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Perfect night for a ride

16 June 2004

Perfect night for a ride

There can rarely be better circumstances for an evening rideout than those lining up for the evening of June 21, 2004. Not only is it the longest day today (with a sunset time of 9.20pm in London) but...

Speedway: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish SPEEDWAY and GRASSTRACK meets for the week. These are for the week starting June 23, 2004. Speedway WEDNESDAY June 23 King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Poole, Dorset. 7.30pm. 01202-681145. Somerset, Highbridge, Somerset. 01278-780993. Hull, Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. Arena-Essex, Thurrock, Essex. 01708-863443. THURSDAY June 24 Coventry, Warwickshire. 7.30pm.

Motocross: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we list the MOTOCROSS races in the UK. These are for the week commencing June 23, 2004. SATURDAY June 26 Moredon SSC, Hawkesbury Upton, Gloucestershire. 01225-781332. North Mids SMX, Condover Circuit, Shropshire. 07976-734977. Western Classic MCC, Horsley, Gloucestershire. 01453-883771. SUNDAY June 27 Cornwall SSC, Fraddon, Cornwall. 01209-822438. East Anglia SSC, Hanningfield, Essex.

June 16 shows and more

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of events in the UK. These are shows and open days for the week commencing June 16, 2004. SHOWS SATURDAY June 19 Cannon Motorcycles, Lakeside Fathers Day Show, Lakeside Shopping Centre, West Thurrock, Essex. 01245-496444. Pro Custom Bike Show 2004, Doncaster Showground, South Yorkshire. 0115-993-4421. See preview, left SUNDAY June 20 Scottish Classic Motorcycle...

Bike meets: June 16 on

16 June 2004

Bike meets: June 16 on

Each week we publish a simple list of BIKE MEETS happening in the UK. Here are the ones happening in the week June 16, 2004 onwards. WEDNESDAY June 16 Bulls Head, Trinkingstone, Leicestershire.

Riding schools: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we list RIDING SCHOOLS and these are those that are running in the week commencing June 23, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 23 Windy Corner Off-Road Experience, Barwell, Leicestershire. 01455-842922 or www.windycorner.co.uk The Powerslide Training School, Owlerton Stadium, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. £179 01507-313829 or www.powerslidetraining.co.uk THURSDAY June 24 Track Sense Trail Riding, Kent.

Rallies: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we list RALLIES. Here are those for the week starting June 23, 2004. FRIDAY June 25 Mad Cow Summer Party, British Sugar Sports and Socal Club, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. 01440-820965. Buttstock Rally, Burntwood Rugby Club, nr Chasewater, Staffordshire. 01543-271704. Blacksmiths Rally, Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfries & Galloway. £15 07787-743263. Blackpool MAG Rally, Lythamn Acadamy, Lytham...

Rocket III first test

16 June 2004

Rocket III first test

MCN has ridden the staggering Triumph Rocket III – the heavyweight cruiser which Triumph claims can beat an R1 to 100mph – at its world launch in the United States. In Wednesday’s MCN (June 16, 2004)...

Triumph opens its doors

16 June 2004

Triumph opens its doors

Triumph is opening the doors to its Hinckley factory so you can see what happens at its massive production facility. And it’s all free. Visitors will get a guided tour round the plant including a...

Rallies: June 16 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a list of RALLIES. These are the ones happening in the week commencing June 16, 2004. FRIDAY-SUNDAY June 18-20 Druids MCC Poser Rally Lincolnshire. 01476-592026. Culm Vale Sidecar Club, Forest Glade Caravan and Camping Site, Cullompton, Devon. 01884-266494. Farmyard Party, Helmsley, North Yorkshire. 0870-225-8352. Deaf Bikers UK Rally, Kibworth Rugby Club, Market...

Camera stats under fire

16 June 2004

Camera stats under fire

A special MCN investigation reveals that Government claims that speed cameras save lives are both unscientific and meaningless. The full story is revealed in MCN out on Wednesday, June 23. Our probe...

Road Racing June 23 on

16 June 2004

DRAG RACING SATURDAY June 26 Summer Nationals Drag Racing Championship, Santa Pod Raceway, Podington, Bedfordshire. 01234-782828 or www.santapod.com SUNDAY June 27 Crail Raceway Run Wot Ya Brung, Crail, Fife. 9.30am-4.30pm. 01333-451839 or www.crailraceway.co.uk Straightliners Series – Round Six, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire. 07971-172210 or www.straightliners.co.uk Summer Nationals Drag Racing...

Fantasy manager winner

16 June 2004

Fantasy manager winner

Richard Walker from Boston has won this month’s Fantasy Road Race Manager of the Month competition with his team Villa Honda. He wins a Castrol goody bag and £50. It’s not too late to enter a team and...

Meet us at the Ace

16 June 2004

Meet us at the Ace

Get down to the Ace Café in London tonight for another chance to meet MCN staff and chat about the paper or motorcyclenews.com, see our long-term test bikes and meet Superbike rider Chris Walker. The...

Desert ride raises £10K

16 June 2004

Desert ride raises £10K

A story on motorcyclenews.com proved the inspiration for nine riders to take part in an off-road charity run across the Sahara desert – raising £10,000 in the process. Organiser Mungo Williams said:...

Gatso safety claims

16 June 2004

Gatso safety claims

The Government is claiming speed cameras save 100 lives a year despite figures which show that the number of accidents on British roads has hardly changed since 1998. A new study covering a three-year...

Big capacity small price

16 June 2004

Big capacity small price

If you want something with a bit more wind protection the Kawasaki ZRX1200S fits the bill and you could have one for just £4650 for a 2001 bike with just 2000 miles on the clock and engine crash bars...

Off Road: June 16 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a list of off-road events. These are for June 16, 2004 onwards. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY June 16 Hull, Yorkshire. 7.30pm. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Poole, Dorset. 7.30pm. 01202-681145. Arena-Essex, Thurrock, Essex. 01708-863443. THURSDAY June 17 Coventry, Warwickshire. 7.30pm. 02476-542395. Glasgow, Strathclyde. 6pm. 0141-3364800. Sheffield, South...

In MCN on June 23...

16 June 2004

In MCN on June 23...

In the latest issue of MCN – out on June 23, 2004, you can read our world exclusive first report on the new CBR600RR. We also reveal first pictures of Honda’s mad superbike cruiser and take you...

Cops make van arrest

16 June 2004

Islington Police have chased and stopped the white van we asked for your help in tracing this morning (June 16, 2004). A stolen Fireblade and one other bike was in the back when the white Ford Transit, on false plates, was halted at around 1pm on June 16, 2004. One man has been arrested. Police say feedback from motorcyclenews.com users has been helpful and ask that anyone who has information...

A case of beginner's luck

16 June 2004

A case of beginner's luck

A man who won a 999 has had to overcome one important hurdle to collect his prize – he hadn’t got a licence. Simon Trowbridge’s Ducati was a prize from insurance firm Bennetts. it was even signed by...

Minimoto: June 16 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a list of MINIMOTO events in the UK. These are those for the week commencing June 16, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 16 Minimoto Arrive and Ride, GP Karting, Northampton, Northants. 01604-591591. SATURDAY June 19 Phoenix Racing SEMRC Championship, Lydd, Kent. 0870-443-6813 or www.phoenixminimoto.com. SUNDAY June 20 Phoenix Racing SEMRC Championship, Lydd, Kent. 0870-443-6813 or...

Track days - June 16 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of events in the UK. The following are UK TRACK DAYS for the week commencing June 16, 2004 WEDNESDAY June 16 Lydd International Raceway, Lydd, Kent. 10am-4pm. £55 01797-321895. Track Time Promotions Track Evening, Brands Hatch Indy, Kent. 6pm-8pm. £89. 01386-423555 or www.tracktimepromotions.co.uk Cusworth Trackday, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01302-814444 or...

R1 tops sales chart

09 June 2004

R1 tops sales chart

Yamaha’s R1 is topping bike sales so far this year, according to figures released by the Motorcycle Industry Association on June 11, 2004. It’s no coincidence that the R1 is the most-popular search in...

RCV for the road

09 June 2004

RCV for the road

Insiders are hinting that Honda is planning a version of its RCV MotoGP bike for road riders. Rumours of the road-legal V5 superbike follow news that Ducati is going to build a road bike inspired by...

Bond rider at Beaulieu

09 June 2004

Bond rider at Beaulieu

World stunt champion and James Bond stunt double Jean-Pierre Goy will perform at Motorcycle World on June 26 and 27 this year. The event, at Beaulieu, south Hampshire, will see the man who rode a BMW...

Foggy FP1 at Goodwood

09 June 2004

Foggy FP1 at Goodwood

Carl Fogarty will ride his new Foggy Petronas FP1 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on June 25-27, 2004. The event will also feature F1 stars Jenson Button in the BAR Honda, Olivier Panis in the...

What £5000 buys today

09 June 2004

What £5000 buys today

On the 1000cc front there’s a fully tricked up 1999 Yamaha R1 for £4350. You’ll get Ohlins steering damper, QB Carbon airbox, Harris can, Maxton set up forks and shock with everything set up by TTS...

Footie bonus for buyers

09 June 2004

Footie bonus for buyers

While the country goes mad for Euro 2004, the clever buyer will be out looking for a deal. Frank Finch, RMI motorcycle retailers director, says: “England winning Euro 2004 would be fantastic, but it...

What's on: June 9, 2004

09 June 2004

AUCTIONS SATURDAY June 12 Vintage and Classic Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia, Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire. 01799-513131 www.cheffins.co.uk GRASS TRACK SUNDAY June 13 Waterlooville MCC, Waterlooville, Hampshire. 02392-641108. SPRINTS SATURDAY June 12 Jersey Motorcycle and Light Car club, Five Mile Road, . 01534-852952. National Sprint Association, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.

Deals for beginners

09 June 2004

Deals for beginners

Thinking of buying your first bike? Our latest ‘Target Price’ survey reveals the prices you should be aiming for when buying a new 125cc learner bike. Whether you are ready to take the plunge...

Stop the diesel spills

09 June 2004

Stop the diesel spills

Devon county council is launching a ‘Spiller Killer’ campaign to try to stamp out diesel spills on the county’s roads. The council is acting after asking riders in its area for their road safety...

13 riskiest riding roads

09 June 2004

13 riskiest riding roads

An AA-backed study has named the 13 most dangerous roads in Britain for motorcyclists and concluded that we are often the innocent victims of unforgiving road design, badly maintained roads and...

Fuel protests on hold

02 June 2004

Fuel protests on hold

Many of the fuel protests planned for Wednesday June 9 will not go ahead since Chancellor Gordon Brown announced a review into a proposed rise in fuel duty. The planned increase of 1.9p-a-litre in...

Save on superbike school

02 June 2004

Save on superbike school

Join in a California Superbike School for £50 less than the usual price with this exclusive motorcyclenews.com deal. Book on the June 14, 2004 date at Rockingham, Northants, and you’ll only pay £249,...

OAP banned for speedtrap warning

02 June 2004

OAP banned for speedtrap warning

Magistrates have banned a 71-year-old from driving after he stood by the side of the road warning drivers of a speed trap. Pensioner Stuart Harding was on the A325 near Farnborough holding a sign...