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John McGuinness granted freedom of Lancaster

02 July 2007 by Gary Pinchin

John McGuinness has been given the Freedom of the City of Lancaster. The historic city broke with tradition to honour the region’s newest history-maker in a special ceremony last Tuesday evening. John...

World Superbikes: Troy Bayliss gets first ride on new Ducati 1200 superbike

02 July 2007 by Michael Guy

Reigning World Superbike Champion Troy Bayliss got his first ride on the 1200cc version of the Ducati 1098 that he’ll race in next year’s World Superbike Championship. Riding at Misano as part of...

MotoGP: Casey Stoner waiting for wind solution

02 July 2007 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner believes a smaller fairing could have made a massive difference after the Aussie succumbed to a majestic Valentino Rossi display in Assen at the Dutch MotoGP last weekend. Stoner reckons...

Give them a prize

02 July 2007 by alan greenhalgh

Your reader photos from Kerry, Kerry, Joseph and Laurence Green deserve to be rewarded with an all-expenses-paid trip to Phillip Island… signed, a relative down under

Hodgson: what a turn-up!

02 July 2007 by Graham Darby

Think Neil was happy with his new ride. Nice turn-ups.

Donington Friday practice pics

01 July 2007 by jon dartnell

Some photos taken at Donington on the Friday.

Donington GP pics

01 July 2007 by anthony cotton

Just thought I would say what a great weekend I had at Donington for the MotoGP; everyone was really friendly and I made some new friends. Shame about the rain but it can’t always be like last year.

Knockhill British Superbikes: Michael Laverty wins the tyre game at Knockhill

01 July 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Michael Laverty won not only the race but also the tyre game on way to victory in the British Supersport race at Knockhill by just under two seconds from Triumph rider Paul Young. The race was moved...

Knockhill British Superbikes: First career double win for Jonathan Rea

01 July 2007 by Sarah Carnell

HM Plant Honda’s Jonathan Rea mastered the wet conditions at Knockhill to record his first double race win of his British Superbike career. The Ulsterman once again repeated his success from race...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Torrential rain plays havoc with timetable

01 July 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Torrential rain has hit the Knockhill circuit again this afternoon causing havoc with the timetable for the latest round of the British Superbike Championship. Organisers managed to get the British...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Jonathan Rea wins race one at rain soaked Knockhill

01 July 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Pole man Jonathan Rea paddled his way to victory by more than six seconds at a soaking wet Knockhill in race one of the British Superbikes Championship. The race was delayed by almost an hour to allow...

BSB babes

01 July 2007 by Kerry Green

The kids took these pictures recently in the BSB pitlane walkabout. Well that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

125 Brits at Donington

01 July 2007 by Kerry Green

Here are a few pictures of some of our guys that contested the 125s at Donington. Only sorry I missed the others but it was tipping it down! Anyhow, here are Danny Webb, Bradley Smith and Nick Coates.

Corser the gent

01 July 2007 by Andy Hopkins

Picture of my son Alex at his first TT, meeting the legendary Troy Corser at the Ramsey Sprint meeting. Troy was a perfect gent, taking time with everyone.

Smart dries out Knockhill

30 June 2007 by Fullmetalkeks

Scott Smart tries a novel method of drying out the track at Knockhill during qualifying practice.

Dutch MotoGP reaction: Nicky Hayden claims first 800 podium at Assen

30 June 2007 by Matthew Birt

Reigning world champion Nicky Hayden was ecstatic as he ended a miserable 2007 in brilliant fashion in Assen today by claiming his first podium in the new 800cc MotoGP era. The American, who hadn’t...

Dutch MotoGP reaction: Casey Stoner settles for 'lucky second in Assen

30 June 2007 by Matthew Birt

Casey Stoner settled for second place in today’s Dutch MotoGP race at Assen as he was powerless to stop Valentino Rossi from claiming a stunning victory. The MotoGP world championship leader though...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Michael Laverty secures pole for British Supersport race

30 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Michael Laverty secured pole position for the British Supersport race at Knockhill tomorrow by going fastest this afternoon. The Relentless Suzuki rider recorded a best time of 50.342, which beat...

Dutch MotoGP Reaction: Rossi roars back to winning form in Assen MotoGP

30 June 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi stormed to his sixth victory at the Assen circuit to close the gap on MotoGP world championship rival Casey Stoner to just 21-points after an epic ride from 11th on the grid. The...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Jonathan Rea secures pole after rain affected qualifying session

30 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Jonathan Rea carried on his form from this morning’s final practice session to secure pole position for tomorrow’s British Superbike races at Knockhill. The HM Plant Honda man managed to slip a best...

The Doctors

30 June 2007 by Greg Drury

Although Rossi’s tyres were a dying cause, the doctors were out in force showing their support for Valentino at Donington!

Dutch MotoGP: Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden are back in Assen spectacle

30 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden let the MotoGP world know they are back with stunning performances at the Dutch MotoGP. The pair started from 11th and 13th respectively but fought hard for...

Dutch MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo extends championship lead with Assen win

30 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Jorge Lorenzo has extended his lead at the top of the 250 MotoGP championship following his sixth win of the season in Assen today. The Spaniard, who has dominated for the majority of the Dutch MotoGP...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Jonathan Rea back to the top of the timesheets in third free British Superbike practice

30 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

HM Plant Honda’s Jonathan Rea shot back to the top of the timesheets to record the fastest lap at Knockhill in the third free practice session for British Superbikes. The Ulsterman, who as fastest in...

Dutch MotoGP:Pole man Mattia Pasini wins 125 MotoGP in Assen

30 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Mattia Pasini took victory by more than six seconds in the 125 category at the Dutch MotoGP in Assen. The Italian led practically from the start after the initial scrum of bikes through the first...

Knockhill British Superbikes: Michael Laverty on a mission at Knockhill for British Supersport

30 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Michael Laverty was the fastest man in British Supersport at Knockhill this morning. The Relentless Suzuki man

Dutch MotoGP: James Toseland to focus on winning World Superbike crown

30 June 2007 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s Ten Kate World Superbike squad have said they would have dismissed an official approach to release the British rider to replace injured Toni Elias in MotoGP. Fausto Gresini...

Dutch MotoGP: Doctors confirm further Assen crash damage for Bradley Smith

30 June 2007 by Matthew Birt

Medical checks on British teenager Bradley Smith have confirmed he also suffered a fracture in his left knee in an incident during Thursday’s opening 125 GP practice session in Assen. Smith was...

MotoGP in pictures

29 June 2007 by ccbikephotos

Even with the rain there was some good action on track. Some better pics of Donington MotoGP, June 21/22/23/24 2007.

It's a hard life

29 June 2007 by scott donaldson

You wouldn’t think it was such a worry getting ready to sit on Capirossi’s Ducati! George Square, Wednesday, June 27.

Friday at Knockhill

29 June 2007 by scott donaldson

Here are some pics from Friday’s practice session at Knockhill British Superbikes.

Knockhill British Superbikes: Ryuichi Kiyonari and Jonathan Rea swap places on the timesheets at Knockhill

29 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Ryuichi Kiyonari swapped places with his HM Plant Honda teammate Jonathan Rea in this afternoon’s second free practice at Knockhill. The Japanese rider went marginally quicker than his first...

Dutch MotoGP: No beating Jorge Lorenzo on 250 grid

29 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

The wet conditions played their part for the 250s in the second qualifying practice this afternoon resulting in Jorge Lorenzo continuing his dominance on the weekend so far. Although it was Honda’s...

Dutch MotoGP: 125s fail to improve on Mattia Pasini's pole setting time

29 June 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Mattia Pasini held on from yesterday to secure pole position for tomorrow’s 125 MotoGP race in Assen. The Aprilia rider recorded a best time of 1:45.603 in the first qualifying session, which was...

Dutch MotoGP: Chris Vermeulen claims MotoGP pole at wet Assen

29 June 2007 by Matthew Birt

Chris Vermeulen once again proved what a formidable threat he poses in rain conditions as he claimed pole position at a sodden Assen circuit this afternoon. The Australian, who scored a maiden premier...

World Superbike Brno test: Sebastien Charpentier buries demons to go fastest

29 June 2007 by Michael Guy

Reigning World Supersport Champion, Sebastian Charpentier buried his demons of the Brno circuit by topping the time sheets in a two-day official test at the track. Twelve months ago Sebastien...

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