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Three wise ladies...

16 December 2005

Three wise ladies...

We were so happy to see them, we weren’t even worried by the fact they didn’t have any gold, frankincense or myrrh. Discovered MCN auctions? Click here.

Dakar teams revealed

16 December 2005

Dakar teams revealed

KTM and BMW both launched their Dakar Rally teams this week with a slight difference in scale between the two. The BMW squad consists of round-the-world start Charley Boorman riding alongside Simon...

Tough one gets tougher

16 December 2005

Tough one gets tougher

Changes will make The Tough One Enduro event even more challenging than previous years when it takes place on January 21, 2006 at Nantmawr Quarry, nr Oswestry. The two-hour race will begin from a new...

D'Antin Ducati signs duo

16 December 2005

D'Antin Ducati signs duo

Alex Hofmann and Jose Luis Cardoso will race for the D’Antin Ducati team in 2006, although it isn’t known which tyres the team will use. Cardoso returns to the MotoGP paddock following time in World...

Byrne tests Rizla Suzuki

16 December 2005

Byrne tests Rizla Suzuki

Shane Byrne has called his first ride on the 2006 Rizla Suzuki a success, despite chrasing twice. The former British Superbike champion completed two days of testing at Almerica in Spain on December...

Looking moody...

16 December 2005

Looking moody...

It’s only the girls who can get away with the sultry, moody look….. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Look into her eyes

09 December 2005

Look into her eyes

Our attempts to hypnotise her into coming with us for a few drinks backfired. First she fell asleep, then started believing she was a chicken. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Pons team loses Stoner

09 December 2005

Pons team loses Stoner

Casey Stoner will ride a Honda RCV in 2006 – but not for the Sito Pons squad as expected. Stoner’s former Aprilia 250 boss Lucio Cecchinello confirmed late last night that he had secured a deal with...

Ladies: time to get dirty

09 December 2005

Ladies: time to get dirty

BMW is offering an exclusive off-road course for the ladies. After a trial in 2005, BMW chief instructor Simon Pavey is ready to run a women-only session on April 23-24. You’ll be let loose on the...

Positive test for Hodgson

09 December 2005

Positive test for Hodgson

Neil Hodgson will be positive about the 2006 AMA Superbike season, finishing the first day of a three-day Dunlop tyre test fourth quickest. The test began at Daytona International Speedway on...

When did they appear?

09 December 2005

When did they appear?

She seems strangely fascinated by the design on her T-shirt. As were we. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

TT licence amendment

09 December 2005

TT licence amendment

An amendment has been made to the conditions of the new Isle of Man TT Circuit Licence, with the qualifying period for both the 2006 TT and 2006 Manx GP extended to 12 months. The full amended...

Stewart wins again

09 December 2005

Stewart wins again

James Stewart has continued his dominant form in World Supercross with a second win from two rounds. Stewart again triumphed over off-road legend Ricky Carmichael at the B.C. Place Stadium in...

Davies wins BBC award

09 December 2005

Davies wins BBC award

Chaz Davies has won the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year’s award for young sportsmen and women. Davies shared the Carwyn James prize with teenage runner Non Stanford, at the ceremony in...

A secret smile

09 December 2005

A secret smile

It’s amazing how a smile can brighten anyone’s day… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

No wonder she's happy

09 December 2005

No wonder she's happy

We have a sneaky feeling that there are quite a lot of ladies who would love to be a brolly girl for Frankie Chili… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Bennetts stick with BSB

09 December 2005

Bennetts stick with BSB

Insurance company Bennetts will sponsor the British Superbike championship in 2006 for the second successive season. “We are delighted to continue as title sponsors. Bennetts, and all our customers,...

Xmas minimoto warning

09 December 2005

Xmas minimoto warning

The Motor Cycle Industry Association is asking parents to be responsible and vigilant if buying a mini-bike for Christmas. There has been a massive increase in the numbers of poor-quality copies of...

Limbering up...

09 December 2005

Limbering up...

Toseland obviously needs to warm his hands up before the impending action… Discovered MCn Auctions? Click here.

Babe shampoo advert?

09 December 2005

Babe shampoo advert?

We bet she takes two bottles into the shower… Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

KTM's junior GP team

09 December 2005

KTM's junior GP team

KTM will field a Junior Team in the 125cc GP championship in 2006, to run alongside the official works team of Mika Kallio and Julian Simon. The KTM Junior Team will consist of Austrian Michael...

Coming from behind...

09 December 2005

Coming from behind...

Sometimes we have to be very careful how we caption a picture…. Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Strike a pose...

02 December 2005

Strike a pose...

One of this pair earns a living as a model…… Discovered MCN Auctions yet? Click here.

Tough One back for 06

02 December 2005

Tough One back for 06

Britain’s best enduro, hare scramble and cross-country riders will go head to head for a £2500 prize fund at The Tough One 06 next month. Held on January 21 at Natmawr Quarry, near Oswestry, it...

Award for Kallio

02 December 2005

Award for Kallio

Finnish fans have shown their appreciation for MotoGP, by making 125cc KTM rider Mika Kallio the “Best Driver of the Year.” A TV and print election saw Kallio ranked ahead of Formula 1 star Kimi...

Audio file: Biaggi in crisis

02 December 2005

Audio file: Biaggi in crisis

MCN’s award-winning MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt has broken yet another world exclusive in this week’s issue of MCN (out Wednesday, December 7) – this time revealing the crisis facing Max Biaggi. ...

The laugh's on James

02 December 2005

The laugh's on James

“No, I’m not joking… I think it really is stuck in my zip!” Discovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

Aluminium pit bike

02 December 2005

Aluminium pit bike

The 2006 White Knuckle Alu-Mini features an all new aluminium chassis to stand out and save weight. It also has a 125cc four-stroke motor, with a four-speed gearbox. Styling includes alloy components...

World Supercross begins

02 December 2005

World Supercross begins

The first round of the 2006 World Supercross Championship took place in Toronto, Canada on Staurday, December 3, 2005, with Ricky Carmichael foced to settle for second behind James Stewart. Reigning...

Corser quickest in Qatar

02 December 2005

Corser quickest in Qatar

Troy Corser has continued to lead the unoffical times following the second of three days of testing at the Losail circuit in Qatar. The Australian reigning WSB champion finished fastest on the first...

Benefit night for Britton

02 December 2005

Benefit night for Britton

A benefit night to raise funds for the son of Irish roads racer Richard Britton is being held on the evening of Friday December 2 at the Fort Lodge Hotel in Eniskillen, Northern Ireland. Can’t make...

Supermoto titles decided

02 December 2005

Supermoto titles decided

Christian Iddon has claimed the British SM1 Supermoto title at the final round of the 2005 championship, held at the Three Sisters track. The three championship favourites qualified with Iddon on...

Babe close-up...

02 December 2005

Babe close-up...

We can’t get this close in real life due to the myriad restraining orders. Disocovered MCN Auctions? Click here.

We ride Honda RCV

02 December 2005

We ride Honda RCV

MCN road tester Michael Neeves is just back from riding Honda’s awesome 260bhp MotoGP bike in Sepang, Malaysia. Read his full report in MCN, out on Wednesday, December 6 and download the five-minute...

Phillip Island revamp

02 December 2005

Phillip Island revamp

A $300 million development of facilities at the Phillip Island track in Australia has been anounced. GP legend Mick Doohan attended the press conference to announce plans for a major upgrade and...

Qatar WSB test begins

02 December 2005

Qatar WSB test begins

Testing began on Sunday, December 4, 2005 for the World Superbike teams in Qatar. The three-day Pirelli tyre test at the Losail Circuit is an opportunity to test at the circuit which will open the...