March

Year: 2005

Month: March

Up for it on an R1200RT

25 March 2005

They told him it couldn’t be done. Most would say it shouldn’t be done. And that’s exactly the kind of challenge MCN road tester Adam ‘Chad’ Child looks for. Chad tackled Cadwell and its famous...

The annual national BikeSafe event takes place this weekend, April 2-3 at Cheltenham Racecourse, and entry is totally free. The even is organised by Gloucestershire Constabulary with sponsorship from...

UK dash for NABD cash

25 March 2005

Members of the Thames Vale Vultures are making a Reading-Lands End-John O’Groats charity dash from May 29 to June 1 to raise cash for the National Association for Bikers with a Disability (NABD). ...

Shows: Mar 30 on

25 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing March 30, 2005. SHOWS SATURDAY April 2 National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show 2005 with Michael Rutter and Karl Harris, Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. www.bikesafe.co.uk. SUNDAY April 3 National BikeSafe Motorcycle Show 2005 with Michael Rutter and Karl Harris,...

Exclusive: Ducati RR pics

25 March 2005

Want to see the most exciting production Ducati ever built? The road-going Ducati V4 Desmosedici GP replica, with 200bhp? Exclusive pictures of the actual bike undergoing testing, with full details,...

2005 MCN test fleet

25 March 2005

MCN’s long term test bike fleet launched this week with an amazing selection of bikes lining up to be put through their paces this year. There will be 19 bikes on test with everything from a Suzuki...

Bikes on TV: Mar 30 on

25 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, March 23. Key To Channels: DHL = Discovery Home & Leisure MM = Men & Motors EXS = Extreme Sports Channel MOT = Motors TV, SS1 (2,3 or X) = Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR = British Eurosport Wednesday 30 Noon MM Pitstop Bikes (rpt...

Track events: Mar 30 on

25 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of track events. Those listed below are for the week commencing March 30, 2005. ROAD RACING SATURDAY April 2 Wirral Hundred MC test day, Anglesey Circuit, Anglesey. 0151-677-9198. Derby Phoenix MCC, Croft, Durham. 01623-636880. BMCRC, Lydden Hill, Kent. 01304-831714 or www.bemsee.co.uk. New Era road racing, Oulton Park, Cheshire. 01920 444205. SUNDAY April 3 Wirral...

Brands BSB atmosphere

25 March 2005

There was frantic action on the track at the opening round of the 2005 Bennetts British Superbike championship at Brands Hatch on March 26-28, but the entertainment wasn’t limited to the racing. The...

Carole Nash up for prize

25 March 2005

Carole Nash, the founder and executive chairman of bike insurance specialist Carole Nash Insurance, is one of five finalists for the 2005 Veuve Clicquot Award. The award celebrates women in business. ...

England's footy scooter

25 March 2005

Italian scooter maker Piaggio has landed the deal to make the official England football team scooter. The limited edition England NRG Power 50cc is inspired by the design of the new team strip, as...

Rideouts: Mar 30 on

25 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDEOUTS being held across the UK. If you’d like to organise one, or check for the latest ones being arranged, take at a look at our Rideouts forum. Click here WEDNESDAY March 30 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. The Plough, Swinderby, Lincolnshire. 7pm. 01522-881736. THURSDAY March 31 IN-4 (KTM) tracks and trails. 01270-768562. Rochdale Road Runners MCC,...

North Yorks clampdown

25 March 2005

Here’s how Assistant Chief Constable Collins describes the campaign in 2005: “I will spell out our position – We welcome motorcyclists to North Yorkshire. We enjoy the colour and spirit of fellowship...

Carpool lanes for bikes?

25 March 2005

The British Motorcycle Federation is asking for motorcycles to be included in a new ‘congestion-busting carpool lane on the M25’. The scheme is being considered by Transport Secretary Alastair...

Bargain price for Bullets

25 March 2005

A price rethink from Royal Enfield means that you can now buy a brand new Bullet 350 for less than two grand. The classic bike, which is practically unchanged from the 1950s machine has had its price...

Bike Meets: Mar 30 on

25 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of BIKE MEETS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing March 30, 2005. WEDNESDAY March 30 Breidden Tea Room, Welshpool, Powys. 6pm. 01938-570053. Bulls Head, Clotton, Cheshire. 01829-781354. Bulls Head, Thringstone, Leicestershire. 01530-224327. Coach House Inn, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire. 01455-840330 or www.kirkbymallorycoachhouse.com. Crown...

Fun for a sunny weekend

25 March 2005

It looks like it is going to be another sunny weekend with perfect conditions to get out on a bike and plenty of reasons to do it. The forecast for the weekend shows sun across most of the UK. It may...

Off Road: Mar 30 on

25 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting March 30, 2005. SPEEDWAY WEDNESDAY March 30 Belle Vue, Greater Manchester. 0161-223-7720. Hull, Yorkshire. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. 09066-555992 60p/min. Poole, Dorset.

World first for classics

25 March 2005

Tickets for an event claimed to be the ‘world’s first superlative concours d’elegance exclusively for motorcycles’ have gone on sale. And it isn’t on until May 2006. Legend of the Motorcycle will be...

Visit Butlins bash for day

25 March 2005

All the available accommodation for our MCN Live weekend at Butlins is now fully booked – but day tickets are available. Our three-day event – formerly known as the MCN Spring Spectacular offers 20+...

New MCN - out Mar 30

25 March 2005

MCN has ridden and rated 159 new bikes to bring you a 32-page glossy magazine FREE and exclusive with the March 30 issue of the world’s biggest-selling motorcycle weekly. You’ll never have the...

Riding Schools: Mar 30 on

25 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of RIDING SCHOOLS on in the UK. Those listed here are for the week commencing March 30, 2005. SATURDAY April 2 National Bikesafe Weekend, Gloucestershire. www.bikesafe.co.uk. SUNDAY April 3 National Bikesafe Weekend, Gloucestershire. www.bikesafe.co.uk. First Bike on Scene course, Preston, Lancashire. 01772-773141. WEDNESDAY April 6 RoSPA Motorcycle Rider Evenings,...

Shows: Mar 23 on

18 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of SHOWS, RALLIES, EXHIBITIONS and AUTOJUMBLES. These are those for the week commencing March 23, 2005. Shows Saturday March 26 Carlow Classic Show, County Carlow. . Sunday March 27 Carlow Classic Show, County Carlow. . Reading MAG Shepherds Hill Bike Show and Evening Party, Reading Rugby Club, Reading, Berkshire. 0118-954-5888. Monday March 28 Carlow Classic Show,...

New MCN - out Mar 23

18 March 2005

This week MCN has investigated the insurance companies we all have to deal with – and named the best and worst. The exclusive results are revealed ONLY in our March 23 issue – on sale Wednesday. PLUS:...

BMW booms across EC

18 March 2005

BMW is celebrating sales success across Europe – shifting up a gear to a record new market share at home in Germany, too. BMWs account for one in five bikes sold in Germany. And the firm has seen...

Are you 'rufty, tufty?'

18 March 2005

Riders across the UK have reacted with a mixture of amusement and anger after being labelled “rufty, tufty, racers” by a spokesman for the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF). Jeff Stone’s words...

Summer arrives early

18 March 2005

Summer temperatures are coming to Britain this weekend with temperatures set to rise as high as 70-degrees. Already it has proved to be the warmest mid-March since 1990 and most of the UK basked in...

Bargain hyper tourers

18 March 2005

BMW’s K1200S has finally hit dealers after a few pre-launch upsets but if you don’t want to pay the ten grand for a new bike we’ve chosen some of the best bargain alternatives from our Bikes For Sale...

Bikes on TV: Mar 23 on

18 March 2005

Ken calms C-charge fear

18 March 2005

Transport for London has issued a statement from London Mayor Ken Livingstone stating that bikes and scooters will remain exempt from congestion charging in the capital, as a response to an Evening...

Off Road: Mar 23 on

18 March 2005

Each week we publish a list of off road events held in the UK. They include MOTOCROSS, TRIALS, ENDURO, SPEEDWAY AND SUPERMOTO events. These are those for the week starting March 23, 2005. Scrambles Sunday March 27 Devon Classic MCC, Seaton, Devon. 01803-665563. Speedway Wednesday March 23 Hull, Yorkshire. 01482-784848. King’s Lynn, Norfolk. 01553-771111. Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. 09066-555992...

Minimotos at Brands BSB

18 March 2005

If you catch the racing bug during the British Superbike round at Brands Hatch on the Easter weekend, you’ll be able to race minimotos round a version of the circuit. Store AdrenalinX has organised...

Pick the best used bike

18 March 2005

We’re doing a massive feature on the best used bikes you can buy and we want you to be a part of it. Take a look at the list of bikes below and if you’ve ever owned one, or more, then get in touch...

You call for more cops

18 March 2005

The RAC says there’s an urgent need to improve safety for motorcyclists on UK roads. And 47 per cent of us believe more police on the roads is the answer. More cops could be the key to improving our...

Love bikes? Work for us

18 March 2005

You’ve got until March 30, 2005 to get your applications in for a range of dream biking jobs on MCN. The world’s biggest-selling and most influential bike publication is expanding – and we’ve got...

Bike Meets: Mar 23 on

18 March 2005

Saturday Mar 26 Royal Windsor Hotel, Blackpool sea front, Lancashire. 01253-623637. Sams Cafe, Denbigh, Denbighshire. 8.30am-3.30pm. 01745-816807. Station cafe, Llanberis, Gwynedd. 10am-4pm. 08704-580033. Wessons cafe and shop, Horam, East Sussex. 9am-5pm. 01435-813999. Honda Race Cafe, Cusworth Bikes, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. 07904-230943. Cruise In and Rock Night, The Victoria, Coalville,...