stuart Easton ploughed into the back of MSS...

Red Bull Desert Wings: Marc Coma

30 December 2014 by MCN Staff

Marc Coma’s aspirations have always focused on one race: the Dakar Rally. When he was a young boy, Marc collected the pictures of Dakar Rally riders to adorn his bedroom wall. By the tender age of...

MCN’s top ten WSB riders: 5th

30 December 2014 by Gordon Ritchie

A remarkable season of FIM Superbike World Championship racing delivered an eclectic bunch of riders onto the podiums, from Australia to Qatar and all points in between. MCN’s entirely subjective top...

MCN’s top ten road racing riders: 1st

29 December 2014 by Stephen Davison

The 2014 road racing season promised to be a vintage year and it didn’t disappoint. The defection of Michael Dunlop from Honda to BMW during the winter set the tone for a year of change that saw new...

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