Motorsport legend John Surtees OBE will be supporting the Edenbridge Fun Day this Bank holiday weekend. Surtees, the only person to have won world championships on both two and four wheels will join the event in celebration of his achievements on May 27. Held in Surtees’ home town, the special event will feature static displays and a parade of rare ...
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- 20 May 2013
MCN consumer editor Tony Hoare has been testing the new HJC RPHA 10+ helmet over the past few weeks, covering over 1500 miles in the process. The helmet, as used by Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies, is HJC's update to their RPHA 10. brightcove.createExperiences();
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- 20 May 2013
The Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of 1000 bikes is kicking of its return to Mallory Park on July 12-14 with a spectacular MCN competition.One lucky reader will get a chance to meet GP, WSB and TT Champions with a VIP pass for two people, two nights’ accommodation at the Leicester Marriott (where all the star riders stay), access to ...
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- 20 May 2013
Dirt Quake, the ultimate mix of high octane dirt track racing in a never before seen way will take place in Norfolk this June. What is it?‘Dirt Quake is Sideburn magazine's Day at the Races,' says motorcycle travel writer Dan Walsh, Their ‘Go Fast, Turn Left' celebration of the can be arsed. Their ‘It aint what you ride, it's ...
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- 20 May 2013
Scott Redding is hoping his priceless maiden victory in yesterday’s French Moto2 race in Le Mans will inspire him to more success in the 2013 world championship.Winless since his historic victory in the British 125GP at Donington Park in 2008, Redding saw a huge weight lifted off his shoulders when he prevailed in an incident-packed Moto2 race at the legendary ...
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- 20 May 2013
Oxford Merino Cosy neck tube, £19.99 Tester: Richard Newland Miles/time: 1500 miles/three weeks What’s good? I’m not a big fan of neck tubes but at sub-zero temperatures they’re an invaluable warmth giver and draught excluder. This Merino is a new addition to Oxford’s massive range of neck tubes, offering great thermal properties. It’s breathable, has an anti-bacterial treatment to keep ...
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- 20 May 2013
HJC RPHA Max flip-front helmet, £359.99 Tester: Tony Hoare Miles/time: 1800 miles/one month What’s good? I’ve shied away from flip-up lids because I don’t like the image, but the RPHA Max soothed those concerns enough for me to use it on an 1800-mile trip to Italy. It’s essentially HJC’s RPHA10 race helmet, but with the convenience of a flip-front helmet. ...
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- 20 May 2013
Beta Torx screwdrivers, £67.44 Tester: Tim Thompson Time used: Two years What’s good? I use these for nipping-up bodywork and screen retaining bolts: fasteners that need a light touch, just a couple of ftlb torque. The BetaGrip handles are lovely in the hand. They have great control and feel – and make me feel like a highly-regarded MotoGP mechanic. These ...
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- 20 May 2013
Knox Cold Killers Sport top £54.99 and pants, £44.99 Tester: Andy Davidson Miles/time used: 3600 miles/ three months What’s good? I used these on a sub-zero trip to Europe. The set was thrown on top of my base layer thermals when the going got really tough as a final layer before my motorcycle suit. The clever kit is totally windproof ...
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- 20 May 2013
Ventura Luggage System £280 (bag £112, rack £52, brackets £116) Tester: Alison Silcox Miles/time used: 6000 miles/seven years What’s good? I’ve been a fan of the Ventura system since my husband bought a set for his Ducati 998S in 2002. It’s a very simple system to use, with a bike-specific fitting kit and rack that takes a universal 51-litre bag. ...
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