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Biaggi’s magic hat

04 November 2003

Biaggi’s magic hat

Max Biaggi’s ‘magic’ Velcro hat trick worked yet again…

Come closer pretty lady…

04 November 2003

Come closer pretty lady…

Why is she standing so far away from Garry McCoy?

MotoGP Scalextric unveiled

04 November 2003

Model and toy firm Hornby has announced a new MotoGP Scalextric slot racing package. Scalextric has secured the MotoGP licence from Dorna, allowing the series to include every rider and manufacturer in the championship. The first deliveries are expected in Spring 2004 to coincide with the opening rounds of the 2004 championship. The bikes will be powered by a small electric motor driving the rear...

Edwards tests Honda RC211V

04 November 2003

Edwards tests Honda RC211V

Colin Edwards has completed his first test on the Honda RC211V he will race in 2004. The American rode in a private test at the Catalunya circuit in Spain for half a day on Tuesday, November 4. MCN’s...

Date change for Brands WSB

04 November 2003

Date change for Brands WSB

The date of the World Superbike round at Brands Hatch in Kent has been changed to August 1 for 2004. The racing was scheduled for the weekend of July 25. World Supersport rounds have now been...

Win tickets to MCN Dirt Rider Expo

04 November 2003

Here’s your chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to MCN Dirt Rider Expo taking place at the end of this month. The MCN-backed show will be packed with all the latest off road bikes and will give you a chance to see all the new models for 2004 including KTM’s 660SMC race-bred supermoto. The biggest event of it’s kind in the UK, the show will be packed with over 110 stalls, a massive retail...

Yowsah!

04 November 2003

Yowsah!

What a babe…

GP testing starts for 2004

04 November 2003

GP testing starts for 2004

The MotoGP squads have started preparation early for next season with many of the teams staying on after this year’s final race in Valencia for two days of hard testing. After a brief rest on Monday...

Wrist exercises…

04 November 2003

Wrist exercises…

It’s important to have limber wrists to avoid repetitive strains or carpal tunnel syndrome

All white on the night

04 November 2003

All white on the night

Those leathers must be a nightmare to keep clean…

Foret to ride R6 for 2004

04 November 2003

Foret to ride R6 for 2004

Fabien Foret will be riding a factory backed Yamaha R6 in next years World Supersport championship. The 2002 Supersport champion has ditched his Kawasaki ZX-6RR in favour of a Belgarda Yamaha R6 and...

Nice tail piece

04 November 2003

Nice tail piece

Look at the pipes… We’re talking about the FP-1 here, weren’t you?

Yamaha confirms Rossi switch

04 November 2003

Yamaha confirms Rossi switch

MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has signed a two-year contract with Yamaha. The deal will see Rossi ride a factory YZR-M1 in the 2004 and 2005 MotoGP world championships and was confirmed in a...

Rossi leaves Honda; Edwards joins

01 November 2003

Rossi leaves Honda; Edwards joins

Valentino Rossi has confirmed that he is not riding for Honda in 2004. Meanwhile Colin Edwards has signed to ride alongside Sete Gibernau under Telefonica Movistar colours. Rossi said that the reason...

Poggiali third seals 250cc title

01 November 2003

Manuel Poggiali took the 2003 250cc title with a third place at Valencia behind Randy De Puniet and Toni Elias. Title challenger Roberto Rolfo saw his championship hopes fade with a sixth place. Britain’s Chaz Davies finished in 13th place. 1) De Puniet. 2) Elias. 3) Poggiali. 4) Guintoli. 5) Nieto. 6) Porto. 7) Rolfo. 8) Battaini. 9) Bataille. 10) Debon 11) Matsudo. 12) Heidolf. 13) Davies. 14)...

Remember her?

01 November 2003

Remember her?

We thought you might appreciate another look at this young lady from a slightly different angle.

Hodgson signs for Ducati MotoGP team

01 November 2003

Hodgson signs for Ducati MotoGP team

Neil Hodgson has signed for the D’Antin satellite Ducati team for 2004. The reigning World Superbike champion will ride a Desmosedici Ducati alongisde a soon to be confirmed team-mate. Hodgson will...

Byrne signs for factory Aprilia GP squad

01 November 2003

Byrne signs for factory Aprilia GP squad

Shane Byrne, reigning British Superbike champion, has signed to ride a factory Aprilia in MotoGPs as the replacement for the departing Colin Edwards. Byrne had been likely to sign for the Foggy...

Valencia victory for Rossi, Stoner and De Puniet

01 November 2003

The tension continues to build towards Honda’s official announcement this afternoon, following Valentino Rossi’s win at Valencia. Rossi underlined why there is so much interest in his future, triumphing over Sete Gibernau. Loris Capirossi took third on the Desmosedici Ducati. Jeremy McWilliams took 12th on the Proton KR bike. 1) Rossi. 2) Gibernau. 3) Capirossi. 4) Biaggi. 5) Checa. 6) Barros. 7)...

But which team will she be with next year?

01 November 2003

But which team will she be with next year?

Forget the 2004 rider line-ups. We want to know where the brolly girls are going.

Stoner takes debut 125cc win

01 November 2003

Casey Stoner has taken his first-ever 125cc win at Valencia. The 18-year-old Australian overcame the best efforts of Hector Barbera to hold the lead to the flag. Barbera eventually finished third after an attempt to snatch the lead at the last corner saw him run wide and let Steve Jenkner past. 1) Stoner. 2) Jenkner. 3) Barbera. 4) Simoncelli. 5) Giansanti. 6) Bautista. 7) Nieto. 8) Dovizioso. 9)...

Oi! Eyes front!

01 November 2003

Oi! Eyes front!

There’s always one that gets distracted…

Excited?

28 October 2003

Excited?

The excitement and enthusiasm of racing motorcycles infected everyone. Except two.

Abe fastest in practice at Valencia

28 October 2003

Abe fastest in practice at Valencia

Yamaha’s Norrick Abe heads the first practice session at Valencia, riding for Fortuna Yamaha as a replacement for regular rider Marco Melandri. His time is over two seconds quicker than Garry McCoy,...

Rossi and Hodgson latest as it breaks

28 October 2003

Rossi and Hodgson latest as it breaks

The final round of the 2004 MotoGP championship promises some huge news about the coming season. MCN is expecting that Neil Hodgson to confirm his departure from WSB on Saturday to join the D’Antin...

Umbrella or tent?

28 October 2003

Umbrella or tent?

You could fit a small family under that umbrella…

Rossi on provisional pole for Sunday

28 October 2003

Rossi on provisional pole for Sunday

Valentino Rossi posted a new qualifying record lap to take provisional pole for Sunday’s Spanish GP at Valencia. The Italian posted a time of 1:33.643 to lead an all-Honda front row. The only other...

Looking up to Xaus

28 October 2003

Looking up to Xaus

We used this angle to accentuate the factory Ducati rider’s cheekbones….honest…

Bostrom or bottom?

28 October 2003

Bostrom or bottom?

We know what it says, but we doubt anyone is focussing on the American rider…

Abe replaces injured Melandri

21 October 2003

Abe replaces injured Melandri

Norrick Abe will fill in for injured Fortuna Yamaha regular Marco Melandri at the Valencia GP on Sunday, November 2. The 28-year-old Japanese rider will replace regular team member Melandri for the...

Have you won Brit SX tickets for Weston?

21 October 2003

Have you won Brit SX tickets for Weston?

Round two of the Future West British Supercross series will take place at Weston-super-Mare on October 24 and 25. And five lucky winners have each won a pair of tickets courtesy of MCN. The winners...

Corser loses best shirt competition

21 October 2003

Corser loses best shirt competition

Sadly, Troy just couldn’t compete with the T-shirt wearing skills of his brolly girl.

But there’s no space for logos…

21 October 2003

But there’s no space for logos…

We’re not sure what she’s selling, but we do know she’s doing a fine job of it.

R6 Cup TV series begins

21 October 2003

R6 Cup TV series begins

A series documenting the trials and tribulations of the R6 cup competitors begins on Friday at 8.30pm. The 30-minute programme gives an insight into the lives of the stars in the MCN-backed British...

The eyes have it…

21 October 2003

The eyes have it…

Even the brolly girls have tried to adopt the ‘Foggy stare’, with more attractive results than the original…

What are you doing down there?

21 October 2003

What are you doing down there?

The photographer’s attempts to sneak up on Chris Walker almost worked…