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The long legs of the law

13 May 2005

The long legs of the law

If only uniformed police officers all dressed like this, you’d be happy to be pulled…

Barros tops first day

13 May 2005

Barros tops first day

Alex Barros is the fastest man on the opening day of the Le Mans GP after putting in the top lap in the second practice session of the day, shortly before the rain came down heavily. The session...

DEFRA lifts off-road ban

13 May 2005

DEFRA lifts off-road ban

After a heated campaign by motorsports organisations the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has backed down on its effective ban of motorsports on farm land, securing the...

Hair all about it

13 May 2005

Hair all about it

When she tried using hair straighteners, her hair actually reached past her knees…

Rutter fastest in Ireland

13 May 2005

Rutter fastest in Ireland

Honda has dominated the opening day of the Mondello Park round of the British Superbike championship. All four of the top spots in the first practice session were taken by Honda Fireblades with...

Le Mans win for Rossi

13 May 2005

Le Mans win for Rossi

Valentino Rossi has taken the win at Le Mans after fighting off a concerted effort by Sete Gibernau to take the lead. Rossi started from pole position but made a mistake at the lights and slipped to...

Brivio denies F1 quote

13 May 2005

Brivio denies F1 quote

Valentino Rossi’s team boss Davide Brivio has denied reports that he said the Italian World Champion would be heading to Formula 1 in 2007. Rossi has recently committed to spending another year with...

Results: Le Mans MotoGP

13 May 2005

Results: Le Mans MotoGP

Results from the Le Mans round of the MotoGP championship: Official finishing positions: 1. Valentino Rossi 2. Sete Gibernau, 0.382 3. Colin Edwards, 5.711 4. Marco Melandri, 7.276 5. Max Biaggi,...

Kiyo returns to form

13 May 2005

Kiyo returns to form

The results were split between the HM Plant Honda and Airwaves Ducati riders at Mondello Park with both teams taking a 1-2. Riyuichi Kiyonari took the win in the first race, ahead of his team-mate...

Hodgson back to fitness

13 May 2005

Hodgson back to fitness

Ducati rider Neil Hodgson heads for the Infineone Raceway in California this weekend feelng fit for the battle and in third place in the US superbike championship He gained ground at the last round...

Pichon wins German MX

13 May 2005

Pichon wins German MX

Mickael Pichon was able to take the overall win at the Motocross Grand Prix of Europe, following an uncharacteristic mistake by reigning champion Stefan Everts in the first Moto. Pichon was able to...

Results: Mondello BSB

13 May 2005

Results: Mondello BSB

Race two positions: 1. Gregorio Lavilla 2. Leon Haslam 3. Ryuichi Kiyonari 4. Michael Laverty 5. Michael Rutter 6. Glen Richards 7. Karl Harris 8. Scott Smart 9. Gary Mason 10. Jeremy...

Hodgson 3rd in race 1

13 May 2005

Hodgson 3rd in race 1

Neil Hodgson took third place on the podium behind the Suzuki’s of Matt Mladin and Aaron Yates in the first race at the fourth round of the American Superbike championship. Mladin was totally...

Hodgson 5th in race 2

13 May 2005

Hodgson 5th in race 2

Neil Hodgson took fifth place in the second America Superbike race on Sunday, failing to match his podium performance in the first race. The former World Superbike champ started from second on the...

Don't shy away...

13 May 2005

Don't shy away...

She’s so pretty, even racers and team members couldn’t look at her without becoming strangely distracted from the racing…

Exclusive Rossi shots

06 May 2005

Exclusive Rossi shots

These exclusive pictures show just how Valentino Rossi prepared for his win at the brand new Shanghai circuit. Rossi took to the track on the paddock scooter to learn the curves and check out the...

Kagayama on Monza pole

06 May 2005

Kagayama on Monza pole

Yukio Kagayama has put himself in pole position for the Monza round of the WSB championship tomorrow, Sunday May 8,2005. Kagayama posted a time of 1:47.439 to put himself first on the grid, pipping...

Rattray's season is over

06 May 2005

Rattray's season is over

Red Bull KTM rider Tyler Rattray will miss the remainder of the MX2 FIM World Championship due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Rattray will be operated on tomorrow, Wednesday...

MCI backs dirt action

06 May 2005

MCI backs dirt action

The campaign to save Britain’s off road events has been given a huge boost by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) which has set aside £10,000 to fund the expected legal expenses. The campaign...

Speed limit for Dakar

06 May 2005

Speed limit for Dakar

For the 2006 Dakar Rally bikes and trucks will now be subject to a 150kph (92mph) maximum speed limit for the duration of the event. The rule was announced today, Wednesday May 11, as the major route...

Britton wins Tandragee

06 May 2005

Britton wins Tandragee

The Tandragee 100 road races took place at the weekend at a very wet County Armagh, Northern Ireland, with the main race being stopped after three laps because of rain. Richard Britton was the man of...

Results: Monza WSB

06 May 2005

Results: Monza WSB

WSB race two results: 1. Vermeulen. 2. Laconi. 3. Corser. 4. Mugegridge. 5. Toseland. 6. Pitt. 7. Chili. 8. Walker. 9. Haga. 10. Nannelli. 11. Bussei. 12. Abe. 13. Sanchini. 14. Conforti.

Sofa, so good

06 May 2005

Sofa, so good

Sadly we can’t guarantee the MCN Sofa will always come with Jodie Marsh attached, but the gorgeous MCN girls will always be around to make up for it…

Best bikewash ever?

06 May 2005

Best bikewash ever?

Whenever we arrange to get our bikes thoroughly cleaned, it always seems to draw a crowd for some reason…

Looking chilled....

06 May 2005

Looking chilled....

One of these people is looking chilled, but the other is just looking chilly….

WSB Monza: Friday

06 May 2005

WSB Monza: Friday

Monza Supersport free practice: 1. Charpentier 1:52.176. 2. Fujiawara 1:53.047. 3. Fabrizio 1:53.920. 4. Sanna 1:53.951. 5. Curtain 1:54.722. 6. Chambon 1:54.814. 7. Antonello 1:54.926. 8.

Knight dominates Enduro

06 May 2005

Knight dominates Enduro

British KTM factory rider David Knight has extended his lead of the World Enduro 3 championship with a win at Round Three in Italy. Knight was able to win all nine of the day one special tests, and...

Aussies win in Monza

06 May 2005

Aussies win in Monza

Race Two results: 1. Vermeulen. 2. Laconi. 3. Corser. 4. Mugegridge. 5. Toseland. 6. Pitt. 7. Chili. 8. Walker. 9. Haga. 10. Nannelli. 11. Bussei. 12. Abe. 13. Sanchini. 14. Conforti. 15.

Looking relaxed...

06 May 2005

Looking relaxed...

This young lady is looking a little deflated…

First ACU Minimoto club

06 May 2005

First ACU Minimoto club

Minimoto and Pocket Bike riders now have an ACU affiliated club with a permanent venue at the Brands Hatch circuit in Kent. The club has been organised by the AdrenalinX store, which is also based at...

Hislop: Accident verdict

06 May 2005

Hislop: Accident verdict

Steve Hislop’s mother has been angered by a report that he may have become confused by the controls of his helicopter before crashing to his death – according to Scotland’s Daily Record newspaper. ...

For fans of biking babes

06 May 2005

For fans of biking babes

She’s got the look – the latest of our lycra-clad lovelies drawn from bike shows, meets and grids across the world. If you’ve got a hankering for more, check the links right. But real fans should do...

Ride to Mondello BSB

06 May 2005

Ride to Mondello BSB

There’s still time to get yourself organised for a road trip with a punchline – British Superbikes is on at Mondello Park, near Dublin this weekend. Free practice starts on Friday (May 13) with...

Sword success in Belgium

06 May 2005

Sword success in Belgium

Scottish rider Stephen Sword took third overall at the Motocross Grand prix of Belgium in the MX2 class as Stefan Everts increased his lead in the MX1 championship. Sword debuted the new aluminium...

Cheek to cheek

06 May 2005

Cheek to cheek

Feeling a little cheeky?

The cat in the hat

06 May 2005

The cat in the hat

What on earth is that hat about? then again, if it helps Chris Vermeulen win races, as he did at Monza, who are we to argue?