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Globetrotting mechanics decade on the road

MCN News Desk, 22 December 2008 09:40

When 2009 arrives a Yorkshire mechanic will be begin his tenth year travelling the world on his Honda Africa Twin. Ian Coates, from Hebden Bridge, left Britain in search of adventure in 1999 and apart from the odd week here or there has not been home since. He has visited 60 countries so far and extensively toured Australia and New Zealand, ...

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MCN News Desk, 01 April 2008 10:30

Ducati hit by Italian lorry driver strike

MCN News Desk, 12 December 2007 09:34

Strikes in Italy have forced the Ducati factory to close today, Wednesday December 12, 2007, from 8.30am-12.30pm. The strike has been taken by Italian lorry drivers over higher fuel prices and has now reached its third day. Car firm Fiat was forced to send 22,000 workers home yesterday, and may temporarily send the entire workforce of 50,000 home if the ...

Steve Hislop Inquiry Delayed

MCN News Desk, 11 December 2007 09:30

The fatal accident inquiry into the death of BSB legend Steve Hislop has been postponed to allow more evidence to be gathered. Originally, the inquiry was scheduled to take place today in Jedburgh Sheriffs Court. Hislop died when is helicopter crashed into a hillside in 2003. The air accident report said the main rotor had severed the helicopter's tail boom ...

Police crackdown on drink and drug-drivers

MCN News Desk, 11 December 2007 09:00

Police forces nationwide launched a clampdown last week on motorists driving under the influence of drink or drugs over the Christmas period. The Government and police forces are making a joint effort to minimise the traditional rise in alcohol and drug related accidents over the festive periods. Young men are the main target of the Think! campaign, but the Department for ...

Thousands turn out for Knievel funeral

MCN News Desk, 11 December 2007 08:00

Thousands of fans and friends turned out yesterday for the funeral of daredevil Evel Knievel. The Butte Civic Arena was filled as people braved snowstorms to pay tribute. During the ceremony, boxer Joe Frazier and actor Matthew McConaughey were among those to pay their resects to Knievel. The daredevil lay in state for several hours before the ceremony started, with ...

Evel Knievel rollercoaster set to open in 2008

MCN News Desk, 08 December 2007 10:30

Evel Knievel fans will get the chance to feel the Knievel-like rush on a new £3.5 million Evel Knievel rollercoaster next year. Eight Flags theme park in St Louis expect the wooden rollercoaster to be finished by next summer. The ride will reach top speeds of up to 50mph with 80-foot, 90-degree turns, 67 degree banked corners, a peak height ...

Speed limit looms for German Autobahns

MCN News Desk, 29 October 2007 10:19

The ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany has voted in favour of a blanket 130kph (80mph) limit on the 6000km of the Autobahn network which currently has no speed limit. The limit would be a response to environmental concerns, although it is unlikely to be brought into force before the 2009 general elections. The SPD is in coalition with ...

Take a look at the 2007 end of season Bering range

MCN News Desk, 26 September 2007 10:28

Here is the Autumn 2007 Bering range featuring gloves, leather jackets, trousers and much more. Check back on Friday evening to see the 2008 summer range, brought to you exclusively from the Paris Show. Gloves Bering Breeze motorcycle gloves Bering No Limit motorcycle gloves Bering TX06 motorcycle gloves Jackets Bering Everton Textile motorcycle jacket Bering Helium Leather motorcycle jacket Bering ...