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Superbike school offer

16 June 2004

Save £50 on the usual price of a California Superbike School at Rockingham on July 1. Call 01933-224449 quoting MCNCSS1 to qualify for your motorcyclenews.com users discount. The usual price is £299...

Rideouts: June 16 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a list of rideouts occuring in the UK. These are for the week commencing June 16, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 16 King Billy, Northampton, Northants. 01604-621325. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincs. 7pm. 01522-881736. Rideout, Fowlers, Bristol. 7pm. 0117-965-4470 or www.fowlers.co.uk/events.html Purbeck and District MCC, Sandford Hotel, Sandford, Dorset. 7pm. 07944-549635. THURSDAY...

June 16 MCN out now

16 June 2004

In the new issue of MCN, out on Wednesday June 16, 2004, read about how the government are trying to sneak zero tolerance on speeding through the back door, our 8 page first test of Triumphs massive...

Forums go live

16 June 2004

Our all-new ‘Have Your Say’ forums are ready and waiting for you. Just click ‘Have Your Say’ on the main navigation board and you’ll be taken straight there. Anyone can browse them, but to post a...

Naked Moto Morini

16 June 2004

These are the latest pictures of the bike that Moto Morini hopes will be the first off its production line since 1993. The engine for the naked v-twin, which still hasn’t been officially named, was up...

First-bike bargains

16 June 2004

If you’re ready to get on two wheels for the first time there are some great deals to be had on many of the novice bikes on the market, even the latest offerings from Honda and Kawasaki. Our latest...

Riding schools - June 16

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of RIDING SCHOOLS. These are those taking place in the UK in the week commencing June 16, 2004. WEDNESDAY June 16 Windy Corner Off-Road Experience, Barwell, Leicestershire. 01455-842922 or www.windycorner.co.uk. BMW Off-Road Skills Course, Brecon Beacons, Powys. 0800-013-1282. THURSDAY June 17 Track Sense Trail Riding Kent. 08704-450600 or...

Trials: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we list the TRIALS happening in the UK. These are for the week from June 23, 2004. Enduros are included at the end of this list. WEDNESDAY June 23 Scarborough and DMC, Scarborough, Yorkshire. 01944-728301. THURSDAY June 24 Denbigh & Mold MCC, Prestatyn, Denbighshire. 01745-856758. SATURDAY June 26 Clive MCC, Welshpool, Shropshire. 01938-850292. Guisborough & DMCC, Castleton, Yorkshire.

Bike shows: June 23 on

16 June 2004

Each week we publish a simple list of the SHOWS happening in the UK. These are for the week commencing June 23, 2004. FRIDAY June 25 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood, West Sussex. 01243-755055 or www.goodwood.co.uk Only Fools and Bikers Custom and Classic Show, Headley Park Hotel, Nr Bordon, Hampshire. 01252-660195. SATURDAY June 26 Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood, West Sussex. See...

Perfect night for a ride

16 June 2004

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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...

Bike news

Superbike school offer

Rideouts: June 16 on

June 16 MCN out now

Forums go live

Naked Moto Morini

First-bike bargains

Riding schools - June 16

Trials: June 23 on

Bike shows: June 23 on

Perfect night for a ride

Speedway: June 23 on

Motocross: June 23 on

June 16 shows and more

Bike meets: June 16 on

Riding schools: June 23 on

Rallies: June 23 on

Rocket III first test

Triumph opens its doors

Rallies: June 16 on

Camera stats under fire

Road Racing June 23 on

Fantasy manager winner

Meet us at the Ace

Desert ride raises £10K

Gatso safety claims

Big capacity small price

Off Road: June 16 on

In MCN on June 23...

Cops make van arrest

A case of beginner's luck

Minimoto: June 16 on

Track days - June 16 on

R1 tops sales chart

RCV for the road

Bond rider at Beaulieu

Foggy FP1 at Goodwood